Festivals Like Latitude Festival

Every July, Penrith becomes a destination for indie, rock and folk fans as Kendal Calling takes over the city. A staple of the regional festival calendar, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The lineup covers indie, rock and folk, with additional sets spanning electronic across 4 days, underpinned by a strong sense of community and belonging. Headliners and notable names include James, The Darkness, Happy Mondays, and Feeder, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $800 USD. Expect mild, rain conditions. Kendal Calling is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Wilderness Festival is a well-established festival with a devoted following, held every August in Chipping Norton, UK. Known for its indie, electronic and folk programming, it draws a crowd defined by premium amenities and a luxury-leaning crowd. Over 4 days, the lineup spans indie, electronic and folk, with additional sets spanning classical. The atmosphere is shaped by premium amenities and a luxury-leaning crowd, making it a standout on the late summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Nick Mulvey, Laura Marling, Hot Chip, and Caribou, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $500 to $1,000 USD. Expect mild, warm conditions. Wilderness 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 Beauly, UK, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival is a staple of the regional festival calendar. The event is renowned for folk, indie and rock music and a strong sense of community and belonging. Over 3 days, the lineup spans folk, indie and rock, with additional sets spanning electronic. The atmosphere is shaped by a strong sense of community and belonging, making it a standout on the late summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Frightened Rabbit, Peat & Diesel, Skerryvore, and The Fratellis, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $300–$700 USD. Expect mild, rain conditions. At that price point, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. 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.

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.

Every November, Pune becomes a destination for indie, rock and electronic fans as NH7 Weekender takes over the city. One of the biggest festivals in its region, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 3-day programme delivers indie, rock and electronic across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning folk. A strong sense of community and belonging alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Indian Ocean, Ankur Tewari, The Local Train, and Nucleya, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $200 to $600 USD. Expect mild, warm conditions. NH7 Weekender is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

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 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.