Governor's Ball, Bonnaroo, and Coachella may seem like the be-all, end-all of music festivals. But they're certainly not cheap, and with sky-high demand it can be impossible to get a pass even if you're willing to shell out for them.
Luckily, there are tons of festivals that fly a bit further below the radar, and won't cost you an entire paycheck.
We've rounded up 16 summer music festivals around the world that won't break the bank.
The 9th Annual Roots Picnic, US — $75
The 9th Annual Roots Picnic is a downtown Philadelphia institution. Held on June 4 on the waterfront at Penn's Landing, headliners include Future, Usher, and of course, The Roots.
Roots Picnic
June 4, 2016
Festival Pier, Penn's Landing
Philadelphia, PA
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Tickets: starting at $75
Festival Beauregard, France — $50 for a 1-day pass, $110 for a 3-day pass
This pop-rock/folk gathering in Herouville-St-Clair, France, has a lineup that includes PJ Harvey, Beck, and Beirut. Camping is a popular option that keeps costs down as well.
Festival Beauregard
June 30 – July 3, 2016
Château de Beauregard
Route de Ouistreham 14200 Herouville Saint Clair
Normandy, France
festivalbeauregard.com
Tickets: Starting at 45€ ($55)
OpenAir, Switzerland — $102 price for a 1-day pass
Given the star-studded lineup at OpenAir St. Gallen — Radiohead, Mumford & Sons, and Casper all headline — the $102 price for a day pass is worth it. The beautiful Alpine setting and a camping area in clear view of the stage are even more reason to go.
OpenAir St. Gallen
June 30 – July 3, 2016
Adlerbergstrasse 15, 9000
St. Gallen, Switzerland
openairsg.ch
Tickets: Day passes starting at ~$102
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