SElf-Registration &
Award-categories
SElf-Registration & AWard categories
The nomination procedure and choosing of the winners is explained in the categories listed below.
The self-registration links for the nomination are displayed within the description of the categories.
The self-registration process for the European Festival Awards main categories is closed.
The public voting for the main categories is open from October 25 until November 20, 2024.
Best Major Festival
Best Medium-Sized Festival
Best Small Festival
The self registration process for the European Festival Awards specialist categories
is open from October 1 until November 10, 2024:
New Award: The New Kid On The Block Award
The Green Operations Award
The Event Safety Award
The Brand Activation Award
The Take A Stand Award
The nominees will be announced at the beginning of December 2024.
Some of the most famous acts in the world, tens of thousands of people and multiple arenas, the largest festivals are a regular pilgrimage for many, and a rite of passage for most. But which one is the best of the biggest?
This award recognises the festival of the highest quality and is restricted to events with a capacity exceeding 40,000 visitors per day.
Nomination and election procedure
Festivals can register via self-registration form. This form is available from October 1st until October 20th, 2024. Self-Registration is closed now.
Afterwards, the vote will be open to the public to choose their favourite festival between October 25 and November 20, 2024. The result will be a longlist of 20 festivals. A jury of established festival promoters and experts from various European countries will select the final shortlist of 10 festivals and also select the winner. All nominees will be announced at the beginning of December 2024.
Winner 2023: Hurricane Festival (Germany)