Festivals Like Sonus Festival

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.

Held each February in Tulum, Mexico, BPM Festival is one of the biggest festivals in its region. The event is renowned for house music, techno and electronic music and underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. The 10-day programme delivers house music, techno and electronic across multiple stages. Underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Carl Cox, Ricardo Villalobos, Maceo Plex, and Nicole Moudaber, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $600 and $1,500 USD, making BPM Festival reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Every July, Split becomes a destination for electronic, EDM and house music fans as Ultra Europe takes over the city. One of the world's most iconic festivals, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 3-day programme delivers electronic, EDM and house music across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning techno. 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 Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Hardwell, and Armin van Buuren, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $600 to $1,500 USD. Expect hot, sunny conditions. Ultra Europe is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Held each December in Phu Quoc, Vietnam, Epizode Festival is a staple of the regional festival calendar. The event is renowned for electronic, techno and house music music and underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. Over 9 days, the lineup spans electronic, techno and house music, with additional sets spanning ambient. The atmosphere is shaped by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos, making it a standout on the winter circuit. Headliners and notable names include Recondite, Peggy Gou, Motor City Drum Ensemble, and Jon Talabot, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $600–$1,500 USD. Expect hot, sunny conditions. At that price point, Epizode Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Every December, Singapore becomes a destination for electronic, EDM and house music fans as ZoukOut takes over the city. A large-scale international festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 2-day programme delivers electronic, EDM and house music across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning techno. Relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Carl Cox, Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix, and Fisher, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $300–$800 USD. Expect hot, humid conditions. At that price point, ZoukOut is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

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.

Awakenings Festival runs every June in Spaarnwoude, Netherlands, drawing fans of electronic, techno and house music from across the globe. As one of the biggest festivals in its region, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The lineup covers electronic, techno and house music across 2 days, underpinned by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Headliners and notable names include Chris Liebing, Ben Klock, Blawan, and Paula Temple, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $200–$600 USD. Expect warm, variable conditions. At that price point, Awakenings Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Balaton Sound is one of the largest events on the planet, held every July in Zamárdi, Hungary. 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 mainstream headliners and high-production stages. The lineup covers electronic, EDM and house music, with additional sets spanning techno across 5 days, underpinned by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside mainstream headliners and high-production stages. Headliners and notable names include Martin Garrix, Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, and Knife Party, joined by 3 more acts across the bill. All-in costs range from $300 to $900 USD. Expect warm, sunny conditions. Balaton Sound is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.