Festivals Like Northern Bass

Every December, Metung becomes a destination for electronic, house music and indie fans as Beyond the Valley takes over the city. A beloved mid-size festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The lineup covers electronic, house music and indie, with additional sets spanning bass music across 4 days, underpinned by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. Headliners and notable names include Fred again.., HAAi, Peggy Gou, and Mall Grab, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect warm, sunny conditions. Beyond the Valley is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Every November, Tocumwal becomes a destination for electronic, techno and house music fans as Strawberry Fields takes over the city. A boutique event prized for its intimate atmosphere, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The lineup covers electronic, techno and house music, with additional sets spanning ambient across 4 days, underpinned by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. Headliners and notable names include HAAi, Special Request, Bambounou, and Surgeon, 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, hot conditions. At that price point, Strawberry Fields is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Every June, Novalja becomes a destination for electronic, house music and techno fans as Hideout Festival takes over the city. A large-scale international festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 5-day programme delivers electronic, house music and techno across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning bass music. Underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Annie Mac, Skream, Jackmaster, and Craig Richards, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $400 and $900 USD, making Hideout Festival reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Outlook Festival is a well-established festival with a devoted following, held every September in Pula, Croatia. Known for its bass music, drum & bass and reggae programming, it draws a crowd defined by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. The lineup covers bass music, drum & bass and reggae, with additional sets spanning dubstep and dancehall across 5 days, underpinned by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. Headliners and notable names include Goldie, Congo Natty, Chase & Status, and Andy C, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect warm, sunny conditions. Outlook Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

Creamfields UK runs every August in Daresbury, UK, drawing fans of electronic, EDM and house music from across the globe. As a globally recognised mega-festival, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The 4-day programme delivers electronic, EDM and house music across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning trance and drum & bass. Relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside mainstream headliners and high-production stages defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Calvin Harris, Eric Prydz, The Chemical Brothers, and Armin van Buuren, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $1,200 USD. Expect variable, rain conditions. Creamfields UK is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. 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.

Every December, Byron Bay becomes a destination for indie, rock and pop fans as Falls Festival takes over the city. A large-scale international festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 4-day programme delivers indie, rock and pop 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 Flume, Peking Duk, Angus & Julia Stone, and Tash Sultana, 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, Falls Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Held each January in Sydney, Australia, Field Day is a major event on the global festival circuit. The event is renowned for electronic, indie and house music music and relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. The 1-day programme delivers electronic, indie and house music across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning bass music. Relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Peggy Gou, Solomun, Four Tet, and Ben UFO, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $200–$600 USD. Expect hot, sunny conditions. At that price point, Field Day is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.