Apply to Play Festivals & Events Across the World
Find opportunities for unsigned bands, solo artists and DJs across the UK, USA, Australia and beyond. This map is frequently updated, so if you don't find something that suits you today, check back tomorrow to see what's new!
Don't forget to also check out which music conferences and music grants are available in your region over at our Music Funding Map and see what music mental health resources and Ditto Perks are on offer to music industry professionals.
Apply to play music festivals & events worldwide
Scroll down below the map to see the full list of opportunities...
All opportunities we support are 100% free to apply and play.
Remember, before you apply to perform at any of these music festivals and events, be sure to read the application instructions and conditions carefully for the best chance of success. Some events may only accept submissions from artists of certain styles and genres, so make sure your act fits the bill before submitting your application.
Apply to play festivals in the UK & Europe
Cro Cro Land 2025 | London, UK | April 2025 | Apply here
Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival | Birmingham, UK | July 2025 | Apply here
Golden Touch 2025 | Portsmouth, UK | June 2025 | Apply here
Wychwood Festival | Cheltenham, UK | May/June 2025 | Apply here
Eden Festival | Moffat, Scotland | June 2025 | Apply here
Sound City 2025 | Liverpool, May 2025 | Apply here
The Great Escape | Brighton, UK | May 2025 | Apply here
British Country Music Festival | Blackpool, UK | August 2025 | Apply here
Moseley Folk Festival | Moseley, UK | August 2025 | Apply here
Big Feastival | Cotswolds, UK | August 2025 | Apply here
Solfest | Cumbria, UK | August 2025 | Applications open soon
ArcTangent | Bristol, UK | August 2025 | Apply here
Camp Bestival | Dorset, UK | July 2025 | Apply here
Eskfest | Lake District, UK | July 2025 | Apply here
Barn On The Farm | Gloucester, UK | July 2025 | Apply here
Gate to Southwell Folk Festival | Southwell, UK | July 2025 | Apply here
Eden Festival | St Ann's, Scotland | June 2025 | Apply here
Wychwood Festival | Cheltenham, UK | May 2025 | Apply here
Dot to Dot | Nottingham/Bristol | May 2025 | Apply here
RecFest | Portsmouth, UK | May 2025 | Apply here
Dart Music Festival | Dartmouth, UK | May 2025 | Apply here
Loopfest | Shropshire, UK | May 2025 | Apply here
Bread & Roses Stage (Glastonbury Festival) | Glastonbury, UK | June 2025 | Apply here
On The Meadow | London, UK | August 2025 | Apply here
The British Country Music Festival | Blackpool, UK | September 2025 | Apply here
PIRATE.com Ditto Residency Partnership | UK and Ireland | Apply here
OFF Festival | Katowice, Poland | August 2025 | Apply here
Network Rail Busk in London | London | 2024 | Apply here
Apply to play festivals in the USA, Canada & Latin America
Tin Pan South Songwriter's Festival | Nashville, USA | March 2025 | Apply here
Joshua Tree Music Festival | California, USA | May 2025| Apply here
Lovin' Life | Charlotte, USA | May 2025 | Apply here
Blue Ox Music Festival | Wisconsin, USA | June 2025 | Apply here
Apply to play festivals in Australasia, Africa & Asia
Newport Folk Festival | Melbourne, Australia | July 2025 | Apply here
Tumbafest | Tumbarumba, Australia | February 2025 | Apply here
Bali Spirit Festival | Bali, Indonesia | April 2025 | Apply here