Here’s 909originals’ guide to the best dance and electronic music festivals taking place in Europe in June 2026 – check back for new additions and lineup updates.
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Dance and electronic festivals in June 2026
Event: Distortion
Date(s): 3–7 June 2026
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Website: https://www.cphdistortion.dk
Distortion returns to Copenhagen for five days of immersive music and urban celebration from 3 to 7 June 2026. The festival blends street parties, daytime events, club nights, and the two-day final rave, Distortion Ø, across multiple neighborhoods. The 2026 lineup features Anetha, Carlita, Charlie Sparks, Parra for Cuva, Pegassi, Sara Landry, Shlømo, WhoMadeWho, Chomba, Faster Horses, fumi (DE), Just Emma, Schacke, THELMA, and Ueberrest.
Event: UNUM Festival
Date(s): 4–8 June 2026
Location: Shengjin, Albania
Website: https://www.unumfestival.com
UNUM Festival returns to Shengjin, Albania from 4 to 8 June for five days and nights, blending underground sounds with the region’s natural beauty. The first phase lineup features East End Dubs, Ricardo Villalobos, Ben Klock, Raresh, Craig Richards, Richy Ahmed, DJ Tennis, Dyed Soundorom, Gerd Janson, Krystal Klear, Margaret Dygas, Dan Ghenacia, Francesco Del Garda, and Tobi Neumann. The festival will also feature a limited-capacity after-party at a panoramic hilltop location overlooking the Adriatic.
Event: Beyond The Pale 2026
Date(s): 12–14 June 2026
Location: Glendalough Estate, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Website: https://itsbeyondthepale.ie
Beyond The Pale (pictured) returns for its fifth edition with a mix of international and Irish talent. Headliners Caribou, Soulwax, and Father John Misty lead the first wave, joined by Honey Dijon, Of Monsters & Men, 2ManyDJs, Princess Nokia, Moodymann, Claptone, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Christian Löffler, Jan Blomqvist Band, Σtella, The Sabres of Paradise, Nabihah Iqbal (live), TSHA, Ela Minus, and many more. The festival blends live music, DJ sets, art, food, and wellness experiences in the scenic Glendalough Estate.
Event: REACTŌR
Date(s): 12–14 June 2026
Location: Kalkar, Germany
Website: https://reactor.events/
REACTŌR 2026 will take place from 12 to 14 June in Kalkar, Germany, offering 48 hours of continuous festival programming, focusing on industrial, raw, and hard-edged music in a distinctive, repurposed setting. The lineup for the 2026 edition has not yet been announced.
Event: Solstice Festival 2026
Dates: 18–20 June 2026
Location: Rukatunturi, Ruka, Finland
Website: https://solsticefestival.fi
Solstice Festival brings music, art, and nature together under the midnight sun, in Rukatunturi above the Arctic Circle. The 2026 lineup features a mix of techno, house, and experimental sounds, including Behind The Trees LIVE, Bella Sarris b2b Jessie Granqvist, DJ JVS LIVE, Ilpo Väisänen LIVE, Islaja LIVE, Jori Hulkkonen, Mad Professor Live Dub Show, RAMZi LIVE, Skee Mask, Sonja Moonear, Sophia Mitiku LIVE, SONGBIRD LIVE, Trickpony LIVE, Verraco, XIAOLIN LIVE, and many more.
Event: Sónar Festival
Dates: 18–20 June 2026
Location: Fira Barcelona (Gran Via), L’Hospitalet, Barcelona, Spain
Website: https://www.sonar.es
Sónar returns to Barcelona for its 33rd edition, bringing more than 100 shows across a brand-new three-day format. For the first time, the entire musical programme will be hosted at Fira Barcelona (Gran Via), allowing for uninterrupted music from the afternoon into the night. Lineup announcements include Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens presents AURA, Modeselektor (live), Kelis, Skepta, WhoMadeWho (live), Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore, DJ Gigola, Joy Orbison, Ogazón, and many more. Alongside the music, Sónar+D continues its role as a hub for creativity, technology, and cultural discourse.
Event: OFFSónar 2026
Dates: 18–21 June 2026
Location: Poble Espanyol, Barcelona, Spain
Website: https://offsonar.co
OFFSónar returns to Barcelona’s Poble Espanyol for four days of label-focused parties during Sónar Week. The confirmed lineup includes Mochakk Calling, FUSE curated by Enzo Siragusa, and Adriatique present X.You can also expect performances from collaborators on MOTRAXX and X Recordings, alongside surprise guests. More artist announcements for the remaining parties will follow in due course.
Event: AURA Festival Bulgaria
Date(s): 19–21 June 2026
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
Website: https://aurafestival.bg/
AURA Festival returns for its second edition at the newly expanded Sofia Airport Park, running from 19–21 June. The festival spans multiple strands of electronic music, including trance, melodic house, techno, and progressive sounds, while lineup highlights include Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas, Alok, Mahmut Orhan, 999999999, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, BIIA, Laura van Dam, Jesabel, MATTN, Topic, Avalan Rokston, Youna, Gallya, and Bobe. The 2026 edition is presented under the theme ‘Temple of EOS’, which forms part of AURA’s ongoing conceptual narrative.
Event: Roskilde Festival 2026
Dates: 27 June – 4 July 2026
Location: Roskilde, Denmark
Website: https://roskilde-festival.dk
Roskilde Festival is a legendary institution with over 50 years of history, blending rock, electronic, and global sounds across eight days. Known for its immersive art, diverse performances, and festival culture, Roskilde attracts around 130,000 visitors each year. The 2026 lineup spans electronic, indie, and experimental music, including Gorillaz, Ethel Cain, Tobias Rahim, Bad Gyal, Brutalismus 3000, COBRAH, Lojay, Pa Salieu, Sierra Ferrell, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, Iglooghost, Primitive Man, and more, with around 180 performances expected in total.
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