Glastonbury Festival, 2019. Photo by Geoff Pugh/Shutterstock (10325095bf)

Unfortunately for music lovers, attending music festivals in summer 2020 ended up being impossible due to restrictions imposed on large gatherings due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Fortunately, the summer of 2021 offers up hope that we will be able to go back to enjoying music festivals in the company of fellow fans of some of our favorite artists. Europe always has a great and diverse slate of music festivals, and here are three of the top ones that you should consider checking out next year!

Primavera Sound

Barcelona, Spain will be home to Primavera Sound next year, one of the most exciting music festivals in Europe. Highlights of next year’s star-studded, musically diverse event include Tame Impala, Young Thug, Gorillaz, and Tyler the Creator.

Location: Parc del Fòrum, Barcelona, Spain
Dates: June 2-6, 2021

Rolling Loud Portugal

Hip-hop lovers have to make plans to attend Rolling Loud Portugal, the European version of an event that began in Miami, Florida. Held on the scenic Praia da Rocha beach, you’ll find rappers and hip-hop artists such as Cardi B, Rick Ross, and Stormzy performing next July at this exciting festival.

Location: Portimão, Portugal, Praia da Rocha Beach
Dates: July 9-10, 2021

Glastonbury

Glastonbury still hasn’t announced any of its artists for the upcoming year, but let’s be honest: arguably the world’s most famous festival is going to have plenty of tantalizing acts to see. Held on a farm in rural southwest England, this pioneering music festival will be sure to feature some of rock and pop’s hottest artists.

Location: Pilton, England, Worthy Farm
Dates: June 23-27, 2021