Music lovers [1] around the world have had to miss out on live music experiences for nearly two full years as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic, but things are finally starting to change. Thanks to the growing availability of vaccines, the easing of restrictions, and safety procedures enforced by venues, a number of live music events, world tours [2], and festivals were able to take place in 2021. This year, it seems that even more of these events and gatherings will be going ahead — some of which will be happening for the first time in a couple of years.

Notting Hill Carnival, a mainstay for the residents of West London and beyond, is scheduled to take place in 2022 after being cancelled for the last two years. Alongside the carnival, Manchester's annual Parklife festival has been confirmed (with Tyler, The Creator set to be the headliner, might we add) along with End of the Road festival and Glastonbury [3]. Newly confirmed are festivals like Wireless and Reading and Leeds — one of which took place in some capacity last year — so it's more than likely that we'll be seeing plenty more line-up announcements in the coming weeks.

Ahead, we've rounded up everything you'll need to know about the highly-anticipated music festivals taking place in 2022 in the UK and Europe. From event dates and locations to artist lineups and timings, we have all the info you've been waiting for. Keep reading to discover the hottest music events happening this year.

Places + Faces Lisbon Weekender 2022

Places + Faces has announced the lineup for its upcoming Lisbon weekender festival, taking place from 13-16 May. With performances from Pa Salieu, Unknown T, and Lancey Foux, it's likely to be a pretty big one.

Love Saves The Day 2022

Taking place from 2-3 June, Bristol's Love Saves The Day festival will see headliners like Chase and Status (live), Bicep, Mura Masa, Kurupt FM, and Andy C perform across its 10 stages.

Cross the Tracks 2022

Following a sell-out festival in 2021, the jazz, funk, soul, and dance festivals Cross The Tracks is set to return to Brockwell Park on 5 June. Acts announced so far include the likes of Joy Crookes, Patrice Rushen, Sampa The Great, Romare Live, KeiyaA, and many more.

Parklife 2022

Manchester's annual Parklife festival is set to take place from 11-12 June, with a pretty stellar lineup already released. Featuring the likes of PinkPantheress [5], Enny [6], Mae Muller [7], Central Cee, and Megan Thee Stallion, the festival will also see Tyler, The Creator as this year's headliner.

Wireless Festival 2022

Wireless Festival will be returning for 2022, taking place across three UK locations in July. Kicking off in Crystal Palace from 1-3 July, the festival will see headliners like ASAP Rocky, J Cole, and Tyler, The Creator perform, with names like Dave, SZA, and Nicki Minaj performing across the other two weekends.

All Points East 2022

All Points East festival will return to Victoria Park for not one, but two weekends in August. Running from 19-28 Aug., the festival will see headliners like Tame Impala, Disclosure, and Gorillaz take to the stage.

Notting Hill Carnival 2022

After taking a break in 2020 and 2021, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Notting Hill Carnival is once again returning to the bustling streets of West London. Taking place during Aug. bank holiday weekend, NHC is set to unveil a whole host of lively performers and entertainment.

Reading and Leeds Festival 2022

Reading and Leeds festival will be returning from 26-28 Aug., and the line-up already looks pretty impressive. With headliners ranging from Dave and Arctic Monkeys to Rage Against The Machine and Måneskin, we can tell it's going to be worth the wait.

Victorious Festival 2022

Victorious is set to return to Southsea Common in Portsmouth during the August bank holiday weekend. Headlining this year's festival is Paolo Nutini and Sam Fender, joined by the likes of Remi Wolf, Anne-Marie, and Baby Queen.

Field Day 2022

Field Day will be celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2022, returning to Victoria Park on 20 Aug. Set to celebrate the landmark with a bang, the festival will see ultimate dance music The Chemical Brothers headlining.

Boardmasters 2022

The annual surf and skate festival will be returning to Cornwall from 12-14 August, with a massive wave of acts already announced. Set to headline the three day music event is George Ezra, Disclosure, and Kings of Leon.

Boundary Festival 2022

Boundary festival returns to Stanmer Park in Brighton in 2022 on 24 Sept. with yet another stellar lineup soon to be announced to the public.