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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
When: August 14 – September 6
What: The world famous festival needs little introduction. As well as literature, theatre and dance, it programmes a range of music from classical and opera to pop
Who: Bryn Terfel, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Lewis Psalm Singers, Huelgas Ensemble, Dunedin Consort, Orchestra des Champs-Elysees
Where: Venues across Edinburgh
How much: Ticket prices vary
www.eif.co.uk

BIG WHEEL SUNDAYS
When: August 16 - September 6
What: An urban festival in its third year, Big Wheel Sundays hosts a series of acts in Regents Park on Sunday evening for four weeks
Who: British Sea Power,Alabama 3 unplugged and Tunng
Where: Regent's Park, London
How much: £26 - £32.50
www.bigwheeltickets.com

BESTIVAL
When: September 11 – 13
What: Curated by Radio 1's Rob da Bank, it's a must for anyone who loves to dress up while getting down. This year's fancy dress theme is 'space oddity'
Who: LIly Allen Kraftwerk, Massive Attack, MGMT, Fleet Foxes, Seasick Steve, Klaxons, Bat For Lashes, Jack Penate, Just Jack, FrankMusik
Where: Robin Hill Country Park, Isle of Wight
How much: £140
www.bestival.net

END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL
When: September 11 – 13
What: A festival that forgoes big-name bands for quirkier acts. They tend to play longer sets than as usual and the crowd is very much there for the music
Who: Alela Diane, Steve Earle, Lay Low, The Frontier Needs Heroes, Sam Baker, Peter Broderick, Joe Gideon and the Shark
Where: Larmer Tree Gardens, North Dorset
How much: £115
www.endoftheroadfestival.com

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