Festivals Like Reading & Leeds Festivals

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.

Held each August in Chicago, USA, Lollapalooza Chicago is one of the world's most iconic festivals. The event is renowned for rock, indie and pop music and mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Over 4 days, the lineup spans rock, indie and pop, with additional sets spanning hip-hop and electronic. 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 Billie Eilish, SZA, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Lil Uzi Vert, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $500–$1,800 USD. Expect hot, humid conditions. At that price point, Lollapalooza Chicago 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 Montreal, Canada, Osheaga is a globally recognised mega-festival. The event is renowned for indie, rock and pop music and mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Over 3 days, the lineup spans indie, rock 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 Kendrick Lamar, The Killers, Dua Lipa, and Vampire Weekend, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $350 and $900 USD, making Osheaga one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Governors Ball runs every June in New York, USA, drawing fans of rock, pop and indie from across the globe. As a large-scale international festival, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The lineup covers rock, pop and indie, with additional sets spanning hip-hop and electronic 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 Kendrick Lamar, Halsey, Tyler the Creator, and SZA, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $350–$900 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. At that price point, Governors Ball is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Outside Lands is a globally recognised mega-festival, held every August in San Francisco, USA. Known for its rock, pop and indie programming, it draws a crowd defined by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. Over 3 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 strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup, making it a standout on the late summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Billie Eilish, Post Malone, Lizzo, and The 1975, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $400 and $1,200 USD, making Outside Lands reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Every June, Milwaukee becomes a destination for rock, pop and indie fans as Summerfest takes over the city. One of the world's most iconic festivals, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The lineup covers rock, pop and indie, with additional sets spanning electronic and hip-hop across 11 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Headliners and notable names include Lizzo, Fall Out Boy, Chris Stapleton, and Demi Lovato, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $250–$700 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. At that price point, Summerfest 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.

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.