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...

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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.

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Apply to play festivals in the UK & Europe

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Bristol Harbour Festival 2025 | Bristol, UK | July 2025 | Apply here

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

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Apply to play festivals in the USA, Canada & Latin America

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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

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Apply to play festivals in Australasia, Africa & Asia

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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

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