There is something incredibly epic about music festivals, and festival culture is still alive and well throughout the world. Vinyls, cassettes and CDs may have come and gone out of fashion, but for the true music lover, nothing beats a stunning live show. These are places where artists feed on the energy of their most dedicated fans, and like-minded people come together to celebrate the sounds that make the world more beautiful.
By all around the world, millions of people gather in places to celebrate, celebrate and experience life. These are some of the best music festivals in the world that you simply must attend if you love music.
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Coachella - Indio, California
California's Cochella Festival was designed with an alternative, independent audience in mind, and it still has a hippy vibe today. Among the performers of 2014 were the very popular and familiar Outkast, Queens of the Stone Age, Muse and Arcade Fire. It is consistently one of the most popular music festivals in the world and always sells quickly.
SXSW - Austin, TX
The SXSW (South to Southwest) festival in Austin is one of the best for bringing out new and emerging talent and introducing the crowd to the hot music of emerging artists. This festival usually takes place in March. Austin has a variety of bars and venues with festival artists, and many celebrities perform here as well. The 2014 lineup includes Big Freedia, Action Bronson and Charli XCX.
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Roskilde - Roskilde, Denmark
Roskilde was once known as a small gathering of hippies in Denmark, but it has grown into a huge music festival that attracts local and international acts over four days. The 2014 show ran from June 29 to July 6 and featured over 3,000 artists - both popular contemporary and lesser known underground types. One of the most interesting aspects of this festival is the campsite race that takes place on Saturday during the festival!
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Electric Daisy Carnival - Las Vegas, NV
One of the world's most popular electronic dance music festivals takes place in Las Vegas, America's undisputed entertainment capital. This is the place for costume ravers and underground electronics lovers to party until dawn for three consecutive days. Festival buffs can often find carnival rides and art installations to keep them busy in between filming.
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Ultra - Miami, Florida
Ultra is definitely one of the most amazing electronic dance music festivals in North America, and year after year it attracts the best performers in the industry. Afrojack, Avicii, David Guetta, Kascade and Armin Van Buuren were in the lineup in 2014 - names that even casual electronics aficionados are familiar with! This festival usually takes place every March in Miami.
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Rock in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rock in Rio has attracted leading roles such as AC / DC, Iron Maiden and Queen, and the festival is still gaining momentum. Hundreds of thousands of rock fans gathered in the hall with no less than four stages and about 75 performances. This festival now alternates between locations with Madrid and Lisbon, so you can also visit one of them. Huge headliners like Beyoncé and Bruce Springsteen are not uncommon, and tickets go on sale in advance.
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Mawazin - Rabat, Morocco
While you may not yet be familiar with Mawazine, a huge music festival in Morocco, it is a local favorite behind last years gathered about 2.5 million people. This is the place to meet African artists from Franco-African countries such as Mali. Others famous names, including Whitney Houston, Rihanna and Lionel Richie, have performed here in recent years.
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Sonar - Barcelona, Spain
The Sonar Music Festival started in Barcelona in 1994 and is always full of contemporary artists. This festival usually takes place in Barcelona on Fira Gran Vía. There is also much more to this festival than just music, as it is known for video art projections, installations contemporary art and creative audiovisual displays.
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Splendor in the Grass - New South Wales, Australia
Splendor in the Grass is a festival dedicated to open air, which takes place in the winter in Australia. Despite colder temperatures, thousands of people flock here to listen to emerging artists and established favorites. This festival usually takes place at the end of July in New South Wales. It is also a great travel destination to become part of the local surf culture and enjoy the scenery along the city's scenic coastline.
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Paleo - Nyon, Switzerland
Paleo is a popular festival in Switzerland that has been around for almost 40 years and is run mostly by dedicated volunteers. Some recent headliners include Arctic Monkeys and Blood Beets. This is a great festival for people who love different types of music because many genres are covered and new, emerging artists are featured in each. This festival attracted over 230,000 people in 2013.
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Bonaroo - Manchester, Tennessee
Every hardcore concertgoer should visit Bonaroo at least once in their life. Located in the vastness of Manchester, Tennessee, Bonaroo is a musical extravaganza and camping experience that is nothing short of intense and memorable. Get ready to sleep outside for four days and make friends with your neighbors! Bands that played at Bonaroo 2014 included Skrillex, The Flaming Lips, Jack White, Vampire Weekend and Lauryn Hill.
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Exit - Novi Sad, Serbia
The Exit Festival began as a group of students who were political activists for peace and democracy. The festival still retains its strong activist roots today with artists and exhibitions that are social and political in nature. The 2014 festival took place in mid-July and featured six themed scenes for watching and listening to the show. This festival is very diverse and includes punk bands, heavy metal bands and electronic music artists.
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Donauinselfest - Vienna, Austria
Donauinselfest is without a doubt one of the largest and most talked about music festivals in the world. In 2013, the group drew about 3.2 million people on 21 stages to support over 2,000 musical performances. This three-day festival has been going on for about 30 years and takes place on the Danube Island in Vienna. Many musical artists from Austria, but it also attracts many international performers from different walks of life.
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10 largest music festivals in the world
The season of bright incendiary parties and music festivals in European countries is in full swing. Hurry up if you want to have time to visit the most ambitious and interesting events for which tourists from all over the world flock to Europe. Perhaps you are lucky enough to quickly get a ticket, since they fly away just at the speed of light. Still - such a unique opportunity to combine club holidays, snacks and drinks, an impromptu beach dance floor, bright outfits and themed costumes, as well as many new acquaintances. Well, the feature of such festivals is, of course, meeting with your favorite performers, and even with many at once, because such festivals last for several days, pampering guests with new and already familiar bands and solo performers.
Sit back and choose which of the 10 largest music festivals on the planet you would like to visit.
10. Roskilde Festival | Roskilde, Denmark
It is considered one of the largest cultural music events that start annually in Northern Europe. The tradition has been firmly rooted since 1971. Roskilde in Denmark during this time was visited by cult groups - Radiohead, Metallica, Nirvana and, of course, rastaman performer Bob Marley. And if until the mid-90s the project attracted mainly residents of local regions (Scandinavians), then in recent years it has international significance and is a gathering place for tourists. Now massive feasts and parties gather tens of thousands of people. Modern music lovers can listen to not only rock music, but also other directions. The festival program includes 8 days: 4th preparatory with camping and 4th main part. The highlight of the project is also the annual "nudist race".
9. Exit | Novi Sad, Serbia
The authors of the festival 18 years ago were three students, which led to the development of one of the largest open-airs in the southeast of the continent. It attracts "veterans" of rock and metal, as well as modern DJs. In recent years, Exit has taken place not only in Serbia, but also in Romania, Croatia and Montenegro. But it is the founding country that gathers about 35 thousand guests annually. By the way, the festival has a political and social connotation - it covers mass student protests, hippie riots, etc. The event is traditionally held in July and lasts for 4 days.
8. Calvi on the Rocks | Corsica, France
Fashionable France keeps up with its neighboring states, having founded its own cool festival, which has been gathering world music lovers for 15 years. Performers of electronic music, DJs of trance, deep house, drum and bass, dubstep and other fashion trends also come here. This large-scale event is held not just in an open space, but on the picturesque Corsican beaches (by the way, the weather often “spoils” the festival with sun and lack of precipitation). A great place to meet new people and enjoy modern trends music. The festival lasts for 6 days.
7. Sziget | Budapest, Hungary
The project has been taking place in the capital of Hungary every year since 1993. It also attracts one of the largest audiences in Europe (sometimes the figure reaches half a million fans). Locals and tourists alike expect not only modern music, but also an introduction to other types of art - theatrical performances, masterpieces of cinematography, art exhibitions and choreographic performances. Lovers of personal growth can also attend educational trainings. Sziget is traditionally held on Obuda Island and lasts a week. Traditional camping, recreation areas, an amusement park, boat rides await you.
6. Montreux Jazz Festival | Montreux, Switzerland
For lovers of classical music styles, the jazz festival on the shores of the picturesque Lake Geneva is the best option for a summer vacation. The event venue attracts about 200 thousand visitors every year - this is the second most visited jazz festival on the planet (the first is held in Montreal). Not only world jazz performers come here, but also stars of other classical genres. Spend 2 weeks of nirvana at the very foot of the Alps, experiencing high culture, real soulful live music.
5. Flow | Helsinki, Finland
Every year, the event is organized not in some specially equipped space, and not even on a luxurious beach, but inside a real abandoned power plant, which is located near the city of Helsinki. The organizers are betting on the environmental focus of the project, so they carefully plan the repertoire of guest stars, and food sellers and their suppliers are checked for organic products. According to the authors of the festival, the flow should be “carbon neutral”. It is traditionally held in August and lasts 3 days.
4. Secret Garden Party | Cambridgeshire, UK
Unfortunately, if you have not yet attended this large-scale festival, then the opportunity will no longer appear - for a number of reasons it is canceled. Previously, visitors could spend bustling days in the British wilderness, enjoying trendy music and watching the sunset. The reputation of the festival was very different, but the party was always competently prepared and interesting, and cozy luxurious tents or trailers made it possible to have a great rest after a busy program. The festival was held in July, lasting only 3 days.
3. OFF | Katowice, Poland
Neighbor Poland presented its youth festival - one of many held annually in the summer. Its difference is that the performances are transferred to a picturesque area south of Katowice. The first festival was held 12 years ago and has been gaining popularity ever since, contributing to the musical education of young people and the creation of close social contacts “offline”. The event takes place in August and pleases fans for 3 days.
2. Fuji Rock | Niigata, Japan
Japan keeps up with its European counterparts and has put forward its original festival, which takes place on the green ski slopes. The picturesque hills of the resort town of Naeba are home to 7 main stages, which are intelligently connected by footpaths. The festival is also equipped with the world's largest gondola lift. Fuji Rock, which is held annually at the end of July and lasts 3 days, aims to be one of the greenest events in the world.
1. Burning man | Nevada, USA
The famous art festival of a planetary scale takes place every year not just anywhere, but in the Black Rock Desert, located in Nevada. The event has been gaining popularity since 1986, when thousands of people came to the state to search thrill... At the festival, you will not be charged for admission - you come with tents and trailers to enjoy great music and art installations. The declared goal of the event is international acquaintance and friendship. Many people call the festival crazy, mixed with fire and dust, however, this is the price for the opportunity to be yourself and feel complete liberation.
Here is an overview of the hottest festivals on a global scale. Think ahead about next year's vacation - maybe you will be able to join the wave of musical frenzy?
For everyone who loves music and a very active pastime, this top is for you. I will tell you about the 5 largest music festivals, which gather a huge number of people from all over the world. Summer is just around the corner, it's time to plan how to enjoy the most long-awaited time of the year.
I'll start with the most famous Tommorowland festival.
Tomorrowland began in 2005 and has since become one of the most popular music festivals in the world. This festival has received the International Dance Music Award for "Best Music Event" every year since 2012. It is organized by the Dutch entertainment company ID&T, which is hosting it in Belgium. Last year, 360,000 music fans attended the concert. It will run from 24 to 26 July. Performers such as Alesso, Armin Van Buuren and Hardwell are slated to perform at the festival.
Next on the list is the equally popular music event, Coachella.
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is a prime example of what people imagine when they talk about a large-scale contemporary music festival. Coachella has been held annually since 1999 in Indio, California. More than 675,000 people attended the festival last year. This year the festival will start from 13 to 15 April and from 20 to 22 April. Bands such as AC / DC, David Guetta, Drake, Jack White and Steely Dan will perform, with Beyoncé herself headlining. The Coachella Festival began as a small festival attended by only a few thousand people. Today it is the most profitable festival in the world, grossing $ 78.3 million in 2014 alone.
I'll tell you about another American popular festival "Burning Man". This is perhaps the freest festival in the truest sense of the word. That is, there are almost no rules and restrictions. But at the same time, it is considered the most harmless holiday for the outside world. Sustainability is one of the most important principles of the Burning Man Festival. "Burning Man" allows you to reveal the talent of absolutely anyone: an artist, inventor, architect, designer, musician. An annual eight-day event taking place in the Black Rock Desert (USA, Nevada). The festival starts on the last Monday in August, at zero one minute. The organizers themselves define the event as an experiment to create a community of radical self-expression, while fully relying only on itself (English radical self-expression, and radical self-reliance). For a week in the desert, works of modern art, often of fantastic shapes, are set up. Some of them are burned by the creators before the end of "Burning Man".
Finally, I'll tell you about our Russian festival "Invasion".
INVASION is the largest all-Russian open-air festival, which has been held since 1999. The festival is rightfully considered the largest and most visited festival in the post-Soviet space - in 2017, the INVASION was attended by about 200,000 people.
First of all, INVASION is music. Out of formats and frames. For 3 days, both legendary and very young performers perform on the stages of the festival. Since 2009, the main adventure of the year has acquired a permanent "residence" - Bolshoye Zavidovo in the Tver region.
And finally, it is worth mentioning the most famous festival held in Russia, Sensation White.
Annual electronic music festival. Until 2005, it was held exclusively in the Netherlands at the Amsterdam Arena stadium. Later he reached us, and now thousands of Russians are waiting for him every year. The main rule of the festival is the entrance only in white.
This year, "Sensation White" will also be in Moscow at the Olympic Stadium. The dates of the festival are still unknown.
Such events are really worth having as many people as possible. Impressions, I'm sure, will last for a lifetime. If you love music festivals, then I wish you to visit each of them, to experience all the pleasures that they prepare.
What events can gather thousands of participants and spectators? Of course, festivals! What festivals are especially popular in Russia? We propose to talk about this.
"Invasion"
Probably everyone has heard the name of this rock festival in Russia. Many were even lucky enough to take part in this incredible event. What is Invasion? This is a festival of music - multi-genre and multi-format. It takes place in the open air. For the first time, lovers of heavy music gathered in December 1999 at the Gorbunov Palace of Culture. 5 years later, in 2004, the festival was moved from under the roof of the palace of culture to the Tver region.
Today this festival takes place in the summer and lasts about 3-4 days. The number of people who come to enjoy high-quality heavy music usually exceeds 100-150 thousand people! Among those who enter the stage are both popular artists and aspiring musicians.
MAXIDROM
Another popular rock festival in Russia is MAXIDROM. By the way, he is four years older than "Invasion"! During the entire existence of this festival, such stars of rock music as Dolphin, Zhanna Aguzarova, Zemfira, Mumiy Troll managed to perform on its stage. Popular groups such as Bi-2, Alisa, Chaif, Agatha Christie, Okean Elzy and many others delighted the audience! In 2003, the festival was recognized as international, its guests and spectators were not only Russians, but also residents of the most different countries the world!
Grushinsky festival
The Grushinsky festival occupies a special place in the list of festivals in Russia. It was first held in 1968 near Samara. The festival is named in honor of the seemingly most ordinary student - Valery Grushin. The fact is that it was he who, during a tourist trip, at the cost of his own life, saved the children who were drowning in the Uda River. Since then, this music festival in Russia annually attracts fans of the author's song not only from our country, but also from neighboring countries. The real record was set at the festival in 2010 - then more than two hundred thousand people came here!
The result of a long litigation over trademark rights was the decision to hold the festival on the Mastryukovsky Lakes.
"Kinotavr"
This unique festival in Russia began in 1990. The first time it was held in Podolsk near Moscow. After it became clear that the festival was gathering a huge number of spectators, the organizers decided to move it to Sochi.
The purpose of this film festival is not to evaluate and discuss popular films that have been released. The main task is to give the opportunity for novice directors to show themselves and their films. Initially, only films by Russian directors could be seen at Kinotavr. However, in 2011, changes were made to the rules of the film festival: now any films are shown here, however, with one condition - the film must be translated into Russian.
"Wild mint"
In the list of festivals in Russia, distinguished by a special extravaganza, Wild Mint occupies a worthy place. It is "Wild Mint" that is one of the three most popular festivals in Russia and the five best events in our country. The ethnofestival has been held since 2008; both adults and children can relax here. It will be interesting for everyone at the festival. The fact is that dozens of popular performers visit the festival every year. In addition, the organizers took care of holding unusual theatrical performances, fantastic shows.
In addition, this Russian festival is famous for its nightly screenings of films right in the open air! The children's program is also extensive: master classes, fairy tales, games and much more are prepared for the children. Since the festival is ethnic, you can try unusual dishes and buy interesting gizmos here.
"Snickers Urbania"
Street culture lovers should visit the Snickers Urbania festival in Russia. It was first held in the early 2000s, and now it is taking place in almost all major cities of the country. The Urbania program includes extreme sports (for example, parkour, performing tricks on skateboards, roller skates or bicycles), beatboxing, break dance, freestyle, and graffiti.
This is where young talents can express themselves in all areas of street art and get the opportunity to achieve something more. The festival is divided into various disciplines, within each of which competitions are organized.
Sensation
Those who like electronic music should pay attention to this festival. In Russia, it has been held only since 2005, and its history began in Amsterdam. In our country, the Sensation festival takes place in the cultural capital. The main condition for guests is adherence to the dress code: absolutely all participants must be dressed in white! But the organizers don't stop there, every year they come up with something new. For example, in 2009 at the festival was presented the production of "The Tree of Love", which cost the organizers ten million euros. And in 2011, all the guests of the dance music festival were given bright gloves glowing in the rays of neon.
Festival "Cities of Russia"
For three years in a row a unique festival of small towns has been held in Russia. This is a kind of platform on which cities can unite and promote themselves in the country's tourism market. The main goal of the festival is to create a positive image of the hinterland.
The first festival was held in Uglich, the second in Yelabuga. For the third time, Suzdal was chosen as the venue. The organizers say that the fourth event will take place in Tobolsk. In 2017, the festival was dedicated to Russian national cuisine.
"Dobrofest"
Entertainment, alternative music, hip-hop - all this is the Dobrofest festival, which has been held since 2010 near Yaroslavl.
After the festival was held for the third time, it was recognized as one of the best youth events. For the first time, the festival lasted three days in a row, its participants could appreciate the amusement park, visit a photo exhibition, get acquainted with architectural installations and even go to an open-air cinema show. And at the same time, funny competitions were held on the sports grounds.
A-ZOV
Among the "youngest" Russian festivals is A-ZOV. It takes place, of course, on the shores of the Azov Sea. The event was first held in 2011. Then about five thousand participants from different parts of our country gathered here. Initially, the festival was held on the Dolgaya spit, and in 2014 it was moved to the village of Dolzhanskaya.
Who should visit A-ZOV? First of all, it is a must for those who are crazy about dance music, the sea, beach holidays and extreme sports. The festival program includes:
- aquabiking;
- bike trial;
- windsurfing;
- parkour;
- paragliding;
- skateboarding and more.
Festival "Talents of Russia"
For children and adults in Russia there is a competition-festival of creativity called "Talents of Russia". Among the objectives of the event are to stimulate the development of creativity, cultural exchange and professional development.
There are many nominations at the festival: participants can compete in choreography and vocals, theatrical genre, artistic words. Both musicians and fashion designers are welcome here.
Despite all the problems, difficulties and constant employment, the world has not forgotten how to have fun. This is confirmed by the numerous holidays and festivals of the world, which you should definitely see with your own eyes, than constantly read about them.
We will start the list of the best festivals in the world with the nearest one in terms of dates. So pack your bags, book tickets and hotels, and go on your journey. There are so many amazing things in the world!
The famous beer festival and at the same time the largest folk festival in the world - Oktoberfest, takes place in late September - early October, and not only in Munich, but already far beyond its borders. The holiday lasts 16 days, during which beer flows like a river, and the music does not stop all day and night. If you are planning to visit this festival, it is worth taking care of a hotel in Munich in advance.
Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead in Mexico
Light Festival in Japan
The amazing Kuwana City Festival of Lights is held from November to March. Every year, the Nabana no Sato Botanical Garden is decorated with millions of LED bulbs. They create various drawings and paintings that amaze even the most sophisticated connoisseur of beauty. All bulbs are powered by solar panels that charge throughout the day.
Inti Raimi is based on the ancient ceremonies of the Incas and other Indian peoples that make up the empire. The festival is held every year during the period winter solstice observing the traditions of their ancestors.
Yuanxiaojie Lantern Festival in China
The mysterious and beautiful Yuanxiaojie Lantern Festival is celebrated by the Chinese every year in January. The holiday has ancient roots and dates back to the 15th century. As a rule, on this day, the people of China light up the sky lanterns and release them into the night sky.
Up Helly Aa Festival in Scotland
The epic Viking Festival Up Helly Aa, held in Scotland on the last Tuesday of January, will give guests a glimpse into the legendary past of these fearless warriors. Every year, a torchlight procession of local residents in traditional costumes is held here. The holiday, which ends with the burning of a large boat, acquaints guests with the distant history of Scotland.
Holi Colors Festival in India
The time for the ancient Hindu is in late February - early March. Every year, this colorful performance symbolizes the victory of good over evil. It all starts with a fire, the sacred flame of which "burns" the evil, after which the fun begins. The incredible energy of joy and happiness that reigns at the festival is so contagious that today it is celebrated in many countries around the world.
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Every year from late February to early March, Italy's most romantic city, Venice, is filled with vibrant colors and the sound of music. Residents and guests of the city dress in magnificent costumes of the Middle Ages and cover their faces with masks, which have long become a traditional symbol of the Venice Carnival.
La Tomatina tomato festival in Spain
In the very last days of the outgoing summer, the amazing tomato festival La Tomatina is held in Spain. For seven whole days, musical performances, dances, parades and fireworks are held. All this is accompanied by merciless battles, the main weapon of which is millions of ripe tomatoes.
Burning Man Festival in USA
Perhaps the Burning Man festival defies any description. Held from the last Monday in August to the first Monday in September, the weird and shocking Burning Man holiday has no clear agenda. A unique atmosphere is given not only by the organizers and the desert where the holiday takes place, but also by the participants. No one knows how they will surprise the audience and each other: crazy dances, nudist bike rides or a parade of space aliens.
