Tiree Music Festival
14-16 July, Isle of Tiree, Scotland
The Tiree Music Festival offers a convivial small-festival feeling on the tiny Isle of Tiree with its white sandy beaches and choppy waters, which are loved by international surfers. This year, Scouting for Girls headline. £80. tireemusicfestival.co.uk
Hebcelt
19-22 July, Stornaway, Outer Hebrides
In the grounds of Lews Castle overlooking Stornaway harbour (with daily ferries to Ullapool and the Isles), the magnificent location is where local, international, traditional and new Celtic musicians are showcased. This year Imelda May, The Waterboys and more. £87. hebceltfest.com
Deer Shed
21-23 July, Topcliffe, North Yorkshire
The ultimate inter-generational family-friendly festival, where children are integrated into the whole event. Music (Teenage Fanclub, Kate Tempest, The Divine Comedy), comedy, sports and workshops, plus yoga, massage and hot tubs. From £135. deershedfestival.com
WOMAD
27-30 July, Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Folding seats are welcome at Charlton Park grounds and arboretum where WOMAD celebrates global and British music and dance, with plenty of fusion. Very inter-generational – teenagers love the steam fair. £175.
womad.co.uk
Green Man
17-20 August, Brecon Beacons
An awesome ‘magical’ setting where ley-lines converge with ancient Welsh oaks. The green man is the lord of misrule, so prepare to dance till dawn. An impressive line-up includes PJ Harvey, Michael Kiwanuka, Ryan Adams, Julian Cope and Sleaford Mods. £180. greenman.net
Shrewsbury Folk Festival
25-28 August, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
A friendly festival in seated marquees by the River Severn. It features international legends but focuses on the great British folk tradition, from jigs and sea shanties to Billy Bragg. Workshops offer yoga, dance and kids’ activities. From £135. shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
Festival Number Six
7-10 September, Portmeirion, Gwynedd
The Italianate village hosts eclectic music, from male-voice choirs to this year’s headliners The Flaming Lips, with talks, theatre, cabaret, poets and pop-up raves in the woods. Busy, but with room to escape into exquisite coastal estuarine landscape. From £205. festivalnumber6.com
South West Outdoor Festival
8-10 September, Cheddar Gorge, Somerset
Hosted by the National Trust, this incorporates stargazing, wild swimming, hiking, biking, coasteering and camp cooking with films, live local musicians and talks by adventurers. £40 (early bird rate). nationaltrust.org.uk/days-out/regionsouthwest/south-west-outdoor-festival
The Good Life
15-17 September, Hawarden, Flintshire
Eclectic music – from disco to swing – meets poetry, bushcraft, foraging and abseilng in the grounds of Hawarden Estate. A celebration of real food, vintage tweed, bicycles, books, singing and tree-climbing. £117 (early bird rate). thegoodlifeexperience.co.uk