The bulk of the European festival season usually winds to a halt at the end of summer, but more than a few countries are beginning to realize that September is the ideal month for festing. Below, we have gathered up some of the more interesting lineups for your autumnal adventures.
Kalorama Festival 2023
When: August 31-September 2, 2023
Where: Lisbon, Portugal
The Scene: This is it. A brand new experience. All we need is Kalorama. There is a new era coming. One that knows how to enjoy every moment as it truly is – unique and unrepeatable.
The Lineup: Amyl & The Sniffers, Aphex Twin, Arcade Fire, Ben UFO, Florence + the Machine, Foals, M83, Metronomy, Shame, The Blaze, The Hives, The Prodigy
More Info: Kalorama Festival 2023 Guide
Into the Great Wide Open 2023
When: August 30-September 3, 2023
Where: Vlieland, Netherlands
The Scene: 'Into The Great Wide Open is a pop festival on Vlieland, a small island on the coast of The Netherlands. A gathering with your friends and family: good music, visual arts, film, oysters and Mother Nature in all its grandeur. Into The Great Wide Open is a festival for all ages, an initiative of a group of people who know each other from pop music and who are creating their dream festival on Vlieland.'
More Info: Into the Great Wide Open 2023 Guide
Lindisfarne Festival 2023
When: August 31-September 3, 2023
Where: Berwick-upon-Tweed, UK
The Scene: The ultimate end-of-summer party festival back with music, magic & mayhem on the spectacular Northumberland coast. With hundreds of acts over 8 unique stages, get ready for a genre-hopping mishmash of must-see performances in the UK’s best-kept-secret festival location – overlooking Holy Island.
The Lineup: Pendulum, Primal Scream
More Info: Lindisfarne Festival 2023 Guide
End of the Road Festival 2023
When: August 31-September 3, 2023
Where: Tollard Royal, UK
The Scene: Indie rock and folk are the hallmarks of this Dorset festival which takes place at the end of the season. It's hosted at the Larmer Tree Gardens and features four stages.
The Lineup: Charley Crockett, Ezra Furman, Future Islands, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Wilco
More Info: End of the Road Festival 2023 Guide
Dimensions Festival 2023
When: August 31-September 4, 2023
Where: Tisno, Croatia
The Scene: As the sun sets on summer, underground electronic fans flock to Tisno for the last major music fest of the Croatian summer scene. A spin-off of the hugely popular Outlook Festival, diehards can stack these two festival weekends together for one mega-run of electronic goodness.
The Lineup: Helena Hauff
More Info: Dimensions Festival 2023 Guide
Cala Mijas Festival 2023
When: August 31-September 2, 2023
Where: Cala Mijas, Spain
The Scene: An all new Spanish festival heads to the sun-drenched shores of Malaga. Cala Mijas will feature camping and music on the legendary shores of the Costa del Sol.
The Lineup: Amyl & The Sniffers, Arcade Fire, Belle & Sebastian, Ethel Cain, Florence + the Machine, Foals, Helena Hauff, IDLES, José González, Lil Yachty, M83, Metronomy, Moderat, slowthai, The Blaze, The Strokes, Underworld
More Info: Cala Mijas Festival 2023 Guide
Electric Picnic 2023
When: September 1-3, 2023
Where: Laois, Ireland
The Scene: Ireland's mega-festival crams in so much music and activities into three short days, that you'll be hard-pressed to sample everything over the weekend. Besides having one of the best lineups of the year, there's endless fields of camping along with forested glades inhabited by late night revelers. From partying at a pirate ship to secret shows in the chapel to drinking in the Trailer Park, this is an unforgettable festival.
The Lineup: Ethel Cain, Snail Mail, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Viagra Boys
More Info: Electric Picnic 2023 Guide
Sundown Festival 2023
When: September 1-3, 2023
Where: Norwich, UK
The Scene: The perfect way to close the busy summer festival season with one last party in the sun, Sundown Festival hosts only the biggest and best in pop, dance and urban acts across a weekend of music and mayhem.
More Info: Sundown Festival 2023 Guide
Forwards Festival 2023
When: September 1-2, 2023
Where: Bristol, UK
The Scene: Forwards brings the biggest names in international music to Bristol Downs this September, blending a cutting edge lineup with a platform for social purpose and timely debate.
The Lineup: Aphex Twin, Bonobo, Erykah Badu, Primal Scream, Viagra Boys
More Info: Forwards Festival 2023 Guide
Moseley Folk & Arts Festival 2023
When: September 1-3, 2023
Where: Birmingham, UK
The Scene: 'A family-friendly immersive festival exploring the very best of contemporary Folk, Arts and Crafts in Moseley Park’s not so secret hideaway.'
The Lineup: Wilco
More Info: Moseley Folk & Arts Festival 2023 Guide
Superbloom Festival München 2023
When: September 2-3, 2023
Where: Munich, Germany
The Scene: With a breathtaking festival setting in Munich's Olympiapark, Superbloom is an event for all the senses where music meets art, culture, and lifestyle.
The Lineup: Aurora, Ellie Goulding, Imagine Dragons, Jason Derulo, Lost Frequencies, Martin Garrix, The Blaze, Years & Years, Zara Larsson
More Info: Superbloom Festival München 2023 Guide
ZeeZout Festival 2023
When: September 2, 2023
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Scene: ZeeZout Festival creates a moment for memories at Tuinen van West with this single-day house and techno festival. A temporary space curated to let you fully be present. Vivid, lively and sharp as ever. Loose like never before.
More Info: ZeeZout Festival 2023 Guide
ION Festival 2023
When: September 6-13, 2023
Where: Dhërmi, Albania
The Scene: ION is a different kind of music event, one where you’re invited to get outside the usual festival fences and have a real holiday experience. For everyone who chooses to come with us on this extended summer party, ION will be a week filled with new encounters and 3,000 like-minded friends, all soundtracked by electronic music’s best artists.
The Lineup: Dixon, Helena Hauff
More Info: ION Festival 2023 Guide
Mucky Weekender Festival 2023
When: September 8-9, 2023
Where: Winchester, UK
The Scene:
More Info: Mucky Weekender Festival 2023 Guide
Decibel Open Air 2023
When: September 9-10, 2023
Where: Florence, Italy
The Scene: Get ready to party the night away in Florence, Italy. This spectacular 2-day dance festival takes place in the open-air Visarno Arena just outside the city in September.
The Lineup: Amelie Lens, Boris Brejcha, Moderat, Paul Kalkbrenner, Peggy Gou
More Info: Decibel Open Air 2023 Guide
Tokyo World Festival 2023
Where: Bristol, UK
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More Info: Tokyo World Festival 2023 Guide
Dream Nation 2023
When: September 16-17, 2023
Where: Paris, France
The Scene: Dream Nation is one of the biggest electronic festival in Paris. Electro, Techno, Trance, Bass Music and Hard Music will thrill the 30,000 dreamers this September! Festival goers will enjoy more than 50 artists on 3 stages, from pioneers of the genre to emerging talents.
The Lineup: Ellen Allien, Liquid Stranger, Nina Kraviz, Zeds Dead
More Info: Dream Nation 2023 Guide
Full Metal Cruise 2023
When: September 20-24, 2023
Where: Kiel, Germany
The Scene: Set sail to the northern seas and a Viking adventure with the Full Metal Cruise. Departing from Germany and making stops across Scandinavia, metal fans are in for the ultimate cruise ship festival.
More Info: Full Metal Cruise 2023 Guide
Supremacy 2023
When: September 30, 2023
Where: S-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
The Scene: Supremacy is a massive single-day hardstyle festival held in the Netherlands.
More Info: Supremacy 2023 Guide
Boundary Brighton 2023
When: September 30, 2023
Where: Brighton, UK
The Scene: Taking the best of Brighton’s creative energy, lust for life and generosity of spirit, Boundary Brighton is a festival with five stages of music, a funfair, delicious local food and other unexpected treats.
The Lineup: Pendulum
More Info: Boundary Brighton 2023 Guide