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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Apply to play Freshers 2024 | Sheffield/Brighton, UK | September 2024 | Apply here

Swn Festival | Cardiff, Wales | October 2024 | Apply here

Reeperbahn | Hamburg, Germany | September 2024 | Apply here

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) | Amsterdam, The Netherlands | October 2024 | Apply here

Equinox Festival | Lincolnshire, UK | September 2024 | Apply here

Worcester Music Festival | Worcester, UK | September 2024 | Apply here

FOCUS Wales | Wrexham, Wales | May 2025 | Apply here

Casio Sessions | London, UK | September 2024 | Apply here

ESNS 2025 | Groningen, The Netherlands | January 2025 | Apply here

Beyond the Music | Manchester, UK | October 2024 | Apply here

PIRATE.com Ditto Residency Partnership | UK and Ireland | Apply here

Get Together | Sheffield, United Kingdom | Apply here

OFF Festival | Katowice, Poland | August 2025 | Apply here

2000trees Festival | Cheltenham, UK | July 2024 | Apply here

Love Supreme Jazz Festival | East Sussex, UK | July 2024 | Apply here

Beat-Herder | Lancashire, UK | July 2024 | 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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Mondo 2024 | New York City, USA | October 2024 | Apply here

POP Montreal | Montreal, Canada | September 2025 | Apply here

Newport Folk Festival | Fort Adams, USA | July 2024 | Apply here

Blue Ox Music Festival | Wisconsin, USA | June 2025 | Apply here

El NOA tiene que andar | Quebrada de Humahuaca, Jujuy, Argentina | August 2024 | Apply here

Feria Pulsar | Santiago de Chile, Chile | November 2024 | Apply here

Fluvial | Valdivia, Chile | November 2024 | Apply here

Artlab | Buenos Aires, Argentina | August 2024 | Apply here

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Apply to play festivals in Australasia, Africa & Asia

Bali Spirit Festival | Bali, Indonesia  | April 2025 | Apply here

Big Sound | Brisbane, Australia | September 2024 | Apply here

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