Festivals Like Glastonbury Festival

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.

Outside Lands is a globally recognised mega-festival, held every August in San Francisco, USA. Known for its rock, pop and indie programming, it draws a crowd defined by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. Over 3 days, the lineup spans rock, pop and indie, with additional sets spanning electronic and hip-hop. 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 late summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Billie Eilish, Post Malone, Lizzo, and The 1975, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $400 and $1,200 USD, making Outside Lands reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Reading & Leeds Festivals runs every August in Reading, Leeds, UK, drawing fans of rock, indie and pop from across the globe. As a globally recognised mega-festival, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. Over 3 days, the lineup spans rock, indie and pop, with additional sets spanning electronic and hip-hop. 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 summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Arctic Monkeys, Rage Against the Machine, Queens of the Stone Age, and Kendrick Lamar, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $1,200 USD. Expect mild, rain conditions. Reading & Leeds Festivals is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Bumbershoot is a large-scale international festival, held every August in Seattle, USA. Known for its rock, indie and pop programming, it draws a crowd defined by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. Over 2 days, the lineup spans rock, indie and pop, with additional sets spanning electronic and hip-hop. 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 late summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Macklemore, Portugal. The Man, Weezer, and Ice Cube, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $300–$800 USD. Expect mild, rain conditions. At that price point, Bumbershoot is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Pukkelpop is one of the biggest festivals in its region, held every August in Hasselt, Belgium. Known for its rock, pop and indie programming, it draws a crowd defined by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Over 4 days, the lineup spans rock, pop and indie, with additional sets spanning electronic and hip-hop. 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 summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include The Prodigy, LCD Soundsystem, Queens of the Stone Age, and Gorillaz, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $300 to $900 USD. Expect warm, rain conditions. Pukkelpop is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Every June, Porto becomes a destination for indie, rock and electronic fans as Primavera Sound Porto takes over the city. A major event on the global festival circuit, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The lineup covers indie, rock and electronic, with additional sets spanning pop across 4 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Headliners and notable names include The Strokes, Interpol, Alvvays, and Caroline Polachek, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $300 and $900 USD, making Primavera Sound Porto one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Held each July in Lisbon, Portugal, NOS Alive is a major event on the global festival circuit. The event is renowned for indie, rock and pop music and mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside 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 mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging, making it a standout on the midsummer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Blur, Arctic Monkeys, The Cure, and Foo Fighters, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect hot, sunny conditions. NOS Alive is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

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.