Festival Abroad is the world's largest and fastest-growing curated directory of international music festivals—cataloguing 2,700+ active events across 83+ countries, and attracting 200+ new users every week through 100% organic discovery alone
Festival Abroad is the world's largest and fastest-growing curated directory of international music festivals—cataloguing 2,700+ active events across 83+ countries, and attracting 200+ new users every week through 100% organic discovery alone. We built this platform because planning a festival trip should be as exciting as the experience itself. Our technology cross-references your music taste, travel preferences, and festival style against our entire database to deliver personalised recommendations you won't find anywhere else. Think of us as your festival-obsessed friend who's actually been everywhere—and mapped the data to prove it. What we offer festival-goers: Personalised festival recommendations matched to your vibe Pre-festival Spotify playlists to get you hyped Shortlist, compare, and build your dream season Planning guides with flights, stays, and insider tips What we offer the industry: Through Festival Abroad Studio, we partner with festivals, promoters, and music brands to turn curious visitors into committed ticket-holders. After analysing thousands of festival websites across 83+ countries, we've mapped the design patterns, conversion flows, and storytelling frameworks that actually drive ticket sales. Founded by Sarah Pagel—an independent electronic music and festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene—Festival Abroad is built on genuine passion, rigorous data, and the belief that the right festival can genuinely change your life. Whether you're a music lover searching for your next dance floor, a festival looking to expand your reach, or a brand wanting to connect with an engaged community of global travellers—let's build something together.