Yes, it's that time of year again. Time to pack your waterproofs and sunscreen and head towards the fields for some English summer festival fun. No matter where you live and what you're into, there's something for everyone.
North
Edinburgh International Festival;
West End Festival, Glasgow;
Edinburgh International Film Festival;
T in the Park;
Move;
Carling Weekend: Leeds;
Merseyside International Street Festival;
V Festival: Staffordshire
West
Glastonbury;
Beautiful Days
London and the South East
Notting Hill Carnival;
Croydon Summer Festival;
Greenwich and Docklands International Festival;
Fruitstock;
Carling Weekend: Reading;
V Festival: Chelmsford
South West
The Isle of Wight Rock Festival;
Womad
Edinburgh International Festival
When is it? 10th-30th August 2003.
What's on? Various artists, stand-up comedians and theatre productions will be on show throughout.
Where is it? The Hub, Castlehill, Edinburgh.
How much? Times and prices vary, but a new £5 'turn up and try it' ticket system will be operational this year.
Further information: visit www.eif.co.uk or call 0131 473 2000
Beautiful Days
When is it? 16th to 17th August.
What is it? Music and arts festival for all the family.
What's on? Lee Scratch Perry, Fishbone, The Levellers and more besides.
Where is it? Escot Park, near Fairmile.
How much? Weekend Camping tickets are £55 and £35 for children aged 5-12 years. Day Tickets are available for Saturday or Sunday at £27.50, £17.50 for children aged 5-12 years.
Further information: visit www.wayahead.com
Glastonbury
When is it? 27th to 29th June 2003.
What is it? Annual 3-day music festival, featuring live bands from around the world.
Line-up? REM, Radiohead, Moby, Polyphonic Spree, Mogwai and more.
Where is it? Worthy Farm, Pilton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
How much? Sold out.
Notting Hill Carnival
When is it? 23rd to 25th August 2003.
What's it like? Highly colourful West Indian and Caribbean street carnival, featuring dancers, steel bands and live limbo dancers.
Where is it? Notting Hill, London.
How much? Free.
Further information: Visit www.rbkc.gov.uk
