Festivals Like Body & Soul Festival

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.

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.

Held each July in Macclesfield, UK, Bluedot is a staple of the regional festival calendar. The event is renowned for electronic, indie and folk music and alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. Over 4 days, the lineup spans electronic, indie and folk, with additional sets spanning experimental music. The atmosphere is shaped by alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup, making it a standout on the midsummer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Four Tet, Jon Hopkins, Caribou, and Orbital, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $250–$450 USD. Expect mild, rain conditions. At that price point, Bluedot 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 Beauly, UK, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival is a staple of the regional festival calendar. The event is renowned for folk, indie and rock music and a strong sense of community and belonging. Over 3 days, the lineup spans folk, indie and rock, with additional sets spanning electronic. The atmosphere is shaped by a strong sense of community and belonging, making it a standout on the late summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Frightened Rabbit, Peat & Diesel, Skerryvore, and The Fratellis, 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, rain conditions. At that price point, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival is 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.

Every November, Pune becomes a destination for indie, rock and electronic fans as NH7 Weekender takes over the city. One of the biggest festivals in its region, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 3-day programme delivers indie, rock and electronic across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning folk. A strong sense of community and belonging alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Indian Ocean, Ankur Tewari, The Local Train, and Nucleya, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $200 to $600 USD. Expect mild, warm conditions. NH7 Weekender is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Every December, Meredith becomes a destination for indie, rock and electronic fans as Meredith Music Festival takes over the city. A smaller festival where crowds stay manageable and every act feels accessible, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 3-day programme delivers indie, rock and electronic across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning folk. A strong sense of community and belonging defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Courtney Barnett, Tash Sultana, Kasey Chambers, and Pond, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $800 USD. Expect warm, hot conditions. Meredith Music Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Held each June in Perk, Belgium, Paradise City Festival is a beloved mid-size festival. The event is renowned for electronic, alternative and pop music and premium amenities and a luxury-leaning crowd. The lineup covers electronic, alternative and pop, with additional sets spanning indie across 3 days, underpinned by premium amenities and a luxury-leaning crowd. Headliners and notable names include Floating Points, Peggy Gou, Honey Dijon, and Objekt, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect warm, mild conditions. Paradise City Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.