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.
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
