Western Europe
- Boom Festival – Portugal: A biennial event known for its focus on sustainability and spirituality.
- Ozora Festival – Hungary: One of the most famous psytrance festivals, celebrated for its immersive visual and auditory experience.
- Psy-Fi – Netherlands: Known for its inclusive environment and diverse range of psytrance styles.
- Antaris Project – Germany: One of the oldest European psytrance festivals, promoting peace and unity.
- Hadra Trance Festival – France: Combines music with visual arts, offering a vibrant and artistic experience.
- Freedom Festival – Portugal: Celebrates electronic music and various forms of artistic expression.
- Freaqs of Nature – Germany: Known for its underground psytrance scene.
- Transition Festival – Spain: A unique experience that blends music, nature, and spiritual workshops.
Eastern Europe
- Masters of Puppets – Czech Republic: Focuses on darker styles of psytrance and experimental music.
- Modem Festival – Croatia: Known for its unique blend of music and innovative stage designs.
- S.U.N. Festival – Hungary: Combines music with eco-friendly living and wellness activities.
- Kali Mela – Poland: Offers a spiritual experience with a focus on Indian culture and music.
- WAO Festival – Italy: Emphasizes ecological awareness and features diverse musical acts.
- Sunrise Festival – Romania: Celebrates the summer solstice with psytrance and electronic music.
Northern Europe
- Vuuv Festival – Germany: One of the longest-running and most respected festivals in the psytrance community.
- Noisily Festival – UK: Combines music, art, and consciousness in a beautiful forest setting.
- Shankra Festival – Switzerland: Offers a journey through psychedelic music and art.
- Psychedelic Circus – Germany: Blends circus themes with psychedelic trance music.
Southern Europe
- Atmosphere Festival – Portugal: Known for its vibrant atmosphere and scenic location.
- ZNA Gathering – Portugal: A retro and old-school focused festival, celebrating the roots of the psytrance movement.
North America
- Symbiosis Gathering – California, USA: Known for its fusion of music, art, and spirituality.
- Envision Festival – Costa Rica: A festival that blends psytrance with environmentalism and wellness.
- Eclipse Festival – Quebec, Canada: Celebrated for its stunning natural settings and immersive psychedelic experience.
- Lucidity Festival – California, USA: A transformational festival that offers a diverse range of music including psytrance.
- Gem & Jam Festival – Arizona, USA: Known for its vibrant music scene and crystalline decorations.
South America
- Universo Paralello – Brazil: One of the most famous New Year’s Eve psytrance festivals, set on beautiful beaches.
- Monte Mapu Festival – Chile: Celebrates indigenous culture along with psychedelic trance music.
- Moonflower Psytrance Festival – Argentina: Known for its breathtaking landscapes and strong lineup of artists.
- Earthdance – Various Locations: A global festival celebrated in various South American countries, promoting peace and sustainability.
- Amazonas Andes Festival – Peru: Offers a unique experience combining Andean culture with psytrance music.
Central America
- Tribal Gathering – Panama: A unique blend of indigenous culture and electronic music, including psytrance.
- Cosmic Convergence – Guatemala: A festival that takes place over New Year’s, combining music with Mayan traditions.
South Africa
South Africa is particularly well-known for its psytrance scene, hosting several significant festivals:
- Alien Safari – A long-standing festival known for its vibrant atmosphere and stunning locations.
- Vortex Open Air – Celebrated for its beautiful settings and strong community vibe.
- Earthdance Cape Town – Part of the global Earthdance network, this festival is known for its peace-promoting ethos.
- Organik – Gaian Dream – Offers a blend of nature and psytrance music.
- Jungle Fever – Known for its jungle-themed decorations and line-up of local and international artists.
- Rezonance New Year’s Eve Festival – A popular choice for welcoming the new year with psytrance beats.
- Twilight Open Air Festival – Features a variety of electronic music, including psytrance.
Morocco
Morocco has also hosted psytrance events, notable for their unique blend of local culture and electronic music:
- Transition Festival Morocco – Known for its focus on spiritual awakening and music.
- Atlas Electronic Music & Arts Festival – A blend of local and electronic music, including psytrance.
Kenya
Kenya’s psytrance scene is emerging, with festivals that combine music with stunning natural landscapes:
- Kilifi New Year – A vibrant festival celebrating diverse music, including psytrance, set in a beautiful location.
Egypt
In Egypt, the psytrance scene is more niche but growing:
- Sandbox Festival – While not exclusively psytrance, it features a range of electronic music genres, including psytrance.
India
- HillTop Festival – Goa
- Shiva Valley – Goa
- Psychedelic Circus – Various Locations
Thailand
- The Experience Festival – Koh Tao
- Half Moon Festival – Koh Phangan
- Full Moon Festival – Koh Phangan
Nepal
- Universal Religion – Kathmandu
- Everest Base Camp Music Festival – Solukhumbu
Japan
- SOL Festival – Kanto
- Nagisa Music Festival – Osaka
Indonesia
- BaliSpirit Festival – Bali
- Dance For Peace Festival – Gili Air
China
- Spirit Tribe – Yunnan
- Midi Electronic Music Festival – Various Locations
South Korea
- Global Gathering Korea – Seoul
- Ultra Korea – Seoul (While primarily an EDM festival, it often features psytrance artists)
Sri Lanka
- Atman Festival – Sri Lanka
Israel (Asia part)
- Doof Festival – North Israel
- Indigo Festival – North Israel
Malaysia
- Rainforest World Music Festival – Sarawak (While not exclusively psytrance, it features a diverse range of electronic music)
Philippines
- Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival – Puerto Galera (Features a mix of genres, including electronic music)
Australia
- Rainbow Serpent Festival – Held in Lexton, Victoria, this is one of Australia’s most famous electronic music, art, and lifestyle festivals. It’s known for its strong emphasis on sustainability, community, and cultural diversity.
- Earth Frequency Festival – Located in South East Queensland, Earth Frequency is a celebration of music, art, lifestyle, and environmental awareness. It’s an event that blends outdoor festival experience with a touch of electronic music.
- Eclipse Festival – Organized in various locations, often coinciding with solar eclipses, this festival offers a unique experience with its timing and focus on celestial events, alongside great music and art.
- Esoteric Festival – Taking place in Donald, Victoria, Esoteric is an annual gathering for psytrance lovers, offering a diverse range of electronic music and a rich cultural experience.
- Psyfari Festival – This New South Wales festival has gained a reputation for being a wild and free celebration of music, arts, and nature, although it’s worth noting that it has had some hiatus years.
- Dragon Dreaming Festival – Set near Canberra, this festival celebrates art, music, nature, and community, and is known for its intimate and friendly atmosphere.
- Regrowth Festival – Held in New South Wales, Regrowth is not just a music festival but also a platform for environmental regeneration, where attendees participate in reforestation activities.
- Burning Seed – Australia’s regional Burning Man event in New South Wales, while not exclusively a psytrance festival, often features a range of psytrance music and art within its broader scope.
- Happy Daze Festival – Located in Queensland, this festival is a vibrant mix of music genres, including psytrance, and offers a blend of visual and performing arts.
- Subsonic Music Festival – Taking place in Monkerai, New South Wales, Subsonic is a melting pot of music styles, with a significant emphasis on electronic music, including psytrance.
- Strawberry Fields – This festival in Victoria is known for its diverse line-up, including electronic music genres like psytrance, and a strong focus on art, creativity, and community.
- Rabbits Eat Lettuce – Held in Queensland, this festival allows people to express themselves freely and escape the outside world. It features a variety of music, including psytrance.
