Get ready to pack your bags, portable chargers, hop on a plane and dance ’til the sun comes up because we’re dropping the ultimate worldwide EDM festival guide.
TOMORROWLAND FESTIVAL
First up, we’re taking Tomorrowland, split across two weekends, this Belgium-based festival is a basically the Disneyland of EDM, transporting you to an alternate universe with it’s insane stage productions, lit year on year line-ups.
LINEUP – Macky Gee, Audiowave, SPFDJ, Boray, Amelie Lens, Broken Minds, HAAi, Nina Black, Hector Oaks, I Hate Models, Nina Kraviz & MORE
PRIMAVERA SOUND FESTIVAL
Next on the list, Primavera Sound! Based on a sunny beach in Barcelona, it’s still a music lover’s paradise with an impressive lineup and chill vibes, making it the perfect spot to relax with your rave crew between sets.
LINEUP -Fred Again, Four Tet, Skrillex, VTSS b2b LSDXOXO, Brutalismus3000, Charlotte de Witte, Nia Archives & MORE
SONÀR FESTIVAL
Have you heard of Sonàr in Barcelona? This festival is all about pushing boundaries, and it ain’t for the faint of heart. With experimental music, cutting-edge visuals, and a focus on all things avant-garde, Sonàr is the place to be for anyone looking to discover the future of electronic music.
LINEUP – Shygirl, Logic1000, DJ EZ, B2BBS, Horse Meat Disco x Prosumer & MORE
ION FESTIVAL
A new-comer to the festival scene launching in 2022, ION in Albania takes place in the idyllic setting of Dhërmi, think intimate vibes, sunny beaches and electronic music spread across seven stages. Ran by London’s iconic Junction 2 team, with a lineup featuring techno, house, trance and more, it’s energy is the ultimate mix between laid-back and explosive.
LINEUP -Chaos In The CBD, Craig Richards, Daniel Avery, Helena Hauff, VTSS, DJ BORING & MORE
ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL FESTIVAL
Heard of Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) in Las Vegas? This festival is known for its over-the-top production value, with insane light shows, fireworks, and beats that’ll breathless. The lineup is always stacked with big-name DJs, and the atmosphere is a true celebration of all things EDM.
LINEUP – Alison Wonderland, Ben UFO, Chris Lorenzo, David Guetta, Dom Dolla, Galantis & MORE
HIDEOUT FESTIVAL
Hideout, located on the beautiful Zrce Beach in Croatia, combines crystal-clear waters, perfect beaches, and a lineup that’ll leave you speechless. From electronic acts like Alan Fitzpatrick and KETTAMA to drum and bass darlings Hedex and Andy C, Hideout is the ultimate musical melting pot.
LINEUP – KETTAMA, Hedex, Andy C, Ben Hemsley, Gorgon City, Honey Dijon, Hybrid Minds & MORE
DIMENSIONS FESTIVAL
For something a little different, head to Dimensions in Fort Punta Christo, Croatia. This festival takes place in an abandoned fortress, providing a unique backdrop and some of the best EDM acts around. It’s the perfect blend of music, underground beats and an atmosphere that’ll keep you dancing all night long.
LINEUP – Andy Luff, DJ Assault, DJ Stingray 313, Helena Hauff, Liquid Earth, Voigtmann & MORE
LES PLAGES ÈLECTRONICS
After a sold-out 2022 edition, Les plages Èlectronics, France’s biggest beach party is returning once again, this time for its 16th edition consisting of 3 days of waterfront parties, 15 hours of non-stop music and 7 stages to host their 54,000 festival-goers.
LINEUP – Carla Genus, DJ Snake, Dorian Craft, Goldie B, Lilly Palmer, Venga & MORE
OUTLOOK & OUTLOOK ORIGINS
Celebrating sound system culture since 2008, the Croatian festival is a world-renowned event celebrating the genres found within rave culture; dub, dubstep, jungle, drum & bass and everything in between. For those looking for daytime beach sessions, unmissable boat parties as well as a nighttime programme unlike any other, you’ll want to give their sister festival Outlook Origins a visit.
LINEUP – Shy FX, Nia Archives, Interplanetary Criminal & MORE
SONUS FESTIVAL
Picture a small, sunny island just off the coast of Croatia. Imagine your favourite artists playing open air, just a few steps away from the beach. Envision yourself taking a dip in the crystal clear Adriatic Sea in between parties. Sounds like a dream? Well, at Sonus it all comes true: Your perfect summer rave adventure happens right on the shores of Pag Island.
LINEUP – Daria Kolosova, Deborah De Luca, Diplo, Héctor Oaks, I Hate Models, Micheal Bibi, TRYM & MORE
SAGA FESTIVAL
The biggest festival in Bucharest, SAGA is a completely different experience that showcases our vision of imagination and mesmerizing creativity in an airport setting venue, at Romaero Airport. Set across 5 stages, EDM fans will want to hit Mainstage, Techno, House and SAGA’s Secret stage, a transformed plane, the destination? Unknown.
LINEUP – Skrillex, Nina Kraviz, Héctor Oaks, I Hate Models & MORE