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.
Superbloom Festival München 2022
When: September 3-4, 2022
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: Alan Walker, Anne-Marie, Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Glass Animals, Macklemore, Marc Rebillet, Megan Thee Stallion, Rita Ora, Skepta, Stromae, Willow, Years & Years
More Info: Superbloom Festival München 2022 Guide
End of the Road Festival 2022
When: September 1-4, 2022
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: Battles, Black Midi, Bright Eyes, Fleet Foxes, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Khruangbin, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Pixies
More Info: End of the Road Festival 2022 Guide
Into the Great Wide Open 2022
When: September 1-4, 2022
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 2022 Guide
Cala Mijas Festival 2022
When: September 1-3, 2022
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: Arctic Monkeys, Bonobo, Caribou, Chet Faker, Hot Chip, James Blake, Kraftwerk, Liam Gallagher, Marc Rebillet, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Nina Kraviz, Ross From Friends
More Info: Cala Mijas Festival 2022 Guide
Dimensions 2022
When: September 1-5, 2022
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.
More Info: Dimensions 2022 Guide
Kalorama Festival 2022
When: September 1-3, 2022
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: Arctic Monkeys, Bonobo, Chet Faker, Disclosure, James Blake, Jessie Ware, Kraftwerk, Moderat, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Chemical Brothers, Years & Years
More Info: Kalorama Festival 2022 Guide
Audio Farm Festival 2022
When: September 1-6, 2022
Where: Shropshire, UK
The Scene: A celebration of the finest in electronic and live sounds, Audio Farm curates a diverse lineup that brings together emerging underground talent, alongside huge headliner legends. The venue is is nestled within the walled garden and lake of Hopton Court.
The Lineup: Helena Hauff, Holy Fuck, Nightmares on Wax
More Info: Audio Farm Festival 2022 Guide
Lindisfarne Festival 2022
When: September 1-4, 2022
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: Madness, Rudimental
More Info: Lindisfarne Festival 2022 Guide
DGTL Festival Barcelona 2022
When: Cancelled
Where: Barcelona, Spain
The Scene: Combined with an extensive focus on art and sustainability, DGTL returns for the next edition in Barcelona’s Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona. A carefully thought-out selection of in-demand headliners, local acts and breakthrough artists are featured each year, typically featuring 60 artists over four stages.
The Lineup: Nina Kraviz, Ross From Friends
More Info: DGTL Festival Barcelona 2022 Guide
Electric Picnic 2022
When: September 2-4, 2022
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: Annie Mac, Arctic Monkeys, Fontaines D.C., Glass Animals, Jeff Mills, Khruangbin, Megan Thee Stallion, Pixies, Snow Patrol, Tame Impala, The Kooks, Wolf Alice
More Info: Electric Picnic 2022 Guide
Sundown Festival 2022
When: September 2-4, 2022
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.
The Lineup: Andy C, Jonas Blue
More Info: Sundown Festival 2022 Guide
Flight Festival 2022
When: September 2-4, 2022
Where: Timișoara, Romania
The Scene: Get ready to take off with the best of electronic and hip-hop at this Romanian fall festival. Flight Festival lands at the Cioca Airport in Timișoara for a three-day weekend of camping along with a full roster of talks, films, and a hackathon.
The Lineup: Sigma
More Info: Flight Festival 2022 Guide
Beautiful People Festival 2022
When: September 3, 2022
Where: London, UK
The Scene: Beautiful People is back once again to finish off the summer in style with an expertly-curated mix of DJs and live acts spanning genres such as house, disco, soul, UK garage, drum & bass, reggae and hip-hop.
More Info: Beautiful People Festival 2022 Guide
Forwards Festival 2022
When: September 3-4, 2022
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: Caribou, Charli XCX, Jamie XX, Khruangbin, The Chemical Brothers
More Info: Forwards Festival 2022 Guide
ION Festival 2022
When: September 7-14, 2022
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: Carl Craig, Helena Hauff, Jeff Mills, Nina Kraviz
More Info: ION Festival 2022 Guide
Andalucia Big Festival 2022
When: September 8-10, 2022
Where: Malaga, Spain
The Scene: Mad Cool, one of the premier music festivals in the world, is taking its unique brand to the south of Spain for their next fest - the Andalucía Big Festival! This fest features live music all happening in the stunning seaside city of Malaga.
The Lineup: Aurora, Biffy Clyro, Glass Animals, Jamiroquai, Kurt Vile, Michael Kiwanuka, Muse, Rage Against The Machine, Run The Jewels, Stereophonics, Years & Years
More Info: Andalucia Big Festival 2022 Guide
Decibel Open Air 2022
When: September 10-11, 2022
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, Caribou, Fisher, Nina Kraviz, Paul Kalkbrenner, Peggy Gou, Richie Hawtin
More Info: Decibel Open Air 2022 Guide
The Peacock Society 2022
When: September 10-11, 2022
Where: Paris, France
The Scene: One of the most famous electronic festivals in France, The Peacock Society brings 25,000 attendees to the beautiful Parc Floral de Paris.
The Lineup: Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Boys Noize, Jamie Jones, Peggy Gou
More Info: The Peacock Society 2022 Guide
Group Therapy Weekender London 2022
When: September 10-11, 2022
Where: London, UK
The Scene: Join your Anjunafamily for a weekend of camping and connection in London hosted by Above & Beyond. Expect artist meet and greets, yoga, campsite parties, and more.
The Lineup: Above & Beyond
More Info: Group Therapy Weekender London 2022 Guide
Tokyo World Festival 2022
When: September 17-18, 2022
Where: Bristol, UK
The Scene: Tokyo World Festival is an urban and dance music festival that takes place in Bristol, UK with 20,000 fans.
The Lineup: Above & Beyond, Annie Mac, Busta Rhymes, Camo & Krooked, Claptone, Dub Fx, Faithless, Honey Dijon, Jamie Jones, Jon Hopkins, Maceo Plex, Nina Kraviz, Pendulum, Sigma
More Info: Tokyo World Festival 2022 Guide
BeOn1x 2022
When: September 23-October 2, 2022
Where: Larnaca, Cyprus
The Scene: In 2022 last September weekends will become the hottest season for Cyprus. A brand-new electronic dance music festival BeOn1x is set to take place from the 23rd to the 25th of September and from the 30th of September to the 2nd of October.
Carl Cox, Boris Brejcha, Deborah De Luca, Paul Kalkbrenner, Sasha, Sven Väth, John Digweed, Adriatique, and many more of the most remarkable stars of the electronic stage will be there in one place. Don’t miss the birth of a new legend as BeOn1x Open Mind Music Festival aims to become one of the world’s top music events.
The Lineup: Carl Cox, Guy Gerber, Jamie Jones, John Digweed, Nick Warren, Paul Kalkbrenner, Sasha, Sven Vath
More Info: BeOn1x 2022 Guide
Apokalypsa 2022
When: September 23, 2022
Where: Brno, Czech
The Scene: Welcome to the Czech version of the apocalypse - a nonstop techno extravaganza. Prepare yourself for 12 hours of nonstop music at this single-day indoor festival.
More Info: Apokalypsa 2022 Guide
Lollapalooza Berlin 2022
When: September 24-25, 2022
Where: Berlin, Germany
The Scene: Since its inception in 1991, Lollapalooza has continued to grow from it’s U.S. based festival circuit to additional cities in countries across the globe. As the first European city to host Lollapalooza outside of the U.S., Berlin began its entrance into the Lollapalooza festival tour in 2015, and has since grown to over 70,000 attendees.
The Lineup: Anne-Marie, Clairo, Fritz Kalkbrenner, Machine Gun Kelly, Milky Chance, Robin Schulz, Tiesto, Timmy Trumpet
More Info: Lollapalooza Berlin 2022 Guide
Supremacy 2022
When: September 24, 2022
Where: S-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
The Scene: Supremacy is a massive single-day hardstyle festival held in the Netherlands.
The Lineup: Warface
More Info: Supremacy 2022 Guide
Fire is Gold Festival 2022
When: September 3, 2022
Where: Antwerp, Belgium
The Scene: After more than 20 years of being part of Antwerp history, Laundry Day decided it is time for the future. What started as a free event in shopping area Kammenstraat, grew into the biggest multi-genre music festival of Antwerp. It is with great joy that Laundry Day presents Fire is Gold, an urban gathering that aspires to connect in music, fashion, sports and talks
More Info: Fire is Gold Festival 2022 Guide
Caprices Fall Festival 2022
When: September 16-18, 2022
Where: Crans-Montana, Switzerland
The Scene: It's a special autumn edition of the famous Swiss Caprices Festival. Big, beautiful mountains and world class DJs are sure to make this three-day debut something special.
The Lineup: Guy Gerber
More Info: Caprices Fall Festival 2022 Guide