Festivals Like Hurricane Festival

Southside Festival is a major event on the global festival circuit, held every June in Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany. Known for its rock, pop and indie programming, it draws a crowd defined by a strong sense of community and belonging alongside mainstream headliners and high-production stages. The 3-day programme delivers rock, pop and indie across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning electronic. A strong sense of community and belonging alongside mainstream headliners and high-production stages defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Depeche Mode, The Killers, Weezer, and Sum 41, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect warm, mild conditions. Southside Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

Every July, Werchter becomes a destination for rock, indie and pop fans as Rock Werchter takes over the city. One of the world's most iconic festivals, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The lineup covers rock, indie and pop, with additional sets spanning electronic across 4 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. Headliners and notable names include Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish, and Arctic Monkeys, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $500 to $1,200 USD. Expect warm, mild conditions. Rock Werchter is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

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.

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.

FIB - Festival Internacional de Benicàssim is one of the biggest festivals in its region, held every July in Benicàssim, Spain. Known for its indie, rock and electronic programming, it draws a crowd defined by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. 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 Kasabian, Franz Ferdinand, The Prodigy, and Foals, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $150 to $400 USD. Expect hot, sunny conditions. FIB - Festival Internacional de Benicàssim is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Lollapalooza Berlin is one of the biggest festivals in its region, held every September in Berlin, Germany. Known for its rock, electronic and indie programming, it draws a crowd defined by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. The lineup covers rock, electronic and indie, with additional sets spanning pop across 2 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. Headliners and notable names include Billie Eilish, The Strokes, Disclosure, and SZA, 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, warm conditions. At that price point, Lollapalooza Berlin is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

Every July, Paris becomes a destination for rock, electronic and indie fans as Lollapalooza Paris takes over the city. A major event on the global festival circuit, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The lineup covers rock, electronic and indie, with additional sets spanning pop across 4 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. Headliners and notable names include The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, The Chemical Brothers, and Billie Eilish, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $400–$900 USD. Expect warm, sunny conditions. At that price point, Lollapalooza Paris is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.