Music plays a fundamental role in the lives of each and every one of us, whether as a form of escape, passion and/or leisure. In Portugal, there is no shortage of incrediblemusic festivals such as MEO Kalorama or Primavera Sound Porto.
However, if you’re looking to broaden your horizons and have new experiences in other countries, then start planning your trip to one of these music festivals in Europe.
From electronic music shows to fans of heavier sounds, in this short list we’ve decided to include suggestions for (almost) every taste.
So get ready to travel to the Basque Country and dance the night away at BBK Bilbao BBK Live, or head to Clisson in France to experience the best of metal at the famous Hellfest.
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Bilbao BBK Live 2025
To start, we suggest a trip to Bilbao, in the Basque Country. For three days, from July 10 to 12, you can enjoy a unique experience at one of the most iconic festivals on the Iberian Peninsula and, of course, in Europe: Bilbao BBK Live.
In its 18th edition, the organization has surprised everyone with a luxuryline-up led by world-renowned artists such as Kylie Minogue, Pulp, Nathy Peluso, Michael Kiwanuka, Bad Gyal, L’Imperatrice and many more.
With a welcoming atmosphere and a unique location in Kobetamendi Park, there you can not only enjoy the best music, but also a superb view over Bilbao. Take the opportunity to get to know one of the most beautiful cities in northern Spain.
📍Parque Kobetamendi, Basurtu-Zorrotza, 48002, Bilbao
📅 From July 10th to 12th
🎫Tickets on sale at Fever
Resurrection Fest, Galicia (Spain)
We’re still on the other side of the border, but this time we suggest a visit to Galicia. After all, this is where you’ll find one of the most important rock, punk, metal and hardcore festivals in Europe: Resurrection Fest 2025.
Set in the Viveiro area , a coastal town full of charm, heavy music fans have everything they need for an unforgettable experience.
Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Resurrection Fest 2025 boasts a heavyweight line-up featuring names such as Judas Priest, Korn, Slipknot, Jinjer, Russian Circles, Pentagram and many others.
📍Viveiro, Galicia (Spain)
📅 From June 25th to 28th
🎫More information on the official website
Primavera Sound Barcelona
The ‘big brother’ of Primavera Sound Porto needs no introduction, as it is already considered one of the best festivals in Europe.
Over the last two decades, Primavera Sound Barcelona has been able to reinvent itself every year, focusing on established artists as well as emerging talents.
For the 2025 edition, the organization has done it again by betting on current pop divas such as Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan.
However, the line-up doesn’t stop there, including other styles and artists such as TV On The Radio, Jamie XX, Beach House, IDLES, Floating Points, LCD Soundsystem and many more.
📍 Parc del Fòrum, Barcelona
📅 From June 4th to 8th
🎫 More information on the Fever app
Tomorrowland
Considered one of the best music events in Europe, Tomorrowland is not just any festival. Every year, it welcomes more than 400,000 people from 200 different countries. And this year will certainly be no different.
For two weekends , July 18-20 and 25-27, all roads lead to De Schorre, Boom, in Belgium.
In all, the Belgian edition is expected to feature more than 16 themed stages and some of the biggest names in electronic music from around the world.
📍 De Schorre, Boom, Belgium
📅FromJuly 18 to 20 and July 25 to 27
🎫More information on the official website
Glastonbury Festival
After Belgium, how about heading to the UK? After all, it’s home to one of the most legendary festivals of all time: the Glastonbury Festival. What’s more, this year’s edition is particularly special, as it precedes the year-long breakknown as ‘fallow year’.
So this is an excellent opportunity to get to know such an iconic event up close, with a capacity of over 200,000 people.
Rod Stewart and Nile Rodgers & Chic are some of the names announced so far, but there are more (and surprising) revelations to come.
📍 Worthy Farm, Pilton, Sommerset, England
📅F rom June 25th to 29th
🎫 More information on the official website
Hellfest
Returning to heavy music fans, it’s now time to recommend the incomparable Hellfest, a true ‘Mecca’ for all metal and rockaficionados .
The festival takes place every year in Clisson, France, and easily sells out. This year, Korn, Scorpions, Muse, Linkin Park, Within Temptation, Epica, Leprous and many others promise to motivate moches.
📍 Clisson, France
📅F rom June 19 to 22
🎫 More information on the official website
Editor’s note: this list is updated frequently, making it your favorite guide to the best summer festivals in Europe!