It’s never to early to start planning for festival season, especially if you are heading to Europe where they have already dropped a bunch of lineups for 2022. We have picked 50 of the most interesting that have been announced so far, but if you are searching for even more inspiration, check out our full European festival guide which has roughly 400+ additional suggestions.
Primavera Sound 2022
When: June 2-12, 2022
Where: Barcelona, Spain
The Scene: This Barcelona institution is a beacon for the entire spectrum of indie rock along with a smattering of entries from just about every other genre of music. Hundreds of bands fill the Parc El Forum along with one-of-a-kind intimate performances throughout the city. Add this music festival mecca to your bucket list immediately.
The Lineup: Amelie Lens, Beach House, Beck, Big Freedia, Black Midi, BROCKHAMPTON, Caribou, Charli XCX, Courtney Barnett, Disclosure, Gorillaz, IDLES, Interpol, Jamie xx, Kacey Musgraves, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Lorde, Massive Attack, Metronomy, Mogwai, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, Nina Kraviz, Parquet Courts, Phoenix, Playboi Carti, Pond, Ride, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Run The Jewels, Shame, Tame Impala, The Jesus and Mary Chain, The National, The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
More Info: Primavera Sound 2022 Guide
We Love Green 2022
When: June 2-5, 2022
Where: Paris, France
The Scene: We Love Green makes it clear from its name that this festival is committed to the environment. Held in a beautiful park located in the heart of Paris, the two-day festival welcomes a curated lineup of indie rock gold. The Think Tank, located at the center of the festival, strives to promote environmental innovation and encourage the exchange of ideas with scientists, activists, and artists.
The Lineup: Bicep, Chet Faker, Disclosure, Gorillaz, Grimes, Mac DeMarco, Moderat, Phoenix, slowthai, Tale of Us
More Info: We Love Green 2022 Guide
Rock Am Ring 2022
When: June 3-5, 2022
Where: Mendig, Germany
The Scene: The simultaneous Rock Am Park/Rock Im Ring is Germany's largest mega-festival with a combined attendance of 150,000 at both festivals. The same artists play two different locations during the first weekend in June. Festivals may evolve and change over the years, but rock music will always remain the core of these festivals.
The Lineup: Airbourne, Billy Talent, Boys Noize, Bush, Green Day, Korn, The Offspring, Volbeat, Weezer
More Info: Rock Am Ring 2022 Guide
Sweden Rock Festival 2022
When: June 8-11, 2022
Where: Solvesborg, Sweden
The Scene: Established in 1992, this rock and metal festival brings genre legends to Sweden for a wicked weekend. Previous alumni like Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Guns N' Roses, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, and Whitesnake have all played this fest.
The Lineup: Guns N' Roses, In Flames, Nightwish, Social Distortion, Volbeat
More Info: Sweden Rock Festival 2022 Guide
Primavera Sound Porto 2022
When: June 9-11, 2022
Where: Porto, Portugal
The Scene: The little sibling to Barcelona's mega-festival Primavera Sound, this Portuguese edition takes place the following weekend in the charming city of Porto. The recipe remains the same, with a staggering roster of indie rock talent. The grassy hillsides of Parque Central means that every seat is a prime location to watch the show.
The Lineup: Beck, Black Midi, Dinosaur Jr., Gorillaz, Grimes, Interpol, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Tame Impala
More Info: Primavera Sound Porto 2022 Guide
Greenfield Festival 2022
When: June 9-11, 2022
Where: Interlaken, Switzerland
The Scene: Switzerland’s biggest rock festival takes place in Interlaken in the heart of the Swiss mountains.
The Lineup: Bad Religion, Billy Talent, Bring Me The Horizon, Gogol Bordello, Jinjer, Killswitch Engage, Korn, Rise Against, Skillet, The Offspring, Volbeat
More Info: Greenfield Festival 2022 Guide
Nova Rock 2022
When: June 9-12, 2022
Where: Nickelsdorf, Austria
The Scene: The king of Austrian rock festivals sees 50,000 hard-partying fans descend on Pannonia Fields in the eastern part of the country. The lineup is one of the best in the country and has become an important part of the Austrian festival calendar.
The Lineup: Airbourne, Bad Religion, Billy Talent, Bring Me The Horizon, Bush, Five Finger Death Punch, Foo Fighters, Jinjer, Muse, Nothing But Thieves, Rise Against, Skillet, Steel Panther, The Offspring, The Pretty Reckless
More Info: Nova Rock 2022 Guide
Maifeld Derby 2022
When: June 10-12, 2022
Where: Mannheim, Germany
The Scene: Maifeld Derby is an intimate indie rock festival held at a horse racing track. The multiple stage festival features super close camping and vibe that will make you feel like family by the end of the festival. Set times and stages are set up so you spend less time walking and more time seeing incredible this awesomely curated lineup.
The Lineup: Black Midi, Caribou, Mac DeMarco, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
More Info: Maifeld Derby 2022 Guide
Tempelhof Sounds 2022
When: June 10-12, 2022
Where: Berlin, Germany
The Scene: Tempelhof Sounds is a new three-day music festival taking place in Berlin at the iconic Tempelhof Airport.
The Lineup: Alt-J, Courtney Barnett, Florence + the Machine, Fontaines D.C., IDLES, Interpol, Mac DeMarco, Muse, Parcels, Royal Blood, The Strokes, Two Door Cinema Club, Wolf Alice
More Info: Tempelhof Sounds 2022 Guide
Download Festival 2022
When: June 10-12, 2022
Where: Donington Park, UK
The Scene: It's loud. It’s crazy. Download isn't pretty and the metal fans that make the annual pilgrimage to the spiritual home of rock in Donington Park wouldn't have it any other way. The largest rock and metal festival in the UK has featured genre legends like Faith No More, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Slipknot, Motörhead, and System of a Down.
The Lineup: Airbourne, Biffy Clyro, Bush, Deftones, Iron Maiden, Kiss, Korn, Megadeth, Rise Against, Skillet, Steel Panther, The Darkness, The Pretty Reckless
More Info: Download Festival 2022 Guide
Sónar Barcelona 2022
When: June 15-18, 2022
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: Princess Nokia, Richie Hawtin, The Chemical Brothers
More Info: Sónar Barcelona 2022 Guide
Rock for People 2022
When: June 16-18, 2022
Where: Hradec Kralove, Czech
The Scene: Started back in 1995, Rock For People is one of the largest open-air summer music festivals in Czech. It takes place at an unused airport near Hradec Králové and features pop, rock, punk rock, and EDM.
The Lineup: Biffy Clyro, Fall Out Boy, Green Day, IDLES, MØ, Royal Blood, Skillet, slowthai, The Pretty Reckless, Weezer, Wolf Alice
More Info: Rock for People 2022 Guide
Graspop Metal Meeting 2022
When: June 16-19, 2022
Where: Dessel, Belgium
The Scene: When it comes to metal festivals, there's few that can match the worldwide reputation of the famous Graspop Metal Meeting. 150,000 hard core festival fans make their way to Dessel for a weekend of hard rock, punk, metal, and everything else that's loud. The only thing wilder than this four-day festival is the camping. Bring a tent!
The Lineup: A Day To Remember, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Avenged Sevenfold, Baroness, Deftones, Dropkick Murphys, Faith No More, Five Finger Death Punch, Iron Maiden, Jinjer, Judas Priest, Korn, Mastodon, Megadeth, Red Fang, Shinedown, Skillet, Steel Panther, Suicidal Tendencies, The Offspring, Volbeat, Whitesnake
More Info: Graspop Metal Meeting 2022 Guide
Isle of Wight Festival 2022
When: June 16-19, 2022
Where: Isle of Wight, UK
The Scene: The legendary Isle of Wight Festival is the traditional kick-off to the UK summer festival season. Europe's equivalent of Woodstock started in 1968 and has hosted rock and roll royalty like Jimi Hendrix, The Who, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, Kings of Leon, The Strokes, and Coldplay.
The Lineup: Craig David, Lewis Capaldi, Muse, Pete Tong, Rudimental, The Vaccines
More Info: Isle of Wight Festival 2022 Guide
Pinkpop 2022
When: June 17-19, 2022
Where: Landgraaf, Netherlands
The Scene: Delighting the Netherlands since 1970, Pinkpop is the old and longest running annual dedicated pop and rock music festival in the world. 60,000 festies a day show up for the three-day festival to groove out to music on 4 separate stages.
The Lineup: Courtney Barnett, Deftones, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Greta Van Fleet, IDLES, Imagine Dragons, Interpol, Kacey Musgraves, Lost Frequencies, Metallica, Nightwish, Nothing But Thieves, Parcels, Pearl Jam, Queens of the Stone Age, Royal Blood, The Pretty Reckless, Twenty One Pilots, Ziggy Marley
More Info: Pinkpop 2022 Guide
Black Deer Festival 2022
When: June 17-19, 2022
Where: Eridge Park, Kent
The Scene: Black Deer aims to bring a dose of real Americana and country music to the UK. The new festival promises to bring a compelling blend of passion, experience, and love with wholesome food & drink, artisan wares, custom-built motorcycles, and the music that inspires this love affair.
The Lineup: Wilco
More Info: Black Deer Festival 2022 Guide
Hurricane Festival 2022
When: June 17-19, 2022
Where: Scheessel, Germany
The Scene: It's one of the craziest festivals in Europe with a campground that gets so nuts that they have nicknamed it Mordor. Welcome to the Hurricane Festival, the northern counterpart of Southside, which features the same bands over the same 3-day weekends. There's always a diverse lineup with rock and German acts taking the center stage.
The Lineup: Aurora, Bad Religion, Bombay Bicycle Club, Bring Me The Horizon, CHVRCHES, Foals, Fontaines D.C., IDLES, Jimmy Eat World, Killswitch Engage, Kings of Leon, Martin Garrix, Nothing But Thieves, Rise Against, Royal Blood, The Hives, The Killers, Twenty One Pilots
More Info: Hurricane Festival 2022 Guide
Hellfest 2022
When: June 17-26, 2022
Where: Clisson, France
The Scene: The postcard-perfect French village of Clisson, known for its historic ruins and picturesque river, transforms one weekend each June into the heavy metal mecca known as Hellfest. More than 160 bands show up to perform on six stages with subgenres that include pagan metal, stoner, punk, thrash, grind, and black metal. The 150,000+ extreme music typically spend the weekend camping and exploring the wide-ranging Hellfest experience. Act quick. Hellfest sells out every year.
The Lineup: Alice Cooper, Bad Religion, Baroness, Deftones, Dropkick Murphys, Faith No More, Guns N' Roses, Hatebreed, Judas Priest, Korn, Kreator, Mastodon, Megadeth, Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Rise Against, Social Distortion, Suicidal Tendencies, The Offspring, Whitesnake
More Info: Hellfest 2022 Guide
Jera on Air 2022
When: June 23-25, 2022
Where: Ysselsteyn, Netherlands
The Scene: Holland's finest punk, hardcore, and metalcore get together in Ysselsteyn along with international touring acts. This 8,000 attendee open air festival has grown over the years and now includes two festival tents, the famous Punkbrockbar, a chill area, a food court, signing sessions, a festival market and camping.
The Lineup: Bad Religion, Hatebreed, Killswitch Engage, Rise Against, The Hives, The Offspring
More Info: Jera on Air 2022 Guide
Lollapalooza Stockholm 2022
When: July 1-3, 2022
Where: Stockholm, Sweden
The Scene: Lollapalooza adds another location this summer with a new edition in Stockholm. Recently expanded to three days, expect the Swedish version to feature the same great lineups that fans have come to expect from Lolla. Like Berlin and Paris, the debut Lollapalooza Stockholm takes place in a beautiful park close to the city center.
The Lineup: Alesso, Biffy Clyro, Dillon Francis, Galantis, Glass Animals, Haim, IDLES, Imagine Dragons, Jimmy Eat World, Kacey Musgraves, Lewis Capaldi, Modest Mouse, Nina Kraviz, Pearl Jam, Post Malone, Rezz, The Killers, Tove Lo, W&W, Wolf Alice
More Info: Lollapalooza Stockholm 2022 Guide
Rock Werchter 2022
When: June 30-July 3, 2022
Where: Werchter, Belgium
The Scene: For over 40 years, Belgian festies have descended onto the tiny town of Werchter for this annual 4-day tribute to rock, pop, and everything loud. If there's a headliner you want to see this summer, it's a strong bet they'll be at Rock Werchter which curates one of the best lineups of the summer. The delicious Belgian beer flows like water here, and yes, they do have waffles, along with a massive main stage, two tent stages, and one wild dance arena.
The Lineup: Faith No More, Imagine Dragons, Metallica, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Twenty One Pilots
More Info: Rock Werchter 2022 Guide
Hideout Festival 2022
When: July 3-7, 2022
Where: Pag, Croatia
The Scene: You're going to need a vacation from your vacation after Hideout. With five packed days and nights of pool, boat, and after parties with 100+ DJs and thousands of electronic fans tearing it up under the Croatian sun, Hideout remains one of the standout electronic parties of the summer.
The Lineup: Andy C, Chase & Status, Fisher, Gorgon City, Jamie Jones, Ross From Friends, Skream, Solardo
More Info: Hideout Festival 2022 Guide
Neversea 2022
When: July 8-10, 2022
Where: Constanta, Romania
The Scene: Romania’s wildly successful Untold Festival added a second festival to their family with the electronic Neversea situated on the coast of the Black Sea. It takes place in the summertime haven of Romania on the shores of Constanța just east of Bucharest.
The Lineup: Alan Walker, Borgore, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Dirtyphonics, Don Diablo, Timmy Trumpet, Ummet Ozcan, W&W
More Info: Neversea 2022 Guide
Les Déferlantes 2022
When: July 6-9, 2022
Where: Argeles Sur Mer, France
The Scene: If you're looking for the idyllic peace found in the south of France, Les Déferlantes will not be on your wishlist. The multi-day festival may feature hip-hop and electronic, but wears its love of rock firmly throughout the lineup. There are two lifestyle campsites at this festival - sleepy for those that need quiet and groovy for those that want to party all night with the French.
The Lineup: DJ Snake, Dropkick Murphys, Dubfire, Martin Garrix, Muse, Queens of the Stone Age
More Info: Les Déferlantes 2022 Guide
Mad Cool Festival 2022
When: July 6-10, 2022
Where: Madrid, Spain
The Scene: Simply put, Mad Cool Festival puts together one of the best lineups in the world. Every year, they gather together a roster of talent in Madrid that will make you want to drop everything and book a ticket to Spain.
The Lineup: Animal Collective, CHVRCHES, Deftones, Dream Wife, Editors, Faith No More, Florence + the Machine, Flume, Foals, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Glass Animals, Haim, Imagine Dragons, Kings of Leon, Metallica, Modest Mouse, MØ, Muse, Nina Kraviz, Nothing But Thieves, Parcels, Peggy Gou, Pixies, Placebo, Princess Nokia, Queens of the Stone Age, Royal Blood, St. Vincent, The Killers, The War on Drugs, Tove Lo, Twenty One Pilots, Two Door Cinema Club, Wolf Alice
More Info: Mad Cool Festival 2022 Guide
Bilbao BBK Live 2022
When: July 7-9, 2022
Where: Bilbao, Spain
The Scene: Picture yourself surrounded by mountains gazing down on the spectacular city of Bilbao and the countryside of Spain. Okay, now add a world class music festival with pop headliners and buzzworthy indie rockers and you have a taste of Bilbao BBK Live. Take advantage of the Spanish summer weather and camp nearby in a great green expanse surrounded by trees.
The Lineup: Bicep, Caribou, Carl Craig, FKA Twigs, LCD Soundsystem, Moderat, Pet Shop Boys, Placebo, slowthai, Stromae, The Killers
More Info: Bilbao BBK Live 2022 Guide
Love International 2022
When: July 13-19, 2022
Where: Tisno, Croatia
The Scene: Secret island parties, sunrise acoustic sessions, beach stages, and late night discos, are just part of this marathon electronic festival. There's also a world class lineup of DJs to dance your way through eight full days of activities and fun in Croatia.
The Lineup: Ross From Friends
More Info: Love International 2022 Guide
Ultra Europe 2022
When: July 8-10, 2022
Where: Split, Croatia
The Scene: Hosted every year on the idyllic Dalmatian Coast in Croatia, the European edition of the massively popular Ultra Festival has become one of the largest electronic festivals on the continent. The multi-venue event is known for changing up venues around Split, so expect everything from a massive stadium to intimate beach parties.
The Lineup: Adam Beyer, Afrojack, Alesso, Armin Van Buuren, Martin Garrix, Nina Kraviz, Oliver Heldens, Richie Hawtin, Tiesto, Timmy Trumpet, Vini Vici
More Info: Ultra Europe 2022 Guide
TRNSMT Festival 2022
When: July 8, 2022
Where: Glasgow, Scotland
The Scene: Scotland's newest mega-festival moved into Glasgow to fill the void left by the legendary T in the Park. Now stretching over two weekends, TRNSMT has already made a name for itself by assembling a world-class roster of talent along with multiple UK exclusives.
The Lineup: Example, Foals, Fontaines D.C., Jimmy Eat World, Lewis Capaldi, The Strokes, Wolf Alice
More Info: TRNSMT Festival 2022 Guide
Colours of Ostrava 2022
When: July 13-16, 2022
Where: Ostrava, Czech
The Scene: Set in a venue filled with the remnants of blast furnaces, mines and ironworks, Colours of Ostrava fills this industrial complex with music and festies. Wander around the amazing grounds and check out some of the other offerings which include film, theater, workshops, discussions, and poetry.
The Lineup: Martin Garrix, Modest Mouse, Princess Nokia, The Killers, The Lumineers, Twenty One Pilots
More Info: Colours of Ostrava 2022 Guide
Benicassim Festival (FIB) 2022
When: July 14-17, 2022
Where: Benicassim, Spain
The Scene: It's all about the music and the beach at The Festival Internacional de Benicàssim, or FIB as it's more commonly called. Nearby surf and sand is where festies spend the day on the shores of some of Spain's finest seaside spots. Bands usually start in the early evening and in Spanish fashion, the festival lasts until the morning catching artists like Beck, Radiohead, Kraftwerk, The Stone Roses, Brian Wilson, Blur, Lou Reed, Oasis, The Chemical Brothers, Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, Morrissey, Sigur Rós, and The Strokes.
The Lineup: Justice, Lost Frequencies, Steve Aoki, Two Door Cinema Club
More Info: Benicassim Festival (FIB) 2022 Guide
Lollapalooza Paris 2022
When: July 16-17, 2022
Where: Paris, France
The Scene: Since its inception in 1991, Lollapalooza has continued to grow from its U.S. based festival circuit to additional cities in countries across the globe. In 2016, Lollapalooza was introduced to Paris and continues to host a myriad of different international and local acts spanning all genres.
The Lineup: A$AP Rocky, David Guetta, Illenium, Imagine Dragons, Megan Thee Stallion, Modest Mouse, Pearl Jam, Princess Nokia, Vini Vici
More Info: Lollapalooza Paris 2022 Guide
Tramlines 2022
When: July 22-24, 2022
Where: Sheffield, UK
The Scene: After ten years, Tramlines moves to a new home in Hillsborough Park outside of Sheffield. The city's biggest and longest running city music festival has welcomed artists like Public Enemy, Basement Jaxx, The Charlatans, The Libertines, Metronomy, Sister Sledge, The Cribs, Parliament-Funkadelic, Katy B, alt-J, the xx, and AlunaGeorge.
The Lineup: James, Madness, The Vaccines, The Wombats
More Info: Tramlines 2022 Guide
Y Not Festival 2022
When: July 28-31, 2022
Where: Derbyshire, UK
The Scene: For one weekend a year, the gorgeous Peak District countryside becomes home to the Y Not Festival. Y Not is a small, fresh, and loud music festival, with a fantastic atmosphere and a history of amazing live acts.
The Lineup: Courteeners, Nothing But Thieves, The Vaccines
More Info: Y Not Festival 2022 Guide
Low Festival 2022
When: July 29-31, 2022
Where: Benidorm, Spain
The Scene: With a recorded 300 sunny a years, you better believe that Benidorm in Spain is more than ready to host this jam packed fest. The annual Low Festival boasts 100% sustainability, proximity to golden beaches, and a killer soundtrack of international bands. There's even an Olympic sized pool at the venue for VIPs (along with unlimited beer).
The Lineup: Metronomy, Primal Scream
More Info: Low Festival 2022 Guide
OFF Festival 2022
When: August 5-7, 2022
Where: Katowice, Poland
The Scene: Still unspoiled by hordes of backpackers, Poland is a treat for travelers. And nothing makes that treat sweeter than the similarly unspoiled OFF Festival in Katowice which after ten years still keeps its lineup fresh and surprising.
More Info: OFF Festival 2022 Guide
Les Plages Électroniques 2022
When: August 5-7, 2022
Where: Cannes, France
The Scene: Cannes isn't just about film festivals! It's also home to Les Plages Electroniques , a three-day dance event held right on the beautiful sands of the scenic Palais des Festivals.
The Lineup: David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Paul Kalkbrenner
More Info: Les Plages Électroniques 2022 Guide
Oya Festival 2022
When: August 9-13, 2022
Where: Oslo, Norway
The Scene: Øya Festival is the largest outdoor festival in Norway, taking place on the east side of Oslo at the beautiful Tøyenparken. 60,000 festies are drawn every August for four days of a wonderfully curated international lineup that pulls in some heavy hitters as headliners. Øya Festival also prides itself on its sustainability and their groundbreaking green initiatives.
The Lineup: Aurora, First Aid Kit, Florence + the Machine, Fontaines D.C., Gorillaz, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, Parquet Courts, Princess Nokia
More Info: Oya Festival 2022 Guide
Boardmasters 2022
When: August 10-14, 2022
Where: Newquay, UK
The Scene: It's a magical combination when competitive surfing joins up with a music festival on the beaches of Cornwall, the surfing mecca of the UK. Boardmasters mixes professional surfers with 50,000 festies a day along with an electronic and rock lineup.
The Lineup: Bastille, Disclosure, George Ezra, IDLES, Kings of Leon
More Info: Boardmasters 2022 Guide
Sziget Festival 2022
When: August 10-15, 2022
Where: Budapest, Hungary
The Scene: Welcome to the Island of Freedom! Every August thousands of festival fans around Europe descend on Budapest for one of the most unique festivals in Europe. Cross the bridge from downtown onto a 250+ acre idyllic island for a week-long celebration with artists from around the world. Need a break? Head into Budapest and explore the city.
The Lineup: Alan Walker, Arctic Monkeys, Bastille, Caribou, Fontaines D.C., Honey Dijon, Jon Hopkins, Jungle, Kings of Leon, Lewis Capaldi, slowthai, Stromae, Tokimonsta
More Info: Sziget Festival 2022 Guide
Way Out West 2022
When: August 11-13, 2022
Where: Goteborg, Sweden
The Scene: Way Out West welcomes some of the largest bands in the world to Sweden every August in Goteborg. The lovely Slottsskogen Park is home to the eco-friendly fest and a super chill Swedish crowd of festies.
The Lineup: Caribou, First Aid Kit, Princess Nokia
More Info: Way Out West 2022 Guide
Glitch Festival 2022
When: August 13-16, 2022
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.
The Lineup: Amelie Lens, Honey Dijon, Nina Kraviz
More Info: Glitch Festival 2022 Guide
FM4 Frequency Festival 2022
When: August 18-20, 2022
Where: St. Polten, Austria
The Scene: One of Austria's major music festivals, Frequency brings a world class lineup to a riverside setting just outside the city of St. Polten. The only thing wilder than then the crowds are the rowdy campgrounds with all night parties and revelry.
The Lineup: Camo & Krooked, Glass Animals, Lewis Capaldi, Lost Frequencies, Quintino, Timmy Trumpet, Vini Vici
More Info: FM4 Frequency Festival 2022 Guide
All Points East Festival 2022
When: August 19-28, 2022
Where: London, UK
The Scene: All Points East takes place in East London’s Victoria Park with an epic multi-day music festival.
The Lineup: Disclosure, Fleet Foxes, Gorillaz, IDLES, James Blake, Japanese Breakfast, Kraftwerk, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Low, Pusha T, Tame Impala, The Chemical Brothers, The National
More Info: All Points East Festival 2022 Guide
Check In Party 2022
When: August 19-20, 2022
Where: Saint-Laurent, France
The Scene: This DIY indie rock fest may be new to the scene, but its lineup is one of the more buzzworthy additions to the season. Taking place over three days in central France, Check In Party is an ideal way to close out the summer.
The Lineup: Fontaines D.C., King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Shame
More Info: Check In Party 2022 Guide
Highfield Festival 2022
When: August 19-21, 2022
Where: Leipzig, Germany
The Scene: Highfield is the largest independent rock festival in eastern Germany held over three days near Leipzig. The setting at the Störmthaler See is incredible -- a man made lake with beaches, swimming, and ideal summer camping.
The Lineup: Bad Religion, Bring Me The Horizon, Limp Bizkit
More Info: Highfield Festival 2022 Guide
Sonus Festival 2022
When: August 21-25, 2022
Where: Pag Island, 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: Amelie Lens, Carl Cox, Chris Liebing, Dixon, Fisher, Jamie Jones, Loco Dice, Maceo Plex, Monika Kruse, Richie Hawtin, Seth Troxler
More Info: Sonus Festival 2022 Guide
Creamfields 2022
When: August 25-28, 2022
Where: Daresbury, UK
The Scene: With two decades spent at the forefront of electronic music, there's not many festivals in the world that can compare to the behemoth that is Creamfields. This UK fests features 300 artists performing across a mind-blowing 30 stages with over 70,000 festies in attendance. Every summer, this four-day festival unleashes a lineup that covers the full spectrum of dance music.
The Lineup: Above & Beyond, Armin Van Buuren, Carl Cox, David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Tiesto
More Info: Creamfields 2022 Guide
Rock En Seine 2022
When: August 25-28, 2022
Where: Paris, France
The Scene: Born in 2003, Rock en Seine has become one of France's top mega-festivals. Held just outside of Paris at the incredibly scenic Domaine National de Saint-Cloud (an 1100 acre historical park), this festival showcases the best of international and regional rock on five unique stages.
The Lineup: Aurora, Jamie xx, Kraftwerk, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, Stromae, Tame Impala
More Info: Rock En Seine 2022 Guide
Leeds Festival 2022
When: August 26-28, 2022
Where: Leeds, UK
The Scene: It's double the love when the dual weekend Reading and Leeds Festival arrive in late August. The mega-fests feature the same lineup in the same weekend in two different UK locations. The roster is always packed with one of the strongest rock and alternative schedules of the summer.
The Lineup: Arctic Monkeys, Bastille, Bring Me The Horizon, Enter Shikari, Fontaines D.C., Glass Animals, Halsey, Megan Thee Stallion, Run The Jewels, Wolf Alice
More Info: Leeds Festival 2022 Guide
Victorious Festival 2022
When: August 26-28, 2022
Where: Portsmouth, UK
The Scene: Victorious, the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival, takes place over August Bank Holiday Weekend. Featuring the best of British indie-rock, Victorious is an amazing family friendly experience with the best live acts, an enormous free kids arena, bustling markets, real ale, real food and an atmosphere not to be missed.
The Lineup: James, Nothing But Thieves, The Wombats
More Info: Victorious Festival 2022 Guide