Here’s 909originals’ guide to the best dance and electronic music festivals taking place in Europe in August 2026 – check back for new additions and lineup updates.
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Dance and electronic festivals in August 2026
Event: Jazz Cafe Festival
Date(s): 2 August 2026
Location: Burgess Park, London, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.thejazzcafe.com/
Jazz Cafe Festival returns for a one-day outdoor celebration of music in London, following its sellout 2025 edition. Lineup to be announced.
Event: Boardmasters
Date(s): 5–9 August 2026
Location: Newquay, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.boardmasters.com/
Boardmasters (pictured) returns to Cornwall across two coastal sites, Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach, for five days of live music, surfing, skateboarding, wellness, and arts activities. The festival blends indie, electronic, and urban music with lineup highlights including Fatboy Slim, Rudimental, Pendulum (Live), Goldie (Live),The Kooks, Kasabian, Loyle Carner, REN, Tash Sultana, James Arthur, Alessi Rose, The Darkness, Brooke Combe, Dizzee Rascal, and Tinie Tempah. Full programming includes workshops, wellness sessions, and coastal adventures.
Event: Houghton Festival
Date(s): 6–9 August 2026
Location: Norfolk, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.houghtonfestival.co.uk
Houghton Festival returns in 2026 with extended DJ sets, bespoke sound systems, hidden stages, art installations, and stunning natural surroundings. The lineup for the 2026 edition will be unveiled shortly.
Event: NEOPOP Festival
Date(s): 6–9 August 2026
Location: Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Website: https://www.neopopfestival.com
NEOPOP Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026, returning to Forte Santiago de Barra in Viana do Castelo. The lineup is expected to be released soon.
Event: Balance Croatia
Date(s): 6–10 August 2026
Location: Tisno, Croatia
Website: https://www.balancecroatia.com
Balance Croatia is a boutique electronic music festival set at the picturesque Garden Resort on the Adriatic coast. The 2026 edition will feature over 60 top international DJs, including Hernan Cattaneo, Sasha, John Digweed, Danny Tenaglia, Guy J, Jody Wisternoff, Danny Howells, Adam Freeland, Lee Burridge, Joris Voorn, John ’00’ Fleming, and many more.
Event: Les Plages Électroniques 2026
Date(s): 7–9 August 2026
Location: Cannes, France
Website: https://www.plages-electroniques.com
Les Plages Électroniques is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary on the sands of the Côte d’Azur, returning as one of France’s most iconic beach festivals. The first wave of artists includes Martin Garrix, Nico Moreno, Mosimann, Marshmello, Amelie Lens, PLK, Vladimir Cauchemar, and DJ Snake presenting Pardon My French, with more to be announced.
Event: Brunch Electronik
Date(s): 7–8 August 2026
Location: Poble Espanyol & Parc del Fòrum, Barcelona, Spain
Website: https://www.brunchelectronikfestival.com
Brunch Electronik returns for a two-day celebration of electronic music, following a record attendance of 65,000 in 2025. Expect a world-class lineup, fresh experiences, and a safe, inclusive festival environment with dedicated spaces for LGTBIQ+ support, prevention, and wellbeing. Lineup to be announced shortly.
Event: Iceland Eclipse Festival
Date(s): 12–15 August 2026
Location: Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
Website: https://icelandeclipse.com
Iceland Eclipse Festival is a special cosmic gathering taking place during Iceland’s total solar eclipse, limited to 3,333 participants. The festival blends music, art, science, wellness, and exploration, while lineup highlights include Captain Hook, CloZee, Ida Engberg, Kenny Dope, Nick Warren, Imogen Heap, Reggie Watts, Booka Shade (Live), Daði Freyr, Emiliana Torrini, MEDUZA³, and Nightmares on Wax, among others. Local Icelandic talent features Samwise, Carla Rose, Bensol, Agzilla, Cell7, Orang Volante, Gunnar Ólafsson.
Event: Glitch Festival
Date(s): 12–15 August 2026
Location: Rabat, Malta
Website: https://www.glitchfestival.com
Glitch Festival returns for its 10th anniversary with four days of techno and house on the Maltese island of Rabat. The 2026 edition will feature Amelie Lens, Ben Klock b2b Rødhåd, Adrian Mills b2b Cloudy, Alarico b2b SHDW, Chris Stussy, Job Jobse, Pegassi, Mall Grab, Serafina, Spray presents Spriitzz live, Stef Mendesidis live, and many more to be announced.
Event: Sonus Croatia
Date(s): 16–20 August 2026
Location: Zrće Beach, Pag Island, Croatia
Website: https://www.sonuscroatia.com
Sonus Croatia, the 2026 lineup for which is still to be announced, is a five-day festival combining world-class electronic music, beachside stages, boat parties, and open-air daytime and nighttime sets, all set directly on the Adriatic Sea.
Event: Dekmantel Selectors 2026
Date(s): 20–24 August 2026
Location: The Garden Tisno, Petrića Glava 34, Tisno, Croatia
Website: https://dekmantelselectors.com/
Dekmantel Selectors will celebrate 10 years of sun, sea, and music on the Adriatic coast this year. Set at The Garden Tisno, the 2026 edition will features Alex Kassian, Antal, BASHKKA, Benji B, Charlie Bones, Deetron presents SOULMATE, Efdemin, Hunee & Optimo, Marcel Dettmann, Mr Scruff, Nina Welch, Palms Trax, Ron Trent, Satoshi Yamamura, Sterac Electronic, Tim Reaper & Dwarde, Young Marco, and many more.
Event: Field Maneuvers
Date(s): 21–23 August 2026
Location: Norfolk, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.fieldmaneuvers.com
Field Maneuvers is a festival that celebrates underground electronic music, bringing together club collectives and emerging crews in Norfolk for three days of immersive sounds and community. This year’s lineup is set to be announced soon.
Event: Reading & Leeds Festival
Date(s): 27–30 August 2026
Location: Reading & Leeds, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.readingfestival.com and https://www.leedsfestival.com
Reading & Leeds Festival 2026 returns to Bramham Park (Leeds) and Richfield Avenue (Reading) for four days of music. Six headliners have already been announced – Charli XCX, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C., and RAYE. For the first time, Leeds will also feature a Thursday Main Stage headliner, Kasabian. Additional artists confirmed include Skepta, Sombr, Role Model, Jade, Josh Baker, Kneecap, Kettama, Chris Stussy (Reading only), Geese, Skye Newman, Adéla, and Keo, with more to be announced.
Event: Dimensions Festival
Date(s): 27–31 August 2026
Location: The Garden, Tisno, Croatia
Website: https://www.dimensionsfestival.com
Dimensions Festival will be a five-day session on Croatia’s Adriatic coast, showcasing over 150 artists across house, techno, electro, and breaks. The first 80+ names include Helena Hauff b2b Moopie, Marcellus Pittman, Roza Terenzi, Satoshi Tomiie (live), Dyed Soundorom, Josh Caffé, and many more. Remaining artists, after parties, and boat events are set to be announced soon.
Event: NIBIRII Festival
Date(s): 28–30 August 2026
Location: Dürener Badesee, Düren, Germany
Website: https://www.nibirii.com
NIBIRII Festival is a destination for fans of Goa trance, techno, and drum & bass, set in the scenic Dürener Badesee. Lineup TBC.
Event: Electric Picnic
Date(s): 28–30 August 2026
Location: Stradbally, Co. Laois, Ireland
Website: https://www.electricpicnic.ie
The first headliners for Electric Picnic 2026, taking place as always at Stradbally in county Laois, have been announced: Gorillaz headline Saturday, and Fontaines D.C. close Sunday. Other early acts include CMAT, Sombr, Zara Larsson, Skepta, Wunderhorse, Role Model, and Geese, with more artists to be revealed closer to the festival.
Event: Body Movements
Date(s): 30 August 2026
Location: Southwark Park, London, UK
Website: https://www.bodymovements.co.uk
Body Movements is an independent queer festival celebrating music, culture, and community in Southwark Park. This year’s lineup is expected to be announced soon.
Event: Panorama Festival
Date(s): August 2026 (exact dates TBC)
Location: Cave del Duca, Lecce, Puglia, Italy
Website: https://www.panorama-festival.it/en
Panorama Festival blends electronic music with the breathtaking landscapes of Puglia, Italy. This year’s lineup is still to be announced.
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