Festivals Like Secret Solstice

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.

Bumbershoot is a large-scale international festival, held every August in Seattle, USA. Known for its rock, indie and pop programming, it draws a crowd defined by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. Over 2 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 strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup, making it a standout on the late summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Macklemore, Portugal. The Man, Weezer, and Ice Cube, 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, rain conditions. At that price point, Bumbershoot is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Positivus Festival is a staple of the regional festival calendar, held every July in Salacgrīva, Latvia. Known for its indie, rock and pop programming, it draws a crowd defined by 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 a strong sense of community and belonging, making it a standout on the midsummer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Beck, Sigrid, Jungle, and Caribou, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $300 to $700 USD. Expect mild, warm conditions. Positivus Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Every March, Austin becomes a destination for indie, rock and pop fans as SXSW Music Festival takes over the city. A globally recognised mega-festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 10-day programme delivers indie, rock and pop across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning electronic and hip-hop. Strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Gary Clark Jr., and Paramore, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $500 to $2,000 USD. Expect warm, mild conditions. SXSW Music Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

Held each June in Manchester, USA, Bonnaroo is a globally recognised mega-festival. The event is renowned for rock, indie and hip-hop music and relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. The 4-day programme delivers rock, indie and hip-hop across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning electronic and country. Relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Kendrick Lamar, Tool, Post Malone, and Lizzo, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $400–$1,500 USD. Expect hot, humid conditions. At that price point, Bonnaroo is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Roskilde Festival runs every July in Roskilde, Denmark, drawing fans of rock, indie and electronic from across the globe. As a major event on the global festival circuit, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The lineup covers rock, indie and electronic, with additional sets spanning hip-hop and world music across 8 days, underpinned by strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup alongside underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. Headliners and notable names include Metallica, The Rolling Stones, Kendrick Lamar, and Nick Cave, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $350–$900 USD. Expect mild, rain conditions. At that price point, Roskilde Festival 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 July in Novi Sad, Serbia, EXIT Festival is one of the biggest festivals in its region. The event is renowned for electronic, rock and hip-hop music and relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. The lineup covers electronic, rock and hip-hop, with additional sets spanning indie across 4 days, underpinned by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. Headliners and notable names include The Prodigy, Nina Kraviz, Carl Cox, and Solomun, 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, EXIT Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.