September sees the influx of some of the best music festival

You might think that things start to wind down in September as autumn begins to set in, but you would be wrong - things are just starting to heat up on the international music festival circuit.

From the biggest names in music right now to more niche EDM performers and high energy DJs, this September is set to be a busy one for music lovers around the world.

September 1 - 3: Electric Picnic 2023

Location: Laois, Ireland

Not your average picnic, revellers can expect three days of big names like Billie Eilish, The Killers and Fred Again.. hitting the stage at Ireland's largest camping music festival. With an eclectic mix of musicians from Tom Odell and Jamie XX to 1980s star Rick Astley, this is a music festival unlike any other, and it is also family friendly.

@epfestival

September 9 - 10: Lollapalooza Berlin

Location: Berlin, Germany

A European spin off of the original Chicago concert, Lollapalooza is coming to Berlin with a fantastic line up of musicians: Jason Derulo, David Guetta, Ava Max, Mumford and Sons, Macklemore and Lost Frequencies.

@lollapaloozade

September 16 - 17: Dream Nation

Location: Paris, France

Into techno, trance or bass music? If the answer is yes, this is the music festival for you. With six different stages, Dream Nation will host an array of music acts from around the world such as Nina Kraviz, Sefa, Wilkinson and BillX to name a few.

@dreamnation_festival

September 16 - 17: ULTRA Japan

Location: Tokyo, Japan

ULTRA is known around the world as the culmination of the best EDM acts, and ULTRA Japan will be no different. The line up includes the incredibly popular Peggy Gou alongside DJ Snake, Adam Beyer and regular headliner, Skrillex.

@ultrajapan

September 21 - 22: Azimuth 2023

Location: AlUla, Saudi Arabia

With international headliners such as Jorja Smith and the viral Saint Levant, alongside some region hitmakers like Dish Dash and DJ Baloo, the weekend of Saudi National Day is set to be a lively one in the AlUla desert. Check out all the acts confirmed Azimuth 2023 right here.

@experiencealula

September 28 - 29: Groove on the Grass KSA

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Groove on the Grass KSA is back for another edition. Taking over Riyadh for two days at the end of September, Groove on the Grass 2023 will bring to life the theme of Timeless Journey, we excitedly await the release of the full line up. Click here to learn more about this years edition.

@grooveonthegrass.ksa

September 30 - October 1: Promiseland Festival 2023

Location: Gold Coast, Australia

From reggae, rap and soulful music, Promiseland Festival 2023 will present an array of incredible artists such as Lauryn Hill, Tems and Koffee. Festival go-ers can expect a jam packed line up to hit the stage over the course the last weekend in September.

@promiselandaus

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