The summer’s big events sell out sooner every year but, whether you like gnarly moshpits, banging dance tents, kid-friendly jazz retreats or gastro entertainment, there’s still time to take your pick and get looking for your camping gear
Download
8 to 11 June, Leicestershire
For its 20th edition, the biggest name in metal fests is getting going a day early on the Thursday, giving Metallica the chance to headline twice (with completely different sets) over the same weekend. Friday night sees Bring Me the Horizon make the step they’ve been preparing for since getting a major-label deal, but the draw of Download has always been its total immersion in metal, not just the headliners. Michael Hann
