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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MUSIC&nbsp;</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.allpointseastfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">All Points East</a>, Victoria Park, 18-19 Aug and 25-28 Aug</h3>



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<p>Arguably the coolest festival to catch&nbsp;the best pop and indie&nbsp;stars live,&nbsp;<em>All Points East</em>&nbsp;is back for its fifth year in Eastenders’ local haunt, Victoria Park, with a line-up including Stormzy, The Strokes and a European exclusive appearance from Haim. With more acts yet to be announced, it’s best to get your foot in the door now before tickets sell out faster than hot pies and mash.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.kewthemusic.org/tickets/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kew the Music</a>, Kew Gardens, 11-16 Jul</h3>



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<p>Picnic baskets at the ready – the annual week-long hurrah at Kew Gardens is back with its A-list concerts, street food stalls (if your sarnies aren’t doing the trick), and open-air bars. Pitch up your&nbsp;folding chairs and rock out to the unbeatable headliners, including&nbsp;Bastille, The Human League, The Vamps,&nbsp;Jack Savoretti, Haçienda Classiçal, and Jools Holland &amp; His Rhythm &amp; Blues Orchestra.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/festivals-series/meltdown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Meltdown</a>, Southbank Centre, 9-18 Jun&nbsp;</h3>



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<p>Now in its 28<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;edition, this artsy music festival has collaborated with musical giants such as David Bowie and Morrissey, and continues its hot streak with French&nbsp;singer-songwriter&nbsp;Christine and the Queens taking the&nbsp;<em>Meltdown&nbsp;</em>mantle. There’s a tune for everyone, with this year’s line-up featuring everything from Afro-pop stars Yemi Alade and Oxlade to London indie rock band&nbsp;Django Django, plus a sensory experience presented by BitterSuite and club nights for you night owls.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wireless-finsbury-park-7-9-jul"><a href="https://wirelessfestival.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wireless</a>, Finsbury Park, 7-9 Jul</h3>



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<p>Admittedly for a (ahem)&nbsp;<em>slightly</em>&nbsp;younger audience, Finsbury Park’s annual knees-up, Wireless, has a little for everyone on this summer’s bill. For a fix of nostalgia, old-school rapper 50 Cent hits the stage on Sunday, while R&amp;B Brit girl-group FLO are set to perform their catchy tunes on Saturday – with more artists yet to be announced. If nothing else, it’s your chance to embarrass your teen.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-greenwich-summer-sounds-old-royal-naval-college-4-8-jul"><a href="https://www.greenwichsummersounds.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Greenwich Summer Sounds</a>, Old Royal Naval College, 4-8 Jul</h3>



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<p>Like your festivals with a touch of luxury? Brand new for 2023,&nbsp;Greenwich Summer Sounds&nbsp;knows how to get you rocking out without getting knee-deep in mud. The VIP experience offers a three-course meal inside the Painted Hall and complimentary fizz to sip alongside the sounds of The Black Eyed Peas, Nile Rodgers, CHIC, Tom Jones and The Kaiser Chiefs. If you prefer the usual festi fun, grab a tipple from the many local brewers or dig into the street food.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mighty-hoopla-brockwell-park-3-4-jun"><a href="https://mightyhoopla.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mighty Hoopla</a>, Brockwell Park, 3-4 Jun&nbsp;</h3>



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<p>Ever the opportunity to sing your heart out – seriously, Natasha Bedingfield, Kelly Rowland, and Rachel Stevens are on the same line-up – Mighty Hoopla is pop haven at the massive Brockwell Park. Along with stellar music, you can feast on over 50 foodie stalls and cocktail bars sprinkled about – plus, there’s plenty of family fun like roller disco, funfair rides, and a candy crush arena. it’s no surprise Saturday tickets are already sold out.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bst-hyde-park-24-jun-9-jul"><a href="https://www.bst-hydepark.com/line-up/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BST Hyde Park</a>, 24 Jun-9 Jul</h3>



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<p>Celebrating 10 years of rock and pop royalty taking over sunny Hyde Park, BST is back and, unbelievably, better. Don’t believe us? How’s&nbsp;Guns N’ Roses, Bruce Springsteen, and&nbsp;P!nk, for a line-up – not to mention our favourite boyband Take That. If you’re feeling mellow, you can sway to the sounds of&nbsp;Sam Tompkins and the ever-mesmerising Lana del Rey.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-south-facing-festival-crystal-palace-28-jul-13-aug"><a href="https://southfacingfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">South Facing Festival</a>,&nbsp;<strong>Crystal Palace</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>28 Jul-13 Aug</strong></h3>



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<p>Rich with history and legendary musical performances (including Bob Marley’s biggest UK gig in 1980, no big deal) the Crystal Palace Bowl is almost reason enough to pull up your wellies and hit the road – but the line-up is the proverbial cherry on the cake.&nbsp;Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Rudimental celebrating the tenth anniversary of their first album Home, and Craig David, to name a few.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kaleidoscope-alexandra-palace-15-jul"><a href="https://kaleidoscope-festival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kaleidoscope</a>, Alexandra Palace, 15 Jul&nbsp;</h3>



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<p>This one-day extravaganza is back in the stunning Alexandra Palace grounds with even more music, pop-up theatre, circus and magic workshops, and comedy. Thanks to the huge setting, there’s plenty to cram into the one-day fest; families have a dedicated area with lots of interactive activities, while adventure junkies can head down to the Victorian basements for mysterious entertainment (colour us intrigued). Or, you can just sunbathe and enjoy the sounds of&nbsp;Hot Chip, Gaz Coombes, George Fitzgerald, and Girls Of The Internet – G&amp;T in hand, naturally.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hampton-court-palace-festival-6-17-jun"><a href="https://hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hampton Court Palace Festival</a>, 6-17 Jun</h3>



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<p>As if we needed an excuse to mooch around Henry VII’s not-so-humble abode, Hampton Court Palace festival is back with two weeks&nbsp;of groovy&nbsp;music in the palace gardens.&nbsp;With headliners like Rick Astley,&nbsp;Grace Jones, and&nbsp;Kaiser Chiefs,&nbsp;it’s no surprise tickets are already selling out – go, go, go!</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-battersea-park-in-concert-26-28-aug"><a href="https://www.batterseaparkinconcert.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Battersea Park in Concert</a>, 26-28 Aug&nbsp;</h3>



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<p>The first full-scale concert at Battersea Park in over 10 years, this picnic festival is kicking off with performances by the&nbsp;Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra followed by a weekend of A-list jazz and soul artists the likes of&nbsp;Gabrielle, Yolanda Brown, and The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars. You can bring your own picnic or choose from the selection of street food and drinks at the leafy venue.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat-and-drink">EAT AND DRINK&nbsp;</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pub-in-the-park-multiple-locations-9-11-jun-and-1-3-sept"><a href="https://www.pubintheparkuk.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pub in the Park</a>, multiple locations, 9-11 Jun and 1-3 Sept&nbsp;</h3>



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<p>Landing in a whopping 10 locations in 2023, Tom Kerridge’s foodie and music extravaganza&nbsp;Pub in the Park hits London twice this summer: first in Dulwich Park from 9 to 11 June, then in Chiswick House and Gardens from 1 to 3 Sept. On the menu are cookery demos, workshops and food stalls with guest chefs Si King from The Hairy Bikers and Andi Olivers, among others. Heading up the music stage? McFly, Ronan Keating, Judge Jules and Squeeze.&nbsp;Muddy top tip: pop over to the bookshop for a meet and greet with the chefs and get a new signed recipe book.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-taste-of-london-regent-s-park-14-18-jun"><a href="https://london.tastefestivals.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taste of London</a>, Regent’s Park, 14-18 Jun</h3>



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<p>A feast in Regent’s Park sounds like the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon – good thing Taste of London is back with more food from the hottest restaurants across the capital. This summer’s offering is even bigger, with everything from recently opened Portuguese big hitter JOIA to&nbsp;specialised tapas restaurant Bar Kroketa, plus cool up-and-coming chefs you’ve never heard of. Sunbathe and scoff to your heart’s content.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hampton-court-palace-food-fest-26-28-aug"><a href="https://www.hrpfestivals.com/hampton-court-palace" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hampton Court Palace Food Fest</a>, 26-28 Aug&nbsp;</h3>



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<p>Dine like a King (or Queen) in the gorgeous grounds of Hampton Court Palace as the food fest returns with a delicious mix of sizzling street food stalls, with debuts from Grumpy Dumpling and Scandilicous. There are also plenty of bars (hello, Sunset Cocktails and Wilts-based Bluestone Vineyards) and families will enjoy face painting, shire horse rides and the line-up of performers for little ones.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-london-craft-beer-festival-tobacco-dock-11-12-aug"><a href="https://londoncraftbeerfestival.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">London Craft Beer Festival</a>, Tobacco Dock, 11-12 Aug</h3>



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<p>Brewing (sorry) in East London’s Tobacco Dock, this all-inclusive beer festival is back with a line-up of top-notch breweries and over 700 beers for you to try – a generous trade for the £60 tickets. To fuel you up in-between pints, London restaurants, including&nbsp;10 Greek Street, Decatur, and Fallow, will be dishing up a storm. Music and entertainment is yet to announced, so keep an eye out.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.tasteofcaribbeanuk.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taste of the Caribbean Food &amp; Drink Festival</a>, multiple locations, Jul-Aug</h3>



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<p>Crowned the largest festival of Caribbean food and drink in Europe, Taste of the Caribbean is exactly what it says on the tin. Excellent Caribbean food from over 20 UK restaurants and street vendors with staple dishes like&nbsp;ackee &amp; saltfish, oxtail, plantain, and arguably the best jerk chicken you’ll ever taste. Among the dining and music are the fairground rides, face painting, bouncy castles, and arts and crafts all for free (yes, really.) There are six locations across London, no excuse to miss out.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-london-restaurant-festival-multiple-locations-june"><a href="https://londonrestaurantfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">London Restaurant Festival</a>, multiple locations, June&nbsp;</h3>



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<p>Back for its 15<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;year, this city-wide festival offers a range of cuisines from Japanese and traditional British to Indian and Middle Eastern. This year’s 50+ events promise the usual chef-led sittings, restaurant hopping tours and cocktail masterclasses – so you can finally perfect your margarita technique. Leading the bill is a selection of pop-ups at the trendy venue POP Brixton followed by a month of foodie fun with a new focus on gastropubs the likes of Clapham’s&nbsp;The Rose &amp; Crown and Hicce Hart in&nbsp;Islington, as well as music served up by top South London DJs. If you miss out on this one, you can catch it again come October.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://ginandrumfestival.com/festival-tickets/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gim &amp; Rum Festival</a>, The Kia Oval, Sat 23 Sept&nbsp;</h3>



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<p>Can of G&amp;T in the park not your style? Then you’ll love the 120+ hand-picked drinks at the Gin and Rum festival. Held in various venues across the country, London’s festival will be at the Kia Oval with meet the makers sessions, samples from guest distillers, and award-winning Djs on the decks. If you’re the cocktail or fizz type, no need to miss out as there’s plenty of choice in the bars dotted around – bottoms up!&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Fancy a trip out of the city?&nbsp;<a href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/best-summer-music-festivals-near-me-reading-festival-wilderness-festival/">Don’t miss our guide to the hottest festivals in the Muddy counties.</a></strong></p>


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