Headlining Friday night was the incredible Grammy and Brit award-winning DJ, Fatboy Slim, who brought one of the most memorable Friday night opening parties to Southsea with a pyro and confetti filled set full of back to back hits including Praise You, Right Here Right Now and Rockafeller Skank. One Direction star Louis Tomlinson brought in one of the biggest crowds of the day with his first UK festival performance which included a rendition of 1D’s Drag Me Down. Friday also welcomed performances from Idles, Snow Patrol, Lottery Winners, Maximo Park and Jess Glynne.
Alongside the music and comedy, families enjoyed the sunshine in Victorious’ Kids Arena. TV presenter Katy Ashworth took to the stage on Friday for the ultimate disco party and little ones also enjoyed bounce fitness session, Jedi training, the world’s biggest bouncy castle, climbing walls, retro gaming, cupcake decorating and face painting.
Performances for day two will commence from 12:15pm on the Common Stage and the likes of Tom Walker, Jamie T, Courteeners, Pixies and Sugababes will all be taking to the stage.
Here are 119 pictures from the first day of Victorious Festival 2024:
1. Day One of Victorious Festival 2024
Victorious Festival got off to a brilliant start with a range of wonderful performances from the likes of Fatboy Slim, Louis Tomlinson, Jess Glynne, Snow Patrol and Maximo Park.Pictured: Fatboy Slim Picture: Victorious Festival/Strong Island Photo: Tom Langford : Victorious Festival/Strong Island
2. Victorious Festival 2024 - Friday
Crowds enjoy day one at Victorious Festival 2024, Friday, August 23. Photo: Marcin Jedrysiak
3. Victorious Festival 2024
Crowds enjoy day one at Victorious Festival Photo: Marcin Jedrysiak
4. Victorious Festival 2024
Crowds enjoy day one at Victorious Festival Photo: Marcin Jedrysiak