Music festival in Europe. The most interesting festivals in Europe this summer

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I have selected for you 7 interesting festivals that will be held in Europe in 2017. It is worth planning a visit to at least one of them, especially since most of the cities from the selection are quite easy and inexpensive to get to.

Three weeks of a spectacular holiday opens with a chic show over the water near the Bridge at the Three Arches. The city is literally teeming with outlandish costumed characters, and a variety of theatrical performances and dances take place on its many venues. Where else, if not here, to get to a real ball? Moreover, the costume can be rented right before the social reception.

Dates: 11.02 - 28.02.2017

Lemon Festival in Menton (France)

For about two weeks, residents and guests of Menton are delighted with incredible figures of lemons, oranges and grapefruits. I'm sure you've never seen anything like it! There are fairy-tale characters, entire castles and even edible trees! About 130 tons of citrus fruits are used to create sculptures, and the warm climate of the French Riviera allows for several harvests per year. Of course, not without all sorts of tastings.

This year the opening of the festival is scheduled for February 11, 2017.

Walpurgis Night in Prague

Although this holiday is primarily associated with the witches' sabbath, it is worth knowing that it got its name in honor of the nun - Saint Walpurga - a woman of incredible kindness and an open heart. On this day, people celebrated the arrival of spring and prayed for a rich harvest and healthy offspring.

According to pagan traditions, it is on this night that the unclean forces arrange their covens. To scare her away, it is customary to ring bells and burn bonfires.

It is enough to put on a medieval or mystical outfit - and now you are already inscribed in the holiday atmosphere. Go to the central square of the Old Town or to the Petrin Hill park on the western bank of the Vltava - the most colorful performances and performances take place there.

Date: 30.04 - 01.05.2017

Pflasterspektakel street art festival in Linz and Bodypainting Festival in Klagefurt (Austria)

Heaven for visual art lovers! If you are planning to be in Austria at the end of July, it is worth visiting at least one of the festivals.

Representatives of more than 40 countries of the world come to Linz, who amaze guests with acrobatic stunts and unusual numbers. In 2017, the festival will be held for the 31st time.

The most important world event for bodypainting fans takes place in Klagefurt, and this year it is the 20th anniversary. The imagination of the participants is truly limitless and immerses the audience in an unusual surreal world. It's definitely worth seeing at least once in your life.

Dates: acrobat festival: 07/21 - 07/23/2017, body painting festival - 07/24 - 07/30/2017.

Tomatina Festival in Bunyol (Spain)

This is where they really throw tomatoes! For this tomato battle, the city authorities buy about 100 tons of tomatoes. Local residents prepare for this holiday in a notable way: they board up the windows of the first floors and stick a protective film on the doors. At the beginning of the action, trucks with tomatoes arrive at the central square and for an hour the city center turns into a red-bloody mess. Can you imagine: ankle-deep in tomatoes?

You can get to Bunyol by public transport or by car from Valencia in less than an hour.

Festival date: 08/30/2017.

La Merce Festival in Barcelona

One of the most spectacular events in Europe, the festival makes the competition "castells" - castles made of people. The whole city turns into one grandiose theater and concert venue, and in the evenings many colorful fireworks are launched here. Another traditional entertainment is the parade of giant dolls. This is where you can feel like a midget!

This festival has been held on a grand scale since ancient times, and is dedicated to the maiden La Merce, the patroness of Barcelona.

Dates: 09/16 - 09/22/2017

Light Festival in Berlin

A spectacle that transforms the city beyond recognition. Hundreds of fireworks, tens of hundreds of spotlights and lanterns - all the most famous sights turn into incredible light installations. The city authorities are also launching a special LightLiner bus route to make it convenient to move between objects. On the last evening of the festival, a 10-kilometer running marathon "City Light Run" takes place in the center of Berlin.

Dates: 07.10 - 16.10.2017.

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The festival season is already in full swing, and tickets for major musical events are selling out at the speed of light. If you (like us) took too long to choose, keep a list of 20 powerful festivals where soldout has not yet arrived. From Sziget to Flow - events for different tastes and budgets.

Primavera Sound

When: May 31 - June 4
Where: Barcelona, ​​Spain
musical style: Rock, Electronic, Pop, Hip-Hop, Experimental
line up: Aphex Twin, Arcade Fire, Slayer, Van Morrison, Grace Jones, The xx, BadBadNotGood, Run The Jewels, Flying Lotus, Frank Ocean, Mac DeMarco, Skepta, Cigarettes After Sex, Bon Iver, Death Grips, Glass Animals, The Radio Dept ., !!! (Chk Chk Chk), Against Me!, 7 Notas 7 Colores, Abdulla Rashim, Romare, Ben UFO, Ian Pooley, Bicep, Pearson Sound, Fatima Yamaha, Jackmaster, Recondite, Joy Orbison, John Talabot Disco Set, Henrik Schwarz, Dixon , Gas, Tycho
What is the price: All tickets are already sold out, but the organizers are collaborating with the new Barcelona Redtkt Safe Marketplace service, where you can sell or buy tickets without fear of fraud. Look for those who change their minds with the cherished full festival tickets there.
Camping: No

Europe's largest urban festival kicks off next week. This year, as in the past, Primavera will take two: Parc del Fòrum with the main program and the historical quarter of Raval with free performances. The main heroes of 2017 will be (hold on!) American indie folkers Bon Iver with a new experimental album, electronic pervert Aphex Twin, Canadian stadium players Arcade Fire, who are about to break out with a new LP, folk legend Van Morisson, sugary The xx, thrash metallers Slayer and topical Run The Jewels. Tickets, as before, fly like pigeons in the city square, but this year passes can be safely bought from those who have changed their minds on the Redtkt Safe Marketplace service. Dare!

Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park

When: June 2-4
Where: Mendig and Nuremberg, Germany
Music style: Metal, Rock, Punk
line up: Die Toten Hosen, Rammstein, System Of A Down, Sum 41, Prophets Of Rage, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Bastille, In Flames, Rag'n'Bone Man, Broilers, Beatsteaks, Wirtz, Crystal Fighters
What is the price: € 210 for three days
Camping: Yes

The German festival twin brothers this year will continue their concept: two simultaneous events in different parts of Germany with an almost identical lineup. The most famous German punks Die Toten Hosen, the explosive Rammstein, the charismatic rebels of System of a Down and the forever young Canadians Sum 41 will climb onto the hardened stage of the festivals. There are enough tickets, so cling to your badge with "Basovishchau" - and go!

Pinkpop Festival

When: June 3-5
Where: Landgraf, The Netherlands
musical style: Rock, Pop, Electronic
line up: Justin Bieber, Green Day, Kings Of Leon, Sean Paul, System Of A Down, Martin Garrix, Live, Kensigton, Passenger, Kaiser Chiefs, Sum 41, Prophets Of Rage, Rancid, MØ, Kodaline, Clean Bandit, Biffy Clyro, Crystal Fighters, Fat Freddy's Drop, Gavin James, Rag'n'Bone Man, Liam Gallagher, Bomba Estereo
What is the price: €195 for a 3 day camping ticket, €95 for a one day ticket
Camping: Yes

The oldest and longest-running rock festival in the world, usually dedicated to the Catholic Trinity (pinksteren in Dutch - Pentecost), this year will be held for the 48th time. Lineup always pleases with variety and several arrivals of recognized superstars. In 2017, in addition to the well-represented at other festivals of System Of A Down, Imagine Dragons and Sean Paul, one of several festival performances this year is expected from the pop king Justin Bieber.

Sweden Rock Festival

When: June 7-10
Where: Sölvesborg, Sweden
Music style: rock, metal
line up: Aerosmith, Scorpions, In Flames, Running Wild, Alter Bridge, Rival Sons, Ratt, Saxon, Clutch, Apocalyptica, Primus, Ministry, Venom, Ian Hunter & The Rant Band, Kix, Gotthard, Voivod, Amorphis, Primal Fear, Myrkur, Lionheart
What is the price: Tickets for four days and the first day are already sold out, there are three-day tickets for € 250 and one-day tickets for € 137
Camping: Yes

If you want to inhale the aroma of real Scandinavian (and not only) metal, then, of course, you are at the Sweden Rock Festival. The festival program traditionally covers almost the entire world hard rock scene: from classic rock and blues rock to glam metal and crossover thrash. At this year's Sweden Rock Festival, you'll be able to check out the drive of Aerosmith's "farewell" tour of glam legends (it's said that the tour could stretch over the next five years), your mom's favorite band, the Scorpions, and almost eighty more representatives of heavy guitar music. By the way, it is convenient to get to Copenhagen, and from there - two hours by train.

NOS Primavera Sound

When: June 8-10
Where: Porto, Portugal
Music style: Electronic, Rock, Pop
line up: Bon Iver, Aphex Twin, Justice, Run The Jewels, Nicolas Jaar, Skepta, Miguel, Metronomy, Flying Lotus, Richie Hawtin, Death Grips, Bicep, Tycho, Swans, Sleaford Mods, Mano Le Tough, Cigarettes After Sex
What is the price: Full tickets are already sold out, there are one-day tickets left for € 55 apiece, and the Redtkt Safe Marketplace system also operates here.
Camping: No

Portuguese younger brother of the Barcelona "Primavera". It takes place in a city park near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean for the fifth time. In terms of musical orientation, the festival repeats its older brother, only smaller in size, cheaper in price, and tickets have not yet been sold out. Worth a go for the aforementioned Bon Iver, Aphex Twin, Run The Jewels, plus French electronics Justice, magnetic nugget Nicolas Jaar and second-wave Detroit techno pioneer with maddening audiovisual show CLOSE - Spontaneity & Synchronicity. And also, of course, for the sake of magnificent sunsets and the atmosphere of leisurely Porto.

isle of white

When: June 8-11
Where: Isle of Wight, UK
Music style: Rock, Electronic, Pop
line up: Run DMC, Arcade Fire, Rod Stewart, David Guetta, Kaiser Chiefs, The Kooks, Rag'n'Bone Man, Nothing But Thieves, Bastille, Clean Bandit, The Sherlocks, Zara Larsson
What is the price: For a weekly festival ticket with camping you will pay € 225, a one-day pass costs € 70-92
Camping: Yes

For holders of a British visa, there is a wonderful offer - a major rock festival on the Isle of Wight. It is worth going here, at least for the only performance of hip-hop legends Run DMC this year, concerts of Arcade Fire, Kaiser Chiefs and Rod Stewart will be no less occasions. About David Guetta - you decide!

Sonar Barcelona

When: June 15-17
Where: Barcelona, ​​Spain
Music style: Electronic
line up: Björk DJ Set, DJ Shadow, Moderat, Nicolas Jaar, Dubfire, Jon Hopkins, Justice, Eric Prydz, Seth Troxler & Tiga, Soulwax, Thundercat, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, De La Soul, Clark, Arca, Nina Kraviz, Nosaj Thing, Benji B, Cashmere Cat, Marco Carola, Vitalic, Masters At Work, Daphni & Hunee, Fat Freddy's Drop, Forest Swords, Jacques Greene, Jlin, Keys N Krates, Little Dragon, Lunice, Princess Nokia, Tommy Cash, Zutzut & Imaabs
What is the price: €195 - three-day day and night pass, €54 - one day ticket, €72 - one night ticket, €35 - for the opening DJ set from Bjork
Camping: No

The largest music festival of modern interesting electronics. From the performances - a promising DJ set Björk, who will open the festival (it needs a separate ticket), one of two festival concerts in Europe by DJ Shadow (the second is at the Helsinki Sideways Festival) and an exclusive performance by the Venezuelan queer electronic artist Arca.

"Sonar" in general was and remains one of the main festival events in electronic music. In addition to concerts and DJ sets, the festival also features showcases from the Red Bull Music Academy creative incubator, the stage of the leading techno magazine Resident Advisor, as well as public discussions of the We Are Europe project. The entire event takes place in the largest exhibition center in Europe - Fira de Barcelona.

Roskilde Festival

When: June 24 - July 1
Where: Roskilde, Denmark
Music style: Rock, Electronic, Hip-Hop
line up: Foo Fighters, Arcade Fire, The Weeknd, The xx, Ice Cube, Justice, Moderat/Modeselektor, Solange, Trentemøller, Blink-182, The Avalanches, Anthrax, Icona Pop, Bonobo, Erasure, Gucci Mane, Lorde, Nas, Nicolas Jaar , Popcaan, The Savage, The Lumineers, Tinashe, Acid Arab, Against Me!, Bicep, Cashmere Cat, Kano, Fatima Yamaha, Princess Nokia
What is the price: Eight day pass - € 268, ticket for one day - € 133
Camping: Yes

European festival block - 175 performances over eight days, stars of the entire musical spectrum and all sizes - from Foo Fighters, Ice Cube and Solange to tropical techno duo Acid Arab, fashionable Norwegian electronic artist Cashmere Cat and British grime rapper Kano. In addition to music, there will be an art area, a discussion stage, film screenings, couchsurfer meetings and much more at the fest. You can get to the festival from Copenhagen by train in 20-25 minutes.

Open "er Festival

When: June 28 - July 1
Where: Gdynia, Poland
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line up: Radiohead, Foo Fighters, M.I.A, Nicolas Jaar, The Weeknd, The Kills, Trentemøller, Tiga, The xx, G-Eazy, James Blake, Mac Miller, Moderat, Black Coffee, Daniel Avery, Grammatik, Jimmy Eat World, Prophets Of Rage , Kiasmos, Solange, Black Coffee, JMSN, Royal Blood, The Dumplings
What is the price: €152 for four days (with camping), €57 for one
Camping: Yes

The European “Basovishcha”, where meeting a Belarusian is just as likely as in Bialystok. Twice the festival took awards in the category Best Major European Festival - and for good reason. This year, the organizers, in our opinion, did their best and produced a really tasty lineup: from Radiohead and Foo Fighters to The xx, Moderat, M.I.A, Nicolas Jaar and The Kills. After the festival, you can visit the Polish Tricity - Sopot, Gdynia and Gdansk in one fell swoop.

Rock Werchter Festival

When: June 29 - July 2
Where: Werchter, Belgium
Music style: Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, Electronic
line up: Radiohead, Linkin Park, Foo Fighters, Arcade Fire, Alt-J, System Of A Down, Kings Of Leon, The Kills, Blink-182, James Blake, Imagine Dragons, The Lumineers, Savages, Lorde, Bonobo, Dropkick Murphys, Nothing But Thieves, Crystal Fighters, The Chainsmokers, Jimmy Eat World, Prophets Of Rage, Above & Beyond, Glass Animals, Kodaline, Xavier Rudd, Mura Masa, Beth Ditto, The Avalanches, G-Easy, Cigarettes After Sex, Royal Blood, The Pretenders, Fatima Yamaha, Cage The Elephant, Rag'n'Bone Man, Soulwax
What is the price: Almost all tickets are sold out, left on the first day of the festival for € 100
Camping: Yes, € 27

The oldest festival in Europe, dates back to 1974. Every year the line-up impresses with the number of headliners, which is reflected in the price - € 263 for a four-day program with camping. But, if you want to hear everyone and die, it's worth it. Four times received the title of the best festival from the European Festival Awards in various categories. The last time was in 2015 as "Favorite Artists Festival".

Montreux Jazz Festival

When: June 30 - July 15
Where: Montreux, Switzerland
Music style: Jazz, Electronic, Rock
Line Up: Max Richter, Tom Jones, Macy Gray, Bryan Ferry, Pet Shop Boys, Kasabian, Nicolas Jaar, Alt-J, Grace Jones, The Kills, Sampha, Solange, Erykah Badu, Morcheeba / Skye & Ross Trio, Usher & The Roots, Soulwax, Phoenix, The 1975, Tale Of Us, John Newman, George Benson, Ibrahim Maalouf, Kaytranada, The Cinematic Orchestra, London Grammar, Romare, MØ, Beth Ditto, Passenger, The Lumineers, Theo Croker, Sarah Mckenzie, Ambrose Akinmusire, Mare Nostrum, Metronomy, Yello, Tinariwen, Birdy Nam Nam
What is the price: € 1300 for all concerts on all days, from € 41 for one concert
Camping: No

If you are looking for a budget option, then pass by. Montreux is one of the oldest and most prestigious festivals in Europe, which was first held back in 1967. A slightly different system works here: you pay not for entry to the festival itself, but for individual concerts. €51 for performance or €1300 for all-access. Don't look at the name, the festival on the shores of Lake Geneva will attract not only lovers of classical jazz. Tom Jones and Bryan Ferry, Macy Gray and Erica Badu, MØ and Solange perform here. Of course, the festival must-haves are Kasabian, Nicolas Jaar, Alt-J, The Kilss, and among the young and promising, you should pay attention to Kaytranada, a young Haitian electronic artist who has already managed to perform as an opening act for Madonna's American tour. Pet Shop Boys, Usher & The Roots, Yello are just three more names that should lure you to Montreux.

EXIT Festival

When: July 5-9
Where: Novi Sad, Serbia
musical style: Rock, Electronic
Line Up: The Killers, Years & Years, Alan Walker, Hardwell, Jason Derulo, Jeff Mills, Liam Gallagher, Nina Kraviz, Kalk Brenner, Rag'n'Bone Man, Roisin Murphy, Solomun b2b Dixon, Black Coffee, Ellen Allien, Faithless, Noisia, Recondite, Robin Schulz, Discharge, Egypt, Foreign Beggars, Princess Nokia
What is the price: €140 for five days with The Killers opening concert, €34 for one day
Camping: Yes, from € 26.5

The festival was founded in 2000 as a student movement for freedom and democracy and in 16 years has grown into the largest European event with 190 thousand visitors. Received many awards as the best European festival. It takes place in the Petrovaradin fortress on an island on the Danube opposite the city of Novi Sad. This year, the American Brit-rockers The Killers, the voice of Moloko Roshin Murphy, pop rapper Jason Derulo, electronic artists Jeff Mills, Hardwell, Ellen Allien and hit makers Robin Schulz and Years & Years are announced. The lineup hasn't been announced yet, so stay tuned.

Bilbao BBK Live

When: July 6-8
Where: Bilbao, Spain
Music style: Rock, Pop, Electronic, Hip-Hop
line up: Depeche Mode, Justice, The Killers, Die Antwoord, Brian Wilson, Phoenix, Two Door Cinema Club, The 1975, Fleet Foxes, Primal Scream, Royal Blood, Pet Sounds, The Avalanches, Cage The Elephant, Trentemøller, !!! (Chk Chk Chk), Gus Gus, Dixon, Black Madonna, Daphni, Nicola Cruz, Blonde Redhead
What is the price: €115 for three days, €55 for one
Camping: Yes, € 10

The largest festival in the Basque Country takes place on Mount Cobetas in Bilbao, which offers one of the best Instagram views of the city, and combines the advantages of both a city event and a camping outing. The festival attracts a huge number of tourists to the region, therefore it is actively supported by local authorities and businesses. This year the event will be promoted by Depeche Mode with the Global Spirit Tour, The Killers, who are about to give birth to a fresh album, and The Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson. Of the additional bonuses - the sea is half an hour away.

Dour Festival

When: July 12-16
Where: Dur, Belgium
Music style: Electronic, Hip-Hop, Rock
line up: M.I.A, Die Antwoord, Toddla T, Justice, Shy FX, DJ Vadim, Wax Tailor, Solange, Vitalic, Kaytranada, Two Door Cinema Club, Phoenix, Nas, Noisia, Little Simz, Kano, Pusha T, Todd Terje, The Black Madonna , Dubfire, Pendulum, De La Soul, Machinedrum, Soulection, The Gaslamp Killer, Acid Arab, Young Fathers, Carl Craig, Kiasmos, Sleaford Mods, Tale Of Us, Dixon
What is the price: Combo ticket for five days costs €155, €55 for one
Camping: Yes

Not the most expensive festival by Belgian standards, especially considering that it lasts for five whole days. Lineup includes stars of electronics, rap and rock - here everyone will find something to their liking. M.I.A, Die Antwoord and Justice will rule the roost this year. Shy FX, Pendulum, Machinedrum and Noisia are going to have a powerful drum and bass scene. Well, nobody forgot about the Two Door Cinema Club.

Melt! Festival

When: July 14-16
Where: Ferropolis, Grevenheinichen, Germany
Music style: Electronic
line up: Die Antwoord, Bonobo (Live), M.I.A., Phoenix, The Kills, Bilderbuch, Richie Hawtin Close, Modeselektor (Dj), Dixon, Tale Of Us, Sampha, Sohn, Mø, Warpaint and more
What is the price: €59 day ticket without camping, €140 all weekend
Camping: Yes, but only if you buy a ticket for the whole weekend (other options are sold out)

Put on sneakers that you don't mind, sprinkle with glitter and let the beast out - this year the main electronic festival in Germany turns 20 years old. Ferropolis, where the event takes place, is the "city of iron", an open-air museum on the site of a mining quarry that was closed in the 90s. Just imagine wandering between mining machines under Die Antwoord or M.I.A. And you can listen to what awaits you on Soundcloud.

way out west

When: August 10-12
Where: Gothenburg, Sweden
Music style: Electronic, Rock, Hip-Hop
line up: The XX, Mø, Lana Del Ray, Ryan Adams, Frank Ocean, The Black Madonna, Feist, The Radio Dept., Major Lazer, Pixies, Regina Spector and others
What is the price: from € 147 for all days and from € 102 per day
Camping: No

Sziget Festival

When: August 9-16
Where: Budapest, Hungary
Music style: Rock, Electronic, Pop, Hip-Hop
Line Up: P!NK, Billy Talent, Kasabian, Wiz Khalifa, Biffy Clyro, The Vaccines, Alex Clare, PJ Harvey, Rudimental (Live), Mando Diao, DJ Shadow, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Rita Ora, Clean Bandit, Bad Religion, Crystal Fighters, GusGus, Tycho, Metronomy, Steve Aoki, Major Lazer, Flume, Two Door Cinema Club, Mac DeMarco, Cashmere Cat, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mik, Alt-J, Interpol, The Kills, Breaking Benjamin, Paul Van Dyk, Nothing but Thieves
What is the price: From €299 for seven days, €65 for one
Camping: Yes

If you haven't been to Sziget, you haven't seen what a music festival is. Since 1993, for one summer week, the island in Budapest turns into a separate city with its own way of life and rhythm, depending on the artists performing on that day. Getting on Sziget, a person literally moves for a week to another world. €300 for such an experience is an adequate price.

If in doubt, take a look at the lineup: Kasabian is next to DJ Shadow, Paul Van Dyk is next to Bad Religion. Billy Talent, Mac DeMarco, Mando Diao - at Sighet everyone will find something to their taste.

Pukkelpop Festival

When: August 16-19
Where: Hasselt, Belgium
Music style: Rock, Electronic, Rap
line up: Mumford & Sons, The xx, Bastille, Band of Horses, The Naked and Famous, Rise Against, Tove Lo, The Flaming Lips, Flume, Interpol, Clean Bandit, Cypress Hill, Editors, London Grammar, PJ Harvey, First Aid Kit, The Pretty Reckless, Mac DeMarco, Billy Talent, Black Lips, Boys Noize, Vince Staples, Parov Stelar, Paul Kalkbrenner, Cashmere Cat, Moderat, Mount Kimbie, At the Drive-In, Death Grips, BadBadNotGood, Joy Orbison, Dub FX
What is the price: €199 for four days, €99 for one
Camping: Yes, € 81.5

From June to September, the whole of Europe for the summer becomes a huge field of experimentation for promoters who hold not only major international festivals, but also very small events in not the biggest cities. The advantage of such events is that for very modest money you find yourself in not the most obvious European regions, from the Basque Country to the Mediterranean coast, see local life without tourist guides and come up with your own unforgettable summer trip, where good summer concerts are only part of the program.

Look At Me chooses 20 less obvious festivals, too small to be global and for too many outsiders to know about. In addition, these places are usually famous among advanced tourists in their own right, so a trip can deliver much more impressions than one big rave. Even if you just find yourself somewhere nearby, pay attention - it is possible that what is happening literally 50-100 kilometers away will pleasantly surprise you.

south side

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Also: Blink-182, Rise Against, The Temper Trap, The Kooks, Stoned Roses, Gus Gus, Nneka, Die Antwoord, Twin Shadow, Mumford & Sons, High Flying Birds, Kettcar, The Mars Volta, etc.

The rock festival that has been taking place in the south of Germany since 1999 is not the most obvious, like some Primavera, but no less worthy for that. Like its twin Hurricane (which is located just in the German north), it has established itself well in the circle of independent music lovers. The first Southside was held at the air base, and since 2000 the campsite has been located in the picturesque place of Neuhausen ob Eck on the border with Switzerland. 100 thousand people from Germany, Switzerland and Holland come here and hang out there for three days in a row in the noisy surroundings of the European giant festival. Of the pluses and minuses at the same time, there is a large territory: four separate stages are located in different corners, so the sound of different bands, be it pop-punk, country or electronic, does not overlap at all. One of the ideas of the festival is eco-friendly: no glass and plastic bottles, household waste and other rubbish artifacts. You collect a bag with the latest - you get back 5 euros.
The event takes place without any problems in absolutely any weather - there have been hurricanes and heavy rain, the rockers do not care. Disposable raincoats, by the way, are also returned for reincarnation.

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From too secluded and super calm rural Germany, you can go to lively and very pleasant French Strasbourg, to Lake Constance, to student and cheerful Munich or to Austria - to look at the secluded European life from the other side. At the Spremberg dam, you can camp with a tent and go fishing, water skiing, mountain biking or horseback riding. The campsite has some amenities: toilet, shower and even a washing machine. You can play golf in the Dreschnitz area, or head to the Debberner beach, where there are many high cable cars, for a dose of adrenaline.

Main Square Festival

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Also: Wiz Khalifa, The xx, Editors, M83, Ben Howard, Florence + the Machine, The Subways, X, Metronomy and more.

The festival has been held for 7 years on the main square and in the ancient citadel of the 17th century in the French city of Arras. This place is very atypical: French cuisine, many Europeans and Flemish gingerbread houses, which are built up throughout the old center. Main Square is by right one of the largest summer festivals in France at the intersection of the main routes of Europe, at an equal distance from Brussels, Paris and London, so it is quite easy to get there. And the sea is not far away - a very good place for a musical, and not only, travel.

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From Arras you can go straight to Paris, or you can go on a more exotic journey along the northern coast of France, Normandy with an unpredictable climate, cider, which they love more than wine here, and a tour of the fortress medieval cities - Amiens, Le Havre and Caen.

Hop Farm Festival

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Also: Billy Ocean, Suede, Athlete, Damien Rice, Ian Hunter And The Rant Band, Leftwich, Tallest Man On Earth, The Stranglers, The Futureheads, Lianne La Havas, Howling Bells, British Sea Power, I Am Kloot, Field Music , Peter Hook And The Light et al.

The fifth annual festival taking place in Paddock Wood, southeast Kent, UK. During its history, I have seen performances by Bryan Ferry, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Patti Smith, and Morrissey and Prince became headliners. In addition to three large concert venues, there are dozens of other ways to have fun at Hop Farm. For example, there is a popular comedy scene Late Night Comedy, the Ultimate Indie Disco dance floor, amateur gatherings Camp Acoustic and a couple of small stages. It is noteworthy that the festival is not branded, without any VIPs and sponsorships, so the atmosphere is utterly familiar and friendly. The entry of couples with children from two to 12 is allowed and welcome, and if the parents paid for their tickets, then their children have fun absolutely free.

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Paddock Wood is located 65 kilometers from London, you can get there both by car and by train. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes and costs £16 one way. But it’s even more pleasant in the summer to go not to stuffy London, but to the North Sea coast - to the very popular Brighton or the less hackneyed, but no less charming Plymouth: go to the famous Lido, to the Barbican flea market, find yourself in a marine aquarium and eat seafood a year ahead.

Putte I Parken

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Also: Tinie Tempah, Ane Brun, Slagsmålsklubben, Timbuktu, Thåström, Hank Williams III, Familjen, Markus Krunegård, Melissa Horn, Young Guns, Weeping Willows, Jonathan Johansson and others.

This is a young Swedish festival in typical Scandinavian style - it's very cozy here, there are no superstars and there are a lot of local musicians and tourists from all over Scandinavia who are very patriotic towards their scene. The number of smart bands in Sweden and nearby gives reason to hope that new peters, bjorns and johns, in principle, can be found on any of the sites. On the territory there is a camp and three musical stages, which are located in a kind of amphitheater of natural origin. In addition to concerts of rock, noise-pop and folk bands, various art-punk bands perform at the event every now and then with strange productions - from cabarets and musicals to small performances designed to ensure that the audience is also included in the process. In general, this is a very friendly and human story of Scandinavian persuasion.

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Karlstad is the largest city on the pride of every Swede on Lake Vänern. In the week before or after the festival, you can go to relax in the suburbs in a quieter place, besides, at this time of the year in Sweden, the nights are almost white. If time and money allow (get ready to invest in a trip to Sweden right away), you can go east to conquer Stockholm and, if there is time, Uppsala. There, among other things, you should definitely take a cruise on a hundred islands scattered around, drink and dance on floating boats, look at Swedish designers and artists in the SoFo and WIP centers and spend days on the verandas of Stockholm's coffee houses, as the locals call it, fika. Remember the key words - Södermalm and Gamla Stan, these are the main areas in the center where it is impossible to get bored.

Super Bock Super Rock

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Also: Little Dragon, Incubus, Bloc Party, The Shins, Bat For Lashes, Friendly Fires, Lana Del Rey, Battles, Dam-Funk, TRG, Kenny Larkin, Peter Doherty, etc.

Super Bock Super Rock is a Portuguese rock festival, which traditionally attracts all lovers of rock and heavy music, but recently it has been redesigned, and now just good and super popular musicians perform here. Since its inception, the festival has changed its location many times and even took place a couple of times in several cities at once, but in the next ten years it will be held on Meco Beach, in the municipality of Sesimbra, south of Lisbon. There are three huge stages on the territory, where, in addition to the stars announced in the lineup, several winners of the Super Bock Super Rock Preload Competition usually perform. Of course, camping is equipped at the festival. The place itself, like the entire Atlantic coast of Portugal, is very charismatic and unforgettable.

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Having jumped over the peninsula on which Sesimbra is located, you can find yourself in the main Portuguese city - Lisbon, which you should definitely visit at least once in your life. It's not just about the unforgettable Old Town, where you have to climb the narrow streets in the mountains among the churches, ride a tram without doors or try the famous salted cod. But also in the fact that the Portuguese language, and in general all Portuguese, is a very special and unusual phenomenon. After three days in Lisbon, you can head to the suburbs to colorful medieval Sintra, one of the most fun and distinctive provincial towns in Europe: medieval castles, colorful houses with daubed walls, an amazing baroque garden and an excellent museum of modern art.

10 days off

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Also: Booka Shade, Lindstrøm, Dj Koze, John Talabot, Holy Other, Gaiser, Sheridan, Len Faki, Matthias Tanzmann, Ambivalent, Salva, Mark E, Maceo Plex, Lapalux, Kutmah, DJ Harvey, Pachanga Boys, etc.

17 years ago, this festival started under the name 10 Days Of Techno, but the days of the unconditional kingdom of techno are long gone. Now it's just a 10 Days Off festival with one of the best electronic music lineups in Western Europe: 10 days (or rather nights) inside the Vooruit art center - an old building in the center of Ghent - there are parties and concerts. The ten-day marathon takes place at the same time as the City Day, so the fun is doubled, plus crowds of Flemish and Walloon Belgians appear in the city, drinking and walking around the clock in several squares in Ghent and in the cities around.

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It so happened that, finding themselves in Belgium, they first of all end up in Brussels, then in Antwerp, and they never reach Ghent. This is an unfortunate omission: great music plays in the usual bars of Ghent, and the local embankments are not inferior in beauty to the over-praised Bruges. The best place to hang out is around the Blandijnberg student quarter. The main attraction of the city is the Cathedral of St. Bavo, which houses the famous masterpiece of Jan van Eyck "Adoration of the Lamb". Pub lovers should stop by the Waterhuis aan de Bierkant at Groentenmarkt 9, a pub with 400 beers. Otherwise, this is a fantastic opportunity to travel around the charming and distinctive Belgium city by city: Antwerp with its high-brow fashion life and harsh climate, cozy French-speaking Brussels, which looks like a big village, quiet Leuven with a monumental cathedral and quiet Bruges, about the nightmares of which There are a lot of lies in the film.

Paleo Festival Nyon

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Also: Manu Chao La Ventura, Camille, M83, Foreign Beggars, Justice, Miles Kane, Raggasonic, Caravan Palace, Chinese Man, etc.

The largest and oldest festival in Europe takes place in Switzerland - more than 200 concerts are expected at this event over six days and nights, and it has been held since 1976. The lineup is completely unpredictable, and next to strong headliners from the 2000s, an old folk band and even a retired rock star can easily worm their way in.
The territory of the festival has already been developed and is quite developed - now it is a prosperous tourist village with a pleasant design, corrosive choice of organizers in relation to food and placement of stalls, so that lunch turns into a concert, which in turn becomes a market or a picnic with summer games.

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For convenient and quick movement around the city and its surroundings, it is better to rent a bicycle directly at the station for 30 francs per day. In 20 minutes you will be on the shores of Lake Geneva. And if nature impresses you, you should go to the Jura National Park to look at the Swiss mountains - here, in ideal summer conditions, you can camp for several days. And in half a day you can get to the south of France - from bourgeois Cannes and Nice to the colorful half-Arab Marseille and the secluded Camargue reserve with white horses and the charm of the small French city of Arles, where Van Gogh painted his most famous canvases.

arenal sound

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Also: Crystal Fighters, Love Of Lesbian, Keizer Chiefs, Los Campesinos!, The Ting Things, The Wombats, Monarchy, Dorian, Seconds, The Zombie Kids, etc.

Arenal Sound is a large musical settlement on the Mediterranean coast. Four camping areas right next to the beach, dance floors on land, water and even a boat and a summer set of everything you need - a lot of sun, sea and southern chill. The zones are geographically separated, and the infrastructure is thought out to the smallest detail, so that after six days of intensive rest, the probability of being among other people's things, friends and piles of bottles is reduced to a mathematical error. Nearby there is also the official hotel of the event and, of course, a parking lot. You can dance to almost all the music until the morning, and there will also be two competitions on the territory of the festival - one for DJs, and the second for live bands. But the real pinnacle of Arenal Sound is a boat party with an afterparty right out to sea. The boat departs every hour during the day, including at sunset.

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It is better to come to L "Arenal beach early, otherwise you may not find a single free sun lounger. From the most obvious tips: you should not buy a budget paella at all, it looks like undercooked pilaf with rarely found seafood. It is worth paying a little extra, and you can really Burriana architecture lovers will love the 19th century churches of El Salvador and La Merced Convent.Like any small town, it has its own absurd museum, the Orange Museum, where you can learn everything about one of Spain's main exports Nearby on the coast is lively Malaga, and a little further down is Gibraltar with its surfers and steamboats to Morocco, which leave every two hours.

Sonne Mond Sterne

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Also: Deichkind, Vitalic, Sebastian, Ellen Allien, Frittenbude, Steve Aoki, Marteria Camo & Krooked, The Disco Boys, Lexy & K. Paul, John B, The Hundred In The Hands, Tiefschwarz, Fritz Kalkbrenner, Marek Hemmann, Boogie Pimps, Turntablerocker Âme, etc.

SMS - this is how the event is called for short - takes place in the second week of August near Frankfurt. On the territory there are two main open stages, a large circus tent and four smaller ones; each of the tents resembles a separate club, and the pleasure boat is equipped as a dance floor. Nearby there are several camping areas, divided according to the distance to the festival site, so when choosing a place to stop, you can decide whether you want to live away from everything that happens or sleep practically by the stage. It is also one of the rare festivals where drinking beer and dancing to the musicians is not the only thing you can do. Sports competitions are held on Sonne Mond Sterne: volleyball and football, not to mention frisbee and badminton.

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Immediately after the end of the festival, it is worth going to Frankfurt, and then to Cologne. The main attraction in Frankfurt is its cider houses in Sachsenhausen, where you should meet the summer season. In addition to the Goethe house, the botanical gardens and the old center in an indescribable baroque style, there are five not the most popular, but no less interesting museums - from cinema to classical art, a flea market on Saturdays and boat trips along the Main. And no matter how much they say that the Cologne Cathedral is an eye-catching attraction, to see it with your own eyes, or better to stand close, close to it, is a truly indescribable experience.

Ms Dockville

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Also: Sven Kacirek, Justus Köhncke, Prinz Pi, Frittenbude, Move D, Slow Club, Wye Oak, We Have Band, Future Islands, The Jezabels, WhoMadeWho, Boy & Bear, The Hundred In The Hands, Ghostpoet, Go Back To The Zo, Dear Reader, Robag Wruhme, etc.

Calling Ms Dockville just a music festival is fundamentally wrong. This is a large art parade, consisting of two stages: Art Camp, an exhibition of contemporary art objects, and the actual musical part. Among the docks and industrial buildings there will be a whole village where designers, artists and media artists from all over the world will place their installations and galleries. There will also be concerts and parties two weeks later. Sound, light, video, music, all kinds of physical objects - all together in one area. Of course, there is a separate recreation area and camping with all the necessary options.

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In itself, Hamburg is worth it to stop by and stay for a while. The third most important German city (after Berlin and Munich) with a port spirit and northern charm - strong winds can blow here even on hot summer days, and fresh fish and seafood are always served on the verandas of the city with local German wine. About how to spend time in Schanz and not spend an hour in Berlin in vain, Look At Me.

Frequency

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Also: The Cure, The Black Keys, Bloc Party, High Flying Birds, The xx, Lykke Li, Wilco, Ed Sheeran, Cro, Enter Shikari, etc.

This annual festival will take place in the Green Park in the heart of the Austrian city of Sankt Pölten on the banks of the Traisen River. It began in 2000, and then only six groups performed here. Since then, the festival has grown noticeably, and now even a cursory glance at the lineup just makes your eyes widen. In addition to the musical action, the Spy Game field game is held during the festival - spy stuff, gadgets, appearances, passwords, etc. - in several stages using everything that comes to hand. The territory also houses an art park with many installations, pieces of graffiti and other impressive specimens of spectacular modern and street art. You can live quite inexpensively in excellent conditions in a green campsite, and around - just great views.

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Sankt Pölten is considered a hinterland, so you can easily find a real Austrian Baroque town there. Residents often wear national clothes, especially on weekends - this is considered a sign of good taste. If the prim Austrian province quickly bores you (and with cities where all life stops at 9 pm, this happens), Vienna is 2 hours by train, and Vienna in the summer is a very special place. In addition to the all-consuming tendency to ride bicycles, there are several excellent exhibitions here in the summer, and young wine made this summer is bottled in the wineries, which makes the city much more fun than usual. And in order not to wander around Vienna for a long time in search of bars and clubs, go to Spittelberg, Josefstadt and Neubau.

Zurich Open Air

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Also: Skrillex, Tocotronic, SBTRKT, 2 Many DJs, Maximo Park, White Lies, Lykke Li, Orbtal, Soulwax, Magnetic Man.

A mainstream festival with a large camping for 6,000 seats and all the charms of a civilized pastime: you can get here by anything - from an airplane to a train or bus. Just a great option for those who decide to visit Switzerland at the end of the summer, plus the most boring Swiss city, which always comes to life during the arrival of European tourists.

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The easiest place to start is Zurich, which always has something to see - for example, the famous Kunsthaus Museum and the green city zoo with amazing exotic views. Later, if you don’t feel sorry for the money for the train (it will be cheaper to get by bus), you can ride to French Geneva and Italian Locarno to find out how three different lifestyles differ within the same country. Then it is worth getting to the mythical county of Liechtenstein, where you probably will not have another opportunity to come. If you have a free day, then boldly go to the Uetliberg mountain, from where a stunning view of the city opens. And even if quiet Switzerland does not seem secluded enough, you can do like many Swiss - go to rest on Lake Constance with a landscape of a real alpine idyll.

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Also: Gang Gang Dance, Rustie, L-Vis 1990, Sepalcure, Kwes, Chris Clark, Caribou & Four Tet, The Field, Michael Mayer, Speech Debelle, Eskmo, Jimmy Edgar, Mouse On Mars, The Black Dog, Hot Chip , John Talabot, Morphosis et al.

The naive name "New Music" in the case of Poland is a long-term brand and the embodiment of what the organizers dream of - to open to the general public as much new music as possible and to let the legendary electronic artists present their fresh program here. Indeed, Autechre, DJ Krush, Prefuse 73, Jamie Lidell, Amon Tobin, Flying Lotus, Battles, Bonobo, Fever Ray have played at Nowa Muzyka in six years. In 2010, the event was awarded the title of "Best Small European Festival", besides this is the first and only open event taking place in a non-modernized industrial zone, namely in the territory of abandoned coal mines, the infrastructure of which was frozen and left open. So if someone suddenly wants sharp man-made sensations to the sounds of The Black Dog - here they are.

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Poland is generally not the most obvious travel destination, however, in addition to pretty Katowice, where you should not stay longer than a couple of days, you can go to completely unique in its beauty medieval Krakow with castles and baroque mansions in an exceptional Eastern European style, or even more mysterious Polish Łódź, where David Lynch once filmed.

Rock en Seine

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Also: Grimes, The Shins, The Black Keys, The Dandy Warhols, Foster the People, Bombay Bicycle Club, Eagles Of Death Metal, Social Distortion, Little Dragon, Ed Sheeran

This summer, the Rock En Seine festival in Paris is celebrating its 10th anniversary, traditionally, the program includes not only music, but also carnivals, a photo exhibition and even, oh my God, magicians and big top artists. Park Saint-Cloud, west of Paris, can be reached directly by metro or bus, of which there are a lot. Camping tickets may be sold out, but there are several nice hotels not far away, and it is also better to take care of the rooms in advance so as not to overpay on arrival. And while you're dancing to Grimes or The Shins, kids or little brothers hang out at the Mini Rock themed festival, where they learn to sing, play the guitar, and draw posters.

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Having been there at least once, you immediately understand why Saint-Cloud is considered not only one of the favorite vacation spots among the townspeople, but also the most beautiful park in Europe: once the first cycling competitions in Europe were held here. On an area of ​​460 hectares, there is the rose garden of Marie Antoinette, an English park founded by Louis XVIII, and a French baroque garden. When the park gets boring, you can go to the charismatic museum of the Saint-Cloud castle and the Pasteur Institute. Also, in addition to the festival, there is a display of vintage cars. To save time, money and not miss the fun, it is best to stay at a campsite located near the festival. In addition, Paris is very close, in which it is especially free and relaxed in summer: Parisians undress, drink cold white on the street, lie on the grass in the shade of chestnut trees and dance salsa at Place de la Bastille at night.

Electric Picnic

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Also: Azaeli Banks, The Roots, Patti Smith, Squarepusher, The xx, SBTRKT, Bat For Lashes, Roots Manuva, Greezly Bear, Metronomy, Ed Sheeran, etc.

A unique Irish art festival that brings together people from all over the world to not only listen to the music of their favorite celebrities, but also watch theatrical performances, comedy performances, listen to poetry recitation and prose reading, and generally join culture and art in a relaxed summer atmosphere.
In addition to the above cultural events, visitors can relax in the shade of 400-year-old Irish oaks and dine in a cafe with local cuisine. And all these theatrical and interactive activities are just a bonus to the dozens of first-class concerts that take place on several stages. Well, the Irish themselves and the local way of life, to which almost everyone has a weakness, is also an argument.

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Boring but practical advice: we advise those gathered at the fest to take an adapter with them, because all electrical sockets have three holes. With public transport in these parts, things are bad, so a rental car will be very useful. Ireland is, in principle, a small country (except perhaps very expensive), and you can go around it in two weeks up and down. But if you need to choose a couple of cities, then it’s worth heading, of course, first of all to Dublin - for beer, the city and landscapes described by Joyce, very tasty and simple Irish food, which consists of various hearty combinations of potatoes and meat, and green the bluffs of the Hout coast.

The largest festivals in the world began in the era of hippies. Today, breathtaking action takes place on beaches, deserts, villages, hills and ocean platforms all over the planet. Discover 50 of the best, weirdest and biggest festivals in the world. Perhaps this TOP will become your "to-do-list" for 2017.

GREAT BRITAIN

bestival. Isle of Wight

Four days of fun and music on the Isle of Wight! Bestival has a stellar reputation and the status of the best festival in England. It takes place in early September. Among the headliners of the event were: The Cure, Major Lazer, MØ, Skepta, Wolf Alice, Years&Years. Here, music lovers can enjoy the anarchic atmosphere, have fun at the carnival and even visit an inflatable church where anyone can tie the knots of the barracks.

field day. London

The favorite event of the inhabitants of London, because in order to have plenty of fun, you do not need to leave the city. For two days in Victoria Park, you can drink liters of craft beer, taste all the street food and dance at the party until dawn. The event will appeal to all fans of indie music.

Glastonbury. Somerset

The festival will become a paradise for ageless hippies, old school representatives and all people who cannot imagine their life without music. Every year, the "big daddy" of British festivals brings together the best representatives of rock, indie rock, alternative, pop music, reggae, Dubstep, metal, folk and techno. Glastonbury remains a major pilgrimage site for hedonists of all stripes, where all lines of British musical culture converge. You have 4 days to be part of one big incredible event. The festival runs from 21 to 25 June. Note: A pair of rubber boots is a good idea as the place is famous for its rainy weather.

Greenman. Brecon Beacons

One of the best festivals in the UK. The place is ideal for fans of eco-life. The program of the festival provides for many activities: watching movies, family and friends gatherings, delicious food and drinks, as well as discussing environmental trends.

Latitude. Suffolk

The festival is located on the shore of the lake, and serves as an excellent alternative for all introverts who did not get to Glastonbury. Eidney music is cultivated here, and among the speakers were: New Order, Grimes, Chvrches, M83. Runs from 14 to 17 July.

lovebox. London

Bright festival with hot dances to the music of the best DJs on the planet. In 2017, Frank Ocean will be the headliner, the rest of the line-up details are still being kept secret.

Reading Festival. Reading

This is a very respected event, the lineup of which is filled to overflowing with quality music: Foals, Biffy Clyr, Fall Out Boy, The 1975, Imagine Dragons, Two Door Cinema Club - we think this is more than enough. Held from 26 to 28 August.

Secret Garden Party. Ripon Abbey, near Cambridge

A holiday for all the hedonists of the planet. There is a crazy rave, the best DJs in the face of Primal Scream, Air, Petite Meller and others. Held from 21 to 24 July.

The Great Escape. Brighton

A festival for everyone who wants to express themselves. Be prepared for an abundance of musicians who will try their best to lure you to their performance.

Wilderness. Oxfordshire

Open-air theatres, discussion events, horseback riding, a lakeside spa, banquet tables and, of course, good music. Held in early August.

EUROPE

Baleapop. Saint Jean de Luz, France

A festival for beach lovers and gourmets takes place in a beautiful seaside village in the Basque Country. Despite the low popularity, famous DJs of electronic music acted as headliners here, but clean beaches and delicious cuisine complement the holiday atmosphere.

Benicassim. Benicassim, Spain

Paradise for insomniacs, beach lovers, women and men with perfect bodies and all art and music lovers. The sapphire sea, beautiful city, Mediterranean beaches and incredibly pleasant weather are at least 4 indisputable facts for visiting the festival.

exit festival. Novi Sad, Serbia

One of the best festivals in Europe. This event is not for those who prioritize safety. Here lovers of risk and raves gather. The musical accompaniment is varied from trance to funk'n'soul and Serbian rap.

Fusion Festival. Lars, Germany

The festival is called "European Burning Man". The action takes place at an abandoned military airfield. For 4 days you can admire modern art, from installations to sculptures, dance to electronic beats and meet anarchists in Adam's costume. Note: Selling Vegetarian food only.

Meadows in the Mountains. Rhodope mountains, Bulgaria

Fans of yoga and communication with nature arrange ecological parties and listen to funk, alternative jazz and acoustic guitars.

Montreux Jazz Festival. Montreux, Switzerland

Every year, visitors to the festival can listen to famous musicians from the directions of rock, hip-hop and pop music. In addition - many free events and, of course, the performance of the legends of the jazz scene. In addition to the festival, you can wander for hours around Montreux, admiring the nature of Switzerland.

outlook. Pula, Croatia

Shamans from all over the world rush to break away to the rhythms of techno, dubstep, reggae, hip-hop and grime. Outlook is the largest Soundsystem cultural festival in Europe.

Primavera Sound. Barcelona, ​​Spain

The festival takes place near the Balearic Sea, and this in itself is a heavenly place for everyone who loves music.

Roskilde. Roskilde, Denmark

Profits from the festival will go to support music, culture and humanitarian organizations, and leftover food will be donated to shelters. This is a festival for those who are not indifferent and those who like to dance to good music. Note: Nothing is free here, not even water.

Secret Solstice. Reykjavik, Iceland

Iceland is a beautiful country that is on the list of all travelers to visit, and the electronic music festival is another reason to visit the magical Reykjavik as soon as possible. Secret Solstice takes place during the summer solstice, which means that the sun doesn't set for 3 days and all you have to do is enjoy an atypical weekend.

Sonar. Barcelona, ​​Spain

In addition to incendiary dances, festival guests can attend lectures on digital culture, view art installations scattered throughout the city, and thank fate that they got to this festival.

Sziget. Budapest, Hungary

The giant European festival attracts over 350,000+ revelers from all over the world every year. For 7 days, world celebrities and aspiring musicians of all genres and directions perform on the stages of Sziget.

Tomorrowland. Boom, Belgium

The largest electronic music festival has been gathering the best representatives of DJing for over 10 years. Get ready for giant disco balls, big butterflies, industrial sculptures and a myriad of confetti.

Willette Sonique. Paris, France

The festival takes place in the glorious post-modern surroundings of the Parc de la Villette. You will have 7 days to visit all the events, listen to the brightest representatives from rock to electro.

way out west. Gothenburg, Sweden

Gothenburg is a fabulous art deco place with perfect musical accompaniment.

weather festival. Paris, France

Huge three-day rave from techno to nu-disco.

USA AND CANADA

Burning man. Nevada

Inimitable postmodern cyberpunk under the hot desert sun. The largest festival in the world has become a mecca for all freaks, extreme lovers and desperate travelers. This is another planet with incredible music, burning sculptures, its own rules and madness.

Coachella. indio

Hundreds of famous celebrities headlining the best of the best hang out in the Coachella Valley for 3 days. This is truly the best festival in the world!

Fun Fun Fun Fest. Austin

Copious amounts of beer, powerful decibels and tattooed people. Punk, metal and rock'n'roll play here. Today it is the best rock festival in the world.

FYF Fest. Los Angeles

Sean Carlson was very bored and decided to create his own festival. For more than 10 years, top representatives of grunge, metal and electronic music have been performing here.

Governors Ball. NY

New York City's only major music festival is now located on Randall's Island, sandwiched between the East River, the Bronx and Manhattan. Here echoes of Lollapalooza and Coachella are heard.

Lollapalooza. Chicago

A festival for everyone who was born in the 90s and missed these glorious times.

Mutek. Montreal, Canada

A holiday for all intellectuals and fans of minimal house, ambient and other electronic styles that are tearing apart Europe.

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. New Orleans, USA

The festival has existed for 45 years and demonstrates that the blues genre is still alive.

Outside Lands. San Francisco

The picturesque Golden Gate Park is waiting for all fans of music and gastronomy.

South by Southwest. Austin, USA

The home of pop culture awaits all fans of The Strokes and Lady Gaga.

ASIA

Fuji Rock. Niigata Prefecture, Japan

Not many festivals require you to take a cable car up a mountain to hear your favorite band, but the Japanese know how to surprise.

magnetic fields. Rajasthan, India

It is one of the few music festivals in India. The events last 3 days and gather all fans of the rave culture. Feature: you can stay here in the palace apartments.

Pentaport Rock Festival. Incheon, South Korea

The theme of the festival is music, passion, environment, DIY and friendship. This is one of the best music events in South Korea, the only thing to be aware of is that in August it is the rainy season, so stock up on raincoats.

Itadaki. Shizuoka, Japan

It is located on the picturesque coast of Suruga Bay. This is an eclectic summer soft drink festival with an eco-friendly message and an abundance of Japanese music.

Taico Club. Nagano Prefecture, Japan

As you understand, the Japanese like to hold festivals on the slopes of the mountain (see Fuji Rock). If you are a fan of everything ultra-modern and electronic, then you can get here from Tokyo by public transport.

The Labyrinth. Niigata Prefecture, Japan

Fantastic festival in the spirit of David Bowie clips from the 80s. "Labyrinth" invites all electronic music lovers to enjoy DJ sets in the shadow of the green mountains of Niigata.

Vh1 Supersonic. Candolim, Goa

The giant dance music festival takes place for 3 days on the hot beaches of the Indian Ocean.

Ultra. Seoul, South Korea

Ultra dance festival for EDM fans.

AUSTRALIA

golden plains. Victoria

During its nine-year history, the festival has acquired some traditions, one of which is throwing your shoes into the air.

Splendour in the Grass. byron bay

Thirty thousand spectators regularly make a trip to northern Byron Bay to spend 3 days in the company of artists and beautiful music, engage in philosophy and watch comedy skits.

St Jerome's Laneway Festival. All over Australia

It is one of the largest and best festivals in Australia and is held in many cities of the country, as well as abroad: in New Zealand, Singapore and the USA. An abundance of beer and indie bands, guaranteed.

SOUTH AMERICA

Bahidora. Kolkata, Mexico

Festival, carnival and 24-hour party in one place. Venue: next to a sparkling blue river surrounded by palm trees. In terms of music, it's a mix of carefully selected indie bands, electronica and hip hop.

Vive Latino. Mexico City, Mexico

Every year, Latin and Spanish bands from all over the world come to Mexico City to perform at Vive Latino. Possibly the most important Hispanic rock festival in the world.

AFRICA

lake of stars. Mangochi, Malawi

The blue lake and golden sands of Lake Malawi are the best place for a magical African festival. Here, in addition to the bright Afro-pop, the best DJs and novice musicians, you can enjoy the greatness of nature: the sunrise over the lake is indeed an impressive performance. You can also get to know the locals by having a glass of beer in their company.