Psytrance — short for psychedelic trance — is characterised by its driving BPM (typically 140–150), layered synthesizer melodies, and otherworldly sound design. Rooted in the Goa trance movement of the early 1990s, psytrance festivals are often held in natural settings — forests, beaches, mountains — creating a symbiosis between music and environment. From full-on to darkpsy to progressive, the genre's subcultures offer distinctly different sonic journeys.
Monday Bar Cruise 2026
Jun 12, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026
Monday Bar Cruise is a long-running electronic music cruise festival departing from Stockholm, known for its diverse programming across techno, trance, psy, hardstyle, and hardcore genres. This distinctive two-night event features over 40 international and local DJs, massive tech production, and attracts over 2000 clubbers across multiple themed floors.
Forest Star Festival 2026
Jun 18, 2026 – Jun 22, 2026
Forest Star Festival is an immersive electronic music gathering held in a beautiful Swedish forest, celebrating ancient rituals of brightness and fostering connection through psychedelic and tribalistic trance, techno, and ambient sounds. The festival features two distinct stages, Reids Hall and Algiz Glänta, offering a diverse range of electronic genres alongside workshops and a focus on nature, community, and spiritual well-being.
Once Upon A Time Festival 2026
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Once Upon A Time Festival is a unique electronic music event held in the Stockholm forest, blending diverse electronic genres with immersive art installations and a captivating storytelling narrative. This two-day festival features three distinct stages and is notable for being the only outdoor festival in the region that remains open after midnight.
