Festivals Like Splendour in the Grass

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.

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.

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.

Held each May in Napa, USA, BottleRock Napa Valley is a large-scale international festival. The event is renowned for rock, pop and indie music and mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Over 3 days, the lineup spans rock, pop and indie, with additional sets spanning 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 spring circuit. Headliners and notable names include Guns N' Roses, Pink, The Black Keys, and Maren Morris, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $350 to $900 USD. Expect warm, dry conditions. BottleRock Napa Valley 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.

Every November, Mexico City becomes a destination for indie, rock and pop fans as Corona Capital takes over the city. A major event on the global festival circuit, the festival has earned a devoted global following. Over 3 days, the lineup spans indie, rock and pop, with additional sets spanning 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 autumn circuit. Headliners and notable names include The Cure, Green Day, Portishead, and Lorde, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $300 and $900 USD, making Corona Capital one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Held each July in Lisbon, Portugal, NOS Alive is a major event on the global festival circuit. The event is renowned for indie, rock and pop music and mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside 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 mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging, making it a standout on the midsummer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Blur, Arctic Monkeys, The Cure, and Foo Fighters, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect hot, sunny conditions. NOS Alive is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

Held each March in Bogotá, Colombia, Estéreo Picnic is a large-scale international festival. The event is renowned for indie, rock and electronic music and mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. The 4-day programme delivers indie, rock and electronic across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning pop. Mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Arctic Monkeys, Björk, The Chemical Brothers, and Tame Impala, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect mild, warm conditions. Estéreo Picnic is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.