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 go on a metal festival tour? Or maybe, during your already planned trip, you get so bored with sightseeing under the monotonous mumbling 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 solo project, as well as in 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 it looks like it's waiting for us triumphant return 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 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 heavy. 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.
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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.
What is summer without a music festival? No, of course, there is always Turkey with All Inclusive hotels, or at least friends with dried fish and beer on the river bank, but this is definitely not our format. After all, what should I write about on September 1 in my essay “How did I spend my summer?” Partyanimal prefers leisure, which is why we have compiled a calendar of key music festivals in Europe for the summer of 2017. Let's decide!
Primavera Sound Barcelona
Where: Barcelona, Spain
Who:!!!, Aphex Twin, Arcade Fire, BADBADNOTGOOD, Bon Iver, Broken Social Scene, Death Grips, Flying Lotus, Frank Ocean, Glass Animals, Grace Jones, King Krule, Mac DeMarco, Metronomy, Preoccupations, Run the Jewels, Saint Etienne , Slayer, Solange, Swans, Van Morrison, Wild Beasts, The xx, The Zombies with the album "Odessey & Oracle" and many others.
The famous urban festival, which takes place annually off the coast of the Balearic Sea in Barcelona and opens the festival summer in Europe, has long become a Mecca for hipsters around the world. And even if this time the organizers again decided to separate and invited Slayer to headliners, it still looks more modest than in (at that time, for example, Radiohead and Air were announced). But how do you know? Primavera is traditionally a forge of new stars, so it is possible that some of the little-known performers announced this year will collect full houses at the most prestigious world venues in a few years. Vladimir Ivkovic or someone Kokoshca, for example.
How many: season tickets, alas, are already sold out, a ticket for 1 day will cost 80 euros *
Orange Warsaw
Where: Warsaw Poland
Who: Kings of Leon, Justice, Years & Years, Imagine Dragons, Kodaline, Martin Garrix and more
Another city festival, but not in the distant Pyrenees, but in friendly Poland, Orange Warsaw is a much more affordable option. Line-up, of course, is not the brightest, but, in extreme cases, it can always be eaten with a zhurek and washed down with a snot. And, in the end, you can be sure that the trip will turn out to be budgetary, which is important in our “cool hours”. About how it was last year
How many: two-day subscription - PLN 379 (EUR 89)
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Rock Am Ring / Rock im Park
Where: Nuerburg, Germany
Who: System of a Down, Rammstein, Liam Gallagher, Die Toten Hosen, Prophets of Rage, In Flames, Bastille, Die Toten Hosen, Slaves, Jake Bugg, Sum 41, Bonaparte, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and more
Twin festivals that take place simultaneously in different locations and have been gathering heavy music lovers for many years now. For the past two years, Rock Am Ring has taken place at the former Mendig airfield, and this year the festival returns to the Nürburgring, the race track that has been held since 1985. Rock Im Park will run parallel to Zeppelinfield, which hosted Nazi conventions in the 1930s. Fortunately, all this is in the past, and instead of Hitler and Goebbels, Rammstein and SOAD will anneal.
How many: three-day pass including camping - 210 euros
Field Day London
Where: London, Great Britain
Who: Slowdive, Aphex Twin, Death Grips, HÆLOS, Flying Lotus, Moderat, Nicolas Jaar, Jon Hopkins (DJ-set), Omar Souleyman, Arab Strap, Run the Jewels, Thee Oh Sees and others
A one-day fest in one of the parks of the British capital - taking into account the cost of flights and accommodation, the option is not cheap, but extremely curious. And all thanks to the composition of the participants - here you will find the rising stars of trip-hop HÆLOS, and venerable electronic artists in the range from Aphex Twin to Nicolas Jaar, and the Syrian troubadour Omar Souleyman, and one of the pioneers of Slowdive shoegaze, and many other colorful characters.
How many: three-day pass with camping - 140 euros.
Colors of Ostrava
Where: Ostrava, Czech Republic
Who: Jamiroquai, Moderat, Roosevelt, Justice, UNKLE, Thomas Azier, Norah Jones, Digitalism, LP, Benjamin Clementine, Imagine Dragons, alt-J, Birdy, Nouvelle Vague, Michael Kiwanuka and others
An unusual option for the summer is Czech Ostrava. The festival is good at least because it will be possible to capture the comeback of the famous Jamiroquai with the first studio album in seven years, as well as listen to such a rare guest of summer musical hodgepodges as Norah Jones or, for example, the sunny French cover ensemble Nouvelle Vague. Well, if the lounge gets bored, then there is a win-win option -
How many: 4-day pass with camping - 112 euros
Lollapalooza Paris
Where: Paris, France
Who: Red Hot Chili Pepperrs, Pixies, The Weeknd, Editors, Liam Gallagher, The Roots, Glass Animals, The Hives, Imagine Dragons, LP, alt-J, Lana Del Rey, London Grammar, Tom Odell and more
The iconic Lollapalooza, which originated in the United States two and a half decades ago and soon conquered Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Germany as a franchise, finally reached France this year. The festival will take place in the heart of France, Paris, at the Lochamp Hippodrome on the banks of the Seine. In addition to veterans RHCP and Pixies, the chart hero The Weeknd and the languid Lana Del Rey, the organizers promise a solo performance by Liam Gallagher, who still does not lose hope of outdoing his more successful brother.
How many: two-day ticket - 149 euros
OFF Festival
Where: Katowice, Poland
Who: PJ Harvey The Black Madonna, Shellac, Daniel Johnston and others
A camping festival in Katowice, Poland, which, although covering different genres, positions itself as “non-mainstream”. This year the fest will feature PJ Harvey, who needs no introduction, honorary experimenters Swans (who, by the way, will give), Kurt Cobain's idol, half-life manic-depressed singer-songwriter Daniel Johnston, post-hardcore Shellac and other entertaining characters.
How many: three-day pass with camping - 90 euros
way out west
Where: Gothenburg, Sweden
Who: Frank Ocean, The xx, Pixies, Regina Spektor, Mac DeMarco, Conor Obrest, Feist, Jon Hopkins , Lana Del Rey, Perfume Genius, Sampha, Band of Horses, Major Lazer, Young Thug, The Black Madonna, George Erza and more
A rather young city festival, which takes place annually in Swedish Gothenburg. Way Out West takes place in the large Slotskogen Park, which is easily accessible by public transport. There are only three scenes at the fest - unfortunately, mistakes are inevitable. The line-up is now at the stage of formation - among the already announced performers, in addition to the obvious stars, it is impossible not to mention the favorites of music critics Perfume Genius, Mac DeMarco and Regina Spektor, a rare guest of festivals.
How many: 1440-2240 SEK (152-237 euros)
Sziget
Where: Budapest, Hungary
Who: Interpol, PJ Harvey, Kasabian, Pink, The Kills, Metronomy, DJ Shadow, GusGus, Mac DeMarco, Roosevelt, White Lies, Jagwar Ma, Tom Odell, Two Doors Cinema Club, Mando Diao, Rudimental, alt-J, George Erza, The Naked and Famous, The Pretty Reckless, Danny Brown, Jamie Cullum, Flume, Billy Talent, Major Lazer, Bad Religion, Oh Wonder, Paul Van Dyk, Leningrad and many more
The legendary festival, which needs no introduction, is one of the main sources of income for Hungarian tourism. Sziget, by the way, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, is regularly recognized as the best festival in Europe, last year it gathered about half a million people from 95 countries of the world! People go to Liberty Island not so much for, but for the atmosphere, which is truly special here. In addition to the main stages, Sziget has a lot of thematic ones designed for a specific target audience - for example, metalheads, clubbers, black music lovers, gays, etc. And besides music, you can find almost anything here - from pottery courses and Falun Dafa followers to bright theatrical performances and film screenings. The infrastructure in the campsite is developed - there are left-luggage offices, stations for recharging the phone and all the necessary amenities. The center of Budapest is 20 minutes by train. A cheap supermarket with alcohol is within easy reach. All this makes Sziget one of the best European festivals.
How many: 7-day camping pass - 299 euros, 5-day pass - 275 euros, one-day pass - 65 euros.
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Zaxidfest
Where: Rodatichi, Lviv region, Ukraine
Who: Editors, Breaking Benjamin, In Extremo, Chelsea Grin, Antokha MC, Noize MC, Tartak, O.Torvald, Vivienne Mort and others.
A large-scale Ukrainian festival with camping on the lake in the picturesque village of Rodatichi near Lviv. This year's Zaxidfest, which usually specializes in heavy acts, will feature, among others, reunited American alternative bands Breaking Benjamin and venerable German folk metallers In Extremo. And yet, perhaps the most titled participant of the fest can be called one of the main post-punk revival bands, the British Editors, on whom a whole generation of indie kids grew up. This summer, the team is announced at top European festivals - the more pleasant it will be.
How many: three-day subscription - 940 hryvnia, one-day ticket - 500 hryvnia, camping - 250 hryvnia.
Rock en Seine
Where: Paris, France
Who: The xx, PJ Harvey, At the Drive In, Franz Ferdinand, Cypress Hill, The Kills, Mac DeMarcom, Flume, Ty Segall, The Pretty Reckless and more
A French camping festival that takes place in the Parc Saint-Cloud in the suburbs of Paris. Among other things, known for the sad end of Oasis - in 2009, the Gallagher brothers, announced at the fest, finally quarreled, did not go on stage and announced the dissolution of the group. Going to the festival this year is worth at least for The xx and PJ Harvey. And, in the end, Rock en Seine is a great way to combine a musical party with walks in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
How many: three-day pass without camping - 119 euros
Lollapalooza Berlin
Where: Berlin, Germany
Who: Foo Fighters, The xx, Mumford & Sons, Westbam, Metronomy, George Erza, Rudimental, Two Doors Cinema Club, Michael Kiwanuka, The Vaccines, Phantogram, Django Django, London Grammar and others
Another young urban festival, which is held under the franchise of the famous American brother. Lollapalooza Berlin wanders from one place to another every year: the year before last, the festival was held in the building of the abandoned Tempelchow Airport, in the past - in Treptow Park in East Berlin (details), this year it will take place at the Rennbahn Hoppegarten hippodrome. A worthy option to end the season!
How many: two-day ticket - 139 euros
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 entitles you to travel to 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 male and one female winner each receive free tickets to 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 well-known bands, ten guests and ten winners of the qualifying rounds take part. 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.
Warning your fair remarks, we immediately note that we already have a separate article about the best jazz festivals in Europe, about the main musical events of the summer in Ukraine -.
Western Europe
Primavera Sound, Barcelona (Spain)
Headliners 2017: Bon Iver, Frank Ocean, The xx, Arcade Fire, Aphex Twin, Solange, Kate Tempest, Grandaddy, Run The Jewels, Skepta.
Prices: 80 euros - 1 day, officially - 195 euros, but only resale tickets worth more than 200 euros are available.
Primavera is one of the most impressive music festivals in Europe. In 2014, 190 thousand people visited it, 292 groups performed on 16 stages. In the 15 years since its founding, Sonic Youth, The White Stripes, Blur, Portishead, Arcade Fire, The XX, Pulp have come to Primavera - and almost all the heroes of modern rock music. No less than the list of participants is pleased that the festival takes place in Barcelona - a city reminiscent of paradise (for more details, see our guide). In 2012, another festival of the same name spun off from Primavera. On June 8-10, NOS Primavera Sound will be held in Porto (Portugal). Here the list of artists is not so big, but also attractive: Bon Iver, Justice, Aphex Twin, Run The Jewels and many others.
How to get there: To Barcelona - a direct flight or with a transfer (Lufthansa, KLM). From the center of Barcelona, the festival can be reached by public transport.
Rock am Ring and Rock im Park, Mending and Nuremberg (Germany)
Headliners 2017: Rammstein, System of a Down, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Bastille, Liam Gallagher, Rag'N'Bone Man, Die Toten Hosen.
Prices: 210 euros.
Rock am Ring and Rock im Park are simultaneous and almost identical festivals. The first will take place at the Nürburgring circuit (previously held at the old air base in the city of Mendig) in western Germany, the second - in Nuremberg (Bavaria). Having played at one of the festival brothers, the artists move to another one the next day. Compared to other summer festivals in Europe, Rock am Ring / im Park is heavier and more uncompromising. Pop stars and electronic artists are sometimes miraculously found in the list of participants, but in general the line up justifies the name of the event.
How to get there: If you are heading to Rock am Ring in Mendige, the nearest airports are Frankfurt (we have a guide for this city, by the way) and Cologne. Getting to Nuremberg is even easier. And in the city itself there is an airport, and from Munich a little over an hour by train.
Glastonbury, Pilton (Somerset, England)
Headliners 2017: Radiohead, Foo Fighters, Ed Sheeran, The xx, The National, Katy Perry, Alt-J, Lorde, Solange, Run The Jewels, Anderson .Paak, Major Lazer, Laura Marling, Stormzy.
Prices:£238 + £5 booking fee. Sold out is fast.
Glastonbury is the king of festivals, an event that even those who are not at all interested in music know about. In fact, the festival does not need any additional advertising from our or anyone else's side. From year to year, tickets are sold out instantly, before the announcement of the participants, as soon as they, the tickets, go on sale. It's easy to predict the headliners - whoever reigns at the top of the charts this year will lead the Glastonbury line-up. Legends of pop and rock music are also happy to take part in the festival. So, over the past few years, Kanye West, Florence & The Machine, The Who, Arcade Fire, Metallica, Kasabian, U2, Beyonce, Coldplay, Stevie Wonder have been among the main faces of Glastonbury. Every year the festival gathers about 135 thousand spectators. It could have been more, but it doesn't fit anymore.
How to get there: If you managed to get tickets and are seriously studying how to get there, write to us. We will admire and envy white envy. The nearest decent airport to Glastonbury is Bristol. From Bristol Airport, you will need to take a bus to Bristol Temple Meads station, from where buses run regularly to the festival. If you are flying into London, there is also a special bus to the festival from Heathrow.
Roskilde Festival, Roskilde (Denmark)
Headliners 2017: Foo Fighters, A Tribe Called Quest, Arcade Fire, Justice, Moderat, Solange, The Weeknd, Bonobo, Lorde, Father John Misty.
Prices: 134 euros - 1 day, 268 euros - full ticket.
Roskilde is one of the pioneers of the summer festival movement. It was first held in 1971. They say that everything was terrible with the organization, but the enthusiasm of the creators, inspired by Woodstock, went through the roof. Now, 45 years later, the enthusiasm remains, and they have learned how to organize. Roskilde is the largest music and arts festival in Northern Europe. More than 30 thousand volunteers take part in the event. In the 90s, electronic music was added to the traditionally strong rock scene. It's funny, but true: the festival is famous not only for its rich and stellar music program, but also a very peculiar event - the run of naked people. The fastest naked people get a ticket to next year's festival as a prize.
How to get there: The road from Copenhagen to Roskilde will take half an hour. You will have to fly from Kyiv to Copenhagen with a transfer (a direct flight will appear only in August), there are direct flights from Moscow. A direct train to Roskilde departs every hour from both the airport and Copenhagen Central Station. There are also regular and night buses to Copenhagen. From the center of the town of Roskilde, special buses run regularly to the festival.
Rock Werchter, Werchter (Belgium)
Headliners 2017: Kings of Leon, Arcade Fire, The Chainsmokers, Imagine Dragons, Lorde, Savages, Mark Lanegan Band, Beth Ditto.
Prices: 100 euros - 1 day, 236 euros - full ticket.
Werchter, like Roskilde, is an old-timer. The first Verchter was held about 40 years ago - in 1975. The names of the first participants, most likely, will not tell you anything, but already in 1978 Talking Heads performed at Verchter, in 1982 - The Kinks, in 1983 - Eurythmics, U2 and Peter Gabriel. In general, the further, the steeper and larger. Werchter is now a four-day concert on three stages with 75 bands and solo artists.
How to get there: Werchter is located just 30 kilometers from Brussels (direct flight available). The festival ticket entitles you to 1 free train or bus ticket from the festival venue. Details on issuing such a ticket -.
Nos Alive, Lisbon, (Portugal)
Headliners 2017: Depeche Mode, The xx, The Weeknd, Alt-J, Foo Foghters, The Kills, Parov Stelar, Bonobo, Imagine Dragons, Fleet Foxes, The Avalanches, Savages.
Prices: 59 euros - 1 day, 123 euros - full ticket (sold out).
The Nos Alive festival was founded relatively recently (in 2007) and is not yet as famous as the other events on this list. However, the festival boasts both a first-class headlining list and an excellent reputation in terms of organization. The program includes modern indie stars, current pop artists, rock legends and local musicians. What is important, Lisbon is a wonderful city, which we advise any traveler to visit. The music festival, in addition to the charm of Lisbon, is just some kind of holiday. Moreover, after the festival, you can travel around Portugal. For example, to the south - to the beaches. By the way, we have guides for Lisbon and our beloved Sintra, a small town half an hour away.
How to get there: The festival takes place 15 minutes by car from the center of Lisbon. There are direct flights to Lisbon from Kyiv and Moscow, and a lot of options with transfers.
Flow Festival, Helsinki (Finland)
Headliners 2017: Lana Del Rey, Aphex Twin, London Grammar, Young Thug, The xx, Flume, Sparks, Sampha, Frank Ocean, Ryan Adams, Moderat, Angel Olsen, Goldfrapp.
Prices: 99 euros - 1 day, 149 euros - 2 days, 185 euros - full ticket.
The Flow festival is held in an abandoned power plant near the center of Helsinki. Each year, Flow opens 10-12 stages, from tiny to main stage for 20 thousand spectators. The most famous attraction of the festival is the Ballon 360o stage with a giant balloon instead of a roof. In addition to the cool musical component, Flow pays special attention to the theme of art - the program is usually developed in conjunction with the Helsinki Institute of Art. Also on the territory of Flow are discussions, seminars and lectures on socially useful and near-cultural topics.
How to get there: The festival takes place within walking distance from the center of Helsinki. Helsinki can be easily and easily reached by direct flight.
Pukkelpop, Kjevit Hasselt, (Belgium)
Headliners 2017: Chance the Rapper, The xx, Flume, PJ Harvey, Sampha, The Shins, Stormzy, Mumford & Sons, Nicolas Jaar, Parov Stelar, Interpol, Moderat, Clean Bandit, Editors, Elbow, The Flaming Lips, Band of Horses, Bastille.
Prices: 99 euros - 1 day, 199 euros - full ticket.
Everything about the Pukkelpop festival is great: the name, the location, the composition of the participants. Forming the program, the organizers usually try to invite both legendary musicians and still little-known young composers with a guitar. On posters you can find the names of world pop stars, authors electronic music, punks, metalheads - there are simply no genre restrictions. The number of visitors to the festival annually is about 180 thousand people.
How to get there: Don't let the unfamiliar and poorly pronounced name of the settlement scare you. The village of Kjevit is located just an hour's drive from. Moreover, usually a ticket to the festival entitles you to a free train or bus ride.
Closer to us
Open'er Festival, Gdynia (Poland)
Headliners 2017: Radiohead, Foo Fighters, The Weeknd, The xx, James Blake, Moderat, The Kills, Royal Blood, Solange, Nicolas Jaar.
Prices: about 55 euros - 1 day, 130 euros - a full ticket for 4 days of the festival.
How to get there: From Kyiv - at least by car (as an option, BlaBlaCar). The distance is about 1200 km, you can see Warsaw along the way. You can also take a plane to Gdansk - a direct Wizz Air flight or with a transfer in Warsaw. You can consider more complex, but economical options: walking across the border or by bus is much cheaper and further as it goes. Explore PolskiBus routes - an easy and affordable way to travel around the country (we talked about this carrier in our article on getting to Krakow). In addition, every year there are enthusiasts offering bus tours from Ukraine to the festival. Free buses, which take you directly to the festival site, depart regularly from the railway station in Gdynia.
EXIT Festival, Novi Sad (Serbia)
Headliners 2017: The Killers, Liam Gallagher, Years & Years, Paul Kalkbrenner, Lost Frequencies, Solomun, Duke Dumont, Robin Schulz, Hardwell, Rag'n'Bone Man.
Prices: 30 pounds - 1 day, 98 pounds - a full ticket for 4 days of the festival, 119 pounds - a full ticket, including admission to day zero (The Killers concert).
Every summer, the quiet university town of Novi Sad in Serbia welcomes thousands of tourists in just 4 days. It all started in 2000 with a student protest, and has grown into one of the main parties in Europe. Until now, the festival has not lost its social and political focus. The organizers consider EXIT to be a symbol of progress, an engine of change in society and a key cultural platform in the Balkans. Musically, the festival is quite eclectic. Traditionally, there is a lot of electronics, a separate stage is reserved for heavy music. The headliners of the festival were Guns N’ Roses, Kraftwerk, Arctic Monkeys, Pet Shop Boys, Pulp, Underworld, Massive Attack, The White Stripes. The most forte EXIT - location. Arriving at the festival, immediately look at the main attraction of the city - EXIT takes place directly in the Petrovaridin fortress of the 17th century. If we have convinced you that you need to go, pay attention to our guide to Novi Sad. By the way, while studying the festival's website, we found that the word "values" is translated into Serbian as "vrednosti". The Serbian language is harsh and unpredictable.
How to get there: The nearest airport is in Belgrade (an hour and a half on the way to the festival). The noble and prudent organizers offer bus transfers from both Belgrade and other airports in the region: Timisoara (3.5 hours on the way), Budapest (5.5 hours), Zagreb (6 hours), Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik (10- 11 o'clock).
Colors of Ostrava, Ostrava (Czech Republic)
Headliners 2017: Jamiroquai, Imagine Dragons, Norah Jones, Justice, Alt-J, Moderat, LP, Laura Mvula, Benjamin Clementine, Unkle, Michael Kiwanuka.
Prices: 96 euros at present, on the day of the festival - 112 euros.
The Colors of Ostrava festival takes place on the territory of a former industrial area in the Czech city of Ostrava. The organizers don't have favorite genres: the festival, true to its name, is really colorful and motley. Here and electronics, and jazz, and traditional pop rock, and street performances - everything that you can imagine is placed on 16 stages. Pay attention to the price. With a very decent list of artists, this is one of the cheapest festivals to visit in Europe.
Afisha Picnic, Moscow (Russia)
Headliners 2017: Kasabian, Foals, Mushrooms, Gsh.
Prices: So far, 2500 rubles (about 40 euros). Closer to the date is likely to be more expensive.
Afisha's picnic was included in our list in advance - for the length of service. So far, a few participants have been announced, and it remains only to believe that it will be as great as in previous years. Afisha magazine holds a music festival in Moscow's Kolomenskoye Park every summer. Representatives of different musical genres perform: pop music, rock, electronica, hip-hop, jazz. The main principle is if only the Afisha team would like it. Traditionally, a lot of attention at the festival is paid to interesting Russian bands. The headliners of past picnics were Jamiroquai, Blur, Franz Ferdinand, Pet Shop Boys, Mumiy Troll, Madness, Ivan Dorn, Zemfira. For guests, there is usually a market with clothes, comics, jewelry and other useful and useless things, as well as a large and very cool food court. In addition to concerts, the organizers always come up with other entertainment: lectures and master classes, sport competitions, games and other activities.
How to get there: From Ukraine - by train. Or by plane, but with a transfer. The least painful transfers are through Warsaw, Riga and Minsk.
Sziget, Budapest (Hungary)
Headliners 2017: Kasabian, Major Laser, P!nk, Wiz Khalifa, Flume, PJ Harvey, Alt-J, Interpol, The Kills, Jamie Cullum, Tom Odell, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike.
Every summer, Budapest's Óbuda Island hosts Sziget, one of Europe's largest music festivals, a week-long non-stop party with over 400,000 attendees. For each day of the festival, the organizers invite a worthy headliner. This role has already been played by Radiohead, Nick Cave, Franz Ferdinand, The Prodigy, Faith No More, Placebo, The Offspring, Fatboy Slim, Lily Allen, Iggy Pop, Robert Plant and others. Traditionally, the list of festival participants includes Ukrainian groups. In addition to musical concerts, the festival always hosts performances by theater and circus groups, movie screenings, sports competitions, master classes and other entertainment for guests. The local attraction Luminarium deserves special attention - it is an inflatable structure of a bizarre shape with fantastic lighting. You should definitely come here for the experience.
How to get there: You can get to Budapest by bus, train or plane - WizzAir and UIA operate direct flights from Kyiv. Like Open'er, Sziget is also often organized by bus tours of all sorts of enthusiasts. The festival website has detailed instructions for those who travel for the first time from Russia and Ukraine.
Own game: electronic music festivals
Sonar, Barcelona (Spain)
Headliners 2017: Anderson. Paak & The Free Nationals, Arca, Cerrone, Daphni & Hunee, De La Soul, DJ Shadow, Dubfire, Eric Prydz, Jon Hopkins, Joe Goddard, Justice, Moderat, Nicolas Jaar, Nina Kraviz, Soulwax, Thundercat.
Prices: 54 euros - 1 day, 72 euros - 1 night, 125 euros - 2 nights, 180 euros (195 euros from May 6) - full ticket.
Every June in Barcelona (as we said, one of the best cities in the world) big festival electronic music Sonar. The purpose of the organizers is to strengthen the links between technological advances and creativity, to create a global platform and meeting place for creative people representing different disciplines and regions. Sonar consists of two parts. Daytime Sonar takes place on site exhibition complex Fira Montjuïc and includes concerts, DJ performances, showcases for emerging musicians and a series of events called Sonar + D, aimed at strengthening the relationship between creativity, innovation and business. Night Sonar is a party with the participation of world stars of electronic music, taking place in the Fira Gran Via de L'Hospitalet exhibition center.
How to get there: To Barcelona - a direct flight or with a transfer (Lufthansa, KLM). From the center of Barcelona, the festival can be reached by public transport. A special bus SonarBus also runs to the night site (fare - 2.5 euros).
Tomorrowland, Boom (Belgium)
Headliners 2017: David Guetta, Armin Van Buuren, Eric Prydz, Nicky Romero, Markus Schulz, Ferry Corsten, Steve Aoki, Martin Solveig, Tiësto, Carl Cox, Paul Van Dyk, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Solomun, Netsky, Martin Garrix, Fat Boy Slim , Duke Dumont.
Prices: 105 euros - 1 day, 285 euros - full ticket. No matter how much the tickets cost, they are no longer on official sale - they have been taken apart.
Tomorrowland is one of the world's premier electronic music festivals. More than 200 performances take place over three days, including sets of the leaders of the TOP-100 DJ MAG rating. Tickets for Tomorrowland, as a rule, are sold out almost instantly - in the first days after the start of sales. Even when the festival is stretched over two weekends and the number of visitors exceeds 350 thousand people, there are still not enough tickets for everyone.
How to get there: The city of Boom is located between Antwerp and. The easiest way is to fly to Brussels and get to your destination by train or a special shuttle.BikesBooking.
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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 the main place of pilgrimage for hedonists of all stripes, where all the lines of the British musical culture. 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, 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 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 attend all events, listen prominent 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 clips David Bowie 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.
