Europe is famous for it’s electronic music scene and hosts many of the best techno festivals and raves in the world. World class DJ’s take to the stages for festival goers to dance the day and night away next to like minded music lovers.
We have explored all of the festivals happening across Europe this year 2024 and have narrowed down the best festivals not to be missed.
The best electronic music festivals in Europe in 2024
Awakenings Festival
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Awakenings festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary this July in Hilvarenbeek and will be filled with a huge line up of artists that grace the stages every year from Adam Beyer to Joseph Capriati. Awakenings in a household name in techno and electronic music and never disappoints with it’s huge stages and line up’s that are hard to rival.
Don’t miss the fireworks over the main stage when the day draws to a close.
Where: Hilvarenbeek
When: 75th-7th July
Lineup: 999999999, Anfisa Letyago, Beswerda, Cera Khin, Daria Kolosova, Deborah de Luca, DJ Rush, Ellen Allien, Francois X, I Hate Models, Joris Vroom, Mind Against, Myra, Nico Moreno, 8Kays, Adam Beyer, Josepth Capriati, Andres Camp, Anna, Bart Skills, Camelphat, Daf, Dax J, Enrico Sangiuliango, Fleur Shore, Helena Hauff, Joyhausser, Kobosil, Micheal de hey, Paco Osuna, Alan Fitzpatrick, Ilario Alicante, Amelia Lens, Amemem Barry Can’t Swim, Hot Since 82, Len Faki, Pan Pot, Tale of Us and many more.
Timewarp
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Finally re-opening after a few years off post covid Timewarp is one not to be missed. With almost every single household name in techno last year we are certainly ready to give it another go.
This 19 hour festival has everything you need to dance all night and all morning long.
Where: Mannheim, Germany
When: 4th-6th April
Line up: FRIDAY 8KAYS 999999999 Âme Anfisa Letyago b2b Héctor Oaks Artbat Ben Klock b2b Adiel Chris Liebing b2b Speedy J David Löhlein Dax J b2b SPFDJ Fadi Mohem I Hate Models KAS:ST Kevin de Vries Kobosil Lee Ann Roberts NTO live Paula Temple Rødhåd VTSS b2b Anetha SATURDAY Adam Beyer Adriatique ANNA b2b Sama’ Abdulhadi Boston 168 live Chloé Caillet b2b DESIREE (RSA) Clara Cuvé DJ Gigola DJ Holographic Enrico Sangiuliano FJAAK GOLFOS (Dennis Cruz b2b PAWSA) Honey Dijon Indira Paganotto Jamie Jones b2b Steve Martinez Jayda G Jimi Jules Joseph Capriati Juliet Fox Karotte Kevin Saunderson presents E-Dancer Laurent Garnier Loco Dice Marcel Dettmann Marco Carola Mochakk Nina Kraviz Octave One live Ogazón Pan-Pot Patrick Mason Reinier Zonneveld live Ricardo Villalobos Richie Hawtin Sam Paganini Sara Landry Seebase Seth Troxler Silvie Loto Sven Vath
We Are Festival
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One of the biggest festivals in the UK and just outside of London is We Are Festival. 2 days over a UK bank holiday packed with the best DJ’s in Europe. This year will be the 10 year anniversary of the festival and is sure to be one of the best.
Where: Central Park, Dagenham
When: 25th-26th May
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Sonus Festival
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This beautiful festival is located on an island in Croatia surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. The party last for 5 days both day and night and is graced by awesome techno DJ’s all ready to get the party started. This is the summer event of the season.
Where: Pag Island
When: 18th-22nd August
Line up: To be announced.
Off Sonar
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The Off Sonar parties following Sonar festival are some of the best parties of the summer. Parties are hosted by the likes of Circoloco, Drumcode and the original Elrow.
Where: Barcelona, Spain
When: 13th-16th June
Line up: To be announced
Music On Festival Amsterdam
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This festival hosted by Marco Carola is returning for another great year. Marco Carola invites the best of techno and electronic music to play alongside him here at in Haven Park.
Where: Meerpark Amsterdam
When: 11th-12th May
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Tomorrowland
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Tomorrowland takes the name as the the largest festival in Europe and rightly so. The one of a kind stages are part of the concept for the festival that changes yearly. This isn’t just any festival and buying tickets can be hard. You need to make sure you pre-register and are waiting by the buzzer to get the tickets when they are released.
Where: Boom, Belgium
When: Weekend 19th-23rd July, Weekend 26th-28th July
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Love Land Festival
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Join in the love fest at Love Land Amsterdam and dance underneath tree’s and alongside the river at this beautiful location. DJ’s arrive at the main stage by boat for the quirky arrival. Last years line up included the likes of Carl Cox, Locodice, Solomun and many more not to be missed.
Where: Amsterdam
When: 10th-11th August
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Kappa Futur Festival
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Join in on Italy’s biggest techno festival at Kappa Futur festival. Dance at the main stage underneath the amazing lights and set up. Kappa Futur festival has hosted the biggest names in techno and 2020 sure is not going to change that.
Where: Turin, Italy
When: 5th-7th July
Line up: To be announced
Junction 2
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Located centrally in London’s Boston Manor Park, Junction 2 has a street vibe location under the bridge. Forests, rivers, fields and motorways can be seen from this festival in the stark location. Venture down under the bridge to the main stage for an almighty show. Hosted by none other than Adam Beyer and an array of artists invited by him.
Where: London
When: 27th-28th July
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Sunwaves Festival
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Sunwaves festival spring addition is celebrating its 14th year of festivalling. Crzy beach in Romania will be jam packed with festival goers ready to hit the dance floor and dance to the sounds of amazing artists including Joseph Capriati, Richie Hawtin and Dubfire.
Where: Romania
When: 1st may onwards
Line up: To be announced
Creamfields
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Creamfields festival is one of the biggest festivals in the UK. This huge weekend festival spams over the August bank holiday weekend and offers the opportunity to camp at the festival for those of you not wanting to miss out on any of the festival fun.
Where: England
When: 22nd-25th August
Line up: To be announced.
Love Family Park
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Germany’s premier techno and electronic music festival is 100% Love Family Park. Festival goers from all over come together to share the love of techno music. The festival has been going since 1996 making this one day festival a pioneer in electronic music festivals. There long history means they know how to get festivals right.
Where: Germany
When: 3rd-4th August
Line up: To be announced.
Exit Festival
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Ravers and travellers from all over the world flock to Exit festival in Serbia for a unforgettable weekend. Exit festival allows the music to take you to the exit of the universe!
Where: Serbia
When: 10th-14th July
Line up: To be announced.
With so many amazing festivals propping up all over Europe in 2020, it sure is about to be a summer full of partying, music, dance and much much more.
Let us know what festivals you will be attending in the comments.
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You should also check for DAVA Festival, a small techno festival in the heart of Transylvania with a really cool location: a former glass factory.
Here’s the site: https://davafestival.com/
Take care!
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