With another British summer just another the corner, it can only mean one thing – music festivals galore. That means it’s time for wristbands, polaroid snaps, sunnies (or maybe wellies), and so much great music.

For some of this year’s finest music festivals, look no further than London. Who needs a field in the countryside when an A-list line-up and whole host of fun is just a tube ride away? We’ve compiled a list of 2017’s best music festivals in London, including when and where they’re happening, as well as the must-see acts.

1.     Steadily becoming one of London’s most popular music festivals, Field Day hosts some of the world’s first-class alternative acts, from promising indie artists and dance producers to quirky pop and folk musicians. To keep spirits high all day, the event will be supporting local charities and micro-breweries, as well as hosting a games area for non-musical entertainment.

When: Sat 3rd June 2017     Where: Victoria Park, London    Artists to watch: Aphex Twin, Flying Lotus, Whitney

2.     For the fifth year running, Hyde Park is hosting British Summer Time. With some of the biggest names in music – from Kings of Leon to Justin Bieber – the event now gains as much publicity as Wimbledon. BST is putting on a jam-packed week of theatre, movie nights, live radio broadcasting and tennis screenings. There’ll be trendy pop up bars and street food stalls too.

When: Fri 30th June – Sun 2nd July & Thurs 6th July – Sun 9th July 2017     Where: Hyde Park, London    Artists to watch: Justin Bieber, The Killers, Kings of Leon

3.     Set to wow the crowds for another year running is one of London’s coolest festivals, Lovebox. With a line-up that includes Frank Ocean, Chase & Status and plenty of heady acts, Victoria Park is the place to be this July. This will be a weekend to remember with games, ping-pong and karaoke, as well as one-off vintage boutiques and body-art designers.

When: Fri 14th - Sat 15th July 2017    Where: Victoria Park, London     Artists to watch: Frank Ocean, Chase & Status, Jamie XX

4.     Doing things differently, Citadel Festival is bringing a full day of music and fun to Victoria Park in July. On top of a fantastic line-up that includes Foals and Laura Marling, Citadel brings plenty of arts-orientated entertainment, as well as great food and booze. As if that wasn’t enough, this year’s festival will include a spandex dance-workout zone.

When: Sun 16th July 2017     Where: Victoria Park, London    Artists to watch: Foals, Bonobo, Laura Marling

5.     Head to Clapham Common this August bank holiday for a weekend of dance music at South West Four. The biggest DJs will be booming out big-room house, electro, techno and trance, and legendary dance acts such as Pendulum will perform live. If you can’t make it to Ibiza this summer, this festival promises to be the next best thing.

When: Sat 26th - Sun 27th August 2017   Where: Clapham Common, London    Artists to watch: Pendulum, Deadmau5, Tinie Tempah

6.     Set to be its last after a successful fifteen-year stint, the Secret Garden Party plans to go all out this July in Cambridgeshire – only a couple of hours from London. Sticking to its themed tradition, this year will be embracing a ‘celebrity’ theme. They’ll also be hosting a spiritual playground, scientific talks and creative workshops. We can see why the organisers wanted to keep this festival under wraps!

When: Thurs 20th - Sun 23rd July 2017      Where: Abbots Ripton, Cambridgeshire     Artists to watch: Metronomy, Crystal Fighters, Toots & The Maytals