Festivals Like Field Day

Listen Out runs every September in Sydney, Australia, drawing fans of electronic, indie and hip-hop from across the globe. As one of the biggest festivals in its region, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The 1-day programme delivers electronic, indie and hip-hop across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning house music. 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 Flume, Disclosure, Fred again.., and Mall Grab, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $200 to $600 USD. Expect mild, warm conditions. Listen Out is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Parklife Festival is a large-scale international festival, held every June in Manchester, UK. Known for its electronic, hip-hop and indie programming, it draws a crowd defined by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. The 2-day programme delivers electronic, hip-hop and indie across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning house music. Relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Fred again.., Kaytranada, Disclosure, and Chase & Status, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $400–$900 USD. Expect mild, rain conditions. At that price point, Parklife Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Every December, Metung becomes a destination for electronic, house music and indie fans as Beyond the Valley takes over the city. A beloved mid-size festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The lineup covers electronic, house music and indie, with additional sets spanning bass music across 4 days, underpinned by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. Headliners and notable names include Fred again.., HAAi, Peggy Gou, and Mall Grab, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect warm, sunny conditions. Beyond the Valley is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Vh1 Supersonic runs every February in Pune, India, drawing fans of electronic, EDM and house music from across the globe. As a major event on the global festival circuit, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The lineup covers electronic, EDM and house music, with additional sets spanning indie across 3 days, underpinned by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside mainstream headliners and high-production stages. Headliners and notable names include Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, The Script, and Clean Bandit, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $200 to $600 USD. Expect warm, mild conditions. Vh1 Supersonic is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit.

Mad Cool Festival runs every July in Madrid, Spain, drawing fans of indie, rock and pop from across the globe. As a major event on the global festival circuit, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The 4-day programme delivers indie, rock and pop across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning electronic. Mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Foo Fighters, The Killers, Queens of the Stone Age, and Nine Inch Nails, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $200 and $600 USD, making Mad Cool Festival one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Held each February in Pune, India, VH1 Supersonic is a large-scale international festival. The event is renowned for electronic, EDM and house music music and mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Over 3 days, the lineup spans electronic, EDM and house music, with additional sets spanning techno. The atmosphere is shaped by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn, making it a standout on the late winter circuit. Headliners and notable names include Marshmello, Martin Garrix, Nucleya, and Dua Lipa, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $50 and $150 USD, making VH1 Supersonic one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Electric Zoo runs every September in New York City, USA, drawing fans of electronic, EDM 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. Over 3 days, the lineup spans electronic, EDM and house music, with additional sets spanning techno. The atmosphere is shaped by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside mainstream headliners and high-production stages, making it a standout on the early autumn circuit. Headliners and notable names include Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Zedd, and Alesso, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $400–$1,200 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. At that price point, Electric Zoo is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Every September, Atlanta becomes a destination for rock, pop and indie fans as Music Midtown takes over the city. A large-scale international festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. Over 2 days, the lineup spans rock, pop and indie, with additional sets spanning electronic. The atmosphere is shaped by mainstream headliners and high-production stages, making it a standout on the early autumn circuit. Headliners and notable names include Green Day, The Killers, Blink-182, and Paramore, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $300 and $800 USD, making Music Midtown one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit.