Safestay's 2024 Summer Festival Guide

We’ve searched and found the reason why your pockets hurt during this time every year – it’s festival season!

To make your stay more affordable this summer – have a look at our list of the coolest festivals happening in short distance from our hostels & hotels in Europe & the UK!

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Without further ado, let’s get into it!

United Islands of Prague May 1-4

United Islands is an international music multi-genre festival that has been held in Prague since 2004. The festival is held every year without admission in the historic centre of the capital. The islands in the city centre and countless other non-traditional places in Prague will come alive with musical discoveries and a unique thematic non-musical program Islands of Inspiration.

Photo credits: United Islands 

We’re happy to be partnering with the festival and supporting the development of arts, music and eco-consciousness in the beautiful city of Prague.  You can look forward to up to a hundred musical discoveries from 27 countries. Of course, there will also be a non-musical programme – Islands of Inspiration or the best of gastro.

If you’d like to spend your first week of May in Prague book your accommodation at Safestay Prague Charles Bridge which is a short 15-minute walk away from the festival. 

Primavera Sound Barcelona 2024 May 29-June 2

Primavera Sound is back in Barcelona with a lineup of global stars such as SZA, Charli XCX, Kim Petras, Disclosure, Mitski, Peggy Gou and so many more, headlined on the 31st of May by the iconic Lana Del Rey! 

Photo credits: Primavera Sound Barcelona

It’s an event you don’t want to miss so if you don’t already have tickets get them now!

The festival takes place at Parc del Fòrum 10-15 minutes away by car from both of our hostels Safestay Barcelona Gothic and Safestay Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia. 

Orange Warsaw Festival June 7-8

For a shorter but definitely not less exciting long weekend festival, Orange Warsaw Festival will be headlined by the one and only Nicki Minaj followed by a stacked list of artists – Troye Sivan, Skepta, Jungle, Jessie Ware & more!

Photo credits: Onet.pl

The second headline is still yet to be announced, but we’re sure it won’t disappoint. 

The festival takes place on Tor Służewiec (Sluzew Racetrack) – around 30-minute bus ride away from Safestay Warsaw Old Town. The city is known for their after parties so staying in the city centre will surely do you good. 

NOS Alive July 11-13

Lisbon is always a dream summer destination, but this July they have outdone themselves. Dua Lipa, Arcade Fire, Pearl Jam, The Smashing Pumpkins – these are just few names on the line-up for NOS Alive festival.

Photo credits: NOS Alive 2023

The festival takes place on Passeio Marítimo de Algés stage which is only 20 minute car ride away from Safestay Lisbon Bairro Alto. 

Edinburgh Festival Fringe August 2-26

The infamous Edinburgh Festival Fringe is back with an explosion of creative energy from around the globe. For three weeks in August, the city of Edinburgh will be home to one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture on the planet.

Photo credits: Visit Scotland Kenny Lam

The newest addition to Safestay portfolio Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate is within walking distance of Edinburgh’s most popular attractions and sites including a 2-minute walk to the Royal Mile and 10 minutes to Edinburgh Castle.

Bookings for summer are already open so book while supplies (beds) last!

Notting Hill Carnival August 25-26 

Every year since 1966 hundreds of thousands of people rush to the streets of Notting Hill, Ladbroke Grove, Westbourne Park, Bayswater, and Royal Oak to enjoy the festivities to celebrate African-Caribbean culture in London.

Photo credits: Original Flava

Dubbed as one of the greatest street carnivals on the planet the event will be filled with elaborate floats and costumed performers that dance to the sound of steel bands and calypso music while street vendors tempt you with a taste of the Caribbean food.

The event attracts people from all over the world so don’t wait until the last minute to book your stay at Safestay Kensington London Holland Park only a short walk away from the epicentre of celebrations!

Of course, the list of events this summer is much longer than this, so if there’s a festival we missed to mention let us know! 

Safestay hotels & hostels are conveniently located in Europe and the UK’s city centres with festivals either in the city or easy access by public transport. So don’t wait till the last minute to get your stay secured with Safestay!