Festivals Like TRNSMT Festival

Lollapalooza Berlin is one of the biggest festivals in its region, held every September in Berlin, Germany. Known for its rock, electronic and indie programming, it draws a crowd defined by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. The lineup covers rock, electronic and indie, with additional sets spanning pop across 2 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. Headliners and notable names include Billie Eilish, The Strokes, Disclosure, and SZA, 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, Lollapalooza Berlin is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

Every July, Paris becomes a destination for rock, electronic and indie fans as Lollapalooza Paris takes over the city. A major event on the global festival circuit, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The lineup covers rock, electronic and indie, with additional sets spanning pop across 4 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. Headliners and notable names include The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, The Chemical Brothers, and Billie Eilish, 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, sunny conditions. At that price point, Lollapalooza Paris is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

Held each June in Zagreb, Croatia, INmusic Festival is one of the biggest festivals in its region. The event is renowned for rock, indie and pop music and alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. The 3-day programme delivers rock, indie and pop across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning alternative. Alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility alongside a strong sense of community and belonging defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Nick Cave, Placebo, Editors, and The Hives, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $300–$700 USD. Expect warm, sunny conditions. At that price point, INmusic Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit.

Every June, Madrid becomes a destination for indie, rock and electronic fans as Primavera Sound Madrid takes over the city. A large-scale international festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. Over 3 days, the lineup spans indie, rock and electronic, with additional sets spanning pop and alternative. The atmosphere is shaped by alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup, making it a standout on the summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Kendrick Lamar, Rosalía, LCD Soundsystem, and Mitski, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $600–$1,600 USD. Expect hot, sunny conditions. At that price point, Primavera Sound Madrid is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Mad Cool Festival runs every July in Madrid, Spain, drawing fans of indie, rock and pop from across the globe. As a major event on the global festival circuit, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The 4-day programme delivers indie, rock and pop across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning electronic. Mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Foo Fighters, The Killers, Queens of the Stone Age, and Nine Inch Nails, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $200 and $600 USD, making Mad Cool Festival one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Austin City Limits Music Festival is one of the biggest festivals in its region, held every October in Austin, USA. Known for its indie, rock and pop programming, it draws a crowd defined by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. The lineup covers indie, rock and pop, with additional sets spanning electronic across 6 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. Headliners and notable names include Foo Fighters, Billie Eilish, Post Malone, and SZA, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect warm, sunny conditions. Austin City Limits Music Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Hurricane Festival runs every June in Scheeßel, Germany, 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. Over 3 days, the lineup spans rock, pop and indie, with additional sets spanning electronic. The atmosphere is shaped by a strong sense of community and belonging alongside mainstream headliners and high-production stages, making it a standout on the summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Depeche Mode, The Killers, Sam Fender, and Imagine Dragons, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect warm, mild conditions. Hurricane Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

Southside Festival is a major event on the global festival circuit, held every June in Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany. Known for its rock, pop and indie programming, it draws a crowd defined by a strong sense of community and belonging alongside mainstream headliners and high-production stages. The 3-day programme delivers rock, pop and indie across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning electronic. A strong sense of community and belonging alongside mainstream headliners and high-production stages defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Depeche Mode, The Killers, Weezer, and Sum 41, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect warm, mild conditions. Southside Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.