European Festival Awards

The European Festival Awards is the annual celebration of the continent’s most esteemed festivals and the organizers behind them. Established in 2009 by Festival Awards Ltd, Yourope, and Eurosonic Noorderslag, the European Festival Awards will return to Groningen during ESNS27.

The ceremony comprises 13 accolades, some decided by public vote and others by a jury and experts from all across Europe. The event also hosts performances from the continent’s hottest emerging talent. More info and tickets here:https://www.europeanfestivalawards.org/

The European Festival Awards is considered the most credible event for recognising the industry’s collective achievements.

The European Festival Awards 2025 winners are:

The Take a Stand Award - Sziget Festival (Hungary)
Line-Up of the Year - Lowlands (The Netherlands)
The Event Safety Award - Rock for People (Czechia)
Agent of the Year - Steve Zapp - ITB
Best Small Festival - Dynamo Metalfest (The Netherlands)
Newcomer of the Year - Addison Rae (USA)
The Brand Activation Award - Pinkpop with Libresse (The Netherlands)
Best Medium-Sized Festival - Pohoda Festival (Slovakia)
The Green Operations Award - Štěrkovna Open Music (Czechia)
Best Major Festival - Paléo Festival Nyon (Switzerland)
The Award for Excellende & Passion - Stephan Thanscheidt - FKP Scorpio
Promoter of the Year - Exit Festival (Serbia)
New Kid on the Block - Kristína Mlynárová - Pohoda Festival
The Lifetime Achievement Award - Ewald Tatar (Austria)