Mathias Pageau

Europe Coolest Underground Electronic Music Festivals 2025

Mathias Pageau

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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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.