The days are getting longer, temperatures are rising, and it’s time to come out of your caves. Yes, summer has arrived, and with it, the vast offering of festivals on this side of the world. With so many events, we know choosing the right festival isn’t easy, so at Peachz we want to make your life a little easier with a small selection of what excites us the most this season.
Whether it’s for their curation, Disney-worthy dream locations, or sound systems not suited for the faint of heart, these are some of the gems we’re rescuing from the summer chaos:
Houghton:
Under the impeccable curation of Craig Richards, Houghton Festival has established itself as one of the UK’s unmissable summer events.
With an amazing location in the beautiful Norfolk countryside, the festival stands out for its excellent sound quality and minimalist stages that give space to what truly matters: the music.
Houghton will feature familiar faces like Ricardo Villalobos, Ben UFO, Ogazón, Shanti Celeste, and long-awaited debuts such as Richie Hawtin, PARAMIDA, Chez Damier, and Aurora Halal, to name just a few.
Don’t get too excited with this one, tickets are sold out—but if you’re lucky, Resident Advisor will be handling the resale.
All the info at: https://www.houghtonfestival.co.uk/
Gottwood Festival:
It’s hard to talk about the season’s major festivals without mentioning Gottwood.
This woodland festival located in Carreg Lwyd Estate in Wales stands out for its more independent spirit and a lineup that strikes a perfect balance between established artists and rising stars.
The 2025 edition of Gottwood will take place from June 12 to 15 and will feature producers like Ryan Elliott, Sugar Free, Peach, Move D, and a standout live set from Nicola Cruz, among others.
Check the full lineup and everything you need at: https://www.gottwood.co.uk/
Garbicz Festival:
Described by some media outlets as a “Burning Man but cooler,” Garbicz is one of the most attractive offerings among the many festivals Poland has to offer during summer.
As usual, Garbicz returns to the stunning nature reserve of Sulęcin County near the German border, with its 2025 edition running from July 31 to August 4 and a capacity of no less than 8,000 people.
Alongside workshops, talks, and wellness/ecological awareness activities, Garbicz once again brings a lineup packed with artists like Anja Schneider, Chaos in the CBD, Tobias (live), Katy de Jesus, and Eduardo de la Calle.
Find all the info you need at the official website: https://garbiczfestival.com/
Dekmantel:
Already one of the most acclaimed forward-thinking festivals in the electronic scene. Dekmantel will celebrate its 11th edition in Amsterdam from July 30 to August 3.
Dekmantel will feature more than 150 performances that showcase the festival’s wide range of genres, including standout artists like Jeff Mills, Four Tet, Avalon Emerson, and a special 10-hour b2b between Floating Points and one of the all time favourites of the festival, Palms Trax.
Lineup, tickets, and everything you need: https://dekmantelfestival.com/
Love International:
Another gem by the sea is Love International. Set in the dreamy coastal town of Tisno, Croatia, this year is celebrating a decade of existence with a loaded line up.
Call Super, Horse Meat Disco, Paula Tape and Dr. Banana are just a few names that you will find from 9th - 15th of July.
Get your tickets at: https://www.loveinternationalfestival.com/
Gaswerk Music Days:
Overcoming the classic musical spectrum of a festival, Gaswerk Music Days push the boundaries with a truly diverse program, embracing as an alternative from the mainstream. Expect experimental sounds, kraut, avant-pop, noise and many more in the different venues in Berlin where the festival will take place.
Full program, info and tickets at: https://www.gaswerk-music-days.de/program-2025
XRDS Festival:
Organized by Fuse—the longest-running techno club in Belgium—XRDS has become one of those festivals that feels intimate but packs a serious lineup.
From legendary names to emerging gems making waves, everything happens in a relaxed atmosphere with people who are truly there for the music.
This year, it returns on August 15 and 16 under the Anderlecht viaduct in Brussels.
An outdoor venue where you’ll find true electronic legends like Rødhåd, Oscar Mulero, Helena Hauff, Gerd Janson, and Jane Fitz, to name a few.
Get your ticket at: https://www.xrds.be/
Dimensions Festival:
Born in 2012, Dimensions is one of the most anticipated festival cards of the season—especially since 2021 when they found a new home in the dreamy Garden Resort in Tisno, Croatia, where it continues to grow and refine its identity.
With a strong focus on sounds like house, techno, and electro, Dimensions 2025 will take place from August 28 to September 1, featuring a massive lineup with artists like Margaret Dygas, DJ Stingray 313, Christian AB, and tINI to name a few.
Full festival passes are now sold out. If you missed out, you can sign up for resale ticket notifications via Resident Advisor.
All the info at: https://dimensionsfestival.com/
Kappa FuturFestival:
This Italian festival has one of the strongest reputations when it comes to curation and massive top-level stages. And its 2025 edition is no exception, with a confirmed lineup featuring more than 118 performances.
The 12th edition of Kappa FuturFestival will be held from July 4 to 6, and organizers have just announced the final wave of artists, with names like The Martinez Brothers, Lily Palmer, Mathew Jonson, The Lady Machine, and many more.
Tickets, VIP, Hotel? All in one page: https://www.kappafuturfestival.it/
Lago Lago Festival:
The Dutch festival returns to the town of Braamt to celebrate its fourth edition from June 27 to 29.
While Lago Lago has only been around a few years, the event stands out for combining a laid-back vibe and natural scenery with top-notch curation by Amsterdam’s Chasing the Hihat Events collective.
Avalon Emerson, Dixon, Isabella, Mano Le Tough, and a special house set by Marcel Dettmann are just some of the names performing at this new edition of Lago Lago.
Accommodations, tickets, and more at: https://lagolago.nl/
