London Summer Music Festivals will be taking place throughout London this year, presenting all manner of live music performances for Londoners to enjoy in the open air. A whole host of different artists will take to stages at London summer music festivals, where music fans can be guaranteed an upbeat, outdoor experience.

Hampton Court Palace Festival
Music fans can enjoy live music performances in historic surroundings at the Hampton Court Palace Festival. The 2011 line up includes Jools Holland, Ringo Starr, James Blunt, Bryan Adams and many more, promising something special for audiences in London this summer.

Hampton Court Festival Tickets

Hard Rock Calling Festival
Rock out in Hyde Park at the Hard Rock Calling Festival, where pop and rock legends will be out in force to knock out a few classics for the crowds. Bon Jovi and Rod Stewart will headline, and be supported by The Killers and a whole host of other very fine acts. This summer music festival will also include other areas to chill out if you don’t feel like rocking out in the crowd.

Hyde Park Calling Festival Tickets

Lovebox Weekender
Groove Armada's Lovebox Weekender festival in Victoria Park is back again for 2011, and the lineup is even better than ever. Special guests include The Wombats, Snoop, The Drums, Scissor Sisters, 2manydjs, Blondie and of course Groove Armada themselves, so get ready to party the weekend away at one of the best London summer music festivals around.

Lovebox Tickets

South West Four
A who’s who of legendary DJ will be at the decks for a day of outdoor clubbing mayhem, storming on to Clapham Common in August. Sven Vath, Pendulum, Loco Dice and Richie Hawtin are among the names who will be turning it up at South West Four, one of the biggest dance summer music festivals of the year.

South West Four Tickets

Kenwood House Concerts
A summer festival for the laid back type, if you’re not a fan of hardcore dance music you’ll like this one. Have an outdoor evening picnic and let the sounds of Tom Jones, George Benson, James Blunt and Gipsy Kings drift beautifully into your ears.

Kenwood House Concert Tickets

Wireless Festival
Rock out in Hyde Park at the Wireless Festival in 2011 to some seriously stellar musical talent. Taking to the stage are the likes of The Black Eyed Peas, Tinie Tempah, The Chemical Brothers and plenty more to keep you moving.

Wireless Festival Tickets

Offset Festival
Offering you a stunning setting yet still on the tube line, the magnificent Hainault Country Park hosts another year of Offset, where you can jump on the Central Line and see Mystery Jetsm Liquid Liquid, Caribou and many, many more fine live acts.

Offset Festival Tickets

Field Day Festival Tickets
The huge festival in Victoria Park returns once again, bringing the same friendly vibe and great acts to East London. With Twin Shadow, Wild Beasts, Matthew Dear, Gruff Rhys, The Horrors, Willy Mason, Trophy Wife, CocknBullKid, Elecrelane, Factory Floor and the almighty Ducktails gracing the stage, this looks set to be one of the best festivals of 2011.

Field Day Tickets

London summer music festivals take place throughout the summer. For details on each festival, please click the relevant link.

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