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 being cheated. Look for those who change their minds with the cherished full festival tickets there.
Camping: Not

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: Not

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: Not

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 stage with discussions, film screenings, meetings of couchsurfers 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
Music style:
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: Not

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 performed 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 190,000 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, 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 others
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: Not

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 has been transformed 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

Eatmusic guarantees: The best way cheer up and escape from the routine - plan a trip. We are certainly not a travel agency, but we have some great options where you can go. There are many such places, especially since 2017 promises to be a hot year for musical events. We decided to compile our top "Best Metal Festivals of 2017" that will be held this year in Europe - what if one of you, after reading this article, will take it and wave it on a metal festival tour? Or maybe, during your already planned trip, you get so bored with sightseeing under the monotonous grumbling of a guide that you suddenly decide to break loose and break away at one of the most significant events in the world of metal? Well, go ahead!

Best Metal Festivals 2017 in Europe

Download

Where: England, Derby, Donington Park

For whom: The proud successor to the legendary Monsters of Rock festival, which has been held annually since 2003 and attracts more than twenty thousand headbangers, the Download festival is rightfully considered one of the most significant and large-scale events in the field of metal and rock music. Just look at the names of the bands that once performed there: Iron Maiden, Marilyn Manson, Deftones, Metallica, Slayer, Linkin Park, Meshuggah, Guns N' Roses, The Dillinger Escape Plan and many others. The list is actually very tasty and it can be continued for a very, very long time. You better take a look at who will be there in 2017. The headliners are System Of A Down, Biffy Clyro and Aerosmith. There will be a chance to hear a bunch of other cool stuff as well - like Mastodon, Rage Against The Machine, Prophets of Rage, Slayer, Red Fang, Opeth, Clutch - just for starters.

desertfest

Where: England, London, Camden

For whom: Attention, the composition of the participants of this festival causes profuse salivation and excessive sweating among lovers of sludge and stoner. So, the Easter eggs of Desertfest 2017: the marijuana metal gods Bongzilla, the epic doomers Sleep, the atmospheric blackers Wolves In The Throne Room and Celeste, the funky deathpunks Turbonegro, the sludge-doom guys Saint Vitus, the brilliant and legendary John Garcia performing with a solo project, and also as part of his stoner band Slo Burn.

Wacken Open Air

Where: Germany, Wacken

For whom: Alice Cooper, Marilyn Manson, Megadeth, Mayhem, Napalm Death, Status Quo, Orange Goblin, Turbonegro, Crowbar - that's who. The festival's motto "Louder than Hell" is quite eloquent; Probably not more to say here. It is simply impossible to imagine the top "Best Metal Festivals 2017" without this holiday!

hellfest

Where: France, Clison

For whom: This year's Hellfest lineup is so epic that it looks like we're in for a triumphant return of the good old Monsters of Rock. Already announced deep purple, Slayer, Rob Zombie, Saxon, The Damned, Blue Öyster Cult, Pentagram, Hawkwind… Need more? Okay, how about Apocalyptica, In Flames, Kreator, Primus, The Dillinger Escape Plan and a couple of dozen more big names with even louder sounds?

bloodstock

Where: England, Derbyshire

For whom: In 2017, Amon Amarth and Megadeth were announced as headliners at the UK's largest independent metal festival. And you can also hear Hatebreed, Blind Guardian, Annihilator, Obituary, Whitechapel... By the way, last year's Bloodstock was so hard metal that they sold black ice cream there. Nice.

Roadburn

Where: The Netherlands, Tilburg

For whom: The composition is very multifaceted and does not rest on one heavyweight. In addition to Baroness, Deafheaven, Disfear, My Dying Bride, Ulver, Oathbreaker, Chelsea Wolfe, Rome, Dälek, Gnod, Aluk Todolo, Author&Punisher and a lot more have been announced. Such a batch of cool experimental projects really asks to take a vacation at the end of April and wind up in the Netherlands.

Copenhell

Where: Denmark, Copenhagen, Refhalejoen

For whom: Old school lovers - at Overkill, Carcass, Saxon, Candlemass and Rob Zombie. However, there are plenty of youngsters at the festival, like Prophets of Rage, Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes. Oh yeah, and also System of a Down and Five Finger Death Punch. So shake your beard and shake the old days!

Obscene Extreme

Where: Czech Republic, Trutnov

For whom: We all know and love the Czech Republic for one foamy drink - you can come to the festival for the sake of it, of course, but in general, judging by the composition, there will be real trash, waste and sodomy. Spanish, Slovak and Greek grindcore, horror rock and classic California powerviolence. Hardcore Infest and iconic British punks Discharge. And a playground for little metalheads to have fun too.

Nova Rock

Where: Austria, Nickelsdorf

For whom: Held since 2005, Nova Rock looks like the most "pop" of other festivals - because of Linkin Park, Blink-182, System Of A Down and Green Day. But actually, the list of confirmed bands includes Slayer, and Mastodon, and Sabaton, and Gojira, and, uh, Fatboy Slim, but oh well - in short, for every taste.

Graspop Metal Meeting

Where: Belgium, Dessel

For whom: Perfectly balanced line-up: here you have the classics represented by Deep Purple, and the eternally young oldies Rammstein and Ministry. Thrashers Suicidal Tendencies. Hardcore Comeback Kid and Hatebreed. Fierce blackers Mayhem. Stoners Red Fang and Clutch. Death metal by Gojira. Cheerful black-n-rollers Kvelertak. The choice is so good that you don’t even know who to rank as the main favorites.

metal days

Where: Slovenia, Tolmin

For whom: The fifth anniversary of the Slovenian Metal Days is enticing with such bands as Bloodbath, Equilibrium, Kadavar, Katatonia, Marilyn Manson, Opeth, Pain, Shining (Norwegian, if anything), Krisiun and Sanctuary, as well as such great names as Rectal Smegma and Vasectomy.

Graspop Metal Meeting

metal days

Tuska

Where: Finland, Helsinki, Suvilahti

For whom: Finland is generally known for its love of metal, and in particular for metal festivals, the number of which cannot be counted on the fingers (and toes). But Tuska - the biggest metal festival not only in Finland but also in Europe - should be on our list. The lineup has just begun to form, so the final line-up will be clear closer to the summer, but it is already known that Suicidal Tendencies, Mayhem, Brujeria, HIM, Electric Wizard, Apocalyptica, Battle Beast and Oranssi Pazuzu will perform.

We are glad if our top "Best Metal Festivals 2017" helped you learn something new and plan your holiday. For those who cannot afford to travel abroad, we remind you that Russian metal festivals will form their line-ups in the near future. For lovers of alternative music, we advise you to pay attention to, which will be held on July 05 in Moscow. Already, Twin Atlantic and.

On April 13, planet Earth celebrated World Rock and Roll Day. On this day in 1954, Bill Haley's single Rock Around The Clock appeared on store shelves, which became a landmark in the new musical direction. Since then, rock and roll in its most diverse manifestations - from punk to heavy metal - has united the most desperate music fans. The meeting place for musical daredevils is usually summer festivals, where rock and roll, beer and the sun create the right atmosphere for extreme relaxation. Telegraph compiled a list of the largest events worth visiting in the summer, found out ticket prices, the program of events and developed the best route from St. Petersburg. You just have to be determined and go.

What is the price. A ticket for all three days of the festival with camping is 2690 SEK (about 17 thousand rubles), a ticket for one of the days is from 690 to 1290 SEK (4350-8120 rubles), a VIP ticket for four days is 3990 SEK ( 25100 rubles).

Headliners. Aerosmith, Scorpions, Alter Bridge, Rival Sons, Saxon.

About the festival. The festival has been held since 1992 and has recently become the strongest in terms of participants. It traditionally takes place in a picturesque countryside on the coast of the Baltic Sea and is famous for its friendly family atmosphere. Strongly recommended to any self-respecting fan of hard rock and metal.

How to get from St. Petersburg. By car: According to Google Maps, the journey from St. Petersburg to the festival site through Finland will take about 22 hours and includes a ferry crossing through the Gulf of Bothnia. By bus or train: There are no direct bus and train flights from Russia to Sweden. You can get there with a change in Helsinki, Turku or other cities in Finland. By plane: an airbaltic plane flies from St. Petersburg to Stockholm every day (travel time is an hour and a half, a round-trip ticket is from 13,000 rubles).

What is the price. A ticket for all three days of the festival with camping is 109 euros, a ticket for one of the days is 55 euros, a VIP ticket for one of the days is 150 euros.

Headliners. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Futures, Deftones.

About the festival. The festival was first held in 1994. On the equipped territory there are three stages and camping for those who are going to stay for all three days.

How to get from St. Petersburg. By car: Google Maps promises 46 hours of driving through Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, France and Spain. By bus or train: you will have to pass the same borders as by car. Travel time is from 2.5 days to 4.5 days. By plane: There are no direct flights, you will have to make a transfer in Amsterdam, France, Istanbul, Moscow or Germany. Prices for economy class tickets start at 24,000 rubles.

What is the price. Three-day ticket - 120 euros, two-day ticket - 90 euros, one-day ticket - 49 euros.

Headliners. Little Big, Trinix.

About the festival. Last year the festival celebrated its 20th anniversary, the first event was held in March 1997. Every year, about 80 thousand spectators gather at the rock fest.

How to get from St. Petersburg. By car: it will take almost 37 hours to travel across the borders of Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany and Belgium. By bus or train: borders are smaller - Poland, Germany and Belgium. But the number of hours on the road increases to 2.5 days. By plane: the ticket aggregator shows that there are no direct flights. You can fly with a transfer in Istanbul or Amsterdam. And only to Marseille (from the city you have to get to Marmande by car, bus or train). The cost of tickets (round-trip on the dates of the festival per person) starts from 21 thousand rubles.

What is the price. Ticket for three days - 239 euros, ticket for one day - 100 euros. Any ticket gives the right to travel by public transport from the city to the venue of the festival.

Headliners. Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, Radiohead, System Of A Down, Imagine Dragons.

About the festival. The largest Belgian music festival. It has been held every year since 1976, almost 90 thousand people who come from different countries gather for it.

How to get from St. Petersburg. By car: across the borders of Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany. The whole journey will take about 28 hours. By bus: goes through Moscow, Belarus, Poland and Germany. By train: through Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany. By plane: You can fly only to Brussels. The cost of tickets (round-trip on the dates of the festival) starts from 16 thousand rubles. From Brussels by bus or train.

What is the price. Ticket for three days - two thousand crowns, ticket for one day - 1200 crowns. Ticket prices with camping are sold only for the three days of the festival and cost between 2400 and 2600 kroons.

Headliners. Evanescence, Three Days Grace.

About the festival. The event has been held every year since 1995, always outdoors. In addition to music, there are other entertainments - cycling, theater, press conferences, games.

How to get from St. Petersburg. By car: 22 hours via Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. By bus: 35 hours via Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus and Poland. By train or bus: through Belarus and Poland 35 hours. By plane: prices for a flight to the Czech Republic (Karlovy Vary) start from 26 thousand rubles for a round-trip ticket for one person. You will have to get to Hradec Kralove by car, bus or train.

What is the price. Eight day ticket DKK 1995, one day ticket DKK 995.

Headliners. The Weeknd, Blink-182, Lorde.

About the festival. Organized in 1971. It is considered one of the largest festivals in Europe, the largest in Northern Europe. Since 1999, Roskilde Festival Radio has been organizing nudist races around the festival grounds. One winner each for men and women free tickets for next year's festival. Recently, the races have become so popular that the organizers are forced to introduce qualifying competitions for male participants.

How to get from St. Petersburg. By car: 29 hours through Finland and Sweden, several hours will need to be spent on the ferry crossing. By train or bus: the same way in two days you can get to Copenhagen. From there by car or bus to the festival venue. By plane: you can also get to Copenhagen in a few hours. Ticket prices start at 12 thousand rubles.

When and where. Held in June in St. Petersburg. The exact date and time will be announced later (last year the festival was held on June 25 at the LEMZ stadium on the Tallinn Highway).

What is the price. Ticket prices for 2017 are not yet known.

Headliners. The names of the musicians will be announced later. Last year, Agatha Christie, Picnic, Surganova and the Orchestra, Pilot and Louna appeared on the stage.

About the festival. In 2016 the festival celebrated its 15th anniversary. Ten famous bands, ten guests and ten winners take part qualifying rounds. The main idea of ​​the event is to help young musicians to realize their creativity on the big stage. The duration of the festival is 12 hours.

What is the price. For three days - from 210 to 245 euros, for one day - 65 euros.

Headliners. Rammstein, System Of A Down, Airbourne, Clutch, Sum 41.

About the festival. Every year, about 80 thousand people gather for the event, which has been held in Germany since 1985.

How to get from St. Petersburg. By car: in 26 hours you can drive to Munich, from there you can choose the fastest route to the festival venue. By train or bus: via Moscow, Belarus and Poland, the journey to Munich will take from 30 to 40 hours. By plane: with a transfer through Moscow, you can get to Munich for 15 thousand rubles. From there by car or train.

What is the price. The cost of a ticket for one day starts from 169.9 euros.

Headliners. Linkin Park, Blink-182, Slayer, Good Charlotte, System Of A Down, Green Day.

About the festival. The festival has existed since 2005 and is the largest in the country.

How to get from St. Petersburg. By car: through Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the Czech Republic, Burgenland can be reached in 24 hours. By train or bus: through Belarus and Poland, the journey to the destination will take 36 hours. By plane: the cost of economy class tickets to Vienna starts from 14 thousand rubles (round-trip). You will have to fly with a transfer in Riga or Moscow. From Vienna you can get there by bus or car.

What is the price. Ticket for three days - 129 euros, for two days - 105 euros, for one day - 75 euros. VIP tickets for one day - 155 euros, for three days - 255 euros.

Headliners. HIM, Apocalyptica.

About the festival. The festival was first held in 1998, and the number of spectators is increasing every year. Performances are held at four venues - Inferno, EMP, Radio Rock and Club Stage.

How to get from St. Petersburg. By car: the journey will take only 4-5 hours. By train or bus: from 4 to 8 hours without transfers. By plane: the cost of a direct flight per person round-trip in economy class without transfers will start from 12,000 rubles.

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, 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 festival program provides for many activities: watching films, family and friends gatherings, tasty food and drinks, as well as a discussion of 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, a 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. Extras - a lot 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 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 fabulous place in Art Deco style 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. New York

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 musical events in South Korea, the only thing to consider 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.