J ust because Glastonbury isn’t happening this year, that doesn’t mean you can’t set up camp and spend a weekend (or even a whole week) watching some of your favourite artists perform. If anything, it’s the perfect opportunity to look further afield. The Independent’ s culture team has singled out some of our favourite European music festivals, whether you’re seeking a sun-soaked getaway in Sicily or a forest rave in the Netherlands. So grab your passport, your sunscreen and your shades: here are the 10 best music festivals in Europe for summer 2026. Primavera Sound Barcelona Where: Barcelona, Spain When: 3 – 7 June The lineup poster for Primavera Sound 2026 (Primavera Sound Barcelona) Barcelona-based festival Primavera Sound consistently assembles some of the best line-ups in Europe , and this year is no different – Doja Cat, The Cure, and Gorillaz are among the headliners, but it’s the muscular undercard that’s really going to draw people in.…