Festivals Like Untold Festival

Held each December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, MDL Beast Festival is one of the largest events on the planet. The event is renowned for electronic, pop and hip-hop music and mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. The 3-day programme delivers electronic, pop and hip-hop across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning EDM. 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 David Guetta, DJ Snake, A$AP Rocky, and Tiësto, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $500–$1,500 USD. Expect mild, dry conditions. At that price point, MDL Beast Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

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.

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.

Held each September in Dover, USA, Firefly Music Festival is a major event on the global festival circuit. 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. The 4-day programme delivers rock, pop and indie across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning electronic and hip-hop. 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, Billie Eilish, Post Malone, and Dua Lipa, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $350 to $900 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. Firefly Music Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Hangout Music Festival is a major event on the global festival circuit, held every May in Gulf Shores, USA. 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. The lineup covers rock, pop and indie, with additional sets spanning electronic and hip-hop 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 Dua Lipa, Diplo, Kygo, and Quinn XCII, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $350 and $900 USD, making Hangout Music Festival one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Festival d'été de Québec is one of the biggest festivals in its region, held every July in Quebec City, Canada. 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 11 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 midsummer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Foo Fighters, The Weeknd, Alanis Morissette, and Arcade Fire, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $250 to $700 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. Festival d'été de Québec is 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 Budva, Montenegro, Sea Dance Festival is one of the biggest festivals in its region. The event is renowned for electronic, pop and hip-hop music and relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Over 3 days, the lineup spans electronic, pop and hip-hop, with additional sets spanning house music. The atmosphere is shaped by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn, making it a standout on the midsummer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Rita Ora, and Nicky Romero, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $400 and $900 USD, making Sea Dance Festival reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

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.