United Kingdom: Glastonbury Hiatus Sends UK and EU Fans to Norway's Øya Festival

With Glastonbury taking a year off, music fans across the U.K. and Europe are seeking alternatives, from Barcelona's beachside Primavera Sound to England's rock-leaning Reading and Leeds. But one standout is Norway's Øyafestivalen, which has earned a reputation as one of Europe's best music festivals by balancing major international headliners with a strong focus on homegrown talent and prioritizing gender parity in its lineup. The festival, held in Oslo, has carved out a niche by championing local artists while still drawing huge acts, making it a key destination in the crowded European festival circuit.