Most of Europe's music festivals have sold out, but there are plenty you can still get tickets for across the continent.
Primavera Sound is already in the rear-view mirror. Glastonburyis taking 2026 off for one of its regular fallow years. And if you were hoping for tickets to some of Europe’s biggest music festivals, there’s a good chance you’re already out of luck.
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Fortunately, the continent’s summer festival circuit extends far beyond its biggest names.
Whether you’re after indie rock, techno, avant-garde electronics or something broadly in between, there are still plenty of festivals with tickets available across Europe.
Here are eight that deserve a spot on your summer calendar.
Festival de Nîmes
11 June-26 July – Nîmes, France
The Romans probably didn’t picture a Katy Perry concert when they built the Nîmes amphitheatre around 100 AD. Nearly 2,000 years later, however, the ancient arena is hosting one of France’s most star-studded summer music festivals.
Festival de Nîmes is unusual in that it spans six weeks, with just one headline concert taking place each night. Lyon's stellar Nuits de Fourvière festival is similar in this respect - but we've already given you the full lowdown on that one.
The great thing about the festival's timetable is that leaves plenty of time to explore the city between shows – including the Maison Carrée, one of the best-preserved Roman temples anywhere in the former empire.
This year’s edition offers plenty of Millennial bait, with Katy Perry, Lenny Kravitz, Jamiroquai and the Black Eyed Peas on the bill this summer. Those with slightly older record collections can look forward to The Pixies, Sting, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and The Cure, while seemingly everyone can turn out for Lorde.
Ticket prices vary depending on the artist, and some of the biggest shows are already running low on availability. The full programme and ticket information can be found on the festival’s website.
Exit2Montenegro
3-6 July and 28-31 August – Montenegro
Following its move to Montenegro from Novi Sad, Serbia, Exit is spreading across two weekends on the Adriatic coast: the first taking place on Ulcinj’s Long Beach in July, and the second happening in beachy nightlife hub Budva at the end of August.
Organisers say the two editions will promise different musical identities.
While Ulcinj leans towards house and techno, with artists like Argy, Jamie Jones, Maceo Plex, Monolink and Stephan Bodzin on the bill, Budva will close out the summer with a line-up that includes Peggy Gou, Charlotte de Witte, Hugel and Enrico Sangiuliano.
Perhaps the biggest selling point, however, is the price tag. General admission is free, provided you register in advance, while VIP tickets range from €50 to €150.
Rock Werchter
2-5 July 2026 – Rotselaar, Belgium
For a festival that has the word ‘rock’ in its name, Rock Werchter casts a remarkably wide net. The Belgian institution has spent decades evolving from a straightforward rock festival into one of Europe’s most reliably eclectic line-ups.
This year’s bill still has lots to offer fans of rock and roll, with The Cure, Franz Ferdinand, Rise Against, The Vaccines and Elvis Costello all making an appearance.
But there’s also Gorillaz, The Prodigy, FKA Twigs, Ethel Cain, Moby, Mogwai, Halsey, Twenty One Pilots and so much more. If your music taste is all over the place, you’ll fit right in.
Now more than 50 years old, Rock Werchter has a reputation for booking major acts before they become stadium headliners, while still attracting some of the biggest names in music. So you might discover your next favourite artist during the weekend
A limited number of tickets are still available for some days, although they may not last long. Visit the festival website for more information.
Lost Music Festival
2-6 July – Fontanellato, Italy
Located within the world’s largest bamboo labyrinth – the Labirinto della Masone, just outside Parma – Lost is unlike any other festival on the summer calendar.
Organised by the Franco Maria Ricci Art Foundation, the festival combines experimental music, digital art and audiovisual installations within a seven-hectare maze made from more than 200,000 bamboo plants.
While you shouldn’t expect many household names on the bill, the line-up does include some excellent artists whose music leans avant-garde, such as KeiyaA, Jokkoo, Ulla, Foodman, Saint Abdullah & Eomac and Prison Religion.
You can also expect a range of audiovisual performances and installations throughout the site, many of them making use of the unusual setting.
If you’re eager for a different kind of experience, you can get single-day and full event passes here.
Westival
2-5 July – Pembrokeshire, Wales
Known for its decidedly chill energy, Westival offers a laid-back alternative to UK heavyweights like Glastonbury. Held near Tenby on the Pembrokeshire coast, the indie Welsh fest combines electronic music with camping, workshops and wellness activities.
Now in its eighth year, Westvial returns with a line-up featuring Shy FX, High Contrast, 4am Kru, Ms Dynamite, Antony Szmierek, Crazy P, Dan Shake and Dr Banana, among others, spread across five stages.
When you’re ready to unwind, you can book sauna, hot tub and cold plunge sessions, take part in creative workshops and even upgrade your stay by glamping in a yurt.
The site is also just a short walk from both Manorbier train station and the beach, making it easy to swap the stage for the sea.
Tickets are already 90 per cent sold out, so if you want to attend, get yours soon.
Tolminator
24-28 July – Tolmin, Slovenia
Metalheads have been making pilgrimages to Tolmin for more than two decades. Festivals such as MetalCamp and MetalDays helped turn this corner of Slovenia into a heavy metal stronghold. Now in its fourth year, Tolminator is carrying the torch.
Held in the Julian Alps in Slovenia’s Soča Valley, Tolminator takes place at one of the most scenic festival sites in Europe, where baby blue rivers and sweeping mountain views provide an unlikely backdrop for five days of finger-tapping and melodic breakdowns.
The 2026 line-up covers a broad swathe of the metal spectrum, from melodic death metal pioneers In Flames and black metal veterans Satyricon to hardcore favourites Hatebreed, death metal institution Deicide and post-black metal outfit Deafheaven.
Heaven Shall Burn, Municipal Waste, Agnostic Front and Wolves in the Throne Room are also on the bill.
Festival and camping tickets are still available on the official website.
Sziget Festival
11-15 August – Budapest, Hungary
If you’re not content standing in front of one stage all weekend, Sziget might be for you.
Held on Budapest’s Óbuda, an island in the middle of the Danube, the 33-year-old festival has more than 50 stages spanning everything from pop, rock and electronic music to theatre, circus performances and more.
This year’s line-up includes Florence + The Machine, Natasha Bedingfield, Peggy Gou, Jorja Smith, bbno$ and Sombr. Away from the stages, the festival also hosts talks, workshops and community initiatives through Impact Island and Changemakers, Sziget’s own programmes focused on social and environmental issues.
If you’re planning to stay on site, accommodation options range from basic camping to cabins, igloos and campervan pitches.
Day tickets, multi-day passes and full-festival passes are all available here.
Syd for Solen
13-15 August – Copenhagen, Denmark
You won’t find sprawling campsites or marathon treks between stages at Syd for Solen.
Held in Copenhagen’s Valbyparken, a short train – or bike – ride from the city centre, the five-year-old festival offers an easy-going alternative to Europe’s more imposing summer events.
Despite its newness, Syd for Solen has always had strong lineups. Previous editions have featured everyone from Chappell Roan and Mk.gee to Wet Leg and The Walkmen.
This year, the line-up has an indie bent, featuring some big names like Lorde, Wilco, Blood Orange, Geese, Dijon and The xx - alongside indie risers Iceage, Wednesday, Horsegirl and Ninajirachi. You can also catch some up-and-coming Danish folk, indie and rock groups each day.
Multi-day passes sold out weeks ago, but tickets for individual days are still available - a fine option for those not keen to commit to the full festival experience.
