Hey folks! Ben Holtam here—aka DJ BenG—your go-to guy for all things beats, basslines, and good vibes in the South West. As we gear up for another epic summer, I’ve rounded up the must-hit music festivals of 2025 across Cornwall, Devon, and beyond. Whether you're an avid raver, a wellness enthusiast, or a family seeking entertainment, the South West's festival scene caters to your needs. Let’s dive in!

Arguably the UK's best family festival returns to Lulworth Castle in July 2022. Camp Bestival is a festival for all ages where main stages are shared between Mr Tumble and Fatboy Slim!

Cornwall's food and music festival returns for summer 2021 with an exciting array of headline music acts and food offerings suitable for an Oyster festival. This year the line up includes Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Dub Pistols and Nick Mulvey being supported by Jaguar Skills, Soul 2 Soul, Gilles Peterson and local acts. Foodies will be able to watch Paul Ainsworth, Ping Coombes and Juliet Sear work their culinary magic. There's something for all the family.

All systems are go for the family-friendly Camp Bestival at Lulworth Castle later this summer. Taking place between July 29th and August 1st 2021, the line up features the likes of Fatboy Slim, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Friendly Fires, The Vengaboys and Kelis among many more. Sara Cox returns with Sounds of the 80s and Mr Tumble will step once again onto the main stage for an hour of fun.

One of the UK's most beautiful family music festivals will return for 2021 on August 27th - 29th with the Razorlight, Goldie Lookin Chain, The Sugarhill Gang and an array of talent to make what is known as 'The Most Rambunctious Garden Fete'.

Porthilly Spirit festival is planned to take place at Trefresa Farm, Rock on May 22nd - 24th 2020. The family friendly festival promises live music, open air theatre, long table feasts and adventure!

Family friendly Camp Bestival announce huge line up for their 2020 festival within the beautiful grounds of Lulworth Castle. Headlining artists include Fatboy Slim, Groove Armada, Friendly Fires, Becky Hill & Sophie Ellis Bextor.

One of the few remaining truly independent festivals in the UK, Port Eliot announced last month that 2019 would be the final year for the festival. With it's loyal, family-friendly crowds and a setting that it is picture perfect it is hard to see why a festival would cease operations. We have heard various rumours but so far nothing concrete that we can publish for the reason Port Eliot will no longer take place. Port Eliot has always had an ability to attract quirky entertainment and the odd celebrity attendee.

Camp Bestival 2019 was the incredible family friendly escapism that served up some of the best live acts this summer. The uber family-focused 'festi-holiday' called 'Camp Bestival' is set within the stunning grounds of Dorset's Lulworth Castle and takes place July 25th - 28th 2019. The festival has secured headline acts such as Nile Rogers & Chic, Grandmaster Flash, A Skillz, Jess Glynne, Sister Sledge, The Human League and of course Mr Tumble! You may have guessed that Camp Bestival is the sister of the more adult focused festival Bestival which takes place on the same site. 

The uber family-focused 'festi-holiday' called 'Camp Bestival' is set within the stunning grounds of Dorset's Lulworth Castle and takes place July 25th - 28th 2019. The festival has secured headline acts such as Nile Rogers & Chic, Grandmaster Flash, A Skillz, Jess Glynne, Sister Sledge, The Human League and of course Mr Tumble! You may have guessed that Camp Bestival is the sister of the more adult focused festival Bestival which takes place on the same site. 

As the dust settles from something extraordinary thats taken place within the idyllic grounds of Scorrier House (Redruth, Cornwall), we can reflect on what was possibly one of Cornwall’s greatest family music festivals. The Great Estate festival is celebrating it’s busiest year yet with over 19,000 guests attending to enjoy the wide range of music, victorian sports day games, Kernow Springs hot tubs and some wild dining – and a secret gin garden!

One of the UK's largest family dance music brands, Rave-Kidz, is coming to Falmouth as part of their tour across Britain. Rave-Kidz plan to take over the Princess Pavilions with fun for all the family and like any other large clubbing brand they have a headline DJ!