9 European Electronic Music Festivals to Add to Your 2023 Bucket List

Electronic music festivals have become a global phenomenon with new and exciting events popping up in every corner of the world alongside older, iconic happenings that continue to pick up more steam.

With electrifying festivals such as AIRBEAT ONE, Europe has made its mark as a must-visit destination for dance music enthusiasts. From techno to house, drum & bass to dubstep, and everything in between, the European festivals offer a wide array of sounds and experiences that are not to be missed.

To help narrow down your options, we've compiled a list of nine European dance music festivals that should be added to your bucket list. These festivals feature some of the biggest names in electronic music and showcase the unique musical heritage of Europe. Whether you're a seasoned raver or a newcomer to the scene, these festivals will surely provide an unforgettable experience.

AIRBEAT ONE

Location: Neustadt-Glewe, Germany
Dates: July 12-16
Style of music: House, Tech House, Techno, Progressive, Psytrance, Hardstyle, More
Headliners: Charlotte de Witte, Fisher, Hardwell, Steve Aoki, Timmy Trumpet, Vini Vici, More
Attendees: 65,000+
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UNTOLD

Location: Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Dates: August 3-6
Style of music: House, Tech House, Techno, Progressive, More
Headliners: Imagine Dragons, Alesso, Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix, Amelie Lens, Boris Brejcha, More
Attendees: 350,000+
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Balaton Sound

Location: Zamárdi, Hungary
Dates: June 28 - July 1

Style of music: House, Tech House, Techno, Afrohouse, Progressive, More
Headliners: Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Hardwell, Tiësto, Adam Beyer, Charlotte de Witte, More
Attendees: 150,000+
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Tomorrowland

Location: Boom, Belgium
Dates: July 21-23, July 28-30
Style of music: House, Tech House, Techno, Progressive, Dubstep, Drum & Bass, Hardstyle, More
Headliners: Amelie Lens, Steve Angello, The Chainsmokers, Tiësto, Alesso, Martin Garrix, Nina Kraviz, Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, Tale Of Us, More
Attendees: 600,000+
Tickets: Sold Out

Creamfields North

Location: Daresbury, England
Dates: August 24-27
Style of music: House, Tech House, Techno, Progressive, More
Headliners: Calvin Harris, Andy C, Amelie Lens, DJ Snake, Hot Since 82, John Summit, Martin Garrix, Swedish House Mafia, More
Attendees: 280,000+
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SONAR

Location: Barcelona, Spain
Dates: June 15-17
Style of music: House, Tech House, Techno, Afrohouse, More
Headliners: BICEP, Black Coffee, Peggy Gou, Solomun, Richie Hawtin, Amelie Lens, Honey Dijon, More
Attendees: 125,000+
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Kappa Futur

Location: Torino, Italy
Dates: June 30 - July 2
Style of music: House, Tech House, Techno, Afrohouse, More
Headliners: Carl Cox, Chris Liebing, Cloonee, Diplo, Indira Paganotto, LP Giobbi, Peggy Gou, Reinier Zonneveld, Swedish House Mafia, Tale Of Us, More
Attendees: 85,000+
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Awakenings

Location: Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands
Dates: July 7-9
Style of music: House, Tech House, Techno, More
Headliners: 100,000+
Attendees: Ben Böhmer, Mind Against, 999999999, Ben Klock, Seth Troxler, Amelie Lens, AMÉMÉ, Anfisa Letyago, Ellen Allien, Honey Dijon, Indira Paganotto, More
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RFM SOMNII

Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal
Dates: July 7-9
Style of music: House, Tech House, Progressive, More
Headliners: Blasterjaxx, James Hype, Julian Jordan, Alok, KSHMR, Mariana Bo, Claptone, Joel Corry, Oliver Heldens, More
Attendees: 130,000+
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