psytrance 2023 Europe festivals: not-to-be-missed highlights!
- 09/05/2023
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If you’re a fan of psytrance music, summer is the ideal season to explore the various festivals taking place in Europe. Here’s our selection of psytrance festivals not to be missed this year!
And don’t forget that every festival and every festival-goer is unique, so this is not a ranking, but rather a selection to inspire you to explore the psytrance scene and find the one that best suits your current tastes and desires.
Psychedelic Circus Festival – Germany
05/18/2023 to 05/22/2023
The Psychedelic Circus Festival is a major event on the German psytrance scene. Set in a nature park, it offers a unique musical experience featuring psytrance performances, fire shows, art installations and workshops.
Spirit Base Festival – Austria
08/06/2023 to 11/06/2023
The Spirit Base Festival is a psytrance music festival held in Austria. The festival is known for its friendly, family atmosphere, created by the festival-goers themselves.
In addition to a varied program ranging from progressive psytrance to psybient, the Spirit Base Festival also offers activities for the whole family, with workshops for children and activities for adults. Festival-goers can thus enjoy an inclusive and diverse festival, where everyone will feel at home.
Antaris Project – Germany
06/23/2023 to 06/26/2023
The Antaris Project is a psytrance music festival that has been held in Germany for over 20 years. The festival is known for its international line-up of DJs and artists, who come from all over the world to play on the festival stages.
The Antaris Project also emphasizes environmental awareness and harmony with nature, offering ecological facilities and activities to raise festival-goers’ awareness of the importance of protecting the environment. In this way, festival-goers can enjoy a festival that is both responsible and respectful of nature.
Forest Star Festival – Slovakia
06/22/2023 to 06/26/2023
The Forest Star Festival is a Slovakian festival that takes place in an idyllic setting, surrounded by mountains and forests. With live performances and psytrance DJ sets, this is a festival that will immerse you in a unique psychedelic atmosphere.
Burning Mountain Festival – Switzerland
06/22/2023 to 06/25/2023
The Burning Mountain Festival is a psytrance music festival held in the Swiss mountains. The festival is known for its magical, mystical atmosphere, created by artistic decors and installations, as well as lights and lasers.
In addition to its varied musical program, ranging from progressive psytrance to full-on, the Burning Mountain Festival also emphasizes sustainability and ecology in its organization. Festival-goers will be able to enjoy a festival that respects the environment and nature.
Shankra Festival 2023 – Switzerland
07/12/2023 to 07/16/2023
The Shankra Festival is a major event in Switzerland, taking place in a magnificent setting surrounded by mountains. With exceptional stages and live performances, it’s a festival that will immerse you in a unique psychedelic atmosphere.
Boom Festival – Portugal
07/2023 to 07/27/2023
The Boom Festival is a legendary event held every two years in Portugal. It features a mix of psytrance and world music, as well as artistic performances and workshops. It’s a festival that promotes eco-responsibility and social awareness.
VooV Experience – Germany
07/21/2023 to 07/24/2023
The VooV Experience has been a major event on the German psytrance scene for over 25 years. Located in a disused airport, it offers a unique musical experience with psytrance performances, fire shows, art installations and workshops. It’s one of the longest-running and most respected festivals on the European psytrance scene.
Ozora Festival – Hungary
07/31/2023 to 08/06/2023
The Ozora Festival is a must-see event for psytrance fans. Set in idyllic Hungarian surroundings, it attracts thousands of people every year. With an incredible line-up and a unique atmosphere, it’s a festival not to be missed.
MO:DEM Festival 2023 – Croatia
07/08/2023 to 13/08/2023
The Modem Festival is a Croatian forest festival featuring live performances and psytrance DJ sets. It’s an event that attracts electronic music fans from all over the world.
Waldfrieden Wonderland Festival – Germany
10/08/2023 to 13/08/2023
The Waldfriden Wonderland Festival is a Swiss event that takes place in an exceptional setting, surrounded by mountains and forests. With a varied program of psytrance music, fire shows and art installations, it’s a festival that offers a unique experience.
Oasis Of Initiation Festival – Spain
08/17/2023 to 08/20/2023
The Oasis Of Initiation Festival is a psytrance music festival held in Spain. It offers a unique experience for festival-goers, with an eclectic musical program ranging from psytrance and world music to dub and techno. Guest artists come from all over the world to get festival-goers dancing.
The festival also focuses on spirituality and personal development, offering workshops, lectures and a variety of activities to enable festival-goers to reconnect with themselves and their environment. The natural setting of the Oasis Of Initiation Festival also offers a unique opportunity to recharge one’s batteries and connect with nature.
Hadra Trance Festival – France
08/24/2023 to 08/27/2023
The Hadra Trance Festival is a French festival held in the countryside, featuring live performances and psytrance DJ sets. It’s an event that has carved out an important place for itself on the European psychedelic music scene, with a rich and varied program.
Nataraja Psychedelic Gathering- France
06/07/2023 to 09/07/2023
The Nataraja Psychedelic Gathering, a festival of psytrance music, is a not-to-be-missed event taking place in France. The 2023 edition, scheduled over 4 days and 3 nights, promises to be a moment of sharing, love, smiles, alternative culture, activities, music and dance in a warm and friendly atmosphere. It’s a chance to let yourself be transported by the vibrations of psytrance and discover new horizons in a magical, festive setting. Come and enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience at the Nataraja Psychedelic Gathering 2023!
Own Spirit Festival – Spain
06/09/2023 to 11/09/2023
Own Spirit Festival is a psytrance music festival held in the Spanish mountains, with a varied program ranging from psytrance to world music, and a focus on connecting with nature and local culture. The festival is known for providing an immersive experience for its festival-goers, offering workshops and activities to connect with oneself, others and nature.
The festival was created in 2014 with the mission of creating a meeting place for psytrance music lovers and artists, while valuing local culture and the connection with nature. The festival takes place in spectacular natural surroundings, surrounded by the Spanish mountains, creating a unique atmosphere for a magical musical experience.
The festival offers a variety of workshops and activities for festival-goers, such as yoga and meditation workshops, art and creative workshops, healing sessions, lectures and art performances. The focus is on the overall experience and connection with nature, creating an atmosphere of celebration, sharing and connection. The festival is also committed to sustainability and ecology, offering eco-friendly installations and activities to raise festival-goers’ awareness of environmental protection.
