Let the festival season begin.
With Glastonbury off the menu, 2012 is the ideal summer to try something a little different. Whether youre longing for a boutique festival on a Cotswolds farm or dance anthems on a European beach, a broad range of events exist to suit any and all festival needs.
Starting this weekend with Coachella and wrapping up at Bestival in five months, well be bringing you fashion and news from all the biggest events.
Still cant decide which way to go? Consider your options with our guide to the summers best festivals, below... and dont forget your dry shampoo.
See what the ELLE team wears to festivals
Coachella, 13-15 and 20-22 April, California
All roads lead to Indio, California for the start of the festival season. This spring, the tunes spill over into two riotous weekends. Radiohead, Dr Dre & Snoop Dogg, The Black Keys, Florence + the Machine, Arctic Monkeys and Azealia Banks are among the acts sure to keep audiences dancing in the desert. Count on Mulberry to cool things down at a series of poolside parties. See the best style snaps from Coachella 2011
Primavera Sound, 30 May-3 June (Barcelona), 7-10 June (Porto)
Escape to the beach to take in performances by Bjork, Franz Ferdinand, Death Cab for Cutie and more of indie and rocks best acts. Choose between Barcelona and, for the first time in 2012, Porto, Portugalor buy tickets to both for a summer of tuneful beach trips. Click through street style looks from Primavera 2011
Glastonbudget, 1-3 June, Leicestershire
Console yourself in Glastos fallow summer by rocking up at this wallet-friendly gathering in Leicestershire, where tribute acts like Oasish, The Police Academy and Pearl Jammer are sure to make you smile.
Field Day, 2 June, London
Consider Field Day a one-day primer in bands that matter now, all in the convenience of East Londons Victoria Park. This year its all happening over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend, so expect Beirut, Metronomy and Sleigh Bells to treat crowds to their best renditions of God Save the Queen. See East London's finest at Field Day 2011
The Apple Cart, 3 June, London
Ride along to Apple Carts second year for a dolly mix of music, comedy and art. Acts more than worth the ticket price (Noah and the Whale, hotly tipped newcomer Lianne La Havas), an Art Car Boot Fair staffed by Turner Prize winners and a comedy stage make this a delightful, mellower option for the Jubilee bank holiday weekend.
Evolution, 3-4 June, Newcastle
Dizzee Rascal and Rizzle Kicks bring the sounds to Newcastle for this riverside event over Jubilee weekend.
Sonar Barcelona, 14-16 June, Barcelona
Trek to Barcelona with Lana Del Rey, Die Antwoord, and New Order to take in this dance- and electronica-heavy music and multimedia arts festival. See the best looks from Sonar 2011
Lovebox, 15-17 June, London
All hail the magnificent Grace Jones. The dynamo performs after Mika, Azari & III and Lana Del Rey on the third day of this genre-busting London festival. Click through the looks we loved
Isle of Wight Festival, 21-24 June, Isle of Wight
Its the friendly faces as much as the ferry ride across the Solent that tell you this is a different sort of festival. Expect Bruce Springsteenmaking a rare festival appearance alongside fellow headliners Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker and Pearl Jamto teach hot young things Tinie Tempah, Jessie J and Example a lesson or two... one were sure you wont want to miss. See top street style looks from IoWF 2011
Radio 1 Hackney Weekend, 23-24 June, London
Jay-Z, Rihanna and Florence. In London. For free. Whats the catch? Aspiring attendees had to register by mid-March, but anyone fitting into that forward-planning category is in luck and can expect to enjoy a gratis day of the biggest acts around in Londons Olympic year... Everyone else: you have a radio, right?
Hop Farm, 28 June-1 July, Kent
This winsome little festival on a Kentish farm comes without the branding, sponsorship or VIP corrals that can sour bigger events. What it does have is Bob Dylanplus Patti Smith, Ben Kweller and others drawn to its low-key atmosphere. See the looks we loved
Hideout Festival, 29 June-1 July, Croatia
Leave the marquees and muddy fields behindHideout is all about beach parties, boat parties and sun-soaked days soundtracked by some of dance musics biggest acts. The fact that all of the above takes place on Croatias picturesque Isle of Pag means this festival doubles as a holiday too.
Wireless, 6-8 July, London
A full-scale festival boasting marquee acts like Drake, Deadmau5 and Rihanna, in a central London location that means we can collapse into our own beds at the end of the night? Sign us up... Street style from Wireless 2011
Latitude, 12-15 July, Southwold
Sure, performances from the likes of Bon Iver, Elbow and Alabama Shakes earn this Suffolk festival serious points. But the factors that keep loyal attendees coming back summer after summer are the bits that happen beyond the main stage, from the literary arena to the highlighter-bright flock of sheep.
Benicassim, 12-15 July, Spain
Dance to The Stone Roses, the Vaccines and Florence + the Machine all night, then spend the next day recovering on the beach at this Spanish seaside festival. Street style from Benicassim 2011
Optimus Alive, 13-15 July, Lisbon, Portugal
Six years old and steadily attracting buzz, this Portuguese festival has Radiohead, The Cure and The Stone Roses topping one of Europes hottest festival line-ups. With Lisbon playing host, its a hop and a skip to the recovery beach of your dreams.
Secret Garden Party, 19-22 July, Oxfordshire
Gardeners, take note: this summer, the hedonistic festival turns ten. Expect even more grandiose performances, spectacles and ceremonies... and more pyrotechnics too, we hear. Secret Garden Party 2011 style pics
Port Eliot, 19-22 July, Cornwall
One of Britains most idyllic festivals, Port Eliot feels like a madcap garden party unfurling across the grounds of an ancient stately home. The line-up stars literary prize-winners, top chefs and more than a few fashion names. Last year, designed dresses to match the rooms, pulled facepainting duty and outfitted packs of children in floral headdresses. Its fantastical, fashionable, and more than a little special. See the looks we loved
Truck, 20-21 July, Oxfordshire
The main stage is made of truck beds and the head of the local Rotary Club runs the food stall. Along with the down-home atmosphere come plenty of acts with real pulling power, like The Temper Trap, British Sea Power and singing comedian Tim Minchin. See you in the cow shed...
Eastern Electrics, 4 August, London
The team behind some of Londons most riotous warehouse parties has gone big for a day-long festival featuring huge dance music names. Catch Jamie Jones, Krankbrother and Black Atlantic, all playing on Clapham Common.
Oya, 7-11 Aug, Norway
Swim between the stages at this boutique festival outside of Oslo. Expect four days of top international and Scandinavian acts (Bjork, Bon Iver, Azealia Banks), punctuated with trips to the city centre and organic food from some of Oslos best young chefs. Plus, fjords!
Wilderness, 10-12 August, Oxfordshire
The best new festival of 2011 returns with a feast of delights for 2012, starting with tunes from Wilco, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings and Lianne La Havas. Go wild-swimming and hot-tubbing at the Lakeside Spa, sample delicacies at Yotam Ottolenghis banquets and revel under the stars at the Midnight Masked Ball before slipping back into your yurt. Discover the best street style pics from Wilderness 2011
V Festival, 18-19 August, England
So big a single park cant contain it, V is back with The Killers, The Stone Roses, Snow Patrol and Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds. V Festival 2011 street style
Electric Picnic, 31 August-2 September, Ireland
Travel across the water for Irelands take on Glastonbury. The Cure, Alabama Shakes, Elbow, Grizzly Bear and The XX will make your trip worthwhile.
End of the Road, 31 Aug-2 Sept, Dorset, England
Follow the peacocks between the stages at this small-scale festival, featuring a newly re-formed Granddaddy, Grizzly Bear and Willis Earl Beal. See the best looks from End of the Road 2011
1234 Shoreditch, 1 Sept, London
Head to Shoreditch for a one-day primer in the bands everyone will be talking about this fall. Organisers have yet to release a line-up, but expect to be dazzled by breakout acts and some serious street style stars. Check out the best street style
Bestival, 6-9 September, the Isle of Wight
The festival of choice for fancy dress fans, this year Bestivals theme is wildlife. Interpret away, perhaps with inspiration from headliners Stevie Wonder, Friendly Fires and Two Door Cinema Club. Comedy, roller derby and the Bollywood Field complete the delightfully kooky mix. Bestival 2011 street style