Festivals for all kinds of budding niche tastes

September 29 - October 6 

What is it? A festival whose focus is more about ethos than genre: Unsound embraces everything experimental, leftfield and surprising. 

Why go? Unsound is a genuinely unique experience, which comprises panel discussions and standalone shows – including one this year by Dublin’s Lankum – alongside the main festival event. It’s also an excellent excuse to see historic Krakow, which you’ll be able to navigate around seamlessly, using the Galaxy Buds3 Pro Real Time Interpreter* feature, which translates Polish to English in your ear. 

Read more

July 25 - 29

What is it? Outlook Origins is the perfect overseas festival, for those who are found on the dancefloor all weekend at home – here, you can chill with a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro, enjoying their enhanced sound quality in view of the landscapes of Tisno’s stunning beaches (or attend official festival boat party) by day, and work up a sweat at night. 

Why go? Known for its wide curation of bass-heavy sounds – from jungle to drum and bass – for 2024, Outlook Origins welcomes queen of the rave Sherelle, the bouncy garage of Interplanetary Criminal, the incomparable grime MC Flowdan, and loads more. If you’re looking for an excellent mix of partying and chilling, look no further. 

Read more

August 24 

What is it? Rally Festival at south London’s Southwark Park is the British capital’s home for all things experimental and under-the-radar, from all over the world.

Why go? Working with grassroots music and club culture organisations from across London, the festival has curated a line-up that straddles the line between electronic and guitar music, to showcase the very best of both (and to demonstrate the magic that happens when you mix the two). From the magical, warm synth-pop played by Copenhagen’s ML Buch, to the layered, ambient style of New York’s Chanel Beads, there’s bound to be something for every fan of underground, innovative music here.

Read more

July 29 - August 3

What is it? If you like your riffs face-melting, Wacken is for you: there’s nowhere better in Europe to experience the very best in heavy music. 

Why go? If you missed Download in the UK or you simply fancy a trip to the underrated city of Wacken, we’d recommend Wacken Open Air – where the Galaxy Buds3 Pro Real Time Interpreter feature can help you out with all of your German translation* needs, so any misunderstandings at the bar or the merch stand need not apply. This year’s lineup includes big-league bands like Korn, Cradle of Filth and Behemoth, so you can be reassured that you’ll leave having enjoyed your fair share of circle pits and crowd surfing.

Read more

July 26 - August 4

What is it? One for the tech heads – if you love all things electronic, you’ll love Dekmantel, which brings some of the world’s best DJs, in genres as diverse as techno, house and dancehall.  

Why go? This is, in no uncertain terms, a mecca of electronic music. One of the biggest and best DJ festivals on the planet, Dekmantel has become well known for its underground-embracing, tastemaking approach, and its exposure and endorsement have launched careers. For 2024, the festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a ten-day extravaganza, featuring world-beating acts like Bicep, Joy Orbison and Helena Hauff – and you get a trip to lovely Amsterdam out of it, too.

Read more

* Real Time Interpreter and Live Translate available when paired with compatible Samsung Galaxy devices with Galaxy AI features. Samsung account login required. Language packs available for download. Availability of Galaxy AI features may vary by device model. Certain regions and languages may not be supported. ** Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet with One UI 4.0 or higher required. 24-bit audio support may vary depending on the application.

Find out more about Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Series here.