Summer 2025 Guide.

At Native Places, we believe city breaks are best shared with your four-legged bestie. That’s why our aparthotels are dog-friendly, so you don’t have to leave them behind. Bring your best friend along for the adventure.And when it’s time to explore? We’ve got you covered with the best dog-friendly spots in our neighbourhoods.

 

London.

June – Taste Of London | Regents Park, London
18 June – 22 June 2025

London’s ultimate foodie playground returns with gourmet street eats, chef masterclasses, and pop-up bars galore. London’s top chefs and restaurants come together for five glorious days of food, drink, and live entertainment. Taste test signature dishes from Michelin-starred hotspots and hidden gems alike. Perfect for those who love their weekends spiced, shaken, and shared.

Get your tickets – here. 

 

July – British Summer Time Festival | Hyde Park, London
WK1: 30 June – 03 July 2025 | WK2: 07 July – 10 July 2025

Hyde Park turns into the heart of live music, with world-class headliners such as Olivia Rodrigo, Noah Kahan, Stevie Wonder & so many more! Get chilled-out vibes, and all the festival feels without leaving Zone 1.

Get your tickets – here. 

August – All Points East | Victoria Park, London
16 August – 24 August 2025

From alt-pop to electronic, All Points East brings a genre-defying lineup to one of London’s biggest green space, plus craft beers and cool street food for in-between sets.

Everything you need to know, plus tickets – here.

Glasgow.

June – Meatopia | SWG3, Glasgow
06 June – 08 June 2025

This sizzling fire-fuelled food festival is all about high-quality meat and finger licking flavours. Expect open-flame feasts, live fire pits, and music to match the heat. Come hungry!!

Tuck in and find out more – here.

 

July – TRNSMT Festival | Glasgow Green, Glasgow
11 June – 13 July 2025

Glasgow’s biggest music festival lands right in the city centre with a massive lineup spanning rock, indie, pop, and everything in between. The energy is electric, and the crowd? Pure Glasgow. Pure good vibes.

Here’s the deets. Let the group chat know – here.

 

August – Summer Nights at the Bandstand | Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
29 July – 16 August 2025

Set within the stunning Kelvingrove Bandstand, this concert series brings a mix of legendary artists and rising stars to a truly unique venue. Think open skies, warm evenings, and incredible live music in a natural amphitheatre.

Tickets are selling like hotcakes, don’t hang around – here.

Manchester.

June – Parklife Festival | Heaton Park, Manchester
14 June – 15 June 2025

Two days, multiple stages, and a high-energy crowd: Parklife is a northern powerhouse of dance, hip-hop, and chart-topping beats all just a tram ride away from the city centre.

See the lineup for yourself – here.

 

July – Sounds of The City | Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
02 July – 12 July 2025

This open-air series takes over Castlefield Bowl with headline acts performing under the stars. It’s intimate, atmospheric, and ideal for music fans looking for something more curated than a big festival field.

Sound like your jam? See more from the Sounds of The City – here.

 

August – A Feast in The Park | Heaton Park, Manchester
02 August – 03 August 2025

From artisan eats to street food favourites, this weekend-long food festival is a family-friendly celebration of all things delicious. Expect pop-up kitchens, tastings, live music, and plenty of summer picnic vibes.

Eat your heart out – here.

 

From delicious food festivals to open-air gigs, our cities know how to do summer right. With Native, we’ll arm you with the best tips to explore it all, then return to your apartment. Think big beds, a living room & kitchen, with plenty of room to get festival-ready or slow down.
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