Europe Coolest Underground Electronic Music Festivals 2025
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Primavera Sound (Barcelona, Spain) – While it’s a massive festival, Primavera has curated electronic stages with cutting-edge DJs and left-field acts. Boiler Room often hosts stages here, and the lineup usually includes artists like Helena Hauff, DJ Seinfeld, and Floating Points.
Dekmantel (Amsterdam, Netherlands) – The perfect balance between a boutique feel and a large-scale production. Dekmantel’s lineup is a who’s who of the underground dance scene, with stages curated for techno, house, electro, and experimental sounds.
Sónar (Barcelona, Spain) – With both day and night programming, Sónar has a broad electronic focus. Its lineup is a mix of innovative electronic artists, from ambient and IDM to techno and bass-heavy acts, and it always has a Boiler Room-style stage or two.
Lost Village (Lincolnshire, UK) – A surreal, woodland festival that feels like a dreamlike version of Piknic Électronik with a slightly bigger budget. You’ll find Boiler Room-approved DJs playing in intimate forest stages and hidden clearings.
Terraforma (Milan, Italy) – Eclectic, sustainable, and very curated. The lineup skews toward experimental techno, ambient, and avant-garde electronic, with plenty of live sets and unexpected back-to-backs.
Dimensions Festival (Tisno, Croatia) – Formerly held in a fort, now located in a stunning coastal venue. The vibe is deeply rooted in underground electronic music, with acts like Skee Mask, Call Super, and Objekt.
Horst Arts & Music (Brussels, Belgium) – A festival that merges architecture, art, and electronic music. It’s visually striking, and the lineup leans toward experimental techno, left-field house, and progressive electronic sounds.
Nuits Sonores (Lyon, France) – A well-curated blend of electronic and experimental music with a focus on visual art. The lineup often features off-kilter techno, electro, and house from Boiler Room-style acts.
Glitch Festival (Rabat, Malta) – Set against a stunning Mediterranean backdrop, Glitch Festival offers a mix of house, techno, and electro, with both daytime pool parties and nighttime raves. Artists like Dax J, VTSS, and Shanti Celeste are frequent fixtures.
Sound Waves Festival (Esmoriz, Portugal) – Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Sound Waves is known for marathon techno sessions and a beachfront location. Expect gritty, bass-heavy sets from OGUZ, blk., and SNTS.
Boiler Room Festival (Various Locations) – True to its roots, Boiler Room Festival offers intimate stages with a focus on underground electronic music. Past editions have taken place in cities like London, New York, and Amsterdam, featuring surprise back-to-back sets and emerging artists.