O2 Wireless Festival. Your yearly dose of heavy rock, dance anthems and mud. This caters for rave kids, indie fans and chill-out lovers with big-name bands, big-name brands and rising stars alike. www.wirelessfestival.co.uk

Notting Hill Carnival. Held each August Bank Holiday since 1966, Notting Hill Carnival is the largest celebration of its kind in Europe.It Started as a local festival set up by the West Indian immigrants of the area it has now become a full-blooded Caribbean carnival, attracting millions of visitors from around the world. With scores of massive sound systems, many spectacular floats and, of course, the traditional steel drum bands, plus hundreds of stalls lining the streets this is probably London’s most exciting annual event covering all music genres such as Mas' (masquerade), Steelband, Calypso (political, social and satirical commentary, set to music), Soca (the traditional music of Carnival, a fusion of Soul and Calypso), Static Sound Systems, and Samba all play their part in the Carnival. www.nottinghillcarnival.org.uk

Hyde Park Calling. Massive bands playing the UK's highest profile outdoor venue, Hyde Park Calling is one of the biggest musical event of the summer; a multi-stage event with bands old and new - all of them classics. Over the weekend, the concert area within the park will feature performance art, chill-out zone, healing area, festival markets and more! www.hydeparkcalling.co.uk

Tower Music Festival. If you can overlook the steep ticket prices, this two-week belter celebrates British 'greats' in the majestic surroundings of the city’s most treasured heritage site. Rock, pop and opera unite for a crowd that likes to sit and soak up the atmosphere rather than drunkenly navigate their way through it.
www.towermusicfestival.co.uk

Rise is London's top free music and dance event, celebrating the capital's diversity and promoting anti-racism. www.risefestival.org

South West Four and Get Loaded in the Park. Based in Clapham, This festival and Get loaded in the park are both part of the “metro weekender”. Featuring dance music, Metro Weekender bringing you the hottest, who’s who of DJs in dance music today to make sure this year’s events rocks like never before! www.getloadedinthepark.com