There is no shortage of electronic music festivals for you to dance your face off at this summer in Europe. And while this list below is by no means complete, here are our top picks for the 2024 music festival season. While our list may not encompass every incredible experience awaiting you, we think it’s a good starting point to the must-attend techno gatherings of the season.
Time Warp Germany 2024
When: April 5-6, 2024
Where: Mannheim, Germany
The Scene: This electronic show in Germany showcases international heavyweights which perfectly capture the underground spirit of the event. With mesmerizing lighting design, jaw-dropping production of the highest spec and crystal clear sound systems, Time Warp Mannheim is the ultimate festival experience for techno aficionados and needs to be seen.
The Lineup: Adam Beyer, AME, Chris Liebing, Honey Dijon, Jamie Jones, Loco Dice, Marco Carola, Nina Kraviz, Richie Hawtin, Seth Troxler, Sven Vath
More Info: Time Warp Germany 2024 Guide
Awakenings Summer Festival 2024
When: July 5-7, 2024
Where: Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands
The Scene: After a successful debut, the epic Awakenings Festival returns with a spectacular, summertime camping experience not to be missed. Featuring the best of European techno and dance artists, this is an incredible introduction into the Dutch festival scene.
The Lineup: Amelie Lens, Ellen Allien, Honey Dijon, Nina Kraviz, Tale of Us
More Info: Awakenings Summer Festival 2024 Guide
Extrema Outdoor Belgium 2024
When: May 17-19, 2024
Where: Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium
The Scene: Born in the Netherlands, The Extrema Outdoor Belgium Festival, usually called the XOBE Festival, is a huge 3-day camping festival. It usually pulls in around 65,000 fans and features over 100 artists playing at 7 stages.
The Lineup: AME, Amelie Lens, Boris Brejcha, Dixon, DJ Seinfeld, Helena Hauff, Paco Osuna, Paul Kalkbrenner
More Info: Extrema Outdoor Belgium 2024 Guide
EXIT Festival 2024
When: July 10-14, 2024
Where: Novi Sad, Serbia
The Scene: For those of you tired of festivaling in a field, check out this Serbian festival. One of longest running music festivals in the East, the annual EXIT Festival distinguishes itself by being held in an ancient Petrodovian fortress. The constantly evolving festival has recently added a sister festival held on the shores of the Adriatic Sea.
The Lineup: Black Coffee, Black Eyed Peas, Bonobo, Carl Cox, Dub Fx, Gucci Mane, Helena Hauff, John Newman, Maceo Plex, Steve Angello
More Info: EXIT Festival 2024 Guide
DGTL Festival Amsterdam 2024
When: March 29-31, 2024
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Scene: Expanding from its roots as an Amsterdam electronic festival, the DGTL Festival can now be enjoyed around the globe. DGTL invites the very best from popular and underground techno to populate their expansive lineup, while the crew behind the scenes pushes their artistic limits with visual art installations that are out of this world.
The Lineup: Ross From Friends
More Info: DGTL Festival Amsterdam 2024 Guide
Glitch Festival 2024
When: August 13-16, 2024
Where: Haz-Zebbug, Malta
The Scene: The quiet island of Malta has transformed in recent years into of of Europe's wildest hot spots for music festivals and Glitch is one of the best. From rooftop pool parties to a secret ancient vault, this house and techno mecca has two stacked days of music followed by a boat-party for the perfect sun-soaked finale.
More Info: Glitch Festival 2024 Guide
Junction 2 Festival 2024
When: July 26-28, 2024
Where: London, UK
The Scene: This London techno festival is held at Boston Manor Park for three days of beats from the genre's top artists. Junction 2 merges the natural beauty of green fields and woodland pathways with striking industrial features that make the site iconic. With a promise of great sound and obsessive attention to detail along with a no VIP policy, this festival continues its fantastic journey.
The Lineup: Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Honey Dijon, Jeff Mills, Jon Hopkins, Paul Kalkbrenner, Richie Hawtin, The Blessed Madonna, The Martinez Brothers
More Info: Junction 2 Festival 2024 Guide
Kappa FuturFestival 2024
When: July 5-7, 2024
Where: Turin, Italy
The Scene: The Parco Dora, a former car factory, is the stage for Kappa FuturFestival, a massive techno festival that takes place every summer in Turin. 30,000 electronic loving festies convene to celebrate international DJs in this unique setting.
The Lineup: Adam Beyer, Bonobo, Carl Cox, Carl Craig, Fisher, Floating Points, Four Tet, Honey Dijon, Jamie Jones, Jeff Mills, Lost Frequencies, Maceo Plex, Nina Kraviz, Paco Osuna, Seth Troxler, Skrillex, Tale of Us, The Blessed Madonna, The Martinez Brothers, Tiesto, Vintage Culture
More Info: Kappa FuturFestival 2024 Guide
Sonar Barcelona 2024
When: June 13-15, 2024
Where: Barcelona, Spain
The Scene: Since its founding in 1994, Sónar has held 25 editions of the festival in Barcelona and another 74 events in 33 cities around the world. The flagship event in Barcelona embodies the event at its core which is to be the “pulse of the current electronic landscape”. During Sónar by Day, the festival features a huge music program along with its own tech conference called Sónar+D. At night, the event moves to a massive venue that easily makes this Spain's largest electronic festival. With its unique format and ever-changing style, Sonar continues to redefine the festival landscape.
The Lineup: Charlotte De Witte, Floating Points, Jessie Ware, Kaytranada, The Martinez Brothers, Vince Staples
More Info: Sonar Barcelona 2024 Guide
Tomorrowland 2024
When: July 19-28, 2024
Where: Boom, Belgium
The Scene: One of the top electronic music festivals in the world, Tomorrowland in Belgium should be on the bucket list of every festie. It's known for epic stage production along with its insane fireworks displays, and is one of the few festivals in Europe so popular that they hold two editions over two consecutive weekends.
The Lineup: A-Trak, Adam Beyer, Afrojack, Alesso, Alok, Amelie Lens, Armin Van Buuren, Bassjackers, Bonobo, Boris Brejcha, Cat Dealers, Dannic, David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Dixon, Don Diablo, Dvbbs, Felix Jaehn, Four Tet, Hardwell, Henri Pfr, Lost Frequencies, Mattn, Mike Williams, Nervo, Nicky Romero, Oliver Heldens, R3hab, Steve Angello, Sub Zero Project, Swedish House Mafia, Tale of Us, The Blessed Madonna, Tiesto, Timmy Trumpet, Vintage Culture, W&W
More Info: Tomorrowland 2024 Guide
Sonus Festival 2024
When: August 18-22, 2024
Where: Novalja, Croatia
The Scene: The standout Sonus Festival delivers a heavyweight lineup of international EDM talent to the shores of Pag, one of Croatia's hottest party islands. The five day fest at Zrce Beach is hosted by Cosmopop (Time Warp, Love Family Park) so expect to be dazzled by numerous parties on beaches, boats, and clubs. Underground artists are hand-picked so that fans have a chance to see them in an intimate setting before they take off.
The Lineup: Adam Beyer, Ellen Allien, Loco Dice, Marco Carola, Richie Hawtin, Seth Troxler, Sven Vath, Umek, Vintage Culture
More Info: Sonus Festival 2024 Guide
We Are FSTVL 2024
When: May 24-26, 2024
Where: Upminster, UK
The Scene: After a standout debut in 2013, the award winning We Are FESTVL continues to evolve into one of the UK's most popular electronic festivals. Taking place over the August bank holiday weekend, hundreds of international DJs descend upon the aptly named Airfield of Dreams (just east on London) to play on more than 15 custom stages.
The Lineup: Chase & Status, Eats Everything, Eric Prydz, Gorgon City, Green Velvet, Groove Armada, Jackmaster, Jamie Jones, Marco Carola, The Martinez Brothers
More Info: We Are FSTVL 2024 Guide
Dekmantel Festival 2024
When: July 26-August 4, 2024
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Scene: Dekmantel Festival returns stronger than the ever with a bold 'choose your own adventure' programming that welcomes a broad array of electronic tunes. The Amsterdam based festival takes place at the stunning Amsterdamse Bos, a massive city park oasis inside the city.
The Lineup: Bicep, Helena Hauff, Jeff Mills, Nelly, Orpheu The Wizard
More Info: Dekmantel Festival 2024 Guide
Waking Life Festival 2024
When: June 19-24, 2024
Where: Crato, Portugal
The Scene: The groovement continues at Waking Life in Portugal. Always fiesta never siesta at this community led festival.
The Lineup: Ben UFO
More Info: Waking Life Festival 2024 Guide
Verknipt Festival 2024
When: June 8-9, 2024
Where: Utrecht, Netherlands
The Scene: Verknipt Festival is a techno music festival in the Netherlands known for featuring a lineup of popular electronic music artists and DJs.
More Info: Verknipt Festival 2024 Guide