Festivals of Europe

European Festivals: one continent, fifteen countries, a thousand stages

Beyond the borders of France and Italy, Europe is home to an unrivalled festival landscape. This pack brings together 1,051 festivals across 15 countries — Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Portugal, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Finland. These events cover every genre: live music, jazz, rock, electronic, classical music, cinema and multidisciplinary arts. Their scale ranges from small city festivals with 2,000 attendees to major international events welcoming tens of thousands of festival-goers over several days.

Seasonality is clearly summer-focused: the majority of European festivals take place between June and September, with a peak in July-August in Nordic countries and an earlier opening (May) in Spain, Portugal and the Balkans. The ideal window for applying to artistic directors falls between October and February of the preceding year: this is when programmers build their line-ups and sign off on budgets.

These festivals actively seek international artists who can bring a different sonic identity. A French or Franco-Italian group often benefits from a welcome novelty effect on stages accustomed to booking local artists.

Who is this pack for?

This pack is designed for artists who want to build a European tour and are no longer limiting themselves to their home market. It is particularly suited to:

• Music groups with a bilingual press kit and solid stage experience;
• Composers and singer-songwriters wishing to present an original live project;
• DJs and electronic artists who want to expand their network beyond clubs;
• Touring artists looking to optimize their travel by chaining multiple dates in the same European region.

A good command of English (for correspondence with foreign programmers) is recommended; a press kit translated into English is an indispensable asset.

The concrete advantages of this pack

Building a European festival database yourself takes dozens of hours of research, spanning institutional websites, professional networks and manual verification. LiveContact does this work for you:

• 1,051 verified contacts, emails validated by DNS/MX lookup, sourced from public databases (OpenStreetMap, official websites, national cultural directories);
• For each festival: name, country, city, verified email and phone when available;
• Instant delivery after purchase, Excel + CSV file ready to import into your email marketing tool;
• 2026 update — contacts have been reverified this year;
• 30-day guarantee: if an email turns out to be invalid, we replace it.

You can also delegate sending to our outreach service, which prepares personalized presentation emails and handles follow-ups for you.

Prospecting tips: how and when to contact European festivals

The right timing

European festival programmers often plan 10 to 14 months ahead. If you're targeting summer 2027, start sending your applications from autumn 2026. Some festivals (particularly in Germany, the UK and Scandinavia) announce their full line-up as early as January.

How to write your email

• Write in English (the common working language of all European programmers);
• Personalize the subject line by mentioning the festival name and the target edition;
• Include a link to your EPK (Electronic Press Kit) hosted online — avoid heavy attachments;
• Propose specific availability and indicate whether you can chain other dates in the same region.

What you can propose

International festivals appreciate projects that tell a story: Franco-European duo, repertoire mixing languages and cultures, traditional music reimagined, electronic live acts with musicians on stage. Showcase your uniqueness rather than your versatility. Consult our methodology for detailed advice on writing your artistic dossier.

What the delivered file contains

After your order, you immediately receive three files:

• Excel file (.xlsx) — columns: Festival name, Country, City, Verified email, Phone (when available), Segment, Source;
• CSV file (.csv) — compatible with any CRM tool or email marketing platform;
• PDF guide — usage tips, email templates in English and a prospecting calendar by country.

Volume: 1,051 contacts — Price: 69 € incl. VAT, secure payment, instant delivery.