Us Perth lot are being spoiled this year with four super exciting festivals getting ready to hit the city over the summer. From 80s classics to hot house tunes – and a little bit of poetry somewhere in between – we’re really not missing out! Read our mini festival guide here.
SOLAS | 17 – 19 JUN @ Errol Park
About: Solas is the festival of music, movement, thoughts, dreams, and expression of the soul. Held on midsummer weekend, the ‘Wee Woodstock’ is tucked into Errol Park and welcomes all – diversity being at the heart of its ethos. This family-friendly festival has yet another fantastic lineup, bringing in world dance music, folk, R&B, and even an orchestra of brass players! Expect appearances from Don Kipper, Kris Drever, Stanley Odd, Eliza Shaddad and many more.
The creativity doesn’t stop there! With art, talks, yoga, poetry and circus skills – this festival serves as a space to explore all elements of yourself with an open mind, find friends among strangers and challenge debates with activists from all walks of life. The kids will love it too; there’s a whole bunch of workshops and activities waiting for them. Plus, their tickets are completely free!
Dress code: Yoga pants, baggy dungarees, and the funkiest shirt you own.
Munch: Caribbean food from Chilikoko Cuisine, flatbreads and paella from The Rolling Stove, pizza, pancakes and lots of coffee!
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Rewind Festival | 22 – 24 JUL @ Scone Palace, Perth
About: Turn back the clocks this July, because we’re going back to the 80s! Rewind Festival is coming back with a bang, and has some super fun acts ready to take the stage. Holly Johnson and Wet Wet Wet will be headlining the weekend, with bits from Bananarama, Billy Ocean, Queen Symphonic and many more.
While they might be a little too young to sing along, kids are welcome too! Rewind has been deemed one of the best family festivals out there, with plenty of activities for your wee ones to get involved in. There’s even an exclusive children’s area. Held in the Scone Palace grounds, this annual festival is just round the corner – so close, in fact, that you can hear and feel the buzz from the city centre.
Dress code: Wigs, leg warmers and as many bright block colours as possible.
Munch: Street food, as well as gin and prosecco bars.
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Otherlands Festival | 19 – 21 AUG @ Scone Palace, Perth
This multi-genre festival is getting ready to bring a three-day retreat of music, culture and arts right to our doorstep. With big names such as Folamour, Bicep, Tom Misch, Jamie XX and Honey Dijon – as well as sets from the likes of JAIMIE and Parliamo – there is a huge variety on the bill.
This curation of artists will be spread across six stages spanning the Palace grounds. The festival will also offer specific camping and glamping areas, which come with wellness spaces dedicated to filling your weekend with relaxation. This makes for a great break away from the day-to-day. Tickets for this specific add-on will be coming out soon, so keep your eyes peeled!
It doesn’t just stop there – Otherlands have promised to bring immersive art to the festival, speaking of an ‘all-encompassing, multi-sensory experience’. Count us in!
Dress code: Quality over quantity – with a spot of rave wear.
Munch: Gourmet street food, more info on this coming soon.
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Craigie Hill Festival | 10 SEPT @ Craigie Hill
Back for its fifth year after a hiatus due to the pandemic, this family-run festival is set to storm Craigie Hill once again. Perth’s own chart-smashing Fiction Factory are returning from the 80s to headline, on top of a whole bill of the hottest homegrown talent. There will be scenes from Mad Ferret, The Curtains, Red Pine Timber Company and many, many more!
Tickets are very limited and expected to sell out fast, so grab ‘em while you can.
Dress code: It’s September in Scotland… dress for all the seasons.
Munch: Various food and drink outlets, including Ruby the Campervan.
During her time with Perth Life Sophie oversaw and delivered a huge amount of work. From being the Deputy Editor of the physical What's On Magazines, to working with bands, creatives and wellness organisations across Perth and Scotland. Sophie was able to capture, record and share some of Perth's most memorable moments.
