Alternative festivals around the world

39 Alternative festivals worldwide in 2026, with dates, full lineups and tickets. Find where your favourite Alternative artists are playing — free on FestLocator.

• EskfestEskdale Valley, United Kingdom · Jul 9 – Jul 11, 2026
• Gosport Sunset Festival 2026Gosport, United Kingdom · Jul 9 – Jul 12, 2026
• NOS Alive FestivalLisbon, Portugal · Jul 9 – Jul 11, 2026
• Pete the Monkey FestivalSaint-Aubin-sur-Mer, France · Jul 10 – Jul 12, 2026
• Hubble Bubble Sound Bazar FestivalManchester, United Kingdom · Jul 11 – Jul 12, 2026
• Gurtenfestival BernBern, Switzerland · Jul 15 – Jul 18, 2026
• Electric CastleBontida, Cluj, Romania · Jul 16 – Jul 19, 2026
• Nozstock The Hidden ValleyHerefordshire, United Kingdom · Jul 17 – Jul 18, 2026
• Splendour FestivalNottingham, United Kingdom · Jul 18 – Jul 19, 2026
• We Are WirralBirkenhead, United Kingdom · Jul 18 – Jul 19, 2026
• Blue Reef FestivalMaidstone, United Kingdom · Jul 24 – Jul 25, 2026
• Deer Shed FestivalThirsk, United Kingdom · Jul 24 – Jul 26, 2026
• Fuji Rock FestivalNiigata, Japan · Jul 24 – Jul 26, 2026
• TramlinesSheffield, United Kingdom · Jul 24 – Jul 26, 2026
• Rockstadt Extreme FestRasnov, Romania · Jul 27 – Jul 31, 2026
• Breakout Festival 2026Haverfordwest, United Kingdom · Jul 30 – Aug 2, 2026
• Y Not FestivalMatlock, United Kingdom · Jul 30 – Aug 2, 2026
• RADAR FestivalManchester, United Kingdom · Jul 31 – Aug 2, 2026
• Beats FestivalBridgnorth, United Kingdom · Aug 1 – Aug 2, 2026
• Lakefest 2026Ledbury, United Kingdom · Aug 5 – Aug 10, 2026
• LoveHerder "Getting High on Life" Festival 2026Kendal, United Kingdom · Aug 7 – Aug 10, 2026
• Outside Lands Music FestivalSan Francisco, United States · Aug 7 – Aug 9, 2026
• SummerDazeAttard, United Kingdom · Aug 11 – Aug 15, 2026
• Flow FestivalHelsinki, Finland · Aug 14 – Aug 16, 2026
• Lowlands FestivalBiddinghuizen, Netherlands · Aug 21 – Aug 23, 2026
• Glastonferret 2026Preston, United Kingdom · Aug 27 – Aug 30, 2026
• Sunshine Music FestivalUpton Upon Severn, United Kingdom · Aug 27 – Aug 30, 2026
• CarfestNorthampton, United Kingdom · Aug 28 – Aug 30, 2026
• Krankenhaus FestivalRavenglass, United Kingdom · Aug 28 – Aug 30, 2026
• Superbloom FestivalMünchen, Germany · Aug 29 – Sep 4, 2026
• Audra FestivalKaunas, Lithuania · Sep 3 – Sep 6, 2026
• North Coast Music FestivalBridgeview, United States · Sep 4 – Sep 6, 2026
• Send it 100! @ Pitt St. SkateparkPortsmouth, United Kingdom · Sep 19 – Sep 20, 2026
• Centreforce Presents: Tenerife Weekender VAdeje, United Kingdom · Sep 25 – Sep 28, 2026
• Other VoicesLondonderry, United Kingdom · Sep 25 – Sep 26, 2026
• Cyber Glow RaveManchester, United Kingdom · Sep 29 – Sep 30, 2026
• Austin City Limits Music FestivalAustin, United States · Oct 2 – Oct 11, 2026
• Sŵn FestivalCardiff, United Kingdom · Oct 15 – Oct 17, 2026
• True PrideManchester, United Kingdom · Nov 7 – Nov 8, 2026