Get the garden party started with the best festoon lights for summer 2024

Create an enchanting ambience with these 20 Warm White Vintage Style Solar Festoon Lights. The shatterproof plastic bulbs, with soft LED lights, are evening spaced 0.2m apart. They require four AA batteries, which gives you total flexibility to hang them anywhere around the garden. There are eight lighting effects, including twinkling, flashing and slow fade. Plus, there's a six hour timer, so you can set your lights to glow at the same time every evening.

The bulb-shape is a classic Edison style globe that gives a vintage look. Reviews across the web praise how beautiful these are and they create a soft glow that looks magical at night. With a 4.75m black cable, it makes these lights perfect for illuminating a small to medium size garden.

The Lights4Fun website also has comprehensive FAQs on festoon lights, plus product guides and lighting accessories that can be used interchangeably.

Ideal for evening gatherings, these DGO Garden Festoon Lights are weatherproof and available in a variety of lengths, so they're a good choice for all-year-round decorative illumination. The 15 LED bulbs have a 30,000 hour lifespan and are 92 per cent more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs. In addition, multiple sets of DGO festoon lights can be connected together (maximum 16 sets) to decorate a larger area.

They are an Amazon's Choice recommended product with over 900 reviews rating the lights 4.5 out of 5. Customers say that the lights are easy to put up and that they have a lovely warm glow. However, some reviews have commented that the LED bulbs have not lasted and their overall durability is questionable. Three spare bulbs are provided with the set.

Do bear in mind that these are mains powered lights, so while you get the benefit of consistent power and bright illumination, you need a plug socket nearby.

These Habitat 20 Warm White Festoon Solar Lights add a decorative element to your outdoor space. Each bulb has a hook, so it gives you lots of flexibility to hang them from trees, branches or attach to fences. Position the solar panel in a place that gets lots of direct sunlight. The lights need eight hours of sunshine a day in order to fully charge. Then, they'll illuminate for seven hours. Position the six metre string of lights anywhere in the garden and enjoy the evening light show that costs nothing to run.

Customers praise the price-point and the lovely warm glow these lights give. Whilst it's not a strong light, these solar-powered festoon lights create a cosy ambience and brighten up a wall or the side of a shed. Some reviews comment that they felt the lights were too dim for their purposes, whilst others enjoy the gentle decorative illumination.

These colourful party lights are just the start of your outdoor celebration. Whether it's a wedding, anniversary or birthday gathering, these Lights4fun 30 Multi Coloured Festoon Lights form the basis of themed decorations. Add banners, balloons and outdoor furniture and let the festivities begin.

These lights are powered by mains electric and have a six hour timer, so you can be safe it in the knowledge that they'll switch off while you carry on partying. With a five metre lead cable, you've got more scope to position them in a large outdoor area – or indoors.

Each globe-shaped bulb has a 4.5cm diameter, do note this because some customers thought the bulbs were going to be bigger. But, on the whole, reviews indicate that customers have been delighted with their purchase and have bought multiple sets to decorate their outdoor trees at Christmas.

The benefit of long lengths of string lights is that you know you'll have enough coverage for your outdoor space. Plus, any extra lighting can be layered with fairy lights or garden lanterns to create a magical lighting effect. Get creative with these G40 Festoon Lights and use them to brighten up an outdoor space all year round.

Customers praise these lights for being bright and having a cosy golden glow, which is preferable to the stark white light that bulbs can sometimes have. Each bulb has a little hook that makes them easy to hang and because these are a long string of lights, customers could drape them around their entire garden.

These are mains-powered lights, so you do need access to a plug socket. But the benefit is that the bulbs will be significantly brighter than solar or battery-powered alternatives.

These dimmable Kolpop Outdoor Festoon Lights allow you to create the perfect lighting level for any occasion. Adjust the brightness to suit an intimate soiree or a full-on festive celebration.

Available in 13 metre or 23 metre lengths, these lights come with a timer and dimmer adapter that's easy to use. You can set the brightness and duration of your lights without having to buy an extra bit of kit.

Customers love that there are four brightness settings and praise the durability of these lights. However, a customer review comments that when they wanted to connect a 13 metre and a 23 metre string of lights together they were disappointed that the light intensity differed.

On the whole, these festoon lights are very good value for money, considering they come with a dimmer function.

These visually appealing DSLebeen Festoon Lights are like fireflies from fantasy tales. Use the remote control to set the timer, dim the lights or choose from the eight lighting modes. The lights are powered by three AA batteries, so you're not limited on dull days when there's no sunshine, unlike solar-powered alternatives.

This Amazon's Choice recommended product is praised by customers for being bright and they love that they have multiple settings. They provide romantic lighting and a magical ambience all year round. However, do note that some reviews have commented that the battery case wasn't entirely waterproof, so it's worth positioning it in a sheltered spot.

Extend your time enjoying the garden with these LITOHOM Festoon Lights. The timer feature is set by a remote control, which also sets the brightness level and gives you eight lighting modes. Additionally, you can choose from mains or solar powered options. Also, on dull days the lights can be powered by USB. These festoon lights can be connected; multiple strings click together for extended reach.

The bulbs are made from shatterproof plastic and have LED filaments that look like incandescent bulbs. Customers praise the vintage look and durability of the lights. A review comments that they look more expensive than they are, making them good value.

An energy-efficient way to illuminate your garden, these LITOHOM Solar Festoon Lights cost nothing to run. Use the power of the sun (or a USB port on less favourable days) to charge the solar panel. Just like the previous set of LITOHOM lights, these are controlled by a remote that lets you set the timer, brightness and lighting mode.

We really love the firefly effect of these festoon lights, especially with the rope string, rather than a plastic cable. Customers agree that these lights are aesthetically much more pleasing than alternatives. Whether you want a twinkling illumination or a slow glow, these festoon lights are an affordable way to add ambience to your garden.

Create a cosy and enchanting environment with these iShabao Solar Festoon Lights. Another gorgeous firefly option, these globe-shaped lights on a hemp rope cord are even better value for money than LITOHOM. The vintage design and warm light will perk up any drab fence, wall or balcony.

Customers praise the aesthetic of these festoon lights, saying that they look more expensive than they actually are. Additionally, the solar panel charging is reliable and the illumination lasts a long time. Some reviews comment that they are so good it convinced them to buy another set. Also, positive reviews say these are superior to other sets they've had in the past.

However, it's worth noting that their overall lifespan is questionable, with some reviews commenting that their set of lights did not last very long. But overall, reviews are glowing and these festoon lights are great value for money.