The biggest festivals in the Netherlands: 9 events worth the trip
The biggest festivals in the Netherlands, from Lowlands and Pinkpop to ADE and Oerol: where and when they run, what to expect and how acts get booked.

Country by country: the biggest and best-known festivals, where and when they take place, which genres, and what to expect — written for visitors, DJs, bands and organisers.
The biggest festivals in the Netherlands, from Lowlands and Pinkpop to ADE and Oerol: where and when they run, what to expect and how acts get booked.
The biggest festivals in Belgium, from Tomorrowland and Rock Werchter to Pukkelpop and the Gentse Feesten: where and when they run and how acts get booked.
From Glastonbury and the Edinburgh Fringe to Creamfields and the Proms: the 10 best-known festivals in the UK, with where, when, genre and a tip for each.
Discover the biggest festivals in Ireland, from Electric Picnic to the Cork Jazz Festival: where they are, when they happen and how artists can play them.
The biggest festivals in Germany, from Rock am Ring and Wacken to Oktoberfest and Bayreuth: city, month, genre and practical tips for visitors and artists.
From Avignon and the Vieilles Charrues to Hellfest and Jazz à Vienne: the 11 best-known festivals in France, with where, when, which genre and a tip for each.
From Primavera Sound and Sónar to Benicàssim, Mad Cool and the Bienal de Flamenco: the 12 best-known festivals in Spain, with where, when and a tip for each.
Discover the biggest festivals in Italy, from Sanremo and Arena di Verona to Umbria Jazz and Firenze Rocks: when they happen, where, and why they matter.
From NOS Alive and Rock in Rio Lisboa to Boom, Paredes de Coura and São João: the 12 best-known festivals in Portugal, with where, when, which genre and a tip for each.
From Open'er and Pol'and'Rock to Unsound and Jazz Jamboree: the 11 best-known festivals in Poland, with where, when, which genre and a tip for each.
Discover the biggest festivals in Romania: UNTOLD, Electric Castle, Neversea, the George Enescu Festival and more, with months, genres and tips for artists.
From Atlas Weekend and Leopolis Jazz Fest to Zaxidfest and GogolFest: the 12 best-known festivals in Ukraine, with city, season, genre and a tip for each.
From Sziget and Balaton Sound to the Valley of Arts and SZIN: the 10 best-known festivals in Hungary, with where, when, which genre and a tip for each.
From Roskilde and Smukfest to Copenhell and Copenhagen Jazz: the 10 best-known festivals in Denmark, with where, when, which genre and a tip for each.
From Way Out West and Sweden Rock to Storsjöyran and Stockholm Jazz: the 11 best-known festivals in Sweden, with where, when, which genre and a tip for each.
Salzburg Festival, Nova Rock, Donauinselfest, Snowbombing and more: the 12 best-known festivals in Austria, with where, when, which genre and a tip for each.
From Montreux Jazz and Paléo to Street Parade and Locarno: the 11 best-known festivals in Switzerland, with where, when, which genre and a tip for each.
From the Athens Epidaurus Festival and Release Athens to the Patras Carnival, Reworks and Easter in Corfu: the 12 best-known festivals in Greece, with a tip for each.