Festivals Like INmusic Festival

Every July, Glasgow becomes a destination for rock, indie and pop fans as TRNSMT Festival takes over the city. A major event on the global festival circuit, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The lineup covers rock, indie and pop, with additional sets spanning alternative across 3 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. Headliners and notable names include Sam Fender, The 1975, Pulp, and Arctic Monkeys, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $400 and $900 USD, making TRNSMT Festival reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

Every June, Madrid becomes a destination for indie, rock and electronic fans as Primavera Sound Madrid takes over the city. A large-scale international festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. Over 3 days, the lineup spans indie, rock and electronic, with additional sets spanning pop and alternative. The atmosphere is shaped by alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup, making it a standout on the summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Kendrick Lamar, Rosalía, LCD Soundsystem, and Mitski, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $600–$1,600 USD. Expect hot, sunny conditions. At that price point, Primavera Sound Madrid is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Every March, Austin becomes a destination for indie, rock and pop fans as SXSW Music Festival takes over the city. A globally recognised mega-festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 10-day programme delivers indie, rock and pop across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning electronic and hip-hop. Strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Gary Clark Jr., and Paramore, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $500 to $2,000 USD. Expect warm, mild conditions. SXSW Music Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

Austin City Limits Music Festival is one of the biggest festivals in its region, held every October in Austin, USA. Known for its indie, rock and pop programming, it draws a crowd defined by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. The lineup covers indie, rock and pop, with additional sets spanning electronic across 6 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. Headliners and notable names include Foo Fighters, Billie Eilish, Post Malone, and SZA, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect warm, sunny conditions. Austin City Limits Music Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Held each August in Stradbally, Ireland, Electric Picnic is one of the biggest festivals in its region. The event is renowned for indie, rock and electronic music and a strong sense of community and belonging alongside alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility. The lineup covers indie, rock and electronic, with additional sets spanning pop across 3 days, underpinned by a strong sense of community and belonging alongside alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility. Headliners and notable names include Robbie Williams, Hozier, The Killers, and Primal Scream, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $400 and $900 USD, making Electric Picnic reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

Hurricane Festival runs every June in Scheeßel, Germany, drawing fans of rock, pop and indie from across the globe. As a large-scale international festival, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. Over 3 days, the lineup spans rock, pop and indie, with additional sets spanning electronic. The atmosphere is shaped by a strong sense of community and belonging alongside mainstream headliners and high-production stages, making it a standout on the summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Depeche Mode, The Killers, Sam Fender, and Imagine Dragons, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect warm, mild conditions. Hurricane Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

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.

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.