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by Paul Bullock•2026-06-112026-06-11•Music News

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Upcoming Festivals

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Tomorrowland

18–27 Jul 2025 · Boom, Belgium

Lineup highlights

David Guetta Armin van Buuren Martin Garrix Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike 100+ DJs · 17 stages

Tickets

Day pass

€95+

Full Madness

€304+

Comfort pass

€530+

Global Journey

€2,500+

Travel tip

Stay in Brussels (€10 train to Boom) to skip surge pricing near the venue. Book accommodation 3+ months early — crowds exceed 400,000 over two weekends. 18+ only event.

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Primavera Sound

4–8 Jun 2025 · Barcelona, Spain

Lineup highlights

Charli XCX Chappell Roan Sabrina Carpenter LCD Soundsystem Fontaines D.C. FKA twigs

Tickets

Day pass

€135

3-day GA

€325

Locals pass

€295

VIP pass

€545

Travel tip

Metro L4 to Maresme-Fòrum or Tram T4 to Fòrum stop — quickest routes. Food trucks on site run €8–12/meal; beer ~€3.50. A festival shuttle runs from Plaça Catalunya every 10–15 min for €2.

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Sziget Festival

6–11 Aug 2025 · Budapest, Hungary

Lineup highlights

Charli XCX Post Malone Shawn Mendes Kid Cudi 1,000+ acts · 60+ stages

Tickets

Day pass

€75

3-day pass

€225

Full pass

€355

Camping

Incl. (5/7-day)

Travel tip

On-island camping is the best value — skips daily commuting. Festival pass includes unlimited Budapest public transport. Direct SzigetBus runs from the airport. 400,000+ visitors from 100+ countries.

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EXIT Festival

10–13 Jul 2025 · Novi Sad, Serbia

Lineup highlights

The Cure Iron Maiden Eric Prydz Tiësto Sex Pistols ft. Frank Carter Amelie Lens

Tickets

4-day pass

from £108

VIP upgrade

available

Best value

in Europe

40+ stages

600+ acts

Travel tip

Fly into Belgrade (BEG) — 80 km away — then bus or train to Novi Sad (~1 hr). Book Novi Sad city-centre accommodation early. Festival walk from town to the fortress takes 20–30 min, or take shuttle buses. 25th anniversary edition!

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Rock Werchter

3–6 Jul 2025 · Werchter, Belgium

Lineup highlights

Green Day Sam Fender Fontaines D.C. The Prodigy 4 stages · 100+ acts

Tickets

Day pass

€137+

4-day combi

€275

VIP lounge

€275–€458

Camping

€18+

Travel tip

Every festival ticket includes a free train ride to/from Werchter. Stay in Leuven or Brussels (20–30 min by train). 150,000 people across 4 days — Belgium's biggest festival for 40+ years.