World Famous Music Festivals !

Music, which has a universal unifying effect, is truly the food of the soul of every person from 7 to 70, whether it is a lyric or not. In many countries of the world, there are different music festivals that appeal to different cultures. In particular, we can say that festivals have gained a lot of popularity, as people’s understanding of entertainment and socialization has changed over the last 10 years. We have compiled for you the music festivals that offer unlimited music and fun-filled sections…

Festivals full of unlimited entertainment, special clothes, food and drinks make it possible for you to encounter unlimited music feasts and visual shows. Here are the world-famous music festivals.

1. Coachella Music Festival-USA

The Coachella Festival, held in the US state of California, offers excellent moments to everyone who attends it, accompanied by music. Many different artists such as Zedd, Ice Cube, Ellie Goulding and G-Eazy attend the Coachella festival, which is celebrated in the second week of April. Music lovers from all over the world dance to their heart’s content with the accompaniment of popular popular music.

One of the most important features of the festival is that participants from various parts of the world can be hosted in the camps here. With this activity, which offers its guests the advantage of staying for two weeks, you can get caught up in the rhythm of the music and experience a wonderful feast of music and entertainment with your loved ones.

2. Tomorrowland – Belgium

Tomorrowland Festival is an electronic music festival that has been held in Boom, Belgium since 2005 and is considered one of the biggest music events in Europe. Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2019, this festival, which is held every year with the participation of world-famous DJs, reached 400,000 participants in 2019. It contains 17 different scenes. This festival, which was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organized virtual concerts in the same year. In December 2021, Tomorrowland announced that the festival will expand from two weeks to three in 2022. Tomorrowland will take place on July 15-17, July 22-24, and July 29-31 in 2022.

Tomorrowland, which receives more and more visitors from all over the world every year, will take place in France in the third week of March 2023 and in Belgium in the last week of July. You will enjoy the music to the fullest at the festival, which has been awarded the Best Music Event for nearly 10 years.

3. Rock in Rio-Brazil

“I realized that the weapons I have to make the world a little bit better are music and festivals. That’s what I know how to do well.” Founder Roberto Medine‘s words in 2001.

This colorful festival, which was held in Rio de Janeiro for the first time, has been celebrated since 1985. The festival lasts approximately 7-9 days. As long as you have plenty of energy and a free week, you can catch the rhythm of a lifetime of music and have a unique experience. In addition to the stars who played the leading roles in previous festivals such as Beyoncé, Muse, Justin Timberlake, Metallica, Queen, Shakira, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band, legendary names in rock history, breathing and racing hearts, Guns n’ Roses, Rihanna and Iron Maiden It has been possible to see so far. With the event that brings music lovers to nirvana, you will experience a musical feast to the fullest, where you will be able to witness perfect moments and have wild fun.

The festival took place this year between 2-11 September 2022 in Barra da Tijuca, Brazil. Artists and music groups such as Coldplay, Post Malone, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa and Green Day attended the festival.

4-Burning Man Festival – USA

Burning Man has been held annually in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada since 1986. Every year, tens of thousands of people gather for this festival in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to build Black Rock City, a temporary city dedicated to self-reliance, self-expression, community and the arts. As you might guess, it takes its name from this tradition of burning statues. At the end of the festival, the final is made with a burned model.

In fact, we can say that Burning Man is an art festival besides a music festival. During the festival, sculptures, each more creative than the other, attract more attention than music. You can stay in a tent or caravan at the festival, which has its own unique structure and traditions. Ticket prices for this festival vary according to events and concerts. If you want to be in this very hot festival, don’t be late to make your private plane reservations for the festival, which will take place in Black Rock City between 27 August and 04 September in 2023. Our team will be happy to plan the most enjoyable and safe flight for you.

5-White Nights Festival – Russia

The White Nights Festival is an international art and music festival held in Russia. It is celebrated during the season of the midnight sun, when the Northern Lights shine at dusk and dawn. The festival is usually held between May and July in Russia. It is held in St. Petersburg. More than a million tourists visit the city during the celebrations of this famous festival. Tickets are purchased for weeks or even months from the festival to attend the event.

The purpose of the White Nights Festival, which was first celebrated in 1992, is to strengthen the cultural exchange between Russia and the whole world. At the same time, it is to improve the image of Russia and to be remembered as the world center of art.

6-Fuji Rock Festival – Japan

Fuji Rock Festival got this name because it was held at the foot of Mount Fuji in 1997. During the three-day festival, more than 200 local and foreign music groups and artists take the stage at the festival. You can come to the festival area for a day, or you can buy a combined ticket to stay in the campground and watch the concerts, or even rent a tent or caravan for accommodation.

Fuji Rock Festival writes as both the largest outdoor music organization and the largest rock music festival in Japan’s festival history. The night before the festival, a free entry opening party is held, which includes bon-odori (traditional Japanese folk dance), award-winning competitions, food sections and a fireworks display.

The main aim of the festival is to be ‘the cleanest festival in the world’. Visitors who come during the festival also make a great contribution to recycling.

7-Sónar Festival- Spain

The Sónar Festival is a festival dedicated to music, creativity and technology, founded in 1994 in Barcelona by Ricard Robles, Enric Palau and Sergi Caballero. It is known as one of the largest music festivals in the world, organized by the Advanced Music and Congress of Technology in Barcelona.

Sónar Festival, where music is presented creatively by blending it with technology and providing a unique experience to the visitors, has been held in different cities of the world since 2002 in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Buenos Aires, New York, London, Cape Town, Seoul, Lyon, Toronto, Chicago, Boston. It is one of the most influential festivals of the music community, held 53 times in total in 27 different cities as of 2019, in Los Angeles, Tokyo, Istanbul and many other metropolises.

8-Sziget- Hungary

Sziget Festival (Hungarian: Sziget Fesztivál=Island Festival) is one of the biggest cultural and music festivals in Europe. The festival is held every year in August on 108 hectares of forest on the Danube River.

It gives you more than a music festival with concerts, theater, acrobatic and musical performances that take place in more than 1500 events held throughout the festival. In addition to the opportunity to watch world-famous artists, it is possible to see a booth from every cuisine in the dining areas of the festival, which gives you the opportunity to discover bands you have never heard before.

9-Exit- Serbia

Exit Festival is a summer music festival held at the Petrovaradin Castle in Novi Sad, Serbia. The world’s largest and most beautiful medieval European castle, Petrovaradin Castle, is a festival that appeals to almost all kinds of music lovers, as it hosts many musical genres and many artists.

10-Rock am Ring and Rock im Park – Germany

Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals are two simultaneous rock music festivals held in Germany every year. Rock am Ring is held on the Nürburgring race track, and Rock im Park is held at Zeppelinfeld in Nuremberg. The festival mainly hosts rock and metal bands.

11-Rock Wechter- Belgium

Rock Werchter is a music festival that has been going on since 1974 in Werchter, Belgium. Although it has undergone some minor changes over the years, it has been continuing for 4 days since 2003. Unlike other big festivals, the festival has only 2 stages, so the magnificent atmosphere created by the music is not lost because there is not much dispersion.

The festival is held on the first weekend of summer vacation in Belgium (last weekend in June or first weekend in July). It is an impressive organization that has been held for nearly 40 years, in which popular and successful names such as Rock Werchter, Paul McCartney, Ellie Goulding, and Iggy Pop take the stage.

12-Festival Internacional de Benicàssim- Spain

Shortly abbreviated as FIB, this festival is a music festival held in the town of Benicàssim in the Valencian Community. In addition to short films and fashion shows, pop and rock artists give concerts. The festival held in a cute holiday town ends with a magnificent beach party at the end of the fourth day.

13-Roskilde Festival- Denmark

Music; A part of the income generated at the Roskilde Festival, which is built on the foundations of culture and humanism, is donated to charities. This tradition is starting to take shape in 2014 according to the opinion of the visitors who came to the festival with the voting system. As a result of the voting, the festival participants determine to which charity the proceeds will be donated.

14-Sunburn-India

One of the biggest festivals held in Asian countries, Sunburn not only makes a name for itself with its very special shows, but also enchants the participants.

It appeals to both your eyes and your ears with the world’s best music and shows special to the culture of the region. We can say that this concert being held in India brings different cultures together. The festival is held at the end of December every year.

15-Fusion Festival- Germany

Fusion Festival has the title of a music and art festival with a different culture. It takes place at a former military airport in Northeast Germany. The difference of the festival, where you can come across many different music genres, especially electronic music, from other festivals; The artist list is not announced in advance. You can participate in many artistic activities such as performing arts, sculptures and cars at the Fusion Festival held in the city of Lärz.

16-New Orleans Jazz Festival- USA

This festival, which is special to the city of New Orleans in America, makes you feel the jazz. The festival offers many styles to its visitors. Perhaps the most special aspect of this festival is that it includes the music of all cultures.

17-Notting Hill Carnival- England

Notting Hill Carnival is a festival that keeps the Caribbean and African spirit alive on the streets of London. We can say that this carnival is one of the biggest street festivals in the world. During the 2-day festival program, it becomes the center of attention of around 1 million people.

Notting Hill Carnival, which takes place in late August, is usually held on Sundays and Mondays.

While the celebrations of Notting Hill Carnival will immerse yourself in different musical melodies and dances, the local cuisine of the Caribbean and street delicacies will enchant your palate.

The first celebration dedicated to Caribbean culture in London was held in 1959. If you want to experience Caribbean culture in London with parties, parades, colorful and vibrant Caribbean traditions focusing on food and tropical drinks, don’t miss this festival.

18-Montreal International Jazz Festival- Canada

The Montreal Jazz Festival still holds the 2004 Guinness World Record as the largest jazz festival in the world. Every year, approximately 3,000 artists from 30 countries give concerts. The festival offers jazz lovers a musical feast in many different areas, including free open-air stages and indoor concert halls.

19-Mawazine Festival- Morocco

The Mawazine Festival in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, lasts for 9 days. The number of people coming in these 9 days every year is told in millions. The festival defines itself as a festival that brings together the best names of Arab, African and international music. Some of the performances are free at the festival, which started with the initiative of the King of Morocco in 2001. It can be a fantastic experience for those who are tired of classical music festivals and those who want to get to know Moroccan culture better.

20-Woodstock Poland (Pol’and’Rock)- Poland

Although this festival held in western Poland bears the name of the legendary Woodstock Festival in the USA for nearly 20 years, the name of the festival was changed to Pol’and’Rock. Concerts and artistic performances are exhibited free of charge during the 3-day festival.

The festival, which accepts the trio of Love, Friendship, and Music as its starting point, has five stages. Besides the concerts, the festival becomes more colorful with many events. An event where young people from the Academy of Fine Arts can have panel discussions with well-known politicians, artists, journalists, musicians, actors and religious leaders.

21-Montreux Jazz Festival- Switzerland

If you like listening to jazz but cannot find the jazz festival you want, the festival you are looking for may be the Montreux Jazz Festival, which takes place at the foot of the Alps in Switzerland, along the shores of Lake Geneva. The revered father of jazz festivals, Montreux hosts crowds of 200,000, second only to Montreal’s International Jazz Festival in terms of size of its kind. If you don’t want to miss this special Jazz festival, book your private plane reservations now for the Jazz Festival held in Switzerland between 28 June and 13 July every year!

22-Colors of Ostrava- Czech Republic

The festival, which has the widest selection of music genres among the festivals held in Czechia, has taken its place in an iron factory established in an old mining area. Held in a different festival area, the Colors of Ostrava Festival is held between 17 – 20 July every year. The concerts given at the festival will give you unforgettable moments as well as a magnificent music feast.

23-Off Festival-Poland

Held in a lush area in the city of Katowice in Poland, the festival is an eclectic festival that has taken its place in Poland’s summer festival calendar between August 2nd and 4th. The Off Festival, which was held for the first time in 2006, supports various independent arts events such as exhibitions, workshops and film screenings as well as music.

24-Øya Festival- Norway

The Øya Festival in Oslo is one of the biggest festivals in Norway. It is held between the 6th and 10th of August in the city’s lush park. When the festival that you will enjoy during the day is not enough for you, you can continue the fun in Oslo’s famous clubs.

25-Flow Festival-Finland

The Flow Festival held in Helsinki carries the energy of music to a power plant that is one step away from the city center and is no longer used. Beyond music, Flow Festival has an understanding that constantly changes the perspective of the festival, from food stands to business relations and other issues, in order to be more ecologically stronger by giving importance to decarbonization.

26-Glastonbudget Festival- England

It is held in England and is shown as the world’s largest tribute festival. An unmissable option for those who want to get enough of music, the festival is held in May every year. In the festival, which gives the opportunity to take the stage and hosts the most famous bands and artists as well as local bands; You can listen to names such as Antarctic Monkeys, Four Fighters.

27-Summerfest – USA

Summerfest, where all music lovers came to the US state of Wisconsin, was held in 1968 for the first time. The festival was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest music festival in the world in 1999. World-famous bands and artists such as Arcade Fire and J. Cole take the stage at the festival. Also, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Whitney Houston, Prince and Bon Jovi are among the performers at the festival.

28-Donauinselfest- Austria

Donauinselfest, the German equivalent of Danube Island Festival, is a free open-air music festival held annually at Donauinsel in Vienna Austria. The festival, which has participants from many countries of the world, has different event options such as concerts, family events and sports organizations. It is the largest open-air music festival in the world, with approximately 3 million visitors in the 3-day Donauinselfest. Donauinselfest for 2023 is planned to be held on 23-25 June.

29-Calvi on the Rocks-France

The rich electronic music heritage of this festival, held on the island of Corsica, the pearl of the Mediterranean, comes from 16 years ago. When combined with the wonderful beaches and beautiful weather of Corsica between July 5 and July 10, a magnificent island festival comes to mind. The Corsican coast and music might be just for you.

30- Akbank Jazz Festival

Akbank Jazz Festival, first held in Istanbul in 1991, is organized under the name of Jazz concerts on campus in many different cities of Turkey such as Ankara, Eskişehir, Gaziantep, İzmir, Eskişehir, Trabzon, Adana, Erzurum, Kayseri and Kars.

Promising artists also participate in the festival, which brings together the best jazz musicians of Turkey and the world with the audience.

Not only concerts, but also panels, workshops, film screenings, concerts and social responsibility projects add a different color to the festival.

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Hope you enjoy the music…