Festivals Like Lost Lands

Bass Canyon is a major event on the global festival circuit, held every August in George, USA. Known for its dubstep, bass music and electronic programming, it draws a crowd defined by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. The 3-day programme delivers dubstep, bass music and electronic across multiple stages. Underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Excision, Subfiltronik, Subtronics, and Eliminate, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $250 and $600 USD, making Bass Canyon one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Hard Summer Music Festival is a major event on the global festival circuit, held every August in Los Angeles, USA. Known for its electronic, EDM and house music programming, it draws a crowd defined by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. The 2-day programme delivers electronic, EDM and house music across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning bass music and trap. Relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Skrillex, Diplo, Rezz, and Subtronics, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect hot, dry conditions. Hard Summer Music Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Bass Coast Festival runs every July in Merritt, Canada, drawing fans of electronic, bass music and experimental music from across the globe. As a well-established festival with a devoted following, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. Over 4 days, the lineup spans electronic, bass music and experimental music, with additional sets spanning dubstep. The atmosphere is shaped by alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility alongside underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos, making it a standout on the midsummer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Eprom, Mala, Ivy Lab, and Shackleton, 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, dry conditions. At that price point, Bass Coast Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 19.

Held each September in Dover, USA, Firefly Music Festival is a major event on the global festival circuit. The event is renowned for rock, pop and indie music and mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. The 4-day programme delivers rock, pop and indie across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning electronic and hip-hop. 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, Billie Eilish, Post Malone, and Dua Lipa, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $350 to $900 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. Firefly Music Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Hangout Music Festival is a major event on the global festival circuit, held every May in Gulf Shores, USA. 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. The lineup covers rock, pop and indie, with additional sets spanning electronic and hip-hop across 3 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Headliners and notable names include Dua Lipa, Diplo, Kygo, and Quinn XCII, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $350 and $900 USD, making Hangout Music Festival one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Festival d'été de Québec is one of the biggest festivals in its region, held every July in Quebec City, Canada. 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 11 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 midsummer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Foo Fighters, The Weeknd, Alanis Morissette, and Arcade Fire, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $250 to $700 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. Festival d'été de Québec is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Every June, Rothbury becomes a destination for electronic, EDM and house music fans as Electric Forest takes over the city. One of the biggest festivals in its region, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 4-day programme delivers electronic, EDM and house music across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning techno. Relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Pretty Lights, STS9, Odesza, and Bob Moses, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $400–$1,200 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. At that price point, Electric Forest is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Beyond Wonderland runs every March in San Bernardino, USA, drawing fans of electronic, EDM and trance from across the globe. As one of the biggest festivals in its region, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The 2-day programme delivers electronic, EDM and trance across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning house music. Relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Kaskade, Rezz, REZZ, and Subtronics, 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, dry conditions. At that price point, Beyond Wonderland is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.