Festivals Like Berghain Festival

Shambhala Music Festival runs every August in Salmo, Canada, drawing fans of electronic and ambient from across the globe. As a staple of the regional festival calendar, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. Over 4 days, the lineup spans electronic and ambient. The atmosphere is shaped by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos, making it a standout on the late summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Tipper, Random Rab, Beats Antique, and Desert Dwellers, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect warm, dry conditions. Shambhala Music Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 19.

Held each August in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Dekmantel Festival is a beloved mid-size festival. The event is renowned for electronic and ambient music and underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. The lineup covers electronic and ambient across 5 days, underpinned by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. Headliners and notable names include Objekt, Palms Trax, Or:la, and Peggy Gou, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $300 and $700 USD, making Dekmantel Festival one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Ozora Festival runs every July in Ozora, Hungary, drawing fans of electronic and ambient from across the globe. As a beloved mid-size festival, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The lineup covers electronic and ambient across 7 days, underpinned by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. Headliners and notable names include Astrix, Infected Mushroom, Vini Vici, and Ace Ventura, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $500 and $1,200 USD, making Ozora Festival reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

WOMAD Festival runs every July in Charlton Park, UK, drawing fans of world music and ambient from across the globe. As a staple of the regional festival calendar, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The 3-day programme delivers world music and ambient across multiple stages. Strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Angélique Kidjo, Baaba Maal, Youssou N'Dour, and Tinariwen, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $300 to $800 USD. Expect mild, variable conditions. WOMAD Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Held each August in Wimborne St. Giles, UK, We Out Here is a staple of the regional festival calendar. The event is renowned for jazz, soul and hip-hop music and strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. The 4-day programme delivers jazz, soul and hip-hop across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning electronic. Strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Floating Points, Gilles Peterson, Tom Misch, and Alfa Mist, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $250 to $700 USD. Expect mild, rain conditions. We Out Here is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Held each July in Gräfenhainichen, Germany, Melt Festival is a staple of the regional festival calendar. The event is renowned for electronic, indie and rock music and underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. The 3-day programme delivers electronic, indie and rock across multiple stages. Underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Solomun, Peggy Gou, Moderat, and Jon Hopkins, joined by 3 more acts across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $180–$450 USD. Expect warm, variable conditions. At that price point, Melt Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Held each June in Milan, Italy, Terraforma is a smaller festival where crowds stay manageable and every act feels accessible. The event is renowned for electronic, experimental music and ambient music and underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. The lineup covers electronic, experimental music and ambient, with additional sets spanning techno across 3 days, underpinned by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. Headliners and notable names include Nils Frahm, William Basinski, The Caretaker, and Actress, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $400–$800 USD. Expect warm, mild conditions. At that price point, Terraforma is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Roskilde Festival runs every July in Roskilde, Denmark, drawing fans of rock, indie and electronic from across the globe. As a major event on the global festival circuit, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The lineup covers rock, indie and electronic, with additional sets spanning hip-hop and world music across 8 days, underpinned by strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup alongside underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. Headliners and notable names include Metallica, The Rolling Stones, Kendrick Lamar, and Nick Cave, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $350–$900 USD. Expect mild, rain conditions. At that price point, Roskilde Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.