European Festival Guide 2025

European Festival Guide 2025

Let's be honest, the festival season might just be the best season — something all of us look forward to. A place where you can sing, dance, eat, drink, and share all the good vibes! What’s not to love? You get to see your favourite artist or DJ either by the beach or in the heart of the city. Europe has made a name for itself regarding its festivals, so here are our top picks of ones you must check out! 

 

Brick Lane Jazz Festival 

25th – 27th April 2025, London, United Kingdom 

Among London’s festivals, the Brick Lane Jazz Festival is one of the most sought-after. Set in East London, it features renowned artists and local talent, radiating all the soulful energy and vibes for you to enjoy. Such names include Moses Boy and Ezra Collective. Brick Lane is known for its jazzy culture, cool music, funky street art, and markets. It’s a destination you must visit if you’re ever in London with a wide selection of many cool vintage shops selling clothes, accessories, art, and decor. During the Jazz Festival weekend, this is the perfect spot for you and your friends to hang out and get some good food and drinks from the stands or nearby restaurants. A spot you should check out is Brick Lane’s infamous Beigel Bake Shop - you won’t regret it. 
 

Copenhagen Distortion Festival  

4th – 8th June 2025, Copenhagen, Denmark 

Distortion initially started out as an experimental party in 1998, which eventually turned into a five-day party, moving through a different district every day. Now, the annual festival consists of where the daytime street parties in Nørrebro, and Vesterbro wrap up and the club scene takes over Copenhagen's hottest spots. Then on Friday and Saturday, Refshaleøen turns into Scandinavia's largest electronic music festival, Distortion Ø bringing together 300 concerts and DJ sets.  

The festival features Distortion ø, a rave arena that lasts for two days in Refshaleøen in Copenhagen's Harbour; Distortion Club, which takes place in assorted nightclubs on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; and the infamous Vesterbro Street Parties — free and open to everyone! 
 

Primavera Sound Festival  

5th – 7th June 2025, Barcelona, Spain 

With its diverse line-up, Primavera Sound allows you to tailor the festival to your needs as there are 16 stages that offer hip-hop, R&B, metal, pop, and electronic music. To complement Primavera Sound also provides excellent food! With an array of food trucks, stands, and restaurants available on the festival grounds, the only thing you’ll be worried about is being overwhelmed with what to choose! There are options for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans. It truly is the festival you don’t want to miss, and to be fair, and we understand why. A festival that’s beside the sea, showcasing amazing stages with incredible artists, great food, and good vibes, but close to the city. What more could you want? 
 

Rock in Roma Festival  

18th June – 18th July 2025, Rome, Italy 

Rock in Roma, founded in 2009, has built a reputation so strong that Rome has become a major destination for national and international artists touring in the music scene. Lasting exactly a month, Rock in Roma has previously showcased artists like Roger Waters, Duran Duran, Radiohead, The Chemical Brothers, and Nine Inch Nails. 

Lollapalooza Festival  

12th – 13th July 2025, Berlin, Germany 

Initially, Lollapalooza first started out as an annual touring event in Chicago’s Grant Park. Although its permanent location is in Chicago, the festival has expanded to other cities like Buenos Aires and made its European debut in Berlin and Paris. Known for its distinct line-ups, Lollapalooza offers a range of genres like hip-hop, R&B, pop, alternative rock, and heavy metal, making it an iconic festival anticipated year after year. With the line-up for 2025 yet to be announced, and with the 2024 Lollapalooza headliners being Burna Boy and Sam Smith, we can tell it’s going to be pretty big this year too. You can sign up via the newsletter for 2025 ticket releases and further updates. 
 

Loveland Festival  

9th – 10th August 2025, Amsterdam, Netherlands 

We all know Europe is home to the best festivals, and Amsterdam is no exception. Loveland is not only a hot topic in Amsterdam but throughout Europe. It focuses on electronic music genres such as house and techno. If this sounds like a bit of what you’re into, we strongly suggest pre-registering for the early bird tickets release, as they tend to sell out pretty quickly. Loveland doesn’t just showcase big acts or names, they take pride in presenting emerging artists which allows you to discover new artists, reigniting your love for house and techno. If you’re the type who prefers a more laid-back vibe, you can chill at Relax Island—there’s something for everyone. This year marks Loveland’s 30th anniversary, so expect BIG things!
 

Reeperbahn Festival 

17th – 20th September 2025, Hamburg, Germany 

This four-day festival showcases pop culture events and music, transforming the Reeperbahn into an international music scene. This way people can create unforgettable memories and discover new artists, including many you’ve probably never heard of — but thats part of the excitement.  

The performances range from heavy metal and punk to indie, hip-hop, jazz, and soul. It’s pretty much Hamburg in a full-blown cultural carnival mode, so if you needed an excuse to head there, this is it.  

 

When in Europe, you’ve got to hit up a festival and make some unforgettable memories. Whether you choose to experience the camping life or choose to book a stay at Generator, make sure to check at least one of these festivals off your list!