JUNE

SUMMER BREAK
Where: Trevelegue Holiday Park, Newquay, Cornwall
When: 1-5, 7-11, 14-18 & 21-25 June
What: Billed as “the ultimate post exam blow-out”, this student-oriented newcomer offers a tempting package of parties, beaches and four nights’ accommodation for 12,000-odd funseekers. Pendulum DJs & MC Jakes, Scott Mills, Judge Jules, Scratch Perverts and more prepare to rock the Cornish coast. Price: £59. Web: www.summerbreak.co.uk

NORTH DEVON FESTIVAL
Where: Various venues, North Devon
When: 1-30 June
What: Heading this way for your hols? Then you won’t be able to miss this month-long multi-tentacled umbrella festival covering theatre, music, dance, art, lit, sport and nature. Several smaller, Devon-based gatherings are incorporated, such as the Appledore Visual Arts festival, the Devon Coast To Coast Challenge, BugFest 09, GoldCoast Oceanfest, Ilfracombe Victorian Celebration and the LLAMA (aka Lynton & Lynmouth) Music Festival. Look out for names such as Mitch Benn, Cara Dillon, Mark Thomas, Elkie Brooks, Paddy Ashdown, the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera and productions of ‘The Mowgli Tales’ and ‘Romeo & Juliet’. Price: various, many free. Tel: 01271 324242, web: www.northdevonfestival.org

LOCAL EVENT
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL OF SCIENCE
Where: Various venues, Cheltenham
When: 3-7 June
What: Science rocks. Well, it does if you experience it at Cheltenham’s annual five-day celebration of all things brainy and white-coated, this year on the theme of heresy. See Susan Greenfield on individuality, Evan Davies on economics, Seb Coe on sporting mentalities, The Guardian’s hokum-busting Ben Goldcare on bad science, and pack the kids off to Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab, or Gastronuts. Free family fun days in Imperial Gardens on Sat 6-Sun 7. Carol Vorderman guest directs and presents a discussion on facial disfigurement and body image. Price: various. Tel: 01242 237377, web: www.cheltenhamfestivals.co.uk

LOCAL EVENT
BRISTOL VOLKSFEST
Where: NSAS Showground, Bathing Pond Fields, Wraxall, Bristol
When: 5-7 June
What: A VW driver (or just a fan)? Then this camping weekend is for you. Full programme of events centered around everything VW and more. Displays and comps, show and shine, displays, trade village, car services yard, ’70s disco, glam rock party night, cheap bar, five-a-side footie, cars for sale area and more. This year’s themes are ‘The Love Bug’ and 1979 (if you’ve got a 1979 vehicle, get in touch). Price: £25 adult adv w/e incl camping, day tickets, under 12s free. Web: www.bristolvolksfest.co.uk

COASTLINE BLUEGRASS MUSIC EVENT
Where: Plas Uchaf Farm, Llandudno Junction, Llandudno, North Wales
When: 5-7 June
What: Leading European bluegrass practitioners Four Wheel Drive headline this specialist North Walian festie. There’s also Appalachian dancing, workshops, open mic, picking sessions, food and drink. Camping. Price: £38 adult, under-16s free, camping. Tel: 07747 825139, web: www.coastlinebluegrass.co.uk

ROBIN HOOD’S BAY FOLK FESTIVAL
Where: Various venues, Robin Hood’s Bay, North Yorkshire
When: 5-7 June
What: Informal, low-key gathering for folk enthusiasts, organised by the RHB Folk Club, with the usual concerts, dances and sessions. Price: free. Web: www.bayfair.co.uk/folkclub.html

ST NEOTS FOLK FESTIVAL
Where: The Priory Centre & Longsands College, St Neots, Cambridgeshire
When: 5-7 June
What: Small, specialist folk festival now in its 27th year and including appearances from the Lark Rise Band, Zoox, Life & Times, Strawhead and loads of dance sides. Also, music and song sessions, a real ale bar and food. Price: £38 w/e, concs, day tickets, camping nearby. Tel: 01234 376278, web: uk.geocities.com/stneotsfolkclub

SELLINDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Where: Hope Farm, Sellindge, Kent
When: 5-7 June
What: Nice little Kent-based fest which has grown organically since it began in 2003 from a small music marquee with 20 acts to an indie, folk, dance and world-music weekender.
The mighty Supergrass, The Holloways, Young Knives and Red Light Company are confirmed for the main stage, with Emmy The Great in the acoustic area, Eddy Temple-Morris and Brandon Block in the dance tent, as well as comedy, an unsigned showcase and funfair.
New for 2009: saunas! Price: £55 w/e with camping, day tickets. Web: www.sellindgemusicfestival.co.uk

THIMBLEBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Where: Thimbleberry Hill Farm, Stanhope, County Durham
When: 5-7 June
What: Beardy-weirdy North Pennines affair with its very own Spooky Mushroom Barn and a dedicated Psy Tent. Zion Train, Wobbly Squadron, OPEN and the queasily-named Thatcher’s Bush do the musical honours. Plus dance and reggae tents, Wonky Donky kids’ area and more. See also 25-27 Sept. Price: £45 adv w/e incl camping, day tickets. Tel: 01388 527573, web: thimbleberry.co.uk

WESSEX FOLK FESTIVAL
Where: Various venues, Weymouth, Dorset
When: 5-7 June
What: Folking about in Weymouth’s Hope Square and Old Harbour. Concerts from Martin Simpson Trio, Martin Carthy, Norma Waterson & Chris Parkinson, Howling At The Moon and many more. Plus songwriting contest, dance displays and ceilidhs, pub sessions, workshops and the like. Price: various. Web: www.wessexfolkfestival.co.uk

COLOURSFEST
Where: Braehead Arena & Waterfront, Renfrew, Scotland
When: 6 June
What: Scotland’s biggest dance festival (and Radio One-affiliated). This year’s overpaid crate-diggers include Ferry Corsten, Judge Jules, Dave Pearce and Mauro Picotto, while live Pas come from
Rozalla and
Alison Limerick. Price: £42.50. Web: www.colours.co.uk

LOCAL EVENT
BRISTOL BIKEFEST
Where: Ashton Court, Bristol
When: 6-7 June
What: Serious cyclists’ event. Sat sees the Ritchey 12-hour event for both teams and soloists and there’s a six-hour event on Sun for newer riders. Most riders and their supporters arrive on Friday afternoon to camp for the weekend. DJ on the Fri eve, plus bar and food. See also the Cheddar leg on 12-13 Sept. New for 2009: showers and camping! Tel: 0117 953 2698, web: www.bike-fest.com

LOCAL EVENT
BRISTOL FESTIVAL OF NATURE
Where: At-Bristol, Anchor, Millennium and Waterfront Square, Bristol
When: 6-7 June
What: Sixth anniversary for this essential annual fixture in the eco calendar and the biggest event yet. Expect over 100 events inspired by nature and conservation including boat trips, talks, walks, debates, storytelling, workshops, films, markets and more. See Venue for further info nearer the time. Price: various, many free. Tel: 0117 370 0971, web: www.festivalofnature.org

SPITALFIELDS FESTIVAL
Where: Various venues, Spitalfields, London
When: 7-19 June
What: Top-class musicians performing early and new music, jazz and opera in the glorious Christ Church Spitalfields and Wilton’s Music Hall. Price: various, some free events. Tel: 020 7377 1362, web: www.spitalfieldsfestival.org.uk

LONGBOROUGH FESTIVAL OPERA
Where: Longborough, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
When: 10 June-22 July
What: High-quality opera in a small theatre seating 480 and situated in the grounds of a private house on the edge of the Cotswold village of Longborough with beautiful views across the Evenlode Valley. The 2009 season will include new productions of ‘The Marriage Of Figaro’ and ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, a fresh staging of ‘Carmen’ and a Young Artists Production of ‘La Boheme’. Posh-style picnicking or dining available. Price: £25-£100. Tel: 01451 830292, web: www.longboroughopera.com

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
Where: Donington Park, Derbyshire
When: 12-14 June
What: It’s promising to be a vintage year for the legendary metalfest. Strong, diverse line-up catering for all varieties of rocker, featuring Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Def Leppard, Marilyn Manson, Faith No More (in their first live show for 11 years), ZZ Top, Whitesnake, Korn, Limp Bizkit and lots more, all whacking their axes and working up a good, healthy manstink. No offensive weapons or little kids allowed. Price: £160 w/e plus camping, day tickets. Web: www.downloadfestival.co.uk

GOWER FOLK FESTIVAL
Where: Gower Heritage Centre, Parkmill, Gower, nr Swansea
When: 12-14 June
What: Camping at the gorgeous Three Cliffs Bay campsite – a Venue fave – for this Gower Peninsula-based bash full of real ale and craft stalls. Appearances from various folkie figures like Beoga, Martin Simpson & Andy Cutting, Ffynnon and Chris Newman & Maire Ni Chathasaigh. Full range of children’s activities. Price: £35 w/e before 15 May, £45 after, day tickets, camping nearby, concs. Tel: 01792 850803, web: www.gowerfolkfestival.co.uk

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL
Where: Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight
When: 12-14 June
What: Hop across the Solent to catch Neil Young and Pixies – not to mention slightly less illustrious receding hairlines The Charlatans, The Prodigy, Simple Minds and Stereophonics – at this 21st-century incarnation of the legendary ’60s/’70s festival once graced by Hendrix, Dylan and The Doors. Pigeon Detectives, White Lies and The Ting Tings fill the bright young things quotient. Those lucky enough to have nabbed a ticket (they sold out promptly) can hop on a shuttle bus from East Cowes ferry terminal. Price: £140 adult w/e. Web: www.isleofwightfestival.com

ROCK-NESS
Where: Dores, Inverness, Scotland
When: 12-14 June
What: Started in 2006 as a dance one-dayer is now a whole weekend of A-list pop. The Prodigy, Basement Jaxx, Dizzee Rascal, The Flaming Lips, Super Furry Animals, Soulwax, Placebo, Orbital, Just Jack and The Cuban Brothers light up the main stage, while there’s DJ sets from Annie Mac, Pendulum, Layo & Bushwacka and Mylo. Price: £139 adult three days incl camping, day tickets, VIP tickets. Web: Ffi: www.rockness.co.uk

WIMBORNE FOLK FESTIVAL
Where: Various venues, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
When: 12-14 June
What: Trad folk fiesta in the shadow of the gracious 12th-century Minster Church of St Cuthburga. The biggest gathering of traditional dance troupes in the south – plus music from the likes of Dervish, The Michael McGoldrick Band and Steve Knightley. Price: £75.50 adult w/e incl camping. Tel: 01202 623740, web: www.wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk

ALDEBURGH FESTIVAL
Where: Snape, nr Aldeburgh, Suffolk
When: 12-28 June
What: Long-running classical festival on the Suffolk coast, originally conceived by Benjamin Britten in 1948. This year artistic director (and pianist) Pierre-Laurent Aimard has programmed several pieces by Harrison Birtwhistle, as well as appearances by composer Elliott Carter with his new piece ‘On Conversing With Paradise’, the Arcanto Quartet, pianist Thomas Adès, tenor Ian Bostridge and a lecture from superstar mathematician Marcus Du Sautoy. Plus free events on the beach. Price: various. Web: www.aldeburgh.co.uk

LOCAL EVENT
OPERA AT IFORD
Where: Iford Manor, nr Bath
When: 12 June-8 Aug
What: Picnic in this charming Edwardian Italianate garden before taking in one of three outdoor operas in-the-round – Mozart’s ‘The Barber Of Seville’, Monteverdi’s ‘The Coronation Of Poppea’, and Tchaikovsky’s ‘Eugene Onegin’ – set in the cloister of the beautiful manor house. If you can’t stretch to £90+ per ticket, try one of the cheaper but equally fun jazz and chamber events. Either way, book early – the capacity’s just 90. Price: various. Tel: 01225 868124; web: www.ifordarts.co.uk

LOCAL EVENT
ELTON JOHN
Where: The County Ground, Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, Bishopston, Bristol
When: 13 June
What: Rocket Man splashes down in these parts. Price: £40-£100. Web: www.eltonjohn.com

LOCAL EVENT
ST WERBURGHS CITY FARM SUMMER FAIR
Where: St Werburghs City Farm, Bristol
When: 13 June
What: Family-friendly day of music, workshops, food, and stall at the City Farm. This year’s theme is ‘growing communities’. Price: £5/£3 (conc)/£1 (12-17yrs)/free (under 12s)/£8 (family ticket, 2 adults, 2 kids), noon-8pm, web: www.swcityfarm.org.uk

ESCAPE INTO THE PARK
Where: Singleton Park, Swansea
When: 13 June
What: After last year’s sunny, Underworld-headed success, “the biggest day in the Welsh clubbing calendar” returns for a bit more arm-waving. Known for its great sound and excitable atmosphere so definitely worth crossing the Severn Bridge for if you fancy larging it to the likes of Eric Prydz, Scratch Perverts, Judge Jules, Lisa Lashes and Andy C. 11pm curfew. Price: £41.50 (VIP £57.50). Tel: 0844 847 2505, web: www.escapefestival.com

BEACHBREAK LIVE
Where: North Cornwall
When: 16-19 June
What: Dizzee Rascal, The Zutons, Mystery Jets and many more descend upon a scenic surfing resort for this student fest at which 10,000 young folks from unis and colleges all over the UK (check the website to see if there’s a group going from yours) celebrate the end of finals and the arrival of that first letter from the Student Loans Company. Plus dance tent, underground cave club and ironic outdoor games. Price: £84. Tel: 0845 017 0987, web: www.beachbreaklive.com

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Where: Cinemas across Edinburgh
When: 17-28 June
What: “The UK’s coolest film festival,” quoth Empire about this film fest that’s up there with Cannes and Sundance. The longest continually-running film festival in the world, it screens a vast and diverse selection from the best of British and world cinema, including documentary, animation, shorts, and proper, swanky red-carpet events. Plus talks and masterclasses. This year’s opening film is Sam Mendes’ ‘Away We Go’. Price: various. Tel: 0131 228 4051, web: www.edfilmfest.org.uk

LOCAL EVENT
FOREST TOUR: MCFLY
Where: National Arboretum, Westonbirt, nr Tetbury, Gloucestershire
When: 19 June
What: Open air Bebo-rock from the boyish four-piece whose frontman Tom Fletcher has written more number one hits than U2, Queen and Robbie Williams (and all before the age of 21)! Price: £26.50. Tel: 01842 814612, web: www.forestry.gov.uk/music

BEVERLEY FOLK FESTIVAL
Where: Beverley, Yorks
When: 19-21 June
What: International folk/roots gathering that started life as the Beverley And East Riding Folk festival. This year’s tunesmiths include Billy Bragg, Seth Lakeman, Peatbog Faeries, Lunasa and more, all descending upon this Yorkshire market town for three days of concerts, ceilidhs, workshops, children’s events and more. Camping in the nearby leisure centre, so decent bathroom facilities. Price: £82 adult w/e, day tickets, concs, under 11s free. Tel: 01377 217569, web: www.beverleyfestival.com

BIG SESSION FESTIVAL
Where: De Montfort Hall & Gardens, Leicester
When: 19-21 June
What: Friendly, folkie Midlands fest, founded five years ago by The Oysterband (who also perform), this offers up folk stars young and old, homegrown and foreign. Levellers, Billy Bragg, Eliza Carthy and Kathryn Tickell are among the big names this year. Three stages, lashings of real ale from local and national micro-breweries, open sessions, Kidzone and ceilidh, and always plenty of room to chuck your rug down. Price: £70 adult w/e plus camping, concs, day tickets. Tel: 0116 233 3111, web: www.bigsessionfestival.com

MIDDLEWICH FOLK & BOAT FESTIVAL
Where: Various venues, Middlewich, Cheshire
When: 19-21 June
What: Folk and boats. The likes of Mark Radcliffe’s band The Family Mahone, folk supergroup Blue Murder, Ade Edmondson & the Bad Shepherd and Thea Gilmore entertain on the main stage during the weekend and there are also dance teams, displays of heritage boats, canal-related activities and events. Free mooring for all boats on the Middlewich junction. Busy fringe programme too. NB: no phone bookings this year. Price: £70 adult w/e, day tickets, concs. Tel: 0709 239 0501, web: www.midfest.org

THREE COUNTIES COUNTRYSIDE SHOW
Where: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire
When: 19-21 June
What: Annual celebration of British food and agriculture set at the foot of the Malverns that involves a farmers’ village with over 600 livestock classes, equestrian events and displays of machinery, a fine food and drink area full of local and national produce, cooking demonstrations and cider, and a full bill of family entertainments including hot-air balloons, fun fair and sports village featuring scuba diving, rugby and the F1 Grand Prix on a big screen. New for 2009: farmers’ market. Price: £13.50 adult adv per day, concs. Tel: 01684 584900, web: www.threecounties.co.uk

THREE WISHES FAERIE FEST
Where: Colliford Lake Park, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
When: 19-21 June
What: “I have always had a love of the fae realms and it’s the faeries who inspired me to create a midsummer faery festival,” tinkles founding fairy Karen Kay of this, her second highly specialist gathering of gauzy women and their understanding menfolk. Expect music from bands with such glittery names as Daemonia Nymphe, Faeries Wear Boots and Tinkerscuss, as well as a fashion show and workshops. Price: £85 adult w/e, under-5s free. Tel: 01736 330201, web: www.3wishesfaeryfest.co.uk

GRASSINGTON FESTIVAL
Where: Grassington, nr Skipton, North Yorkshire
When: 19 June- 4 July
What: Fantastic views across the Dales at this midsummer arts festival. The Hollies, Alfie Boe, Fron Male Voice Choir and pant-wettingly funny comic Michael McIntyre are among the performers at this midsummer arts festival in the heart of the Dales. There’s also a final night party with former members of ELO (aka The Orchestra) tripping through ‘Mr Blue Sky’ and the like. Price: various, many free. Tel: 01756 752691, web: www.grassington-festival.org.uk

CITY OF LONDON FESTIVAL
Where: Various venues, London
When: 19 June-7 August
What: Square Mile-straddling culture-fest whose inspiration this year is the latitude of 60°N, connecting the Northern Isles of Scotland to the Baltic shores of Russia through music and other art forms. Robert Burns’ 250th anniversary is celebrated in relevant music, as is Sir Peter Maxwell Davies’ 75th birthday and the 50th of composer James MacMillan, who conducts the UK première of his ‘From Ayrshire’, written for violinist Nicola Benedetti. Plus dance, walks, talks etc. Price: various, many free. Tel: 0207 583 3585 web: www.colf.org

LOCAL EVENT
FOREST TOUR: PAUL WELLER
Where: National Arboretum, Westonbirt, nr Tetbury, Gloucestershire
When: 20 June
What: Modfather among the magnolias. Expect tracks from last year’s ‘22 Dreams’ solo album as well as gems from his years in The Jam and The Style Council. Sold out. Tel: 01842 814612, web: www.forestry.gov.uk/music

AFRICA OYE
Where: Sefton Park, Liverpool
When: 20-21 June
What: Free festival of African music and culture, now in its 17th year. Kanda Bongo Man and Freddie McGregor both appear, along with over 40 stalls selling African food, drink, arts and crafts and fashion, kids’ face painting, bouncy castles and workshops and a beer tent. Price: free. Web: www.africaoye.com

LOCAL EVENT
EASTON ARTS TRAIL
Where: Easton, Bristol
When: 20-21 June
What: Celebration of Easton’s creativity across various venues indoor and outdoor. Last year more than 35 venues and over 100 artists, makers and performers took part, including the Easton Community Choir. Price: free. Web: www.eastonartstrail.co.uk

LOCAL EVENT
CORSHAM FESTIVAL
Where: Corsham, Wiltshire
When: 20-27 June
What: Small but select mini-fest of mainly classical and folk music. Past performers include Antonio Forcione, The Brodsky Quartet, Barb Jungr, The Lindsays, Linda Marlowe and Boothby Graffoe. Price: various, some free. Tel: 01249 701628, web: www.corshamfestival.org.uk

GOLOWAN FESTIVAL & MAZEY DAY
Where: Penzance, Cornwall
When: 20-28 June
What: Riotous ancient festival (aka the Midsummer Feast of John), which is one of Europe’s oldest and blends Celtic tradition with a week of street acts, storytelling, films, walks, fireworks, market stalls, lectures and workshops. Key dates are Mazey Eve (26), Mazey Day (27) and Quay Fair Day (28) – Mazey meaning ‘dazed and confused’ in the local dialect. Price: various. Tel: 01736 369686, web: www.golowan.org

MANANAN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
Where: Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin, Isle of Man
When: 20 June-4 July
What: Manx-based festival (est. 1975) of predominantly classical and jazz concerts, named after a magical god in Irish mythology who was the legendary first ruler of the Island. Programme tbc. Price: various. Tel: 01624 835858, web: www.erinartscentre.co.uk

PRIDE FESTIVAL
Where: Various venues, London
When: 20 June-5 July
What: The UK’s LGBT Mardi Gras, this fun, flamboyant get-together involves a fortnight of over 300 exhibitions, film screenings, sporting events, concerts, theatre, comedy and cabaret performances, as well as special galas and one-off parties across London, culminating on Sat 4 July with a massive parade (starts Baker Street, 1pm), followed by rally in Trafalgar Square (3pm), cabaret in Leicester Square and party in Soho Square. This year’s theme: Come out and play! Price: various, main parade/rally/cabaret free. Web: www.pridelondon.org

LOCAL EVENT
BRISTOL’S BIGGEST BIKE RIDE
Where: Millennium Square, Bristol
When: 21 June
What: As Britain’s first Cycling City, Bristol hosts this free family event that’s not just for people on bikes. Take part in one of five rides ranging from 9 to 38 miles or just enjoy the Family Fun Day offering music, stalls, bike displays, demonstrations, cycling information and advice and lots more. Price: free. Web: www.bristol.gov.uk/biggestbikeride

LOCAL EVENT
FOREST TOUR: SIMPLY RED
Where: National Arboretum, Westonbirt, nr Tetbury, Gloucestershire
When: 21 June
What: Money might be too tight to mention but if you’re a Mick fan, you’ll have sold your black ash coffee table for tickets to this sold-out woodland gig. Sold out. Tel: 01842 814612, web: www.forestry.gov.uk/music

LOCAL EVENT
MIGRATIONS CHILL DAY
Where: St George’s Bristol, Bristol
When: 21 June
What: Spectacular free festival day featuring top-class poetry, storytelling, singing and dancing, films, family activities, traditional African games and a free multi-cultural feast of food. Local performers Kooch and ZunZunEgui perform in the evening (£4.99). The climax of Refugee Week and part of the Migrations Season. Price: free. Tel: 0845 4024001, web: www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk

STONEHENGE SUMMER SOLSTICE
Where: Stonehenge, Wiltshire
When: 21 June
What: English Heritage are expected to monitor access to Stonehenge for the summer solstice again this year, from 8.30pm on 20 June until 8am on 21 June. See the sun rise (at around 4.45am) over the ancient stones in the company of around 20,000 druids, soapdodgers, travellers and the like. Not the hedonistic hippy free-for-all of yore – expect heavy police presence, St John’s Ambulance and plenty of rules, detailed in a leaflet given on arrival (including no camping, dogs, fires or fireworks, glass bottles, large bags or rucksacks, or climbing onto the stones). Loos, plus one or two food and drink vans, and some live acoustic music likely. Price: free

LOCAL EVENT
GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL
Where: Pilton, nr Glastonbury, Somerset
When: 24-28 June
What: Whether you navigated this year’s pre-registration system to bag an actual ticket or will be watching the highlights from the comfort of your sofa, Michael and Emily Eavis’s annual open house is still widely held to be the most desirable festival ticket on the planet. Gone is the daft top-secret-bill-until-the-last-minute policy of years gone by, with acts already confirmed for this year including Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Blur, Doves, Franz Ferdinand, Fleet Foxes, The Ting Tings, Echo And The Bunnymen, Emiliana Torrini, Lily Allen, White Lies and Florence And The Machine. Rumours abound that the 900-acre site will also be ringing to the sounds of Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Duffy, Dizzee Rascal, Bloc Party and Bon Iver. Some day tickets for the Sunday are reserved for Central Somerset residents without pre-registration – see local press for details. Would-be litter pickers, stewards and wardens should see the website for who to contact. Sold out. Web: www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk

LICHFIELD REAL ALE JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL
Where: Lichfield Rugby Club, Staffordshire
When: 25-28 June
What: Relaxed village jazz festival boasting over 30 real ales and performances from Chris Farlowe, Errol Linton, Zoo and the Matt Schofield Band. Price: £48 adult w/e with camping, day tickets, concs. Tel: 01543 262223, web: www.lichfieldarts.org.uk

SHOWCOMOTION
Where: Sheffield
When: 25 June-9 July
What: The longest-established film festival for children and young people, which screens around 170 films from around the world, including loads made by youngsters themselves. Price: various. Tel: 0114 276 3534, web: www.showcomotion.org.uk

CRAWLEY FOLK FESTIVAL
Where: The Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex
When: 26-28 June
What: Sussex-based live music bonanza with acoustic, folk, roots, blues and country spread over five stages with children’s area, real ale tent, dance stage, food stalls, free workshops and more. Over 30 bands over the Saturday and Sunday including Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick, Eliza Carthy Band, Steve Knightley and Paul Jones & Dave Kelly. Crafts, stalls, real ale tent, dance stage and free workshops aplenty, too. Price: £35 adult w/e. Tel: 01293 553636, web: www.hawth.co.uk

HARD ROCK CALLING
Where: Hyde Park, London
When: 26-28 June
What: Formerly known as Hyde Park Calling, this classic rock-out in the Queen’s back garden offers certain visiting Glasto headliners the chance to make a weekend of it. The Killers (supported by The Kooks) appear on Fri, Neil Young (in a dreamy double act with Fleet Foxes) plays Sat, and Bruce Springsteen (warmed up by the Dave Matthews Band) springs from a cage on Highway 9 for Sun. Plus performance art, festival markets and probably quite a lot of teary middle-aged gentlemen yelling for ‘Harvest Moon’. Price: Sun Sold out, otherwise £45 adult per day. Tel: 0844 576583, web: www.hydeparkcalling.co.uk

LOCAL EVENT
SING FOR WATER
Where: Millennium Square, Bristol
When: 27 June
What: Choirs from around the region gather to perform a short programme of songs. Start 2.30pm. All proceeds go to Water Aid. Price: free. Web: www.singforwater.com

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