Festivals Like Flow Festival

Every August, Saint Charles becomes a destination for indie, rock and pop fans as Hinterland Music Festival takes over the city. A beloved mid-size festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. Over 3 days, the lineup spans indie, rock and pop, with additional sets spanning electronic. The atmosphere is shaped by strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup, making it a standout on the late summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, and Sturgill Simpson, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $250–$700 USD. Expect hot, humid conditions. At that price point, Hinterland Music Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Every July, Chicago becomes a destination for indie, rock and pop fans as Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago takes over the city. A staple of the regional festival calendar, the festival has earned a devoted global following. Over 3 days, the lineup spans indie, rock and pop, with additional sets spanning electronic. The atmosphere is shaped by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup, making it a standout on the midsummer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Broken Social Scene, Four Tet, Angel Olsen, and Snail Mail, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $250 and $700 USD, making Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Positivus Festival is a staple of the regional festival calendar, held every July in Salacgrīva, Latvia. Known for its indie, rock and pop programming, it draws a crowd defined by a strong sense of community and belonging. Over 3 days, the lineup spans indie, rock and pop, with additional sets spanning electronic. The atmosphere is shaped by a strong sense of community and belonging, making it a standout on the midsummer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Beck, Sigrid, Jungle, and Caribou, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $300 to $700 USD. Expect mild, warm conditions. Positivus Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Every January, Groningen becomes a destination for indie, pop and rock fans as Eurosonic Noorderslag takes over the city. A staple of the regional festival calendar, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The lineup covers indie, pop and rock, with additional sets spanning electronic and alternative across 4 days, underpinned by strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. Headliners and notable names include Sigrid, Arlo Parks, Bicep, and Inhaler, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $300 and $700 USD, making Eurosonic Noorderslag one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit.

Every August, Biddinghuizen becomes a destination for indie, rock and electronic fans as A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise takes over the city. A major event on the global festival circuit, the festival has earned a devoted global following. Over 3 days, the lineup spans indie, rock and electronic, with additional sets spanning pop. The atmosphere is shaped by alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility, making it a standout on the late summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Florence + the Machine, Massive Attack, The National, and Idles, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $250 to $400 USD. Expect mild, variable conditions. A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Way Out West is a beloved mid-size festival, held every August in Gothenburg, Sweden. Known for its indie, electronic and pop programming, it draws a crowd defined by alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility. The 3-day programme delivers indie, electronic and pop across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning hip-hop. Alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Kendrick Lamar, Robyn, FKA twigs, and Caribou, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $180 and $350 USD, making Way Out West one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Primavera Sound runs every May in Barcelona, Spain, drawing fans of indie, rock and electronic from across the globe. As a globally recognised mega-festival, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The 4-day programme delivers indie, rock and electronic across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning pop. Underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Blur, Depeche Mode, LCD Soundsystem, and Lorde, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $700–$1,800 USD. Expect warm conditions. At that price point, Primavera Sound is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Every September, Dorset becomes a destination for indie, electronic and pop fans as Bestival takes over the city. A beloved mid-size festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The lineup covers indie, electronic and pop, with additional sets spanning rock across 4 days, underpinned by alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. Headliners and notable names include The Chemical Brothers, Basement Jaxx, Hot Chip, and Caribou, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $250–$500 USD. Expect mild, variable conditions. At that price point, Bestival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.