The 10 Biggest UK Festivals Ranked by Attendance

Here are the 10 biggest UK festivals ranked by overall attendance:

1. Creamfields (Cheshire)

• Attendance: ~70,000 per day (~280,000 over the weekend)
• The biggest electronic dance festival in the UK, attracting top DJs.

2. Glastonbury Festival (Somerset)

• Attendance: ~210,000
• The UK’s largest and most famous festival, featuring world-class acts across multiple stages.

3. Reading & Leeds Festival (Reading & Leeds)

• Attendance: ~105,000 (Reading) + ~75,000 (Leeds)
• A legendary rock and alternative music festival held simultaneously in two cities.

4. Wireless Festival (London)

• Attendance: ~50,000 per day (~150,000 over the weekend)
• The UK's biggest hip-hop and R&B festival.

5. TRNSMT Festival (Glasgow)

• Attendance: ~50,000 per day (~150,000 over the weekend)
• Scotland’s biggest music festival, replacing T in the Park with a city-based alternative.

6. Isle of Wight Festival (Isle of Wight)

• Attendance: ~90,000
• A historic festival with huge headliners and a scenic setting.

7. Parklife Festival (Manchester)

• Attendance: ~80,000
• A massive dance, rap, and pop festival in Heaton Park, Manchester.

8. Download Festival (Derbyshire)

• Attendance: ~80,000
• The UK’s premier rock and metal festival, known for hosting legends like Metallica and Iron Maiden.

9. Boomtown Fair (Hampshire)

• Attendance: ~66,000
• An immersive festival with themed districts, electronic music, and storytelling.

10. Latitude Festival (Suffolk)

• Attendance: ~40,000
• A more chilled-out festival with music, comedy, and arts in a beautiful setting.