Un avant-goût des festivals musicaux et culturels 2024 en Grande-Bretagne
Il n'est jamais trop tôt pour commencer à planifier ses vacances... Voici donc un avant-goût des festivals littéraires, musicaux et d'avant-garde qui se tiendront en Grande-Bretagne en 2024 !
Les festivals littéraires
Oxford Literary Festival – Oxford
16 – 24 mars 2024
Avec partenaires tels que Netflix, l'Université d'Oxford et le Financial Times, le Festival Littéraire d'Oxford englobe tous les aspects du monde littéraire. Librairies, dégustations et promenades nocturnes avec des auteurs, ateliers d'écriture créative, dîners littéraires ou conférences avec des personnalités du secteur, toute la ville se met au diapason pour des festivités culturelles riches et uniques.
Hay Festival – Pays de Galles
23 mai – 2 juin 2024
Avec ses nombreux talents, le festival de Hay-on-Wye offre aux participants la possibilité de collaborer avec les plus grands écrivains, comédiens, musiciens, poètes et bien d'autres intervenants de l'industrie créative. Pendant 11 jours, le festival est là pour divertir et enrichir le public avec des spectacles, des librairies, des ateliers et des lectures dans des espaces accessibles à tous.
Bude Literary Festival – Cornouailles
Mai 2024
Organisé chaque année dans le nord-est des Cornouailles, le festival littéraire de Bude célèbre les universitaires et les écrivains tout en offrant aux visiteurs la possibilité d'améliorer leurs compétences dans le cadre d'ateliers uniques. Ici, ils peuvent achever un poème laissé en souffrante sur un bureau pendant des mois, ou encore plonger dans le monde de la fiction. Ils pourront également rencontrer les auteurs, les cinéastes et les artistes qui se cachent derrière leurs œuvres préférées !
Bradford Literature Festival – Yorkshire
28 juin – 7 juillet 2024
Consacré à la passion et au pouvoir de la littérature, le Festival de Bradford, à côté de Leeds, présente un ensemble varié d'artistes et d'auteurs. Soucieux de garantir à chacun la possibilité de participer à cette fête des arts, de la culture et de la littérature, le festival a introduit une "billetterie éthique", donnant l’accès gratuit à toute personne qui n'aurait pas eu la possibilité d'y assister autrement.
Penzance Literary Festival – Cornouailles
Juillet 2024
Le "litfest" de Penzance porte bien son nom. Il rassemble des auteurs célèbres, des écrivains en devenir et des créateurs à la recherche d'un espace pour apprécier les mots et se plonger avec passion dans la discussion. Situé dans le village de Penzance, en Cornouailles, ce festival propose des ateliers d'écriture et des conférences à proximité de plages de sable, de musées et d'incroyables paysages côtiers.
Jane Austen Festival – Bath
13 – 22 septembre 2024
Berceau de grands classiques et source d'inspiration pour bien d'autres, Bath accueille chaque année le festival Jane Austen, le plus ancien du genre. On y vient pour admirer les tenues de l'époque de la Régence, pour vivre une expérience immersive unique avec d'autres passionnés de Jane Austen, pour les promenades guidées, les bals somptueux et les représentations de théâtre et surtout pour se laisser téléporter dans l'univers de Jane Austen à l'époque géorgienne.
Literature Festival at Sea – Southampton
13 – 20 novembre 2024
Voilà une parfaite occasion de naviguer au-delà de l'imagination lors de cette croisière de 7 jours au départ de Southampton. Ici, on plonge dans les plus belles pages de la littérature à bord du Queen Mary 2, on explore la haute mer avec d'autres rats de bibliothèque, on rencontre des auteurs, des journalistes, des critiques, des historiens et bien d'autres personnalités.
Les festivals royaux
Chelsea Flower Show – Chelsea, Londres
21 – 25 mai 2024
Noted as the apex of architectural garden design, the annual Chelsea Flower Show focuses on the season’s top gardener extraordinaries. Showcasing their powerful landscape designs and setting the tone for the incoming floral trends. Always accompanied by a theme, next year’s show is sure to be a spectacle!
Royal Ascot – Windsor
18 - 22 juin 2024
Founded by Queen Anne, the Royal Ascot Racecourse has been a prominent spectacle for over 300 years. Every summer during the month of June, the races kick-off, with 5 days of flat horse-racing in the scenic countryside. Enjoy treats and drinks in your best dress (headpiece optional) and maybe even spot a royal!
Royal Highland Show – Edimbourg
20 – 23 juin 2024
Hosted in the city of Edinburgh, the Royal Highland Show celebrates the best food, farming techniques and ancient traditions of the country. Discover the rural side of Scotland, with a fresh spin on modern living. From sheep shearing to shopping, there is an event to catch everyone’s eye.
Royal Henley Regatta – Oxfordshire
2 – 7 juillet 2024
One of the most elite regatta events in the world, the Royal Henley Regatta boast the most, with over 300 races spanning just 6 days. Follow the sound of rushing water and cheering crowds to find the perfect viewing spot and enjoy the celebrated spectacle with drinks, sweet treats, and good friends.
Les festivals musicaux
Rockaway Beach Festival – Bognor Regis, West Sussex
5 – 7 janvier 2024
Head over to the beach for a vibrant atmosphere, eclectic artists, and a top-notch experience. Relax by the waves and immerse in the captivating music while enjoying the stunning view. Embrace in the ultimate music getaway and let Rockaway Beach Festival be the soundtrack to an extraordinary experience by the sea.
Liverpool Sound City – Liverpool
4 – 5 mai 2024
Sound City plans to return with a bang in 2024! A promise to showcase the finest talent from around the globe, this unforgettable 3-day event will bring together established stars and rising artists, capturing the essence of the city’s musical spirit. Don’t miss out on this incredible journey through the world of new music, crafted by 16 years of experience and expertise.
Download Rock Festival – Derby
16 -14 juin 2024
Rock your summer with a ticket at Download Rock Festival, the colossal rock event held at the legendary Donnington Park, also known as the original place of rock. Join thousands of passionate fans for an electrifying experience full of headbanging, guitar strumming experiences across 16 stages from top-tier rock bands. Unleash your inner rockstar and immerse in the celebration of all things rock!
Isle of Wight Festival – Newport
20 – 23 juin 2024
Always known as the initiator of the summer season, the Isle of Wight continues to attract top talent, and festival fanatics from all over the world. Renowned for its line-up of iconic legends and incredible atmosphere, the festival continues to smash the bar every year. Expect stunning views, glamourous camps, engaging artists and unforgettable memories.
Park Life Festival – Manchester
Juin 2024
Experience the ultimate music extravaganza in the heart of Manchester. This annual two-day event showcases an impressive line-up of genres, from dance to rock and electric to grime. Now a non-camping event, this festival has quickly developed the reputation of showcasing quite a few music legends such as, The 1975, George Ezra, the Wu Tang Clan and so many more!
Dance to the front of these eclectic festivals that offer more than music
Celtic Connections – Glasgow, Ecosse
18 janvier – 4 février 2024
Celtic Connections is the annual celebration of Celtic music in Scotland, bridging together cultures from around the globe. The festival features over 2,000 artists of different genres, once in a lifetime collaboration, exciting workshops, open events, and the chance to feel like an honorary Scot during a spontaneous Ceilidh* (*social gathering)!
Brit Fest – Cheshire
5 – 7 juillet 2024
Just like Britain, this festival has something for everyone. From traditional classic cuisine like fish and chips, to an assorted range of tasteful street food vendors. Alongside top tier entertainment, visitors have the option to woodcraft and whittle or even slip quietly into a silent disco. Brit Fest celebrates the finest of British tradition and culture by curating a melting pot of the country’s best.
Goodwood Festival of Speed – West Sussex
11 – 14 juillet 2024
More than just a motorsport event, Goodwood Festival has something for the amateurs, the fanatics, and even the novice. Discover the latest on F1 technology and meet the creators behind it. Wander the incredible Goodwood estate to find the rally stage featuring pilot legends racing against the clock in iconic, top of the line machinery. Satisfy the need for speed with an immersive experience behind the wheel and race with the newest tech.
Blue Dot Festival – Cheshire
25 – 28 juillet 2024
Abandon the festival fantasy and step into a new realm of possibilities at the Blue Dot Festival. An award-winning experience, the festival is a mind-blowing celebration fusing ‘music, science, arts, culture and space exploration’. Set inside an enchanting observatory, Blue Dot defies the norm and unites science and music to create an explosive and unmatched adventure.
Truck Festival – Oxfordshire
26 – 28 juillet 2024
A festival created to stand out from the rest, Truck Festival celebrates the whacky side of all thing’s entertainment. Discover the newest emerging talents alongside a few established ones and experience the unique part of festival life at Truck Festival.
Get ready for a year of rejuvenation with the ultimate wellbeing festivals
Rebalance Bath- Festival of Wellbeing – Bath
25 janvier – 2 février 2024
Immerse in a transformative journey that celebrates holistic wellness and rejuvenation. Unwind in the serene setting of Bath, a city renowned for its healing waters and historic charm. Indulge in workshops from mindfulness and nutrition to self-care. Experience the magic of ancient healing practices and the latest trends in wellness, all tailored to enhance overall wellbeing.
The Big Retreat Festival – Pembrokeshire
24 – 27 mai 2024
Adventure by day and relaxation by night is possible at one of Britain’s top wellness festivals next Spring. Choose from over 300 exciting experiences, from yoga and fitness to live music, and foraging. Inhale a breath of fresh air during yoga each morning, followed by a healthy spread of well curated festival foods, and forage onwards to the sound of live music.
Feel Good Festival – Cumbria
7 – 9 juin 2024
Treat yourself to an immersive weekend in the woods. Designed to ensure each festival goer can ‘feel good,’ the festival creates a peaceful space full of dedicated workshops, farm fresh foods, energising entertainment and so much more!
Wellnergy Festival – London
Eté 2024
Escape the hustle and bustle of the big city and find music, fitness and fun entangled in the mindfulness event of the season. The Wellnergy Festival offers an exciting line-up of international DJs, local street food vendors and ample fitness courses from martial arts to Barre. As a partner of Sustainability Run, each ticket will come with the opportunity to buy and plant a tree in a developing country!
Opening dates are correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
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