Alternative festivals
39 festivals whose programme leans alternative — 11 with dates announced.
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Cheltenham Music Festival
Jul 3 – Oct 18, 2026 · Cheltenham, United Kingdom · Rock / Metal / Alternative
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Aug 12, 2026 · Oslo, Norway · Rock / Folk / Alternative
Flow Festival
Aug 14, 2026 · Helsinki, Finland · Pop / Alternative / Rock
All Points East
Aug 21–30, 2026 · United Kingdom · Alternative / Hip-Hop / Pop
Beautiful Days
Aug 21, 2026 · Escot House, United Kingdom · Rock / Indie / Alternative
Nocturnal Culture Night
Sep 3–4, 2026 · Neukieritzsch, Germany · Electronic / Alternative
Baroeg open air
Sep 11–12, 2026 · Rotterdam, Netherlands · Metal / Alternative / Electronic
Pitchfork Avant-Garde
Nov 2–8, 2026 · Paris, France · Alternative / Indie / Rock
Pitchfork Music Festival
Nov 2–8, 2026 · Paris, France · Alternative / Indie / Rock
Le Printemps de Bourges Crédit Mutuel
Apr 20, 2027 · Bourges, France · Rock / Alternative / Folk
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Last held Jul 2–6, 2025 · Rotselaer
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Last held Jun 29 – Jul 5, 2025 · Roskilde
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