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Daily Mail
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sabrina Carpenter flashes her butt in TINY Daisy Duke shorts as she hints at new music in teaser clip
Sabrina Carpenter turned up the heat on Monday, just in time for the summer. The pop star, 26, shared a vintage-inspired teaser video to Instagram, where she flashed her pert derrière in a pair of tiny Daisy Duke shorts. The clip shows the blonde bombshell — who's being considered for a role in a major film franchise — hitchhiking on the side of a dirt road, wearing heels, her micro shorts and a cropped pink button-up top. Her voluminous blond curls bounced as Sabrina tried to flag down car after car, but no one pulled over. The video has no sound, aside from the beauty lightly chuckling and uttering 'Oh boy' at the end. Fans believe the teaser is either for new music or an upcoming music video. Next to Sabrina — who has shocked fans with her explicit concert moves in the past — was a brown suitcase. 'She's securing song of the summer,' one excited fan wrote. 'Song of the summer incoming,' another added. 'New music!?????????' another questioned. 'New music please please please.' Others predicted it was a video for one of her songs. 'it has to be a busy woman mv bc of the suitcase,' one wrote. 'HAS to be a busy woman MV!' 'Bed Chem FT. Nicki??????' another asked. Carpenter's last studio album, Short n' Sweet, was released in August 2024. Carpenter is next scheduled to headline the Spanish music festival Primavera Sound, which is held at Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona on June 6. The Nonsense Christmas star will then resume her $33.2M-grossing, 72-date Short n' Sweet Tour on July 5-6 at Hyde Park in London. Sabrina has been a singer for the last decade, but her career got a major boost in 2023 while serving opening duties for Taylor Swift. Carpenter - who gets 65.1M monthly listeners on Spotify - originally taught herself how to play piano and guitar with YouTube tutorials. The star is keeping busy, amid reports she's being eyed up for huge role in Mamma Mia 3. It's no secret that the singer is a big ABBA fan, having previously performed their songs on her Short n' Sweet tour, as well as the band being one of her top artists on Spotify. Now, Sabrina could star in the sequel, 17 years after the original film was released, which featured Hollywood actors including Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. Producer Judy Craymer, who has finished a script for a third movie, said: 'She'd be a goddess or some relation who would look very much like Meryl Streep.' Speaking about the project, Judy told Hollywood news site Deadline: 'Well, we know what we want to do with the movie, and it will happen. 'And I mean, we brought together this amazing group of movie stars that were all connected through it, and huge friendships evolved.' Amanda Seyfried, 39, who plays Sophie in the films, previously said she could see Sabrina playing her daughter. She said: 'Old age make-up for me. If Sabrina Carpenter wants to play my daughter, I'll make it happen. It's fine. I'm a big fan.' The two-time Grammy winner is throwing herself into work after ending her year-long romance with Oscar-nominated actor Barry Keoghan last December. 'They are both young and career-focused, so they've decided to take a break,' an insider told People at the time. Sabrina and the 32-year-old Irishman - who starred in her Please Please Please music video last June - awkwardly attended the Met Gala separately on May 4.
Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
How To Plan The Perfect Weekend In Barcelona For Primavera Sound
The 2025 edition of Barcelona's iconic Primavera Sound music festival is taking place June 5-7. Some say it is one of the top music festivals in the world. Others call it the best weekend of the year in Barcelona. What is undeniable is that Barcelona's iconic Primavera Sound is one of the most exciting annual events for music lovers, famed for championing diversity, with an eclectic lineup that sees big-name legends performing alongside edgy indie acts, top DJs and the hottest rising stars of the international music scene. It is also one of Barcelona's largest annual tourist draws. No other festival can compete with Primavera Sound's urban beachfront location. Unlike other festivals that involve camping in a field that inevitably transforms into a mud-fueled frenzy (looking at you, Glastonbury), Primavera Sound is almost always sunny. Add an enviable waterfront setting on the edge of central Barcelona and plenty of dry, clean, air-conditioned hotels just a short cab ride away, and you'll begin to see the appeal. With headliners including last year's breakout star, queer pop princess Chappell Roan, alongside fan favorites Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter, supported by acts like Troye Sivan, LCD Soundsystem, and Jamie XX, it will come as no surprise that all the tickets for the 2025 edition sold out five months ahead of time. If you happen to be one of the lucky 100,000 or so ticket holders (last year's event was attended by 130,000 unique visitors), here's the skinny on how to make the most of what is arguably the best weekend of the year in Barcelona. Primavera Sound: "From Barcelona to the world". Unlike other music festivals, you don't need to take a coach or know how to pitch a tent to attend Primavera Sound. The El Maresme | Fòrum metro stop (take the L4/yellow line from Passeig de Gràcia or from El Borne/the Gothic Quarter at Jaume I) is a short walk from the Parc del Fòrum festival space (although the Selva de Mar stop may be a better bet at busy times). Getting back is trickier. The metro stops running at midnight on weeknights and 2 a.m. on Fridays–although it operates throughout the night on Saturday–and the line for taxis seems endless, but your best bet is still to get in line and wait. Night buses also operate from Fòrum to Plaça Catalunya every night until around 5 a.m. Walking is not advised unless you are staying nearby. "Midwest Princess" Chappell Roan is one of the most anticipated acts at Primavera Sound 2025. The first rule of Primavera Sound is this: wear comfortable shoes. No matter how cute your outfit, the festival area is huge and nobody wants to see you do 20,000-plus steps in anything other than your comfiest sneakers. You can bring your own food into the festival area, but no drinks. Although, with vendors selling everything from burgers to pizzas, Spanish omelettes, dumplings, and açaí bowls–with lots of veggie options on offer too–there really is no need. More importantly, don't forgot to pack sunscreen, a sweater in case it gets chilly after dark, and a power bank. There are two main stages at Primavera Sound: Estrella Damm and Revolut. This is where you will want to base yourself if your musical tastes are more mainstream. Over the three days, these two stages will host the likes of FKA Twigs, Jaime XX, Charli XCX and Troye Sivan on Thursday 5 June, Wolf Alice, HAIM and Sabrina Carpenter on Friday 6 June, and Chappell Roan and LCD Soundsystem on Saturday 7 June. Troye Sivan, seen here performing at Primavera Sound in 2024, will be back again this year. (Photo by Xavi Torrent/Redferns) The Amazon Music stage, with performances from Parcels, Stereolab, Carolina Durante, and Turnstile, will preside over the entrance esplanade. Under the solar panel, another iconic Parc del Fòrum photo opportunity, the Trainline and Schwarzkopf stages will take turns delivering more than twelve hours of music every day. Kelly Lee Owens, The Dare, The Jesus Lizard, Los Campesinos! and Yung Beef will perform here. For electronic music buffs, the brand-new Plenitude by Nitsa stage can be found en route to the main stages. At the bottom of the amphitheater, the Cupra stage is back in its traditional location by the sea, ready to close each one of the three main days with acts including Armand Van Helden, Amelie Lens and Danny L Harle. This year will see the debut of the new CUPRA Pulse stage, a club within the festival, that reinforces Spanish automotive brand CUPRA's commitment to the most cutting-edge sounds on the planet, with performances from LSDXOXO, DJ Playero, Crystallmess, La Chat, DJ Caio Prince, and Big Ang, among others. Primavera Sound is famous for its eclectic lineups, and for championing diversity and inclusivity. Additional stages include The Levi's Warehouse, home to some of the festival's most elusive sounds; The Levi's Plaza, a new space that will mix international and local talent; The 501 Club, a new musical mystery to be solved; an invitation to dance by Revolut Club; and the Barcelona Sona by Estrella Damm and Aperol Island of Joy stages, featuring concerts and DJ sets on the Primavera Sound promenade. Primavera Sound has long been a champion of diversity and sustainability, as it continues to work according to the Nobody is Normal protocol, which stands against sexism, transphobia, homophobia, lesbophobia, and any other attempt to influence the festival experience of any attendee. The protocol was first implemented in 2019 , the year Primavera Sound set a precedent with the first gender-equal lineup in its history. Further, up to seven stages at this year's festival will be powered by clean energy thanks to the technology of Plenitude, Primavera Sound's sustainability partner, while sustainable mobility will be facilitated thanks to an agreement with TRAM Barcelona, a shuttle bus service and a free bicycle parking rank next to the venue. You can't visit Barcelona without going for a swim in the Mediterranean. The Primavera Sound action is not restricted to the three main days at Parc del Fòrum. Alongside the main programming, Primavera a la Ciutat program offers a series of concerts and DJ sets taking place around the city throughout the week, in venues such as Razzmatazz, Apolo, and 62. Some require advance ticket purchase, while others are free to attend. All this before grand finale on Sunday, June 8, at the Parc del Fòrum: an open-air, beachfront, daytime dance floor brought to you by Primavera Bits x Nitsa. But there is more to Barcelona than music. While in the Catalan capital, you won't want to miss an opportunity to check out the progress at la Sagrada Família (allegedly on track to be completed in 2026), hike up the green hill of Montjuïc to the Joan Miró museum and Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, go for a swim in the Mediterranean, indulge in some retail therapy in Passeig de Gràcia, get lost in the winding alleyways of El Borne and gorge yourself on tapas and cava. Barcelona is one of the world's top eating and drinking destinations and, while bookings for the world's best restaurant, Disfrutar, sell out faster than Primavera Sound tickets, you can still bag a table at the current number three bar in the world, Sips, or one of the hottest new restaurants in town, serving everything from tapas to paella to Mexican-Catalan fusion food. SLS Barcelona is the place to see and be seen this summer in Barcelona If you are in Barcelona for Primavera Sound and want to avoid the inevitable public transport and taxi chaos at the end of the night, your best bet is to stay near Fòrum. In the past, that meant choosing one of the rather tired high-rise hotels that dominate this neighborhood but, as of this year, there is a brand-new hotel in town and it's less than a five-minute walk from the festival area. Open since April 2025, SLS Barcelona is upping the glam factor in this part of town. Colorful, quirky and full of fun, this new urban resort is home to no fewer than 471 rooms and suites, three swimming pools, six brand-new food and drinks venues—including Kyara, a retro-futuristic cocktail lounge, Lora, a superb Mediterranean restaurant and grill, and L'Anxova Divina tapas bar (the latter two of which are great options for anyone looking to enjoy a top-notch lunch or dinner before heading to the venue). Opening later this summer, Cósmico, will be the hotel's rooftop playground, complete with a pool, bar and nightclub. At the time of writing, you can still snag one of SLS Barcelona's last Primavera Sound packages: a spectacular waterfront suite with VIP access to the festival included.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Five LGBTQ+ acts not to miss at Primavera Sound 2025
With festival season now officially under way, it can be hard to keep track of where you need to be – but one stop which is an absolute must on every queer festival goer's calendar this year is Primavera Sound. Located just a stone's through from the beach in Barcelona, Primavera Sound has been carving a name for itself as one of Europe's premiere festivals for pop fans in recent years. However most would agree the 2025 line-up really takes the biscuit, thanks in large part to its so-called Powerpuff Girls headliners – Charli xcx, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter. Taking place over 5 days (4-8 June), the line-up also boasts a number of other exciting queer acts, and so we've taken the liberty of highlighting five performances you won't want to miss if you were lucky enough to nab a highly coveted ticket. Let's kick things off with one of the main events. Continuing her victory lap following her Best New Artist win at this year's GRAMMY Awards, will take to the Primavera main stage on Saturday 7 June. Roan, who is fast making a name for herself as one of pop's most antagonising forces, has already established herself as a formidable live act, pulling in record breaking crowds as she toured US festivals last summer despite being at just the beginning of her ascent to the pop mainstream. No doubt her Primavera debut will be a similarly thronged affair so we would advise getting in early to ensure your spot to witness this spellbinding ingénue do her thing. Although little is known about HorsegiirL's true identity, thanks to her committment to wearing her signature yassified horse mask on stage, what could be more queer and transgressive that a eurodance-spinning DJ who considers themselves to be half human, half horse? The Berlin-based artist told in 2023 that her influences range from 'the extra-ness of Lady Gaga, Dolly Parton and the heavy hardcore genre that rose from the Netherlands and Belgium.' She always brings the party, whether she's delighting crowds at Homobloc or getting down and dirty in Berghain, and we are certain her Primavera set will be no exception. As if the presence of Charli xcx as she continues her extended brat summer is not enough, the pop princess du jour made queers everywhere squeal with excitement when she announced that her gay BFF and tourmate Troye Sivan would be joining her for a co-headlining slot at Primavera. The pair will bring their iconic Sweat Tour to Europe for the first time on Thursday 5 June. As Troye himself suggests on the pair's remix of Charli's brat cut 'Talk talk' (): 'We could pop our shit to Charli?' is ready to take Barcelona by storm following the surprise release of her debut album With A Vengeance earlier this year. The album was preceded by the single 'Freaky (Just My Type), a collaboration with the star's friend George Riley who described the song as a 'bisexual anthem'. With influences including Kode9, Scratch DVA, Machinedrum, Lone and SBTRKT, this set is a must-attend for queer partyers with a keen ear for the 160 scene. London-based DJ and producer ABSOLUTE. is also set to hit the decks at El Fòrum. Hot off the heels of his collaboration with close pal , the stomping club banger 'Keep On Dancing', the artist's belief in the power of the dancefloor is paramount to his art. 'When we keep on dancing, we have the ability to empower each other,' he wrote of the song earlier this year. 'That feels more necessary than ever in these uncertain times, both in nightlife and the wider world.' The post Five LGBTQ+ acts not to miss at Primavera Sound 2025 appeared first on Attitude.
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I'm a fashion writer, here's what I packed for a trip to Portugal'
Going to the Mediterranean for a sun-drenched holiday and are in need of some inspirations? Fashion writer Tiffany shared her wardrobe from affordable high street dress to fancy cocktail bar must-have With summer holiday plans coming up, many of us might take a short flight to Europe for a sun-drenched mini break and recently I hopped over to Portugal and visited the amazing seaside town of Cascais. It's where royals once resided and popular with the rich and famous, including footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who is constructing a gargantuan estate there. Jetting off to Portugal takes less than three hours but the hardest part for a fashion journalist is to pack as many outfits as possible in the suitcase with spaces to fit souvenirs too and for a three-day trip, I've sported five outfits including a Columbia co-ord and two Karen Millen dresses that are on 20% off. Whether you want to go as a lowkey backpacker or make the most out of it to visit fancy resorts, my holiday outfit edit could be the wardrobe inspiration for the next trip. Karen Millen Viscose Linen Woven Maxi Prom Dress, £143.19, was £179 Linen has become the quintessential uniform in summer and fashion lovers praise its lightweight yet breathable fabric. The Karen Millen linen dress is an elegant, clean design with thin straps and structured bodice for a flattering silhouette. Available in both petite and regular with sizes up to UK16, I found the petite's dress length best suited for my 5ft3in height and it falls perfectly right above ankles. The dress is great if you want to take memorable snaps with the azure sea in the background and it goes well with wedges like Kate Middleton's Espadrille Wedges or flat mules like this Sunny Emma pair from Reef that I matched with multiple outfits. For accessories, I opted for some gold-tone earrings like the Bali Rose Quartz with 24k gold vermail plated pair from Emma Chapman, which is now reduced from £249 to £170 and a cowrie shell necklace from H&M. Two features that I like about the dress is the deep pockets and the extra layer of fabric in the skirt so the underwear won't be showing even under the strongest sun light. But that adds a bit of weight to the piece overall, which some people might prefer single-fabric dresses. Columbia Elevated View Utility Short Sleeve Shirt and Cargo Skort, £55 each For those going for overseas music festivals like Tomorrowland and Primavera Sound who might want to start planning their outfit soon. For me, I went for a head-to-toe "Fisherman core", completed with a bucket hat and a pair of Teva Hurricane XLT 2 sandals, £70. Both the shirt and skort feature sweat-wicking fabric that draws moisture away from the skin and mesh back venting, to keep me feeling fresh and dry, making it perfect for a hike or a city stroll in hot days. But I'd advise to bring a jacket because when the night falls, it's not keeping me warm enough. Shoppers can also consider PrettyLittleThing's Ecru Contrast Stitched Cropped Denim Shirt and Mini Skirt (£31) for a double denim "cool-girl" look. But the Columbia skort has everything I asked for - it's a pair of shorts with the look of a skirt and it has multiple pockets. I kept my cards, wipes, and even my 6.7-inch iPhone in the zipped pockets - it eliminated the worries of dropping my cards or dancing with the weight of the phone over my neck with a lanyard. TALA Sculpt Seamless Scrunch leggings, £54, and Zip Through Longline Jacket, £64 Packing a gymwear set for holiday is handy whether it's for activities like a scenic hike or a post-feast workout. They are lightweight and easy to fold up with no crease, I pack them as 'spare clothing' most of the time. But on my trip, I have booked a horse riding experience and picked the flattering TALA Sculpt Seamless Set in dark olive marl. The scrunch detail at the back of the leggings defines the bottom and gives a subtle "bum enhancement" with thick waistband to ensure the leggings staying upright. While sitting on the horseback for an hour is nothing like a HIIT workout, there's no discomfort and it holds in place perfectly. The Zip Through Longline Jacke t is perfect to throw on top of my lululemon Sculpt Cropped Tank Top Pleated, which is now reduced to £19, but the jacket runs small in size and it can be tight around the chest. The zipper however is slightly loose, it slips down when it's not fully zipped. Karen Millen Petite Rose Embroidered Cotton Twill Puff Sleeve Woven Dress, £207.20, was £259 To match with the iconic blue and white tiles in Portugal, I've picked up this Karen Millen dress with rose embroidery for a fancy lunch at the Michelin star restaurant at Fortaleza do Guincho. Currently on 20% off and reduced to £207.20 on Debenhams and Karen Millen website, the dress is a stunner. It is very well made with puff sleeves and eyelet details to give me a bit of an oomph. I could see shoppers wearing this to the Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Ascot or summer parties. Designed in a close fit, it moulds my body especially around the waist, which I find is slightly tight, and the heavy cotton fabric adds weight to the piece. But it gives a lovely movement and pairing with nude flat mules making it a perfect duo for a Mediterranean outfit. I completed it with a pair of metal-framed sunglasses and a Loewe basket bag. Next Puff Sleeve Midi Dress in Bright Red, £36 A midi dress is a versatile piece for almost any occasion and this Next midi dress is great for a visit to cocktail bars. The flattering cut with high waistline and A-line skirt flows nicely just above ankle and a gathered waist with elasticated band to keep the silhouette in a desirable hourglass shape. The dress retails at £36 but the smooth fabric and elegant cut made me think it's more expensive. It is easy to wear, just simply pull it on and secure with a button at the back and it goes well with both gold-tone and silver-tone jewellery. The Next dress does not have any zip fastening and the elasticated waist gives a flexibility to the wearer. But one thing that I found uncomfortable with is the missing pockets, how convenient would that be if there were side pockets for a lippy or tissue. To resolve that, I brought a Kipling Eleni handbag, £39, to fit everything I need for a night out.
Irish Examiner
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Primavera, Pinkpop, Glastonbury... 10 of the best overseas music festivals in 2025
Wide Awake Brockwell Park, London Friday, May 23 Headliners: Kneecap, CMAT, English Teacher An independent festival for music fans looking for something different, Wide Awake 2025 is also for CMAT fans who just can't wait any longer to see her play new songs from her forthcoming third album Euro-Country, due out August 29. Wide Awake kickstarts her tour that takes her through the summer, including All Together Now on the August bank holiday weekend. Joining her at Brockwell Park in south London are the notorious Irish rappers Kneecap, fresh from their month of controversy since appearing at Coachella, and plenty of buzzy up-and-coming acts like Fcukers and Fat Dog. Wide Awake is curated by the people behind beloved London venues the Shacklewell Arms and MOTH Club. Tickets: £59.50 Primavera Sound Parc Del Forum, Barcelona, June 4-8 Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan Charli XCX is at Glastonbury and Primavera. (Photo by) Overlooking the pristine Balearic Sea, Primavera Sound is gearing up for its 23rd iteration. It's boasted in recent years of a 50-50 gender balance in its lineup — a disappointingly hard target for some festivals both at home in Ireland and further afield to hit — and goes a step further in 2025: The three headliners are all female, all big pop acts, and all coming off an incredible year in 2024. If for some reason you're not ready to reprise Brat Summer, there's plenty more to savour on the PS lineup — Fontaines DC should get a huge crowd for their Saturday showing. Unlike other festivals, Primavera is all about the music, which runs through the night until 6am. You won't want to go home. Tickets: €350 Pinkpop Landgraaf, Netherlands, June 20-22 Justin Timberlake, Olivia Rodrigo, Muse One of Europe's longest-running music festivals, Pinkpop returns for its 54th edition with a lineup that bridges generations and genres. Justin Timberlake plays Malahide Castle at the end of June, but a week earlier will be headlining Pinkpop, with other acts on Friday including pop's next big hopeful Tate McRae and Dublin act Inhaler. Confidence Man are the definitive festival act while it's nice to see Mika still going strong 18 years after the release of the irresistible song Grace Kelly. The Last Dinner Party, who had a breakout 18 months, have taken a break so far in 2025 — Pinkpop will be only their fourth show of the year. Pinkpop is a curious mix of, well, pop and rock — riff oldies Muse, Korn, and Biffy Clyro rub shoulders with Girl in Red and Hannah Mae on the Sunday. Glastonbury Worthy Farm, Somerset, June 23-29 The 1975, Neil Young and the Chromehearts, Olivia Rodrigo Neil Young is among the headliners at Glastonbury. (Photo by) Glastonbury says it's the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world and a template for all the festivals that have come after it. And it is simply unlike anywhere else. Set across some 900 acres and over 100 stages, the attractions go much deeper than the lineup — though look past the three headliners listed above and you've got any number of highlights, such as Gracie Abrams and Charli XCX for the pop girlies, Ezra Collective and Amyl and the Sniffers for the hipsters, and Rod Stewart and Nile Rodgers for the grizzled music fan. But as people say, considering the crowd tops more than 200,000 people — and with talk about jam-packed crowds in the past couple years — the best way to experience Glasto is at home on BBC. Tickets: £373.50 (sold out) Rock Werchter Festivalpark Werchter, Belgium, July 3-6 Linkin Park, Deftones, Green Day, Simple Minds, Sam Fender, Olivia Rodrigo Celebrating its 50th anniversary — you can view all of its lineup posters dating back to 1975, which all festivals should provide for us music nerds — a special 2manydjs set to commemorate Rock Werchter's milestone will close the festival. After the untimely passing of Chester Bennington in 2017, Linkin Park have made a tentative return in the past year. With new vocalist Emily Armstrong, they released their eighth studio album From Zero last November and Rock Werchter is among a slew of European festivals they're headlining this summer. There's a classic rock feel, obviously, to this long-standing Belgian festival; Beth Gibbons, Overmono, and a host of local acts add to the experience. It also has a strong environmental bent. Tickets: Four-day combi €312 Rock Werchter festival in Belgium. (Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP) Love International Tisno, Croatia, July 9-15 Ben UFO, Shanti Celeste, Floating Points, Horse Meat Disco, Bonobo Set beside the Adriatic Sea on the beautiful Croatian coastline, Love International celebrates 10 years in July. It's one of, if not the, prime dance music festival in the world, with DJs including NTS resident Moxie — putting together a compilation to mark the festival's 10th anniversary — and BBC 6 Music's Jamz Supernova as well as dozens of others to soundtrack every type of taste. There are boat parties and beach sessions, with the sun practically guaranteed to keep you dancing all night long. Tickets: €230 (sold out) Mad Cool Iberdrola Music, Madrid Thursday-Sunday, July 10-13 Kings of Leon, Gracie Abrams, Nine Inch Nails, Olivia Rodrigo Perhaps no festival packs as big a punch with its headliners this year as Mad Cool, held on the outskirts of Madrid in the sprawling Iberdrola Music venue. As well as the above mentioned names, there's Iggy Pop, Weezer, Noah Kahan, Alanis Morissette, Benson Boone, Justice, and Jared Leto's Thirty Seconds to Mars, on top of dozens of other acts. Limerick trio Kingfishr, fresh from touring the US in April/May, are on the lineup for Thursday. Mad Cool actually reduced its capacity last year, from around 70,000 a day to 58,000, with improved travel options and late metro introduced. Day tickets: From €99, three-day €210 OFF Festival Perlage, Katowice, Poland, August 1-3 Kraftwerk, James Blake, Fontaines DC Tucked away in the scenic Valley of Three Ponds, the 18th edition of OFF Festival is curated by Artur Rojek, the former frontman of Myslovitz, with a focus on curation — quality over quantity — and a capacity capped at 15,000 a day. Last year, concerts at OFF's BLIK Open Stage were interpreted into Polish sound language, 'removing yet another barrier to the enjoyment of the best alternative music and the event's unique atmosphere.' Kraftwerk are one of the headliners this summer, as they celebrate 50 years of Autobahn. Tickets: Three-day pass 692 zł (approximately €160), camping 168 zł (€39) We Out Here Wimborne St Giles, Dorset, England, August 14-17 Michael Kiwanuka plays at Gilles Peterson's festival, We Out Here. (Photo by) desmusic Michael Kiwanuka, Noname, Rotary Connection 222, Ben UFO, Theo Parrish Curated by BBC Radio 6's Gilles Peterson, We Out Here promises a four-day musical getaway celebrating world-class music, alongside wellness, family and cultural activities with the help of an amazing community. Among the musical highlights are Rotary Connection 222, a commissioned 30-piece orchestral celebration of legendary composer, producer and arranger Charles Stepney, renowned for his work with Earth Wind & Fire, Minnie Riperton and Marlena Shaw. As you'd expect with Peterson, there's a strong focus on DJs and eclectic music, from jazz to rap to A Guy Called Gerald & The Jungle Drummer. We Out Here 2025 is a love letter to music far and near, legendary and emerging, celebrating the scenes and communities that nurture it. Tickets: Day tickets £69, weekend camping £275 (plus £19.50 booking fee) Rock En Seine Domaine de Saint-Cloud, Paris, August 20-24 Chappell Roan, ASAP Rocky, Justice, Queens of the Stone Age Set against the historic backdrop of the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud — the gateway to Paris, with 460 hectares of gardens alive with fountains and sculptures — Rock En Seine returns for its 21st edition. One of the big draws this year is Doechii, the US rapper who blew up late in 2024 — her Tiny Desk concert is essential viewing. She features on the festival's opening day, which comprises an all-female lineup headed by Chappell Roan alongside the likes of London Grammar, Suki Waterhouse, and Luvcat. Tickets: Day tickets from €84, four-day pass €229
