Festivals Like Burning Man

Lightning in a Bottle is a beloved mid-size festival, held every May in Bakersfield, USA. Known for its electronic, indie and world music programming, it draws a crowd defined by strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. The 5-day programme delivers electronic, indie and world music across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning ambient. Strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Thievery Corporation, Beats Antique, Tipper, and Desert Dwellers, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $500 to $1,200 USD. Expect hot, dry conditions. Lightning in a Bottle 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.

Held each February in Uvita, Costa Rica, Envision Festival is a boutique event prized for its intimate atmosphere. The event is renowned for electronic, world music and ambient music and an electric, memorable atmosphere. Over 4 days, the lineup spans electronic, world music and ambient. The atmosphere is shaped by an electric, memorable atmosphere, making it a standout on the late winter circuit. Headliners and notable names include The Polish Ambassador, Bassnectar, Beats Antique, and Desert Dwellers, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $400 and $1,000 USD, making Envision Festival reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

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.

Glastonbury Festival runs every June in Pilton, UK, drawing fans of rock, pop and indie from across the globe. As one of the world's most iconic festivals, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. Over 5 days, the lineup spans rock, pop and indie, with additional sets spanning electronic and world music. The atmosphere is shaped by strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup alongside mainstream headliners and high-production stages, making it a standout on the summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Coldplay, Elton John, Arctic Monkeys, and Beyoncé, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $400 and $1,200 USD, making Glastonbury Festival reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Sziget Festival is one of the largest events on the planet, held every August in Budapest, Hungary. Known for its rock, pop and electronic programming, it draws a crowd defined by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. Over 7 days, the lineup spans rock, pop and electronic, with additional sets spanning indie and world music. The atmosphere is shaped by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup, making it a standout on the late summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Florence + the Machine, Arctic Monkeys, Dua Lipa, and Tame Impala, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $400 and $1,000 USD, making Sziget Festival reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Echoes of Earth is a beloved mid-size festival, held every November in Bengaluru, India. Known for its electronic, alternative and world music programming, it draws a crowd defined by strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. The 2-day programme delivers electronic, alternative and world music across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning ambient. Strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Bonobo, Anoushka Shankar, Nils Frahm, and Floating Points, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $200 and $600 USD, making Echoes of Earth one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

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.