{"id":83151,"date":"2018-07-25T15:49:13","date_gmt":"2018-07-25T15:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=83151"},"modified":"2026-10-23T12:29:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T12:29:26","slug":"edm-festivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/edm-festivals\/","title":{"rendered":"Best EDM Festivals in the World: 2027 Dates & Where to Stay"},"content":{"rendered":"

PARTY PEOPLE! So you like to boogie? Then what could be better than combining your love of music with travel. We have scoured the globe to provide you with a list of the very best EDM festivals all around the world. Explore a new country\/city and unite with electronic music lovers from all over the globe for one massive party. You’ll experience the best DJ’s, the best production, lighting, stages and atmospheres AND get a holiday out of it! So pack your glow sticks, put on your glittery shorts, get on your dancing shoes and start planning your trip. Here’s a list of what’s happening throughout the year.<\/p>\n

The Best EDM Festivals in the World at a Glance<\/h2>\n

March:<\/b> Ultra Music Festival (Miami)
\nMay:<\/b> Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas)
\nJuly:<\/b> Airbeat One (Germany), Ostend Beach Festival (Belgium), Tomorrowland (Belgium)
\nAugust:<\/b> Untold (Romania), Creamfields (UK), Mysteryland (Netherlands)<\/p>\n

Scroll down for the full guide, 2027 dates and where to stay.<\/p>\n

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1. Ostend Beach Festival<\/h2>\n

Where:<\/b> Ostend, Belgium
\nWhen:<\/b> Mid-July (2026 edition: 11 – 12 July; 2027 dates TBC)
\nWhat<\/b> Belgium\u2019s biggest beach party
\nWhy: <\/b>Ostend Beach Festival<\/a> presents a lineup of around 80 top DJs, bringing you summer vibes and scenic North Sea views of Belgium’s largest coastal city. OBF is up there with the best beach festivals in the world, and when you’re jumping on white sand beaches to the sounds of great dance music, with views of stunning sunsets over the ocean, it’s easy to see why.
\nTrip tip:<\/strong> After or before partying in Ostend, make sure you check out the beautiful city of Bruges, which is a simple 14 minute train journey away.<\/p>\n

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2. Airbeat-One Festival<\/h2>\n

Where: <\/b>Neustadt-Glewe, Germany
\nWhen: <\/b>7 – 11 July 2027
\nWhat<\/b> Massive party in a massive German airfield
\nWhy:<\/b> Airbeat-One Festival<\/a> has become one of Europe’s biggest and best EDM festivals, with people from all over the world gathering to party in an airfield in Northern Germany. Big-name DJs play across multiple incredible stages. Airbeat-One Festival is known for its jaw-dropping stage design and impressive visual production, go check it out if you don’t believe us.
\nTrip tip: <\/b>If you’re keen to party before or after the festival, head to nearby Hamburg, one of our favourite nightlife cities in the world<\/a>. Even if you’re all partied out, it’s still well worth exploring. Discover why everyone is so obsessed with Hamburg right now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Check out our hostels in Hamburg<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

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3. Tomorrowland<\/h2>\n

Where: <\/b>Boom, Belgium
\nWhen: <\/b>Two weekends in late July (2027 dates TBC)
\nWhat:<\/b> The world-famous dance dream-world
\nWhy: <\/b>Tomorrowland<\/a> is one of the biggest and best EDM festivals in the world. Party people from every corner of the globe head to Belgium to watch hundreds of acts, where you’ll be spoilt for choice with top DJ’s throughout both weekends (they had to make two to satisfy the huge demand!) Tomorrowland is world-famous not only because of the awesome lineup on offer, but also because of the unique, magical atmosphere, where a dream-like world is created through renowned, creative stage designs. If you’re an EDM fan, this is definitely one for the bucket list!
\nTrip tip: <\/b>Boom sits between Antwerp and Brussels. Both are worth a visit but Brussels has lots of cool things to do and is only 40 minutes away.<\/p>\n

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August<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

4. Untold<\/h2>\n

Where: <\/b>Cluj-Napoca, Romania
\nWhen: <\/b>Early August (2027 dates TBC)
\nWhat<\/b>: A magical Romanian party
\nWhy: <\/b>Untold festival is Romania’s biggest EDM festival and one of the most famous in Europe. Similar to Tomorrowland, Untold has awesome stage designs based on themes which change each year. You’re guaranteed an amazing atmosphere at the main stage, where tens of thousands of people party together inside the impressive Cluj-Napoca stadium. As you’d expect, Untold’s line up features the best names in EDM, with a few surprise artists (that you may have heard on the radio) thrown in for good measure!
\nTrip Tip: <\/b>The second largest city in Romania, Cluj-Napoca is well worth exploring. The city is the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region and boasts great nightlife and beautiful architecture.<\/p>\n

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5. Cirque Magique<\/h2>\n

Where: <\/b>Ledegem, Belgium
\nWhen: <\/b>Traditionally early August (next edition not yet announced)
\nWhat<\/b>: A surrealist electronic music festival with a circus setting
\nWhy: <\/b>Music, sound, light, decoration, food & drinks, camping… Cirque Magique<\/a> offers top quality at all levels. Expect a fine selection of the best underground electronic music, from floaty house to pounding techno, all EDM tastes are catered for. However, Cirque Magique isn’t just about DJ’s… Like the name suggests, you’ll be wowed by big top tents, circus performers and fairground rides.
\nTrip tip:<\/b> Hop on a train for just 1 hour and you’ll be in beautiful Bruges.<\/p>\n

Check out our hostels in Bruges<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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6. 51st State Festival<\/h2>\n

Where:<\/b> London, UK
\nWhen:<\/b> Next edition not yet announced (the most recent took place in September 2025 in Barking)
\nWhat<\/b>: A one-day festival honouring a wide variety of house music
\nWhy: <\/b>51st State Festival celebrates the roots of House music pulling together the threads of this hugely influential sound, exploring classic house, garage, disco, soul, dub, dancehall and more. Led by pioneers from Chicago, New York and beyond, the 51st State Festival programme is truly transatlantic, joining the dots between the US, the UK and the Caribbean.
\nTrip tip: <\/b>There’s so much to do in London, even if you’ve blown your budget on beverages and snacks at the festival, you can always check out these free things to do in London.<\/a><\/p>\n

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7. Creamfields<\/h2>\n

Where: <\/b>Daresbury, UK
\nWhen:<\/b> 26 – 29 August 2027
\nWhat<\/b>: UK’s biggest EDM festival
\nWhy: <\/b>Creamfields<\/a> describe itself as the \u2018the world\u2019s leading dance music festival\u2018 featuring an \u2018unbeatable line up<\/a>\u2019 and to be honest, if you love EDM, it\u2019s hard to disagree. Grab your sleeping bag and tent for this outdoor event in the beautiful Cheshire countryside, which attracts party people from across the globe. If you want to see the biggest and best names in EDM, this is the number one place for it in the UK. 2027 marks its 30th anniversary edition, so expect something special.
\nTrip tips: <\/b>Daresbury is close to both Liverpool and Manchester, both awesome cities packed full of things to see and do. Once you’ve ticked off the usual must-do’s, make sure check out the best things to do in Manchester according to a local.<\/a> There’s some hidden gems.<\/p>\n

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8. Mysteryland<\/h2>\n

Where: <\/b>Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands
\nWhen: <\/b>Late August 2027 (dates TBC)
\nWhat<\/b>: Apparently “the longest running EDM festival in the world”
\nWhy: <\/b>Mysteryland is the leading EDM festival in The Netherlands. Huge crowds head to Haarlemmermeer (near Amsterdam) and party in the beautiful surroundings of forests, hills, ponds and rivers. Mysteryland has a top line up<\/a>, covering all genres of electronic music. After taking a break in 2026, it’s back in 2027 with a brand new concept.
\nTrip Tips: <\/b>Mysteryland is so close to Amsterdam, you’d be mad not to visit. Don’t worry if you’re low on funds, here’s 15 things to do for free in Amsterdam<\/a>, sorted!<\/p>\n

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