London boasts one of the best festival scenes in the UK, with no shortage of day festivals across the summer for revellers to enjoy.

Whether you're looking for celebration of all things indie in Finsbury Park, get down to disco in Peckham, or pull shapes on Clapham Common, there's something for everyone.

There's a number of new festivals for 2019, with the impressive All Points East only in it's second year, but already amassing a huge following - and after a huge inaugural year featuring LCD Soundsystem, Nick Cave and Bjork, who can blame them?

Forget dragging wellies across fields, or having to camp for a weekend until you're sodden - these day festivals will give you the same musical experience, but the only orienteering you need to do is navigating Bank station on the Central line. With the vast majority of London's festivals coming in around the £60 mark, it won't cost you an arm and leg either.

We'd recommend booking these in early, but as line ups are still being announced there's still plenty to look forward to. Here's our top picks of the best festivals in the big smoke, and what we know so far.

Arcadia London

The legendary Glastonbury spider is coming to London

The legendary Glastonbury spider will be going on the road again this year, but for one stop only. The huge event will take place on at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for their only UK performance of the evolving Metamorphosis show.

Who's playing? There's two arenas for music, Helix, Arcadia's house and techno heartbeat, and Radium, Arcadia's spectrum bass ignition.

When is it? It'll take place on 4 - 5 May

Where is it? Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, East London

Tickets:Get tickets here

All Points East

It's only in its second year and already boasts a huge following. Taking place in Victoria Park, the festival is spread over a number of weekends and attracts of huge acts. I mean, bagging Nick Cave for year one is pretty good.

Who's playing? The Chemical Brothers, Christine and the Queens, Bring Me The Horizon, Bon Iver, The Strokes

When is it? 24 May - 3 June

Where is it? Victoria Park, East London?

Tickets:Get tickets here

Field Day

Field Day has had a bit of an overhaul for 2019. The new look festival is now featured around four distinctive warehouse spaces in North London, alongside ten acres of outside space. There'll be state of the art production and sound quality that will carry party goers on into the night.

Who's playing? Skepta, Jorja Smith, Diplo, Bonobo

When is it? 7- 8 June

Where is it? Meridian Water, Enfield, North London

Tickets:Get tickets here

Lovebox

Lovebox always draws a big crowd (
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With a consistently strong line up, many are excited to see what Lovebox will announce this year. The festival recently moved to Gunnersbury Park in 2018 saw the likes of Skepta, Childish Gambino, N.E.R.D, and Wu Tang Clan perform.

Who's playing? TBC

When is it? 12 -13 June

Where is it? Gunnersbury Park, West London

Tickets:Get tickets here

We Are FSTVL

Following a record breaking sell out success in 2018, We Are FSTVL has returned for 2019. The festival takes part in their affectionately named 'Airfield of Dreams', and combines some of the world's biggest names in electronic dance music with some of the world's leading club brands.

Who's playing? Chase and Status, Mike Skinner, Danny Howard and more

When is it? 24 - 26 May

Where is it? Upminster, East London

Tickets:Get tickets here

Community

Noughties indie kids will love this one. Packed full with more denim and guitars than you'd ever expect, this festival has booked big bands such as the Kooks and Blossoms, and up and coming favourites such as The Amazons and Gerry Cinnamon. Get your tickets quick, because at the moment they're only a tiny £40.

Who's playing? The Kooks, Blossoms, The Amazons, Kate Nash

When is it? 30 June

Where is it? Finsbury Park, East London

Tickets: Get tickets here

GALA

Expect lashings of disco and good vibes and from this one. The Peckham Rye festival offers the best the capital has to offer, including independent music, big DJs, and good eats from local food and drink venders.

There'll be a weighty line up with plenty of 'good time party music'

Who's playing? Chez Damier, Crazy P, Gerd Janson, Honey Dijon, Horse Meat Disco, Cooking with Palms Trax, Worldwide FM

When is it? 26 May

Where is it? Peckham Rye Park, South London

Tickets:Get tickets here

Mighty Hoopla

Dig out your sequins (
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If there was an award for the most sequins then Hoopla would definitely win it. Nineties kids will be in their element with all the nostalgia. They've announced some acts, but we're still waiting on the headliner.

Who's playing? All Saints, Bananarama, Jamelia, Liberty X, Samantha Mumba, Tove Lo

When is it? 8 June

Where is it? TBA

Tickets:Get tickets here

Somerset House Summer Series

Can you imagine a prettier location? No us neither, and the Somerset House gigs are a big part of the former palace's event calendar so expect big things. Last year saw appearances from The Roots and Metronomy amongst many more.

Who's playing? TBC

When is it? July TBC

Where is it? Somerset House, Central London

Tickets:Get tickets here

Citadel

Last year alternative festival Citdael attracted the likes of Tame Impala, Chvrches, Leon Bridges, The Horrors and many more. There's no word yet who've they've bagged for 2019 but we're expecting big things.

Watch this space!

Who's playing? TBC

When is it? TBC

Where is it? Gunnersbury Park

Tickets:Get tickets here

British Summertime Hyde Park

Brandon Flowers and The Killers performed in 2017 (
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The Hyde Park gigs have become legendary and this year is no exception. The standout gig being Neil Young and Bob Dylan sharing the stage - a true one off event. Music fans can also catch the incomparable Florence and the Machine, and the iconic Robbie William - get your tickets before they go.

Who's playing? Florence and the Machine, Robbie Williams, Neil Young and Bob Dylan

When is it? 12 - 14 July

Where is it? Hyde Park, Central London

Tickets: Get tickets here

51st State

51st State celebrates the roots of house music, exploring classic house, tech house, afro house, garage, disco, soul, dub, dancehall and more. It's a must attend event for house music fans, so expect to find top DJ's from the States and closer to home.

Who's playing? TBC

When is it? 3 August

Where is it? Trent Park, North London

Tickets:Get tickets here

Hampton Court Palace

There's some big names playing Hampton Court Palace this year, with none other than Kylie booked to perform.

The festival takes place in the grounds of the historic royal grounds, and with some shows already sold out you'll need to book yours fast if you want to be there.

Who's playing? The Jacksons, Tears for Fears, Kylie, Nile Rodgers and Chic

When is it? 7 - 19 June

Where is it? Hampton Court Palace, West London

Tickets:Get tickets here

Junction 2

This is a unique festival for dance music fans mixing great sounds, high end production, natural beauty and industrial features to make for one iconic festival. I mean, it's underneath an M40 motorway bridge.

Who's playing? Bicep, Daniel Avery, Adam Beyer

When is it? 7 - 8 June

Where is it? Boston Manor Park, Greater London

Tickets:Get tickets here

Wireless

Fancy going to Wireless?

The London festival for hip hop, garage, and R'n'B fans, Wireless has secured some colossal names this year. Cardi B, Migos, Travis Scott, Future, ASAP Rocky and many, many more.

Who's playing? Cardi B, Migos, Travis Scott, Future, ASAP Rocky

When is it? 5 - 7 July

Where is it? Finsbury Park, North London

Tickets:Get tickets here

Eastern Electrics

'Clued up dancers' will know of Eastern Electrics, starting life in South East London warehouses, the raves have grown into a full bodied festival.

For 2019, they're bringing you the best and biggest names in dance music and a host of new stages, activities, and surprises.

Who's playing?EE, Skream presents I feel, Defected, Rinse, KISS

When is it? 3 - 4 August

Where is it? Morden Park, South London

Tickets:Get tickets here

South West Four

Look at that sunset?!

South West Four, or SW4 as it's affectionately known has become a key date in the dance music calendar, and a huge bank holiday event for those not feeling Reading and Leeds.

Head down to the common for a weekend of dance you won't regret.

Who's playing?  The Prodigy, Martin Garrix, Wilkinson, Ms Dynamite, Tinie Tempah

When is it? 25- 26 August

Where is it? Clapham Common, South London

Tickets:Sign up for here for presale

Meltdown

Meltdown is the UK's longest running artist curated music festival, Robert Smith of The Cure took the reins of the Southbank festival in 2018. They've announced they'll be back with a new curator for 2019, so watch this space.

Who's playing? TBC

When is it? June 2019

Where is it? Southbank Centre, Central London

Tickets:TBC

Brixton Disco Festival

This local South London Disco festival is back for 2019 after a sold out 2019 . It takes place in Brixton's iconic Windrush Square, and a number of local venues such as Electric Brixton, Prince of Wales Rooftop & Club, The Ritzy & The Black Cultural Archives, plus a Roller Disco in Windrush Square. It's a must for disco fans, so don't miss out.

Who's playing? Evelyn 'Champagne' King, Greg Wilson, Francois K

When is it? 27 April 2019

Where is it? Brixton

Tickets:Festicket

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