Festivals Like Bass Canyon

Hard Summer Music Festival is a major event on the global festival circuit, held every August in Los Angeles, USA. Known for its electronic, EDM and house music programming, it draws a crowd defined by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. The 2-day programme delivers electronic, EDM and house music across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning bass music and trap. Relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Skrillex, Diplo, Rezz, and Subtronics, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect hot, dry conditions. Hard Summer Music Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Lost Lands is a major event on the global festival circuit, held every September in Thornville, USA. Known for its dubstep, bass music and electronic programming, it draws a crowd defined by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. The 3-day programme delivers dubstep, bass music and electronic across multiple stages. Relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Excision, Illenium, Seven Lions, and Subtronics, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $300–$700 USD. Expect mild, variable conditions. At that price point, Lost Lands is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Bass Coast Festival runs every July in Merritt, Canada, drawing fans of electronic, bass music and experimental music from across the globe. As a well-established festival with a devoted following, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. Over 4 days, the lineup spans electronic, bass music and experimental music, with additional sets spanning dubstep. The atmosphere is shaped by alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility alongside underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos, making it a standout on the midsummer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Eprom, Mala, Ivy Lab, and Shackleton, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $400–$900 USD. Expect warm, dry conditions. At that price point, Bass Coast Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 19.

Every June, Novalja becomes a destination for electronic, house music and techno fans as Hideout Festival takes over the city. A large-scale international festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 5-day programme delivers electronic, house music and techno across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning bass music. Underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Annie Mac, Skream, Jackmaster, and Craig Richards, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $400 and $900 USD, making Hideout Festival reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Electric Zoo runs every September in New York City, USA, drawing fans of electronic, EDM and house music from across the globe. As one of the biggest festivals in its region, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. Over 3 days, the lineup spans electronic, EDM and house music, with additional sets spanning techno. The atmosphere is shaped by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside mainstream headliners and high-production stages, making it a standout on the early autumn circuit. Headliners and notable names include Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Zedd, and Alesso, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $400–$1,200 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. At that price point, Electric Zoo is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Held each January in Sydney, Australia, Field Day is a major event on the global festival circuit. The event is renowned for electronic, indie and house music music and relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. The 1-day programme delivers electronic, indie and house music across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning bass music. Relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Peggy Gou, Solomun, Four Tet, and Ben UFO, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $200–$600 USD. Expect hot, sunny conditions. At that price point, Field Day is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Held each July in Novi Sad, Serbia, EXIT Festival is one of the biggest festivals in its region. The event is renowned for electronic, rock and hip-hop music and relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. The lineup covers electronic, rock and hip-hop, with additional sets spanning indie across 4 days, underpinned by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. Headliners and notable names include The Prodigy, Nina Kraviz, Carl Cox, and Solomun, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $200–$600 USD. Expect hot, sunny conditions. At that price point, EXIT Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Awakenings Festival runs every June in Spaarnwoude, Netherlands, drawing fans of electronic, techno and house music from across the globe. As one of the biggest festivals in its region, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The lineup covers electronic, techno and house music across 2 days, underpinned by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Headliners and notable names include Chris Liebing, Ben Klock, Blawan, and Paula Temple, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $200–$600 USD. Expect warm, variable conditions. At that price point, Awakenings Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.