Wireless music festival

Hyde Park, London

July 1

A host of top names make up the A-list line-up who will play this festival. Highlights on the bill are set to include sets from chart-toppers The Black Eyed Peas, dance masters The Chemical Brothers and Britpop legends Pulp.

Reigate and Banstead Youth Festival

July 1-3

The borough's first ever youth festival will take place at various locations across Redhill with bands at the Harlequin on Friday night, sports demos and stalls in Memorial Park on Saturday and a youth gala show in the evening.

For more information call Leisure Services on 01737 276700 or visit www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk.

The Big Feastival

Clapham Common

July 1-3

Soul II Soul, Roots Manuva, New Young Pony Club, and Norman Jay are on the bill at this three-day music festival in the heart of south London. Also expect some tasty cuisine cooked up chefs including Jamie Oliver.

Hop Farm

Paddock Wood, Kent

July 1-3

Promoter Vince Power's 'no logo' festival has a hugely varied line-up with headline sets from Morrissey, The Eagles and a rare festival appearance from Prince who'll be playing an epic two and a half hour set. Other acts confirmed for the weekend include Bryan Ferry, The Human League, Iggy Pop and the Stooges and Lou Reed.

www.hopfarmfestival.com

Quality Street Fair

Merstham

July 2, 10am-1.30pm

This annual charity fundraiser in a historic, picturesque street, sees hundreds of visitors enjoying stalls and free entertainment. The origins of the annual Quality Street Fair in Merstham date back to 1339 when King Edward III granted the charter of Merstham Fair.

For more information call 01737 646201.

Oxted Carnival

Master Park, Oxted

July 2, noon onwards

One of Oxted's biggest annual events, this year's theme is Music Makes the World Go Round. Food, games, competition, live music - it's all happening throughout the day. All funds raised during the day will be distributed to local charities and worthy causes.

http://oxtedcarnival.co.uk

Gatton Country Fair

Gatton Park, off Rocky Lane, Reigate

July 3

Rural crafts, demonstrations and children's activities

www.gattonpark.com

Whyteleafe Village Fete

Whyteleafe Recreation Ground

July 3

Live music, stalls, displays by local groups and much more

Tom Dempsey 07932 158931

Dorking Independents' Day

Dorking, Surrey

July 3

The town's many independent retailers and cafés will offer their own brand of unique hospitality. There will be a whole day of fun and entertainment and decorations will adorn shop and café fronts. There will be a number of sale lines and promotions, including 10 per cent off items and food in a number of shops and cafés.

www.mole-valley.gov.uk

Purley Festival finale

July 3

Rotary Playing Fields, Purley, Croydon

Local bands, comedians and a host of stalls, including one run by the Croydon Advertiser, in the borough's answer to the Edinburgh Festival.

Classical Music Extravaganza

Polesden Lacey, Bookham, Surrey

July 3

An evening of music and fireworks as part of the Polesden Lacey Festival. Programme includes Borodin's Polotsian Dances and selections from Carmen, Coppelia and the musical Gigi.

www.polesdenfestival.co.uk

Dorking Independents' Day

Dorking, Surrey

July 3

The town's many independent retailers and cafés will offer their own brand of unique hospitality. There will be a whole day of fun and entertainment and decorations will adorn shop and café fronts. There will be a number of sale lines and promotions, including 10 per cent off items and food in a number of shops and cafés.

www.mole-valley.gov.uk

Oxted Pram Race

Master Park, Oxted

July 8

Teams clad in fancy dress race each other in prams, stopping at each of the seven licensed premises on the way, having to down a drink as fast as they can! There are prizes as well as penalties for how well you do.

www.oxtedpramrace.co.uk

Lounge On The Farm

Merton Farm, Canterbury

July 8-10

Small but perfectly formed boutique festival with acts including The Streets, Ellie Goulding and Example. The food at the fest is locally sourced and there's a solar-powered cinema as well as a comedy stage. www.loungeonthefarm.co.uk

Tandridge Village Fete

Glebe Field, Tandridge Village

July 9

Famous for the National Egg Throwing Championships, it's a mad day with lots of events, games and quirky activities

www.tandridgefete.org.uk

Box Hill Village Fair

Box Hill, near Dorking, Surrey

July 10

A great day out for all the family. Lots of attractions including a fun dog show, Henfold Birds of Prey, Surrey Search and Rescue Dogs, Quack Pack, children's fairground rides and a "times gone by" music tent. There will also be up to 70 craft and amusement stalls.

www.mole-valley.gov.uk

Beer and Music Festival

Haycutter Inn, Hurst Green, Oxted

July 15 to 17

Bands and solo acts play in this hugely popular event, held in the large garden. Marquees, beer tents and barbecues are all on the cards. Families welcome.

www.thehaycutterinn.com

Guilfest

Stoke Park, Guildford, Surrey

July 16-17

Annual three-day music festival. This year's line-up includes former Who frontman Roger Daltrey, Razorlight, Peter Andre, N-Dubz, Echo and the Bunnymen, James Blunt and R&B star Nero as well as comedy and theatre stages.

Lovebox

Victoria Park, East London

July 15-17

Fun, eclectic festival with headline sets from The Wombats, Snoop Dogg and Scissor Sisters and plenty of other interesting acts including Jessie J, Metronomy, Beardyman, The Drums, Blondie and 2ManyDJs.

www.lovebox.net

Redfest

Robins Cook Farm, Kings Mill Lane, Redhill

July 22-23

Redfest is a vibrant two-day music festival featuring live performances on The Main Stage and The Introducing Stage and DJ's playing till 2am in the FreshEra Dance Tent. Now in its fifth year, Redfest has gained a reputation for championing new emerging bands, solo artists and DJs.

Weekend ticket with camping: £45 (Under 14s: £15)

www.redfest.co.uk

Good Weekend Festival

Winchester, Hampshire

July 22-23

A new independent festival unlike any other, featuring well-loved bands and DJs alongside music's newest innovators. Set in picturesque parkland a stone's throw from Winchester, there is something for every music lover whether you're into rock, indie and alternative, or dubstep, breaks, ambient and electro.

www.gdwknd.co.uk

Live Fest

02, London

July 23

If you want a festival but don't fancy facing the great outdoors, this indoor event is the one for you. With urban acts N-Dubz, Tinchy Stryder, Roll Deep, Tempa T as well as The Hoosiers, Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, Funeral For a Friend and Kids In Glass Houses. www.livefest.co.uk

Ben and Jerry's Double Scoop Sundae Festival

Clapham Common, London

July 23-24

Fun, family-friendly festival with headline performances from Maximo Park and Ocean Colour Scene as well as Gary Numan, The Duke & The King, Little Comets and Sound of Rum. Alongside the music, there'll be fairground attractions, a petting farm and lots of activities and entertainment. www.benjerry.co.uk/sundae

High Voltage Festival

Victoria Park, London

July 23-24

Get ready to headband with a weekend of rock and metal with sets from Judas Priest, Dream Theater, Thunder, Jethro Tull, Thin Lizzy, Slash, Skin and Queensryche.

www.highvoltagefestival.com

Merstham Sunday Funday

Epiphany Green, off Mansfield Drive

July 24, 4pm to 9pm

The afternoon will be full of family fun, with free burgers and crafts for children. As the evening goes on, local musicians from Time 4 will give performances.

For more information ask at the Portland Drive Merstham Help Shop or call 01737 645217.

Croydon Race For Life

July 24

Lloyd Park, Croydon

Thousands of people every year take part in this charity 5k run in aid of Cancer Research UK. For more details on taking part or how you can cheer people on, visit www.raceforlife.org

Great British Beer Festival

Earls Court

August 2-6

The mother of all beer fests with more than 700 real ales, ciders and brews from around the world plus book signings, tutored tastings and live music.

http://gbbf.camra.org.uk

Field Day

Victoria Park, London

August 6

One day festival that mixes indie and dance acts with a strong sense of fun and mischief courtesy of sack races and tugs-of-war. On the music front, look out for Wild Beasts, Erol Alkan and Anna Calvi.

www.fieldayfestivals.com

Surrey Mini Bluegrass Festival

Mickleham, Surrey

August 6-7

A small, non-profit-making festival which started in 2001 with the aim of introducing bluegrass music to the Surrey area. As well as two concerts by some of the country's leading musicians, there will also be picking sessions outside the venue where amateurs and pros can jam together.

LeeFest

Highham Hills Farm, Bromley

August 12-13

Brilliant homegrown festival that started in organiser Lee Denny's parents garden six years ago but has grown to be one of the most exciting boutique festivals around. This year's line-up includes British Sea Power, Get Cape. Wear Cape.Fly, Fenech Soler and Dinosaur Pile-Up.

www.leefest.org.uk

Anchor The Beeches Carnival

Leatherhead, Surrey

August 13

Anchor The Beeches will be celebrating its 10th year with a carnival through Leatherhead town centre. There will be a marching band, fully decorated float and a barbecue at The Beeches.

All are welcome.

South West Four 2011

Clapham Common, London

August 27 & 28

DJs including John Digweed, Laidback Luke, Annie Mac and Ibiza legend Pete Tong will take to the decks for this two-day festival.

Edenbridge and Oxted Show

Ardenrun Showground, Tandridge

August 28 and 29

One of the largest agricultural shows in the country with 300 plus trade stands, huge livestock competitions, more than 1,500 horses, ponies and donkeys, and horticultural displays. This year, the Devils Horseman Display Team take centre stage.

www.edenbridge-show.co.uk

London Mozart Players

Fairfield Halls, Croydon

September 8

Join Croydon's very own orchestra for a night of top-quality music, as part of the Fairfield Orchestral Series 2011-12.

Bacchus Marathon

Dorking, Surrey

September 11

With wine stops provided by Denbies Vineyard, a post-race barbecue with music from local bands, fancy dress and stunning views. The focus of this event is fun, fun, fun. With a generous five hours to complete the course and shorter half marathons and fun runs, this is an event for everyone.