Festivals Like Bluedot

Wide Awake is a well-established festival with a devoted following, held every May in London, UK. Known for its indie, electronic and experimental music programming, it draws a crowd defined by alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility alongside underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. Over 1 days, the lineup spans indie, electronic and experimental music, with additional sets spanning post-punk. 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 late spring circuit. Headliners and notable names include Confidence Man, Dry Cleaning, Yard Act, and Black Midi, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $100 and $190 USD, making Wide Awake one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Every July, Penrith becomes a destination for indie, rock and folk fans as Kendal Calling takes over the city. A staple of the regional festival calendar, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The lineup covers indie, rock and folk, with additional sets spanning electronic across 4 days, underpinned by a strong sense of community and belonging. Headliners and notable names include James, The Darkness, Happy Mondays, and Feeder, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $800 USD. Expect mild, rain conditions. Kendal Calling is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Body & Soul Festival is a beloved mid-size festival, held every June in Ballinlough, Ireland. Known for its electronic, indie and folk programming, it draws a crowd defined by an electric, memorable atmosphere. Over 3 days, the lineup spans electronic, indie and folk, with additional sets spanning world music. The atmosphere is shaped by an electric, memorable atmosphere, making it a standout on the summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Róisín Murphy, Little Dragon, CMAT, and Floating Points, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $400–$800 USD. Expect mild, rain conditions. At that price point, Body & Soul Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Wilderness Festival is a well-established festival with a devoted following, held every August in Chipping Norton, UK. Known for its indie, electronic and folk programming, it draws a crowd defined by premium amenities and a luxury-leaning crowd. Over 4 days, the lineup spans indie, electronic and folk, with additional sets spanning classical. The atmosphere is shaped by premium amenities and a luxury-leaning crowd, making it a standout on the late summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Nick Mulvey, Laura Marling, Hot Chip, and Caribou, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $500 to $1,000 USD. Expect mild, warm conditions. Wilderness Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Held each November in Reykjavik, Iceland, Iceland Airwaves is a well-established festival with a devoted following. The event is renowned for indie, electronic and alternative music and strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. The lineup covers indie, electronic and alternative, with additional sets spanning experimental music across 4 days, underpinned by strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. Headliners and notable names include Of Monsters and Men, Sigrid, Björk, and Ásgeir, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $500 and $1,200 USD, making Iceland Airwaves reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

Held each August in Brecon Beacons, UK, Green Man Festival is one of the biggest festivals in its region. The event is renowned for indie, folk and rock music and strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. The 4-day programme delivers indie, folk and rock 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 Mogwai, Stereolab, Weyes Blood, and Tim Burgess, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $300 to $800 USD. Expect mild, rain conditions. Green Man 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 July in Bromyard, UK, Nozstock: The Hidden Valley is a boutique festival with a tight-knit community. The event is renowned for indie, folk and electronic music and alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility. The lineup covers indie, folk and electronic, with additional sets spanning world music across 4 days, underpinned by alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility. Headliners and notable names include Dreadzone, Asian Dub Foundation, Ozric Tentacles, and Back to the Planet, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $190 and $320 USD, making Nozstock: The Hidden Valley one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Latitude Festival is a large-scale international festival, held every July in Southwold, UK. Known for its indie, folk and pop programming, it draws a crowd defined by a strong sense of community and belonging. The 4-day programme delivers indie, folk and pop across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning electronic. A strong sense of community and belonging defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Bombay Bicycle Club, Metronomy, Orbital, and New Order, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $400 and $900 USD, making Latitude Festival reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.