![]() Hello, bellinis, margaritas and mimosa spritzes in the summer sun… and their ‘better for you’ canned drinks. ![]() Multiple brands will also be popping up at stalls around Hyde Park for the festival – we’ll be making a beeline for Miami Cocktail Co. They certainly haven’t held back with the lineup last year – Adele, Elton John and even the bloody Rolling Stones were on the bill – and this year has already seen iconic rock band Guns N’Roses jump on board the bill. □ Why BST Hyde Park: London’s largest Royal park hosts music royalty in six open-air concerts across two weekends (with free midweek entertainment) to make for an event like no other. Let’s also hope that Christine himself performs… □ What we can expect in 2023: The line-up includes Django Django, Kokoroko, Oxlade, Sigur Rós and the London Contemporary Orchestra, Warpaint, Moonchild Sanelly, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs and many more. ✨ 2022’s highlights : Frontwoman of the Noisettes, Shingai, Sky Ferreira, The Love Unlimited Synth Orchestra, Dave Okumu, Peaches, Honey Dijon, Hercules & Love Affair and Grace Jones herself took to the stage at Royal Festival Hall in 2022. The lineup hasn’t quite been announced yet, though given the roster of previous instalments, you’re in for a treat with this one. ![]() The legendary singer, songwriter and all around superstar that is Christine and the Queens (AKA Redcar) was recently announced as this iteration’s curator, following on from Grace Jone last year. □ Why Meltdown: Not your typical cider-in-the-park festival, this annual series of London gigs - the longest-running artist-curated music festival in town - reaches its 28th festival in 2023. Meltdown (June 9–18) Photo: Southbank Centre, Waterloo. □ What we can expect in 2023: Huge headliners include Grace Jones, the legend that is Tom Jones, the Kaiser Chiefs, Rick Astley, Soft Cell, Kool & The Gang and Björn Again have already been announced. ✨ 2022’s highlights : Fantastic performances from Elbow, McFly, Kacey Musgraves, The Human League, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe, Crowded House and Ministry of Sound Classical with Fat Tony and Seb Fontaine. Last year saw the likes of Elbow and Crowded House play, so they get some real classics playing here. Enjoy a picnic in the beautiful East Front Gardens before watching world-class acts perform in this stunning setting. □ Why Hampton Court Palace Festival: You can’t get a much more magical place for music festivals than in the Tudor Courtyard of a Grade I-listed, 16th century palace, which was once the home of Henry VIII and his six different wives! I mean… come on. ![]() London Festivals in June Hampton Court Palace Festival (June 6–17) Photo: Hampton Court Palace Note that we will be updating this London festivals roundup as and when we get further information on lineups and dates. Here’s our guide to the confirmed London festivals running throughout Summer 2023: So even though Summer still seems a bit of a way off, it’s almost time to crack open the cans of beer, slap on the suncream, lather yourself in glitter and prepare to let loose and show off your moves. The behemoth that is Glastonbury has now announced all of their headlining acts for 2023, and all the London festivals this year look to be well and truly stacked full of musical gems too. Photo: year saw our London festivals return completely back to normal after a very trying couple of years, and this year looks to be no different. ![]()
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