Festivals Like BPM Festival

Held each August in Novalja, Croatia, Sonus Festival is a major event on the global festival circuit. The event is renowned for electronic, techno and house music music and underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. Over 5 days, the lineup spans electronic, techno and house music. 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 Joseph Capriati, Adam Beyer, Tale Of Us, and Amelie Lens, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $600 to $1,500 USD. Expect hot, sunny conditions. Sonus Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

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.

Held each December in Phu Quoc, Vietnam, Epizode Festival is a staple of the regional festival calendar. The event is renowned for electronic, techno and house music music and underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. Over 9 days, the lineup spans electronic, techno and house music, with additional sets spanning ambient. The atmosphere is shaped by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos, making it a standout on the winter circuit. Headliners and notable names include Recondite, Peggy Gou, Motor City Drum Ensemble, and Jon Talabot, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $600–$1,500 USD. Expect hot, sunny conditions. At that price point, Epizode Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Every December, Singapore becomes a destination for electronic, EDM and house music fans as ZoukOut takes over the city. A large-scale international festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 2-day programme delivers electronic, EDM and house music across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning techno. Relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Carl Cox, Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix, and Fisher, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $300–$800 USD. Expect hot, humid conditions. At that price point, ZoukOut is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

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.

Every August, Kastellaun becomes a destination for electronic, techno and trance fans as Nature One takes over the city. A major event on the global festival circuit, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The lineup covers electronic, techno and trance, with additional sets spanning house music across 4 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 Sven Väth, Paul van Dyk, Monika Kruse, and Stephan Bodzin, 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, Nature One is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Kappa FuturFestival is a staple of the regional festival calendar, held every July in Turin, Italy. Known for its techno, electronic and house music programming, it draws a crowd defined by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. The lineup covers techno, electronic and house music across 3 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 Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, Ben Klock, and Richie Hawtin, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $400–$900 USD. Expect hot, sunny conditions. At that price point, Kappa FuturFestival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Every July, Split becomes a destination for electronic, EDM and house music fans as Ultra Europe takes over the city. One of the world's most iconic festivals, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 3-day programme delivers electronic, EDM and house music across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning techno. Relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside mainstream headliners and high-production stages defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Hardwell, and Armin van Buuren, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $600 to $1,500 USD. Expect hot, sunny conditions. Ultra Europe is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.