Festivals Like Montreux Jazz Festival

Every April, New Orleans becomes a destination for jazz, blues and rock fans as New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival takes over the city. A globally recognised mega-festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 10-day programme delivers jazz, blues and rock across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning pop. Mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Stevie Wonder, Norah Jones, The Rolling Stones, and Bruce Springsteen, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $300 to $900 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Every July, Byron Bay becomes a destination for indie, rock and electronic fans as Splendour in the Grass takes over the city. One of the biggest festivals in its region, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The lineup covers indie, rock and electronic, with additional sets spanning pop across 3 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. Headliners and notable names include Tame Impala, The Strokes, Gorillaz, and Doja Cat, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $600 and $1,500 USD, making Splendour in the Grass reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Isle of Wight Festival runs every June in Isle of Wight, UK, drawing fans of rock, pop and indie from across the globe. As one of the biggest festivals in its region, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. Over 4 days, the lineup spans rock, pop and indie. 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 summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include The Rolling Stones, Queen, Jimi Hendrix, and Biffy Clyro, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $300 to $900 USD. Expect mild, rain conditions. Isle of Wight Festival 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.

Glastonbury Festival runs every June in Pilton, UK, drawing fans of rock, pop and indie from across the globe. As one of the world's most iconic festivals, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. Over 5 days, the lineup spans rock, pop and indie, with additional sets spanning electronic and world music. The atmosphere is shaped by strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup alongside mainstream headliners and high-production stages, making it a standout on the summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Coldplay, Elton John, Arctic Monkeys, and Beyoncé, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $400 and $1,200 USD, making Glastonbury Festival 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.