Our top ten festivals for students in 2024

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With so many festivals taking place in 2024, it can feel almost impossible to make a choice. UniHomes is here to help with a rundown of the 10 best festivals for students in 2024. We’ve included information on ticket costs so you can have an amazing festival-packed summer - without breaking the bank! 

1. Reading and Leeds  

• When: 21st — 25th August 2024
• Where: Richfield Avenue (Reading) and Bramham Park (Leeds)
• How much: £325 (standard weekend ticket with camping)
• Who: Fred Again.., Lana Del Rey, Blink 182, Raye, Catfish and The Bottlemen, Renee Rapp, 21 Savage, and more

The Reading and Leeds festivals are two of the longest-running in the UK. They both feature the same line-up, with artists alternating between the two venues. Although Reading and Leeds started as more rock, metal, and punk-focused, there are now plenty of pop, hip-hop and dance acts as well. Although fairly pricey for a weekend ticket, you’ll get three days of music, and if you’re a fan of this year’s line-up, it’s well worth it! 

2. Parklife  

• When: 8th — 9th June 2024
• Where: Heaton Park, Manchester
• How much: £135 plus a booking fee (standard 2-day weekend ticket)
• Who: Doja Cat, Disclosure, Rudimental, Ella Henderson, Sugababes, and more.

Always a popular event with Manchester’s student population, Parklife features a few big headliners and a tonne of supporting acts. The event blends DJs and live acts playing hip-hop, pop, rock, grime, club, house and dance music. So, whatever your tastes, you’re almost guaranteed to enjoy what’s on offer! 

There’s no camping at Parklife, so you’ll need to consider accommodation costs (if you don’t live nearby). However, Parklife offers some of the best value for money from all UK festivals when it comes to ticket prices - perfect for budget-conscious students! 

3. Glastonbury Festival  

• When: 26th — 30th June 2024
• Where: Worthy Farm, Somerset
• How much: £355 plus £5 booking fee (2024 tickets are already sold out - there will be a resale of cancelled/returned tickets in early April)
• Who: The lineup isn’t revealed until May, but there are already plenty of rumours about who’ll be playing. 

The largest greenfield festival in the world, Glastonbury is an event that everyone should attend at least once in their lives. It’s been running since 1970 and is now attended by around 175,000 people each year.  

Tickets are always super competitive and challenging to get. The 2024 tickets have already sold out, so unless you scoop up the resale ones in April or have your tickets sorted already, you’ll have to wait until next year to experience this famous festival.  

4. Wireless  

• When: 12th — 30th July 2024
• Where: Finsbury Park, London
• How much: £258.25 (standard weekend ticket)
• Who: Nicky Minaj, 21 Savage, Doja Cat, J Hus, and more.

Wireless hosts some of the biggest names in grime, rap, R&B and hip-hop in the UK and the world, so it’s a must if you’re a fan of this kind of music. There’s no camping on offer, so unless you live or study in London, you’ll have to factor in the cost of accommodation nearby, which can be pricey.  

5. Tramlines Festival  

• When: 26th — 28th July 2024
• Where: Hillsborough Park, Sheffield
• How much: £130 (standard weekend ticket)
• Who: Paulo Nutini, Bombay Bicycle Club, Jamie T, Snow Patrol and more.

Offering a wide range of acts, from hip-hop to rock and pop, Tramlines is a must if you’re studying in Sheffield. Tramlines initially started as a small free event but has grown rapidly over the past few years and now hosts some of the biggest names in the music industry.  

If you can’t afford a festival ticket on a student budget, why not check out The Fringe at Tramlines? Over 40 venues across the city participate, including a free outdoor stage at Devonshire Green, with plenty of free live music and DJ events. 

6. Latitude  

• When: 25th — 28th July 2024
• Where: Henham Park, Southwold
• How much: £308 (standard weekend camping ticket)
• Who: Kasabian, The Vaccines, London Grammar, Keane, Duran Duran, Rick Astley, The Zombies and more.

Although Latitude is one of the more expensive festivals, the big names usually justify the cost. Offering indie, rock, pop, hip-hop, and electronic dance music, Latitude is well-known for its diverse line-up. In addition to music, there are poetry, literature and drama stages to choose from! 

Camping in scenic Suffolk woods is included, so you won’t have to worry about accommodation. While you’re there, why not take a swim in the picturesque Henham Park Lake or learn to paddleboard? 

7. Creamfields 

• When: 22nd — 25th August 2024
• Where: Daresbury Estate, Cheshire
• How much: £270 (standard 3-day camping ticket on a limited resale)
• Who: The line-up is yet to be announced. 

Creamfields is the ultimate festival experience if you’re a raving and electronic dance music fan. The huge line-up usually features some of the industry's biggest DJs and live acts. 

Although the festival was previously split into Creamfields South and Creamfields North, the two events will be merged in 2024. Taking place across the August bank holiday weekend, Creamfields 2024 promises to be an unforgettable experience.  

8. Isle of Wight Festival 

• When: 20th — 23rd June 2024
• Where: Seaclose Park, Newport
• How much: £225.95 (student weekend pass).
• Who: The Prodigy, The Pet Shop Boys, Green Day, Nothing But Thieves, Keane, Jessie J, Scouting For Girls, Zara Larsson and more. 

Although the Isle of Wight isn’t the easiest place to get to for most students, the impressive line-up and vibe of this festival make the trip south well worth it. Camping is available so you can enjoy the entire weekend of entertainment! 

9. TRNSMT Festival  

• When: 12th — 14th July 2024
• Where: Glasgow Green, Glasgow
• How much: £279.80 (three-day pass)
• Who: Liam Gallagher, Garbage, The Snuts, Declan McKenna, Sugababes, Lauren Spencer Smith, Picture This, Jalen Ngonda and more. 

TRNSMT festival started as a replacement for T in the Park but is now an incredibly popular festival all on its own. This 3-day festival offers 4 stages right in the centre of Glasgow and aims to celebrate diversity in the music industry with artists from multiple genres and eras. There’s no camping, so unless you’re studying in the city, you’ll need to sort out your own accommodation.  

10. Mighty Hoopla  

• When: 1st — 2nd June 2024
• Where: Brockwell Park, London
• How much: £129.50 (weekend ticket - currently sold out, only Sunday tickets are available)
• Who: Nelly Furtado, Jessie Ware, Kim Petras, En Vogue, Rita Ora, Alison Goldfrapp, Bananarama, Delta Goodrem and Agnes.

Mighty Hoopla celebrates all things pop while also championing LGBTQIA+ and female artists who are usually underrepresented in festival line-ups. From early noughties throwbacks to contemporary up-and-coming pop artists, Mighty Hoopla is an incredible and inclusive experience! 

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All of the festival information, including ticket prices, is correct at the time of writing. Be aware some festivals may charge extra booking fees, and prices may increase closer to the event.