Festivals Like Boomtown Fair

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.

Outlook Festival is a well-established festival with a devoted following, held every September in Pula, Croatia. Known for its bass music, drum & bass and reggae programming, it draws a crowd defined by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. The lineup covers bass music, drum & bass and reggae, with additional sets spanning dubstep and dancehall across 5 days, underpinned by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. Headliners and notable names include Goldie, Congo Natty, Chase & Status, and Andy C, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect warm, sunny conditions. Outlook Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

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.

Held each July in Tooele, USA, Element 11 is a boutique festival with a tight-knit community. The event is renowned for electronic, experimental music and ambient music and a strong sense of community and belonging alongside alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility. Over 5 days, the lineup spans electronic, experimental music and ambient, with additional sets spanning world music. The atmosphere is shaped by a strong sense of community and belonging alongside alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility, making it a standout on the midsummer circuit. On-site camping is available, letting attendees stay fully immersed in the festival grounds for the whole run. Camping spots sell out well before general tickets — book early. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $200 and $500 USD, making Element 11 one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit.

Dour Festival is a major event on the global festival circuit, held every July in Dour, Belgium. Known for its electronic, rock and hip-hop programming, it draws a crowd defined by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos alongside alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility. The 5-day programme delivers electronic, rock and hip-hop across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning reggae. Underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos alongside alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Nick Cave, The Prodigy, Queens of the Stone Age, and Idles, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $180 and $350 USD, making Dour Festival one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 16.

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.

Held each August in Stradbally, Ireland, Electric Picnic is one of the biggest festivals in its region. The event is renowned for indie, rock and electronic music and a strong sense of community and belonging alongside alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility. The lineup covers indie, rock and electronic, with additional sets spanning pop across 3 days, underpinned by a strong sense of community and belonging alongside alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility. Headliners and notable names include Robbie Williams, Hozier, The Killers, and Primal Scream, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $400 and $900 USD, making Electric Picnic reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

Held each June in Polkovnik Serafimovo, Bulgaria, Meadows in the Mountains is a smaller festival where crowds stay manageable and every act feels accessible. The event is renowned for electronic, alternative and ambient music and alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility. The lineup covers electronic, alternative and ambient, with additional sets spanning world music across 3 days, underpinned by alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility. Headliners and notable names include Recondite, Forest Swords, Four Tet, and Rival Consoles, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $300 to $700 USD. Expect mild, warm conditions. Meadows in the Mountains is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit.