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4 Best Music Festivals in Europe

Of Our Choice

Published on 3rd July 2024

There are so many music festivals in Europe in 2024 that it might be really hard to make a choice. But don’t worry, we’re here to help! In this article, you will find a list of the best music events taking place this year, so read on to narrow down your choices!

Top Music Festivals in Europe in 2024: Our 4 Choices

So, what are the biggest music festivals held in Europe this summer? Which ones you shouldn’t miss? And what do you need to know about them? Take a look below.

Nos Alive (July 11-13)

Nos Alive is one of our personal top festivals held in Europe in 2024. This year’s edition is filled with excellent artists—the lineup will suit your taste, whether you love indie rock or more popular music. Here’s some basic info about the festival:

    • When? July 11-13, 2024.
    • Where? Passeio Marítimo de Algés, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Headliners:
    • Dua Lipa,
    • The Smashing Pumpkins,
    • Arcade Fire,
    • Pearl Jam,
    • Nothing But Thieves.

Since this festival is held in Lisbon, you should grab the opportunity to tour the city itself. You should also know that a one-day ticket for Nos Alive does not entitle you to enter and leave the festival grounds freely—once you’re out, you won’t be able to reenter.

#Tip: Going to Nos Alive? Stay at our Lisbon hostel. Located in the heart of the city, it will be a great base for your sightseeing, festival-going, and after-partying escapades!

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Colours of Ostrava (July 17-20)

When mentioning Europe’s biggest music festivals, we mustn’t forget about Colours of Ostrava—the multi-genre gem of the Czech music stage. Numerous stages, various types of music and a beautiful venue—that’s what defines this wonderful event. What do you need to know about it?

    • When? July 17-20, 2024.
    • Where? Dolní Vítkovice, Ostrava, Czech Republic
  • Headliners:
    • Queens of the Stone Age,
    • Sam Smith,
    • Lenny Kravitz,
    • Sean Paul,
    • Zara Larsson.

While the festival is all about music, we must once again mention the festival site. Dolní Vítkovice is an old industrial area turned into museums and a centre for art. As such, just exploring the venue will give you thrills and get you in a happy mood before the concerts start. Especially after a pleasant journey, since it’s extremely easy to get to Ostrava from Prague by train.

Tomorrowland Belgium (July 19-21 and 26-28)

Tomorrowland - one of the best music festivals inEurope
Tomorrowland 2019, Photo credits: Unsplash, Daniels Joffe

Tomorrowland is perhaps the biggest and most recognised music festival in Europe, although Glasto fans could argue with that. Nevertheless, this is a major event in the world of music—one that you should definitely attend. Here’s the most important info you need to have:

    • When? July 19-21 and 26-28, 2024.
    • Where? De Schorre recreation area, Boom, Belgium
  • Headliners:
    • David Guetta,
    • Tiësto,
    • Swedish House Mafia,
    • Hardwell,
    • Armin van Buuren.

Additionally, you should be aware that the town of Boom is quite small, and so is the whole country. Thus, you might need to book your accommodation somewhere in Belgium, but not strictly in the festival town. We recommend booking a hostel in Brussels—this way, you can combine having fun at Tomorrowland with touring this beautiful city!

Sziget (August 7-12, 2024)

Last but not least on our list (after all, it’s chronological) is Sziget in Hungary. It’s a festival with a long history, dating back to 1993, and the fact that it takes place over six days, meaning lots of shows (according to the organisers, over 1,000), just adds to its charm. You already know the drill—here’s some info on this event:

    • When? August 7-12, 2024.
    • Where? Óbudai-sziget, Budapest, Hungary
  • Headliners:
    • Martin Garrix,
    • Sam Smith,
    • Stormzy,
    • Skrillex,
    • Fontaines D.C.

The Takeaway

The above are our four best music festivals in Europe, though we understand that this list might be subjective. If you’re planning to attend any of them, remember to check out our hostel offer. Also, visit our blog—it’s filled with information and guides about touring Prague, Lisbon, Brussels, and many other European cities!

You may also read: Safestay’s 2024 Summer Festival Guide

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