Festivals Like We The Fest

Clockenflap is one of the biggest festivals in its region, held every November in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Known for its indie, electronic and rock programming, it draws a crowd defined by strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. The lineup covers indie, electronic and rock, with additional sets spanning pop across 3 days, underpinned by strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. Headliners and notable names include Blur, New Order, Nile Rodgers, and Blood Orange, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect mild, warm conditions. Clockenflap is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Good Vibes Festival runs every August in Shah Alam, Malaysia, 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 lineup covers indie, rock and pop, with additional sets spanning electronic across 2 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. Headliners and notable names include Sigrid, Foals, Caribou, and Parcels, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $300–$700 USD. Expect hot, humid conditions. At that price point, Good Vibes Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Lollapalooza India is a large-scale international festival, held every January in Mumbai, India. Known for its rock, electronic and indie programming, it draws a crowd defined by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. The lineup covers rock, electronic and indie, with additional sets spanning pop 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 Imagine Dragons, The Strokes, Sting, and Diplo, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $300 and $800 USD, making Lollapalooza India one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit.

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.

Every August, Tokyo becomes a destination for rock, indie and pop fans as Summer Sonic takes over the city. A globally recognised mega-festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. Over 2 days, the lineup spans rock, indie 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 late summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include The 1975, Muse, Charli XCX, and Billie Eilish, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $1,000 USD. Expect hot, humid conditions. Summer Sonic is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Every July, Byron Bay becomes a destination for indie, rock and electronic fans as Splendour in the Grass takes over the city. One of the biggest festivals in its region, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The lineup covers indie, rock and electronic, with additional sets spanning pop across 3 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. Headliners and notable names include Tame Impala, The Strokes, Gorillaz, and Doja Cat, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $600 and $1,500 USD, making Splendour in the Grass reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

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.