Sziget Festival, often referred to as the “Island of Freedom,” is one of Europe’s largest and most iconic music festivals. Held annually in Budapest, Hungary, on the picturesque Óbuda Island, the event spans a week and brings together a diverse mix of music, arts, and cultural experiences.
The festival features an extensive lineup of international and local artists, covering various genres such as rock, pop, electronic, hip-hop, and world music. Sziget has gained a reputation for its eclectic programming, with multiple stages hosting simultaneous performances to cater to a wide range of musical tastes.
Beyond the music, Sziget embraces a unique atmosphere of cultural exploration, offering art installations, theater performances, workshops, and discussions. The diverse community of festival-goers contributes to the vibrant and inclusive spirit of Sziget, making it a global gathering of music enthusiasts and cultural explorers.
2024 Lineup
Spanning over 6 days, every year Sziget transforms Budapest’s Óbuda Island into the ‘The Island of Freedom’, evolving the site into a choose-your-own-adventure arena that welcomes thousands of visitors from over 100 countries. For 2024, music fans can expect a rich variety of entertainment with more than 50 areas celebrating music, theatre, cabaret, comedy, art and much more.
In 2024, Sziget will welcome the UK’s sweetheart, Fred again.. celebrated for his boundary-pushing production style that seamlessly blends genres that takes his audience on a ride to euphoria, excitement and nostalgia. The incandescent Sam Smith will captivate audiences worldwide with their silky, soulful voice and bold performances. Bringing more UK charisma to the main stage is Big Mike, better known as Stormzy, renowned for his energetic live presence and being grime’s most versatile voice. The dynamic lineup is also welcoming the internationally acclaimed DJ and producer, Martin Garrix, known for his EDM hits and impressive sound and lighting show display.
Four Tet, the pioneering electronic maestro is set to mesmerise with his eclectic sounds, while Fontaines D.C., the Dublin-based post-punk juggernauts, promise a raw and captivating live experience, showcasing their critically acclaimed discography. Big Thief, led by the haunting vocals of Adrianne Lenker, crafts intimate indie-folk landscapes, intertwining raw emotion with poetic storytelling, while Aurora, the ethereal Norwegian pop enchantress, will capture the crowds at Sziget with her hypnotic sounds.
Building on the star-studded roster is chart-topping sensation Becky Hill, who will be bringing her infectious blend of pop and dance anthems to the masses. The Parisian electro-pop sensation, L’Impératrice, will enchant audiences with their dreamy and danceable sounds, while pioneers of electro-folk fusion Crystal Fighters will deliver their vibrant and innovative sounds deeply rooted in positive messaging creating non-stop feel-good vibes.
Honey Dijon, a global icon in the electronic music scene, will command the dance floor with her signature mix of house and techno beats, as well as, Australian DJ and producer Dom Dolla who reigns supreme on the dance floor, delivering infectious house anthems. Also joining the line-up is ANOTR, a duo based in Amsterdam whose hypnotic music is characterised by energetic rhythms mixed with disco, soul, funk, jazz and other musical influences. Overmono, the Welsh brothers creating an electronic storm of sound will shake up the crowd at Sziget, alongside, Nia Archives, who has been dominating the DnB game. Elsewhere, dance lovers will enjoy the unstoppable creative force of Eris Drew & Octo Octa, whose sets are a celebration of their love for each other, dance music and the queer community.
Yard Act, the post-punk provocateurs will deliver their socially conscious and fiercely energetic tunes, while Joesef hailed as one of the UK’s most exciting new talents, will showcase his soulful voice and emotionally charged lyrics. Warhaus, known for his immersive sound seeped in raw emotion will be a truly mesmerising musical experience for the crowds at Sziget. Parisian DJ Chloé Caillet spins across genres, from deep house to techno, creating immersive and eclectic experiences for her audience, while Colombian DJ and producer AMÉMÉ will ignite the dance floor with his energetic set.