Top European Rock Festivals in 2025
Here’s a list of must-attend European rock festivals in 2025, featuring diverse lineups and epic locations.
1. LAROCK Music Festival (Romania)
Let’s start with LAROCK Music Festival, one of Eastern Europe’s fastest-growing festivals, held at the stunning Domeniul Cantacuzino.
What makes LAROCK unique?
- Five stages featuring over 50 bands from around the world.
- Discovery Stage dedicated to underground artists and new music.
- Unique activities like hot air balloon rides, bungee jumping, helicopter tours, and even parachute jumps.
- A sense of community that’s rare in larger festivals.
- Dubioza Kolektiv
- Skindred
- Subcarpați
- Dirty Shirt
- Luna Amară
- Coma
- DM Experience (Depeche Mode Tribute)
…and many more to come!
2. Rock am Ring & Rock im Park (Germany)
These twin festivals are Europe’s most iconic rock events, attracting over 80,000 fans each year. They feature massive headliners and an unbeatable atmosphere.
3. Hellfest (France)
Known for its intense lineup, Hellfest is one of Europe’s biggest metal festivals, featuring over 180 bands.
4. Download Festival (UK)
A must-attend festival for rock and metal fans, Download Festival is one of the most popular festivals in the UK, featuring major headliners like Metallica, Iron Maiden, and Slipknot.
5. Sziget Festival (Hungary)
Although Sziget is a multi-genre festival, it offers strong rock lineups and is held on Óbuda Island, making it one of the most scenic festivals.
6. Nova Rock (Austria)
Nova Rock is Austria’s largest rock festival, with four days of non-stop music and big-name headliners.
7. Graspop Metal Meeting (Belgium)
Graspop is a metalhead’s paradise, with multiple stages and a legendary lineup of metal and hard rock bands.
8. Resurrection Fest (Spain)
One of Spain’s top rock festivals, Resurrection Fest features hardcore, punk, and metal acts.
9. Rock for People (Czech Republic)
A growing festival that attracts fans of alternative and indie rock.
10. Wacken Open Air (Germany)
Wacken is the world’s biggest metal festival, attracting over 80,000 fans.
Plan Your European Rock Festival Tour (2025)
Here’s how you can plan your perfect European rock festival tour and make the most of your summer:
- Start with Nova Rock (June 12-15, Austria)
- Head to Hellfest (June 21-23, France)
- Catch Graspop (June 28-30, Belgium)
- Resurrection Fest (July 4-6, Spain)
- Rock for People (July 10-12, Czech Republic)
- Wacken Open Air (August 1-3, Germany)
- Sziget Festival (August 7-12, Hungary)
- LAROCK Music Festival (August 14-17, Romania)
Why LAROCK Should Be on Your List
Unlike some of the larger European festivals, LAROCK offers an intimate, community-driven experience. It’s a place to discover new music, connect with other rock fans, and enjoy unique activities you won’t find anywhere else.
Whether it’s bungee jumping, hot air balloon rides, or jamming at the Zeedo Playground, LAROCK is more than just music – it’s an adventure.
