Festivals Like We Out Here

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 Amsterdam, Netherlands, Dekmantel Festival is a beloved mid-size festival. The event is renowned for electronic and ambient music and underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. The lineup covers electronic and ambient across 5 days, underpinned by underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. Headliners and notable names include Objekt, Palms Trax, Or:la, and Peggy Gou, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $300 and $700 USD, making Dekmantel Festival one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Held each July in Gräfenhainichen, Germany, Melt Festival is a staple of the regional festival calendar. The event is renowned for electronic, indie and rock music and underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos. The 3-day programme delivers electronic, indie and rock across multiple stages. Underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Solomun, Peggy Gou, Moderat, and Jon Hopkins, joined by 3 more acts across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $180–$450 USD. Expect warm, variable conditions. At that price point, Melt Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Primavera Sound runs every May in Barcelona, Spain, drawing fans of indie, rock and electronic from across the globe. As a globally recognised mega-festival, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The 4-day programme delivers indie, rock and electronic across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning pop. Underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Blur, Depeche Mode, LCD Soundsystem, and Lorde, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $700–$1,800 USD. Expect warm conditions. At that price point, Primavera Sound is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

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.

Held each August in Brooklyn, USA, Afropunk Festival is a beloved mid-size festival. The event is renowned for rock, hip-hop and indie music and underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. The 2-day programme delivers rock, hip-hop and indie across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning world music. Underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Anderson .Paak, Janelle Monáe, Soulection, and Tierra Whack, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $300 to $800 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. Afropunk Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Every June, Berlin becomes a destination for electronic and ambient fans as Berghain Festival takes over the city. A staple of the regional festival calendar, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 2-day programme delivers electronic and ambient across multiple stages. Underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Marcel Dettmann, Ben Klock, Blawan, and Surgeon, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $100 to $400 USD. Expect mild conditions. Berghain Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Held each March in Miami, USA, Jazz in the Gardens is a large-scale international festival. The event is renowned for jazz, R&B and hip-hop music and mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. The lineup covers jazz, R&B and hip-hop across 2 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. Headliners and notable names include Alicia Keys, John Legend, Charlie Wilson, and Mary J. Blige, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $200 to $600 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. Jazz in the Gardens is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.