June 15, 2012 at 9:00 AM

Festival season is upon us! Check out some of the best festivals in London this summer.

Lovebox Weekender
June 15-17 Victoria Park 

This is Lovebox's 10th anniversary and features performances from Hot Chip, Friendly Fires, Holly Johnson and more.

Radio 1 Big Weekend
June 23-24 Hackney

Tickets to this event are sold out, but you can watch live on bbc.co.uk. There is a huge line-up of UK and international artists - from household names, to brand new artists championed by Radio 1 DJs.

Wireless
July 6-8 Hyde Park

Wireless takes over Hyde Park for three days and is headlined by Rhianna.

Summerset House Summer Series
Various dates in July 

Sommerset House is a beautiful and intimate setting for live music. Performers include Katy B on July 8, Paloma Faith on July 17, Afrobet special on July 14 and a musical comedy on the opening night on July 7.

Hard Rock Calling
July 13-15 Hyde Park

Bruce Springsteen, Soundgarden, Paul Simon and other artists will help to transform the usually tranquil London park into a giant mosh pit.

Reading Festival
August 24-26 Reading

Long established and a favourite among festival goers, this year sees all the big names in rock, indie and pop music including The Cure, Paramore, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Maccabees, Foster The People, You Me At Six and Kasabian will perform.