Festivals Like Outlook Festival

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.

Boomtown Fair is a major event on the global festival circuit, held every August in Winchester, UK. Known for its electronic, reggae and world music programming, it draws a crowd defined by an electric, memorable atmosphere. The lineup covers electronic, reggae and world music, with additional sets spanning drum & bass and dubstep across 4 days, underpinned by an electric, memorable atmosphere. Headliners and notable names include Chase & Status, Goldie, Congo Natty, and Gentleman's Dub Club, 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, Boomtown Fair is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

Held each December in Mangawhai, New Zealand, Northern Bass is a boutique event prized for its intimate atmosphere. The event is renowned for electronic, bass music and drum & bass music and a strong sense of community and belonging alongside underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. The 3-day programme delivers electronic, bass music and drum & bass across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning house music. A strong sense of community and belonging alongside underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Shapeshifter, Concord Dawn, Brookes Brothers, and Sigma, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $400 and $800 USD, making Northern Bass 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.

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.

Dour Festival is a major event on the global festival circuit, held every July in Dour, Belgium. Known for its electronic, rock and hip-hop programming, it draws a crowd defined by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos alongside alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility. The 5-day programme delivers electronic, rock and hip-hop across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning reggae. Underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos alongside alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Nick Cave, The Prodigy, Queens of the Stone Age, and Idles, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $180 and $350 USD, making Dour Festival one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 16.

Held each July in Tisno, Croatia, Love International is a staple of the regional festival calendar. The event is renowned for house music, electronic and disco music and underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. Over 6 days, the lineup spans house music, electronic and disco, with additional sets spanning soul. The atmosphere is shaped by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos, making it a standout on the midsummer circuit. Headliners and notable names include The Black Madonna, Floating Points, Theo Parrish, and Four Tet, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $600 and $1,500 USD, making Love International reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Nyege Nyege Festival runs every September in Jinja, Uganda, drawing fans of electronic, Afrobeat and world music from across the globe. As a beloved mid-size festival, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The lineup covers electronic, Afrobeat and world music, with additional sets spanning experimental music 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 Slikback, Chrisman, Bal Sagoth, and Djinn, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $300 to $800 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. Nyege Nyege Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit.