While there’s definitely no shortage of festivals in the UK, sometimes we want a bit more sun (or snow) from our weekend away. Not everybody likes mud, after all. If that’s you, then take a look at our picks for some of the top festivals that Europe has to offer in 2026.
Way Out West
Festival: Way Out West
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Dates: 13-15 August 2026
Acts: Lorde, Moby, Zara Larsson, sombr, Geese and more
Nestled in the heart of Gothenburg is Way Out West, one of Sweden’s biggest and longest running festivals. Set across three-days, this much loved festival will host a cross-cultural line-up that includes Blood Orange, Zara Larsson, Geese, Clipse, The Gorillaz and many more.
Roskilde Festival
Festival: Roskilde Festival
Location: Roskilde (nr. Copenhagen), Denmark
Dates: 27 June – 4 July
Acts: David Byrne, The Cure, Kneecap, Ethel Cain, Bad Gyal and more
Known for its huge line-ups, a focus on sustainability and diverse audiences, Roskilde Festival is a summer staple for festival-goers from across Denmark and beyond. It’s a place where major international acts perform amidst gigantic art installations, and as a registered charity which donates all profits to charitable causes Roskilde is a place where you can party with principles.
YARD Festival
Festival: YARD Festival
Location: Azeitão, Portugal
Dates: 21-24 May 2026
Acts: Bonobo, Seth Troxler, Monolink and more
In what may be one of Europe’s most unique festival environments, Portugal’s YARD Festival returns to its cavernous home in the White Sands Mountains for its annual celebration of house and electronic music. The likes of Bonobo, Monolink, RY X and Jamie Jones are on the line-up, all set within a carnival atmosphere under the Iberian sun.
Open’er
Festival: Open’er
Location: Gdynia-Kosakowo Airfield, Poland
Dates: 1-4 July 2026
Acts: David Byrne, The xx, Calvin Harris, Ethel Cain and more
Set in the industrial surroundings of a former airfield, Open’er brings global acts and local talent to Poland. This four-day festival boasts a line-up that rivals the Glastonburys of this world, including Addison Rae, Calvin Harris, Audrey Nuna, JADE, Teddy Swims and more.
Øyafestivalen
Festival: Øyafestivalen
Location: Oslo, Norway
Dates: 12-15 August
Acts: The Cure, SOMBR, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Blood Orange and more
From its humble inception in 1999 to becoming one of Norway’s biggest festivals, Øyafestivalen has grew into a cultural beacon for music fans across Europe. With a stacked line-up that includes SOMBR, Amyl & The Sniffers, Blood Orange, Mogwai and more, there’s quite simply something for everyone at Øyafestivalen.
Adriatic Sound Festival
Festival: Adriatic Sound Festival
Location: Fano, Italy
Dates: 12-14 June 2026
Acts: Boris Brechja, ARBAT, Sven Väth, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U and more
Taking place in the blissful surroundings of Italy’s Adriatic coast, the aptly named Adriatic Sound Festival blends rich Roman heritage with cutting-edge dance music. Launched in 2025, the festival will bring the likes of Sven Väth, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, Jazzy B2B Jowi and more to a truly unique location.
Primavera Sound Barcelona
Festival: Primavera Sound Barcelona
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Dates: 3-7 June 2026
Acts: Doja Cat, The Cure, The xx, Gorillaz, Massive Attack and more
Nobody needs an excuse to visit Barcelona, but there’s simply no excuse to get on that plane when the Primavera Sound weekend comes around. Known for its eclectic and diverse line-up, this year’s edition will see Doja Cat, Skrillex, PinkPantheress, Mac DeMarco and around 100 acts perform at the Barcelona beachfront festival.
Hospitality on the Beach
Festival: Hospitality on the Beach
Location: Tisno, Croatia
Dates: 1-6 July 2026
Acts: Andy C, Dillinja, Flava D, Metrik and more
If you’re looking for bass heavy beats on the beach, few festivals do it better than Hospitality on the Beach. Set in the lush surroundings of Croatia, the headline acts for next year’s edition include Sub Focus, Andy C and Metrik, and who are joined by global acts such as Dillinja, Calibre, Flava D and more.
Snowbombing
Festival: Snowbombing
Location: Mayrhofen, Austria
Dates: 6-11 April 2026
Acts: Girl’s Don’t Sync, De La Soul, MJ Cole and more
For six days, Snowbombing turns the Alps into a playground for festival-goers. Spend the days hitting the slopes while raving under the lights to the sounds of Maribou State, De La Soul, Orbital, Hybrid Minds and more, Snowbombing offers a unique experience for those wishing to kick off their 2026 festival season in style.
