Spadaronews The 2024 calendar of international festivals featuring electronic music is increasingly rich: an authentic tour of europe with stops in Switzerland, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Belgium, Spain, Germany, Finland, Holland and Cyprus. Here's where, when and with whom in our summer guide.
THE CASTLE
Music, history, architecture, culture and entertainment on Saturday 22 June 2024 in Castel Grande, Bellinzona, thanks to The Castle festival, which offers the music of Marco Carola, PAWSA, Da Vid and many others. The Castle combines the best of electronic music with a site like Castel Grande, recognized as a UNESCO heritage site in 2000 together with the other castles of Bellinzona, thanks to a history that dates back to Roman times, a significant example of medieval military architecture, as well as for years it has hosted cultural events, art exhibitions, concerts and other activities that attract visitors from all over the world.
when: June 22, 2024
where: Bellinzona, Switzerland
https://the-castle.ch
HIDEOUT
Hideout has been one of the favorite events for clubbers from all over Europe for years, as can be seen from the sale of its tickets, which are increasingly sold out year after year. The best way to participate is to book a package including accommodation and flights as soon as possible, with a preliminary deposit of 170 euros; packages at decidedly discounted rates, with the possibility of monthly installments and with other advantages such as privileged access to boat parties. Line up: BICEP, Nia Archives, blk., Hannah Laing, Oden & Fatzo (Live), Sammy Virji, VTSS, Fleur Shore, Love Remain, YU QT and more
when: from 23 to 27 June 2024
where: Zrce Beach, Croatia
www.hideoutfestival.com
BALATON SOUND
Since its first edition in 2007, Heineken Balaton Sound has always been able to offer excellent value for money; it is organized by the Sziget Festival team, the best guarantee that every detail is taken care of in the best possible way. Its stages are incredible, located next to the waters of Lake Balaton and are always accompanied by the sun: all for a one-of-a-kind experience, not only on the musical front. The lineup includes James Hype, Purple Disco Machine, Paul Kalkbrenner, John Newman, Marshmello, Lost Frequencies, Timmy Trumpet, Ben Nicky, Will Sparks, Nervo, Switch Disco and Nico Moreno.
when: from 3 to 6 July 2024
where: Zamardi, Hungary
www.balatonsound.com
EXIT
The theme chosen by EXIT Festival for the 2024 edition is entitled STARSEEDS, scheduled from Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th July 2024. The children of EXIT's stars - an audience from over 120 different nations - will meet in July at the Petrovaradin Fortress in Serbia. During the 24th edition of EXIT Festival, the main stage will have a new name: Tesla Universe, in honor of Nikola Tesla, as well as the Dance Arena and NSNS will host the best of electronic music as always. Black Eyed Peas, Tom Morello, Carl Cox, Rudimental, John Newman, Bonobo, Gucci Mane, Barry Can't Swim, Franky Wah and many others.
when: from 10 to 14 July 2024
where: Novi Sad, Serbia
www.exitfest.org
ULTRA EUROPE
This summer ULTRA Europe returns to Croatia for its tenth edition, scheduled from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 July 2024 and which promises to be the best ever. With over 150 thousand participants from around 145 different nations, ULTRA Europe is increasingly destined to become a global phenomenon. At the Park Mladeži stadium in Split, Adam Beyer, Armin van Buuren, Boris Brejcha, Eric Prydz, Hardwell, Martin Garrix, Timmy Trumpet, Afrojack, Alison Wonderland, Axwell, CamelPhat, Deborah De Luca, DJ Snake, KSHMR, Sebastian are ready to perform Wholesale, Vini Vici, Vintage Culture and W&W.
when: from 12 to 14 July 2024
where: Split, Croatia
www.ultraeurope.com
TERMINAL V
The most important techno festival in the United Kingdom arrives in Croatia after having won the Best of British festival award from DJ Mag magazine last year, thanks to a series of editions in the parent company in Edinburgh, each capable of bringing together 40 thousand people and the best of world djing. Now all this is ready to be celebrated in Tisno too, on four stages and for five days, with a techno proposal never seen and heard before, thanks to the presence of artists of the caliber of Klangkuenstler, Mall Grab, AZYR, Charlie Sparks , MRD, SNTS, Funk Assault. Horsegiirl, Dyen, KI/KI, Adiel, Hannah Laing, Kobosil and Kettama
when: 18-22 July 2024
where: Tisno, Croatia
www.terminalvcroatia.com
TOMORROWLAND
The 2024 edition of Tomorrowland will have “LIFE” as its main theme, a true prequel to the 2016 theme, “Elixir of Life”. The Belgian festival will bring together 400.000 people from over 200 countries. As per tradition, the Belgian festival will host the best artists of the world's electronic music on sixteen stages, with over 400 artists on the program, representing every musical genre and subgenre. Among the prominent names are Amelie Lens, Bonobo B2B Dixon, David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike with 3 Are Legend, Keinemusik, Meduza, REZZMAU5, Solomun B2B Four Tet, Swedish House Mafia, Symphony of Unity and Tale Of Us.
when: 19-21 // 26-28 July 204
where: Boom, Belgium
www.tomorrowland.com
SEA YOU
Sea You is one of the most popular German electronic music festivals, thanks also to the possibility of practicing water sports and other activities that give this authentic Beach Republic the status of a 360-degree summer experience. Sea You offers seven stages and more than 150 performances with the best international artists and DJs and offers the possibility of swimming and dancing in and out of the water, with the possibility of relaxing on a kilometer-long coastline, overlooking the Forest Black. Line up: Boris Brejcha, Fisher, Sven Väth, Vintage Culture, Dom Dolla, I Hate Models, Reinier Zonneveld (Live), 999999999, Shlømo and many others
when: from 19 to 21 July 2024
where: Freiburg, Germany
www.seayou-festival.de
MONEGROS
Monegros is an absolutely atypical festival, thanks in particular to its location in the Aragonese desert, which creates an almost extraterrestrial atmosphere. This year, Monegros is further enriched with content thanks to the union and synergy with the Dutch Awakenings festival, which will have a dedicated area. This collaboration underlines a fundamental principle, which should reign in every activity: united we are all stronger and we work better. Lined up at the Spanish festival are Abstract Division, Joyhauser, Adiel, Anfisa Letyago, Daria Kolosova, Alignment, Estella Boersma, Adam Beyer, Patrick Mason and 999999999.
when: 27 July 2024
where: Fraga, Spain
https://monegrosfestival.com
WEEKEND
The award-winning Weekend Festival has quickly established itself as the best Finnish festival and one of the best European electronic music festivals; in the last ten years it has hosted more than 850 artists, had more than 840 thousand visitors from over 50 different countries and also took place in Estonia and Sweden. Weekend Festival is an all-encompassing experience that lasts two days, also including visual arts, interactive installations and much more. In line up Timmy Trumpet, Boris Brejcha, Da Tweekaz, Darude, Kanine, Moritz Hofbauer, Showtek, Sub Zero Project, Tungevaag, Vibe Chemistry, Will Sparks, Tiësto and many others
when: from 2 to 3 August 2024
where: Espoo, Finland
www.wknd.fi
LOVE FAMILY PARK
After the much appreciated return last year, Love Family Park is ready to celebrate its 25th anniversary in the splendid location of the Rebstockpark in Frankfurt. Love Family Park is increasingly confirming itself as one of the most prestigious German open-air techno festivals. Born in 1996, Love Family Park immediately played a decisive role in the international electronic music scene, In line up Adam Beyer, Charlie Sparks, Loco Dice, Patrick Mason, Sven Väth (Saturday 3 August) and 999999999, Alignment, Indira Paganotto, Mind Against, Miss Monique, PAN-POT b2b Sama' Abdulhadi, Reinier Zonneveld (live) and Trym.
when: 3 and 4 August 2024
where: Frankfurt, Germany
www.lovefamilypark.com
MYSTERYLAND
Mysteryland is a festival where peace, love and mystery come together in one experience. Since its first edition in 1993, Mysteryland has gained international fame, becoming an unmissable event for music lovers of all genres. With mammoth stages and a lineup that ranges from house to techno, from trance to hardstyle and dubstep, the Dutch festival offers a 360-degree musical journey. Mysteryland also means wellness areas, with yoga, meditations, sports and much more. Among this year's artists, Argy, Franky Rizardo, Meduza, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano and Vini Vici stand out.
when: from 30 August to 1 September
where: Haarlemmermeer, Holland
www.mysteryland.nl
TEMPLE FESTIVAL
The American artist Curses is the latest guest announced at Tempio Festival, who will make his debut at Alte Münze, the ancient State Mint of Berlin. Together with Curses, another 130 artists will visit the German capital: from DJ Bone to Bitter Babe, without forgetting the residents of the Tempio del Futuro Perduto - which organizes the festival - such as Lele Sacchi and Industrial Romantico. In addition to the extensive musical programme, the Berlin weekend hosted by Tempio will also include workshops dedicated to contemporary dance and yoga, together with street food, visual art and photographic exhibitions.
when: from 30 August to 1 September
where: Berlin, Germany
https://www.tempiodelfuturo.art
BEONIX
BEONIX Music Festival is a winning mix of art, music and culture, capable of alternating the most diverse musical genres, thanks to a selection of artists with an international profile ready to return to BEONIX at ETKO in Limassol (Cyprus). Cutting-edge technologies, installations and various art forms offer all the ideal characteristics to make the most of an experience like the Cypriot festival, which this year will offer three stages, 50 DJs and over 30 hours of electronic music. The lineup includes Fatboy Slim, Claptone, Estella Boersma, Undercatt (phase 1), Artbat, Tale of Us, Ameli Paul (live), ANNĒ, Brina Knauss, Ae:ther, DJ Jordan (phase 2).
when: from 20 to 22 September 2024
where: Limassol, Cyprus
www.beonix.art
opening photo: exit festival
other photos: ultra europe (credits: julien duval), tomorrowland, love family park (tyler allix)
