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The Mozart Festival in Salzburg, which has been gathering crowds of opera lovers for many years, or its complete opposite - the Woodstock rock festival that thundered throughout the world in the late 1960s, which attracted several tens of thousands of participants and spectators. These grandiose events are on everyone's lips. But there are much better music festivals in the world, which hundreds of thousands and even millions of people strive to attend. This good way spend time and save a lot (during the festival week you can see a sea of performers, while tickets for one concert can be much more expensive).
The best music festivals in the world For fans of electronic musicTickets for the Ultra festival are quickly snapped up (via the Internet) by electronic music lovers from all over the globe. It is not surprising that from 330 to 350 thousand tourists gather here every year. Among its “brothers”, this Florida music festival is considered one of the largest, in front of a huge stage - there is nowhere for an apple to fall, people are huddled together like sprat in a jar! “Ultra” is relatively young (it has been organized - usually in the spring - since 1999). But if earlier it was just a “rocker get-together”, now it is an amazing several-day show.
Just ten years ago, one of the best music festivals (among European ones) “Tomorrowland” was founded. But this Belgian miracle, which attracts up to 360 thousand people, has already won several international awards. The organizers of the event (which usually seethes and bubbles for three days) are the Dutch from the ID&T corporation. Only stars come to this festival - from the Swede Alesso to the legendary Armin van Buuren.
Another festival of electronic and dance music (“Electric Daisy Carnival”) unfurls its “flags” in several major cities(usually New York and Las Vegas, plus metropolitan areas in Mexico and Puerto Rico). The festival started in 1997, since then it has constantly gained momentum, and now the number of its visitors has exceeded 370 thousand. This is a very noisy and beautiful celebration with carnivals, acrobatic shows and processions, held at the end of June.
What kind of city do you think has the right to bear the title “Capital of American Jazz”? Of course it's amazing New Orleans! The musical “Jazz and Heritage Festival” has been held in the spring since time immemorial (in our “top” it is the most “ancient”). Now the attendance of this event has grown significantly and amounts to approximately 435 thousand fans of traditional jazz. Of course, the city authorities welcome such a major cultural event - it brings a lot of money to the budget. In addition, these days, world celebrities visit Louisiana - like the British Elton John or the legendary Jimmy Buffett.
Another best music festival held in New Orleans can easily compete with the previous one, because it attracts up to half a million-plus guests. This celebration of music is called “Essence”, and since 1995 it has been held in mid-July - always on the field of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome stadium. The performances of the stars are not everything: the organizers simultaneously hold lectures and trainings. The festival is dedicated to African-American music and culture. World-famous black performers (such as Prince or Mary J. Blige) delight those present with their performances.
We are still not leaving the United States, because every year in the state of California (the city of Indio) an unforgettable music festival (up to 680 thousand participants and guests) “Coachella” takes place! You've probably heard this name. In the valley of the same name, lovers gather for several days modern music(the program includes performances by performers who prefer rock, pop or hip-hop). This forum is considered the most profitable of all the festivals in our rating (its “box office” exceeds $78 million). The first, very modest, “wave” of the festival took place in 1999; now the scope of Coachella is simply amazing.
Up to 700 thousand spectators are welcomed by the Rock in Rio festival held in Rio de Janeiro. Growing from a small music event organized in 1985 to a world-class event, this Brazilian music celebration has expanded to several cities around the world (besides Rio de Janeiro, Madrid, Lisbon, Las Vegas). The cult Metallica, Katy Perry and the mega-popular Rihanna and Taylor Swift became the festival's most welcome and anticipated guests.
We are returning to the expanses of America again - on the agenda is the Milwaukee Summerfest. Just imagine - in 2014, 850 thousand people came here wanting to join this incredible event! In the USA (and throughout the Western Hemisphere) this is the largest music forum. It was founded in 1968 (a year before the famous Woodstock) and usually lasts a whole week. During this time, up to seven hundred groups and singers - both experienced and famous, and beginners - manage to perform for the guests. The organizers claim that this is also the cheapest festival: the ticket price a year ago started at $15.
You might be surprised, but one of the best music festivals in the world (the number of guests of which has long exceeded a million) is based in African Morocco - in the city of Rabat. This miracle dedicated to Moroccan culture is called “Mawazine”. Last year, the festival was visited by 2.6 million tourists and local residents. Of course, in addition to “their” stars, the organizers also invite foreign ones - such as Justin Timberlake or Adam Levine and his band.
We present the best music festival in the world - the grand “Donauinselfest”, held on a picturesque island in the middle of the Danube. Participants (working in all known musical styles and, of course, classical orchestras and soloists) and enthusiastic visitors fly in and out of Vienna, and then take a ferry to get there. The number of guests in 2014 exceeded 3.1 million – can you imagine the scale? Austria gave the world Mozart and Strauss, so it fully deserves such an annual holiday!
Children of frenzy and revelry, huge amount lights and thunderous sounds of guitar cuts - all this tells you that you are at a rock festival. An event that some people wait for years, and when they wait, they organize a celebration of life, is significant for the city or region where it is held, and above all because of its mass scale.
After all, there are millions of fans of rock and its ideology of freedom, which means that people from all over the world will come to the largest party. The most massive and iconic rock festivals are in our selection right now.
1. Sziget Festival (“island”)In fact, this festival represents a whole mix of festivals. Having started with 43 thousand, now this festival typically attracts over 400 thousand people, and attracts more and more more people, both versatile music and incredible comfortable conditions (hello to the organizers of Russian festivals). In addition to the main stage with selected rock of various classical styles, people also hang out near the stages with ethno-rock and heavy rock.
The European level of infrastructure shines through here in everything. Having sent your children to the “children’s room”, where they will be looked after, you can go to a hairdresser with free Wi-Fi, where they will make you a multi-colored mohawk with a cup of coffee, and you will go to hang out near the stage, and then calmly wash your sweaty and smoke-smelling clothes in local laundry. Monsters such as Radiohead, Franz Ferdinand, Placebo, Iggy Pop, The Prodigy gladly come to these comfortable conditions.
2. “Rock im Park” and “Rock am Ring”The largest rock festivals in Germany, one of which takes place at the Zeppelinfield in Nuremberg, and the second at the Nuremburg race track. The main feature of these festivals is the quality of performance and the star names of its headliners, just read these names: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Machine Head, Muse, Nickelback, Evanescence, Linkin Park, Korn, Metallica.
The quality of the festival, in principle, is not much different from the first one - you will also have access to all services, such as an ATM, the Internet, medical assistance and a “children’s room”. Practical Germans set aside entire hectares for convenient camping, so lovers of tents and trailers have absolute freedom here.
3.GlastonburyThe festival in the ancient British town proudly holds the title of the largest and most diverse in Europe. Of course, its main component is rock concerts, which attract up to 500 thousand people. Listen to these famous bands like Coldplay, U2, Morrissey, Beyonce, Queens of the stone age, BB King, the Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim.
However, it would be dishonest not to tell you that by going to this festival of art, in addition to rock, you have the opportunity to enjoy almost all types of creativity, ranging from art exhibitions and theatrical performances to crazy competitions like motorcycle racing. There are no restrictions on alcohol, the only thing is that they won’t sell it to you in glass containers - so all the ingredients for a real rocker festival are met.
4. InvasionThe largest domestic rock festival, which gathers crowds of thousands in the Tver region (since 2004, and before that in the Moscow region since 1999), each time presents mainly to the domestic audience the entire color of Russian rock: from mastodons like Aquarium, Aria, to the relatively newfangled Surganov and orchestra, Animal Jazz, Billy's Band and others, others. There is also an alternative scene, in recent years proudly named “Our 2.0”, where all sorts of small-town and regional rock bands of a smaller rank perform.
The distinctive feature of the festival, unfortunately, is the disgusting organization, about which demotivators are written on the Internet and multi-page angry reviews are written. Mud underfoot, a glass of boiling water for 20 rubles and cannibalistic prices for food, coupled with rare dry toilets, may be designed for harsh, shaggy-haired rockers, but the average person usually can’t stand it for more than a day.
5. Rock over the VolgaAn alternative to “Invasion”, and besides, it broke the attendance record thanks to a visit to the legendary band Rammstein - as many as 700 thousand people gathered, which broke all world records. Surprisingly, unlike “Invasion”, entry there is absolutely free and food is at very reasonable prices. Yes, in terms of everyday amenities, again, do not count on complete comfort and free wi-fi, but you will find a place to pitch a tent and not take a mud bath.
By visiting this event, which takes place in Samara region, you can enjoy the creativity of Mordor, Chaif, Aquarium, Aria, Chizh & Co, Ken Hensley, Resurrection, DDT, Yu-Peter, Spleen, King and Jester, Agatha Christie, Apocalyptica, Alice, Chaif, Bi-2, Night Snipers.
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An incredible number of festivals and celebrations are constantly held around the world, attracting not only local residents, but also many tourists.
Music festivals can rightfully be called one of the most exciting and amazing events in the world. It is known that the very first festivals that appeared in the world were musical. Their homeland is considered to be Great Britain, although in our time Spain is considered the center of modern music and dance culture. The first festivals were held in large indoor spaces, but recently a new format of such events has become popular - festivals under open air(“open air”). To the delight of music lovers and art lovers, the themes of world music festivals are quite diverse - from jazz to rock, from folk music to modern electronic.
We present the 10 largest music festivals in the world according to MTV.
10. Exit (NOVI SAD, SERBIA)Attendance: 200,000 people in 2013
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9. PAL?O (NYON, SWITZERLAND)
Attendance: 230,000 people in 2013
Believe it or not, the Paleo festival has become the largest music open air in Switzerland since its inception in 1976. To this day, the organizers keep their mark. The festival still remains vibrant and interesting event for music lovers from all over the world. Concerts, which involve approximately one and a half hundred groups, take place at six venues.
8. ULTRA (MIAMI, USA)Attendance: 330,000 people in 2013
Ultra Music Festival is an annual open-air electronic music festival held in Miami in March. UMF is such a large and important event that last year they even released the film “Can U Feel It” about UMF 2011. For an hour, the viewer can enjoy footage from performances of world famous DJs, as well as watch interviews with them.
Needless to say, they all call Ultra Music Festival one of best festivals, which they had a chance to visit? It takes place in Bayfront Park downtown. From 1999 to 2006 it was one-day, from 2007 to 2010 it was two-day, in recent years “Ultra” became three-day, but in 2013 the organizers took a step forward and the festival became 6-day.
7. SZIGET (BUDAPEST, HUNGARY)Attendance: 385,000 people
The Sziget festival is the result of a period of political instability. In the absence of summer youth camps after the change of government in the early 90s, Hungarian youth needed a new type of summer recreation - this is how the history of the Sziget festival began.
Sziget is an international festival of youth and students. The Hungarian audience is less than half there; Dutch, English, German, French or Russian can be heard on every corner. Young people set up tents right on the festival grounds - on Obuda, a huge island in the middle of the Danube. Festival, Sziget won the UK Festival Award for Best European Festival
6 WOODSTOCK (KOSTRIZN-ODERE, POLAND)
Attendance: 550,000 people in 2012
Polish Woodstock (English: Polish Woodstock, Polish: Przystanek Woodstock, lit. “Woodstock stop”) is a famous rock festival in Poland. It has been held annually since 1995. The organizers position Polish Woodstock as “Europe’s largest outdoor festival.” Indeed, in 2011, about 700,000 people took part in Polish Woodstock - this is the scale of this event in recent years. This is the European twin of the famous rock festival in the United States - the Woodstock Music and Arts Fair. Woodstock Music & Art Fair), carried out since 1969.
5. ROCK IN RIO (RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL)Attendance: 700,000 people (in 2011, last held in Rio)
Rock In Rio is a legendary music festival that takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (and in some cases in Portugal and Spain). Legendary bands Queen, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Prince, INXS, REM have all drawn huge crowds to this festival in their time. This year, audiences were entertained by Leni Kravitz, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Metallica and the Brazilian metal band Sepultura.
4. COACHELLA (CALIFORNIA, USA)Attendance: 675,000 people in 2013
A festival that began as an attempt to please fans of alternative and indie music, Coachella still retains a somewhat “hippie” atmosphere. There are plenty of flowers and fringe here, as well as freedom, love and other things. However, over three days, more than a dozen famous representatives of electronic and rock music perform here. Coachella has secured its place among the most famous festivals in the world.
3. SUMMERFEST (WISCONSIN, USA)
Attendance: 800,000-1,000,000 people (840,000 in 2013)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin has long been the center of festival life. It was nicknamed “City of Festivals”. This is where the Summerfest music festival takes place every summer. The festival attracts approximately 900,000 spectators. Samerfest was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest music festival in the world.
2. MAWAZINE (RABAT, MOROCCO)Attendance: 2.5 million people in 2013
The Mawazine Festival is considered one of the most important music events in the Middle East and North Africa. He collects almost all musical Olympus Arab world. The location of the Mawazine festival is one of the largest music venues in the Moroccan capital in the An-Nagda area.
Attendance: 3.2 million people in 2013
Donauinselfest takes the crown as the most big festival in the world on all counts, and does this for three days on an island in the middle of the Danube. Every year a huge number of guests come to this event - more than two and a half million people!
Rock and pop concerts are held at one and a half dozen venues. And what concerts!
At the festival you can meet the most famous musicians. In addition to rock and pop music, you will find country and hip-hop concerts. There is always room in the program for classical music, musicals and cabarets. In addition, colorful fireworks and parties await festival guests.
If you're visiting the festival with children, don't worry: there are also a number of activities for the little ones. Get ready for bright, eventful days and sleepless nights full of music and general fun!
And when you're tired and hungry, relax and try the mouth-watering creations of local chefs. The festival organizers ensured that guests could choose from a variety of Turkish, Italian, Thai and Greek dishes at more than 200 eateries.
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Coachella - Photo: Getty Images The world constantly hosts an incredible number of festivals and celebrations, attracting not only local residents, but also many tourists. Music festivals can rightfully be called one of the most exciting and amazing events in the world. It is known that the very first festivals that appeared in the world were musical. Their homeland is considered to be Great Britain, although in our time Spain is considered the center of modern music and dance culture. The first festivals were held in large indoor spaces, but recently a new format for such events has become popular - open-air festivals. To the delight of music lovers and art lovers, the themes of world music festivals are quite diverse - from jazz to rock, from folk music to modern electronic music. We present the 10 largest music festivals in the world according to MTV. 10. Exit (NOVI SAD, SERBIA) Attendance: 200,000 people in 2013 Exit music festival, one of the largest in South-Eastern Europe. It is held on the territory of the Petrovaradin Fortress in the city of Novi Sad in Serbia. The festival was first held in 2000 and since then has usually lasted four days. In 2007 it was recognized as the festival of the year. 9. PAL?O (NYON, SWITZERLAND) Attendance: 230,000 people in 2013 
Pal?o - Photo: Getty Images Believe it or not, the Paleo festival has become the largest music opener in Switzerland since its inception in 1976. To this day, the organizers keep their mark. The festival continues to be a vibrant and interesting event for music lovers from all over the world. Concerts, which involve approximately one and a half hundred groups, take place at six venues. 8. ULTRA (MIAMI, USA) Attendance: 330,000 people in 2013 
Ultra - Photo: Getty Images Ultra Music Festival is an annual open-air electronic music festival held in Miami in March. UMF is such a large and important event that last year they even released the film “Can U Feel It” about UMF 2011. For an hour, the viewer can enjoy footage from performances of world famous DJs, as well as watch interviews with them. Needless to say, they all call Ultra Music Festival one of the best festivals they have ever attended? It takes place in Bayfront Park downtown. From 1999 to 2006 it was one-day, from 2007 to 2010 it was two-day, in recent years “Ultra” became three-day, but in 2013 the organizers took a step forward and the festival became 6-day. 7. SZIGET (BUDAPEST, HUNGARY) Attendance: 385,000 The Sziget Festival is the result of a period of political instability. In the absence of summer youth camps after the change of government in the early 90s, Hungarian youth needed a new type of summer recreation - this is how the history of the Sziget festival began. Sziget is an international festival of youth and students. The Hungarian audience is less than half there; Dutch, English, German, French or Russian can be heard on every corner. Young people set up tents right on the festival grounds - on Obuda, a huge island in the middle of the Danube. Festival, Sziget won UK Festival Award for Best European Festival 6 WOODSTOCK (KOSTRIZZIN-ODERE, POLAND) Attendance: 550,000 people in 2012 Polish Woodstock (English: Polish Woodstock, Polish: Przystanek Woodstock, lit. “Woodstock stop”) is famous rock festival in Poland. It has been held annually since 1995. The organizers position Polish Woodstock as “Europe’s largest outdoor festival.” Indeed, in 2011, about 700,000 people took part in Polish Woodstock - this is the scale of this event in recent years. This is the European sister of the famous rock festival in the USA - Woodstock Music & Art Fair, which has been held since 1969. 5. ROCK IN RIO (RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL) Attendance: 700,000 people ( in 2011, the last one took place in Rio) 
Rock in Rio - Photo Credit: Getty Images Rock In Rio is a legendary music festival that takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (and on occasion in Portugal and Spain). Legendary bands Queen, Iron Maiden, AC / DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Prince, INXS, REM at one time gathered huge crowds at this festival. This year, audiences were entertained by Leni Kravitz, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Metallica and the Brazilian metal band Sepultura. 4. COACHELLA (CALIFORNIA, USA) Attendance: 675,000 people in 2013 A festival that began as an attempt to please followers of alternative and indie music, Coachella still retains a somewhat “hippie” atmosphere. There are plenty of flowers and fringe here, as well as freedom, love and other things. However, over three days, more than a dozen famous representatives of electronic and rock music perform here. Coachella has secured its place among the most famous festivals in the world. 3. SUMMERFEST (WISCONSIN, USA) Attendance: 800,000-1,000,000 people (840,000 in 2013) Milwaukee, Wisconsin has long been the center of festival life. It was nicknamed “City of Festivals”. This is where the Summerfest music festival takes place every summer. The festival attracts approximately 900,000 spectators. Samerfest was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest music festival in the world. 2. MAWAZINE (RABAT, MOROCCO) Attendance: 2.5 million people in 2013 The Mawazine Festival is considered one of the most important music events in the Middle East and North Africa. It collects almost the entire musical Olympus of the Arab world. The venue of the Mawazine festival is one of the largest music venues in the Moroccan capital in the An Nagda area. 1. DONAUINSELFEST (VIENNA, AUSTRIA) Attendance: 3.2 million.jpg">
Donauinselfest takes the crown as the world's biggest festival on all counts, and does so over three days on an island in the middle of the Danube. Every year a huge number of guests come to this event - more than two and a half million people! Rock and pop concerts are held at one and a half dozen venues. And what concerts! At the festival you can meet the most famous musicians. In addition to rock and pop music, you will find country and hip-hop concerts. There is always room in the program for classical music, musicals and cabarets. In addition, colorful fireworks and parties await festival guests. If you're visiting the festival with children, don't worry: there are also a number of activities for the little ones. Get ready for bright, eventful days and sleepless nights full of music and general fun! And when you're tired and hungry, relax and try the mouth-watering creations of local chefs. The festival organizers ensured that guests could choose from a variety of Turkish, Italian, Thai and Greek dishes at more than 200 eateries. Kostya
Festivals of the world are holiday events, which attract a huge number of people passionate about the same interests. Such events also attract random citizens who intend to share the incendiary atmosphere and make new acquaintances. Recently, hundreds of various thematic festivals are organized annually on Earth. They take place indoors, in city parks, on the streets of populated areas, in fields and other natural areas. There are both annual events and those that are organized from time to time.
Types of festivalsModern festivals around the world cover all the diversity of humanity's hobbies. Gastronomic, thematic, ethnic, cultural, musical, scientific and many, many other celebrations are organized in all countries of the world. Among all the diversity, several types of the most common holidays can be distinguished.
Traditional festivals of the world rank first among the most recognizable events on the planet. This group includes celebrations united by centuries of history and ethnic characteristics of one or another nationality. This variety also includes religious holidays, which are based on rituals of worship of sacred figures, mythological incidents and places of worship. Many of these festivals are popular throughout the world. Vivid examples similar events can be called the Indian festival of colors “Holi” or the Holy Patriarch.
The largest carnivals are definitely included in the list of the most popular world festivals. The tradition of organizing them dates back to the Middle Ages in Europe. Brazilian is considered one of the most outstanding holidays of our time.
Art festivalsWell, how can we not mention music festivals, which mean all kinds of mass events focused on music of various genres, from classical to avant-garde. Such events are among the most mass types entertainment in the world.
It is impossible to imagine modern life without film festivals. The largest are Venice, Berlin and Cannes. Gastronomic, or food and drink festivals, are also a huge hit with the public. Well, flower festivals are considered the most spectacular events.
Musical eventsMusic festivals in the world are the most famous, popular and attended events. Therefore, it is worth starting to get acquainted with the festival theme with them. The following can be considered the largest musical festivals on the planet:
Woodstock. It is impossible not to know about this promotion. It took place in the United States of America. And it all started when four young Yankees decided to found a commune for musicians in the wilderness. Without knowing it, they gave Earth a worldwide popular festival. It was first held in August 1969. Since then, anniversary festivals have been organized in honor of the event's anniversary.
Donauinselfest is the largest music festival on Earth. It takes place in Vienna, Austria, on an island in the middle of the Danube. Artists from Austria and other countries perform at the festival. In 2014, the event was attended by more than three million fans.
Love Parade- a holiday that takes place in Germany. It was first organized in 1989. Then only 150 people visited it. The celebration was organized by Mathias Reing for fans of electronic music. And already in 1999, 1.5 million people came to the Love Parade. Today this is one of the most colorful events not only in Germany, but throughout the entire planet.
The above-described music festivals of the world deserve to live forever and give wonderful musical motives to humanity.
Film artWhen talking about musical holidays, it is impossible not to mention celebrations dedicated to cinema. The world's most popular film festivals have been around for decades. The standard of film festivals is considered to be the event organized by the American Academy of Film Arts. The famous Oscar award is presented precisely at this holiday.
The main specialization of the Berlin Film Festival is “cinema is not for everyone.” This is exactly the place where talented but still unknown authors can fully express themselves.
The Cannes Film Festival is a popular event held in Europe. Films related to high cinema and public works are presented here.
The film festival, taking place in Toronto, Canada, is a famous show that serves as a kind of training for those who intend to win the Oscar. This event takes place every year in the month of September and lasts for 11 days.
For a healthy nationAmong the holidays that are held solely for entertainment purposes, there are also those that are held in support of a healthy lifestyle. These include the World Without Drugs festival. This is an annual musical festival held for youth and teenagers. “A World Without Drugs” is aimed at audiences aged 14-30. About ten thousand people come to the program every year.
This social event takes place at the largest indoor venues in St. Petersburg. Young rock musicians, writers, filmmakers, artists and other favorites of young people constantly participate in it. The festival organizers do not have the goal of prohibiting the use of drugs, since they know that any ban for teenagers is a direct impetus to breaking the rules. The founders simply want to show people what this addiction leads to, and thus give them a choice: take drugs or cut them out of their lives.
Holidays of the peoples of the worldEthnic festivals of the world are incredibly interesting events for the audience, as they introduce culture different nations. For example, in India every year at the end of February or in March the Hindu spring festival “Holi”, or the Festival of Colors, takes place. During this period, people in India are prone to frequent colds as the country is quite cold. And during the holiday, they go out into the street and shower each other with colorful powders from medicinal herbs, such as bilva, kumkum, neem, etc. Such manipulations promote recovery and prevent complications.
In Lerwick (the capital), a fire festival called Up Helly Aa is held annually in January. The event is dedicated to the end of the Christmas season. During the show, most participants dress up and act out a play about how Scandinavian sailors colonized the Shetlanders in the 9th century.
Weird and wonderful festivals around the worldOn our merry Earth there are such promotions that can last a lifetime. unforgettable experience. These are unusual festivals in the world, which include the Children's Jumping Festival. It takes place in the town of Castrillo de Murcia in Spain. During the festival, which lasts several days, there are performances and carnival demonstrations. The main character here is the devil El Colacho - a man dressed in a suit yellow. He walks the streets and jumps over children who are placed next to the thresholds of houses. It is believed that in this way El Colacho cleanses their souls of evil thoughts.
To others unusual festival is the New York Mermaid Parade. In Coney Island, people dress up as mermaids, pirates and mythical sea creatures. Toilets amaze with their variety, shades and imaginative design solutions.
The best thing in the worldFor several years in a row, the following holidays have been awarded the title of “best festivals in the world”:
What could be more interesting? Sometimes a holiday becomes a colorful and vibrant show that completely captivates not only the residents of the country, but also its guests. Throughout the year, preparations are made for the grand event with incredible care. We present the most interesting festivals in the world in our review.
We should start the list with the most famous carnival on Earth in Rio de Janeiro. At the festival, leading samba schools give their reporting performances. Each school prepares a show program, equips a platform and tries to win the most with its enchanting performance. large number enthusiastic responses.
Chinese New Year is another interesting and famous world event in which the festival is organized. It begins to be celebrated at the end of January. The celebration itself lasts 40 days. During the event, all kinds of carnivals, fireworks and processions take place.
Another interesting snow and ice festival is taking place in China. It is being held in Harbin. With the arrival of January, craftsmen begin to create large-scale ice sculptures. Real cities pop up on the exhibition area, inhabiting the snowy fairy tale characters, fantastic people and animals.
Known all over the planetThe most famous festivals loved in all corners of our planet. People look forward to these holidays all year long and strive to attend them at all costs. One of these events takes place in Thailand. The local population here regularly organizes a flower festival. Thousands of residents of the state participate in traditional processions. Tourists come here to enjoy the impressive spectacle. timed to coincide with the appearance of the first flowers.
A similar carnival takes place in Brazil and Venice. This event is one of the most famous and is organized in St. Mark's Square and lasts 12 days. Theatrical performances take place at the carnival. Each show is accompanied by luxuriously decorated sets and costumes.
Gastronomic holidaysGastronomic festivals around the world attract tourists from all over the world. These are incredibly interesting events that you can't help but enjoy. In Scandinavian Iceland, from the third Saturday of January until the end of February, the culinary celebration Thorrablot Feast takes place, during which traditional Icelandic dishes are served in all taverns and restaurants in the country. The most exotic dishes for Europeans are the eyes of a bull in a marinade and the stomach of a ram, stuffed with lard and coagulated blood of a sheep.
The Roast Pig Festival in the Philippines is considered an equally extravagant holiday. There, every year on June 24, the carcasses of marinated suckling pigs are roasted, and then they are dressed up in different costumes and carried around the city.
Current year eventsThe most ambitious music festivals in the world in 2016 took place in the summer. Among them, it is worth noting the Spanish Primavera Sound, where representatives of electronic and alternative music performed. Parklife Weekender in Manchester was also successful. It combines various musical styles, from indie rock to house.
The world's largest festivals began in the hippie era. Today, exciting action takes place on beaches, deserts, villages, hills and ocean platforms across the planet. Discover 50 of the world's best, quirkiest and biggest festivals. Perhaps this TOP will become your “to-do-list” for 2017.
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Bestival. Isle of Wight
Four days of fun and music on the Isle of Wight! Bestival has a stellar reputation and status as 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 knot in a barracks.
Field Day. London
A favorite event for Londoners, because you don’t need to leave the city to have a lot of fun. During your two days in Victoria Park, you can drink liters of craft beer, sample all the street food and party until the wee hours. The event will appeal to all fans of indie music.
Glastonbury. Somerset
The festival will become a paradise for ageless hippies, representatives of old school 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 lines of British musical culture. You have 4 days to become part of one big incredible action. The festival takes place from June 21 to 25. Note: a pair of rubber boots is a good idea as the place is famous for its rainy weather.
Green Man. Brecon Beacons
One of the best festivals in the UK. The place is ideal for fans of eco-life. The festival program includes many activities: watching films, family and friendly gatherings, delicious food and drinks, as well as discussion of environmental trends.
Latitude. Suffolk
The festival is located on the lakeside, and serves as an excellent alternative for all introverts who missed out on Glastonbury. Eidney music is cultivated here, and among the performers were seen: New Order, Grimes, Chvrches, M83. Takes place from July 14 to 17.
Lovebox. London
A vibrant festival with hot dancing to the music of the best DJs on the planet. In 2017, Frank Ocean will become the headliner; other details of the lineup are kept secret for now.
Reading Festival. Reading
This is a very reputable event, the lineup of which is filled to capacity with high-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 August 26 to 28.
Secret Garden Party. Ripon Abbey, near Cambridge
A holiday for all hedonists on the planet. There is a crazy rave, the best DJs in the person of Primal Scream, Air, Petite Meller and others. Held from July 21 to 24.
The Great Escape. Brighton
The festival is for everyone who wants to make a name for 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, horse riding, a lakeside spa, banquet tables and, of course, good music. Held in early August.
EUROPE
Baleapop. Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France
The festival for beach lovers and foodies takes place in a beautiful seaside village in the Basque Country. Despite its low popularity, the headliners here were famous electronic music DJs, and clean beaches and delicious cuisine complement the holiday atmosphere.
Benicàssim. Benicassima, Spain
A paradise for insomniacs, beach lovers, women and men with perfect bodies and all art and music fans. The sapphire sea, a beautiful city, Mediterranean beaches and incredibly pleasant weather - these are at least 4 indisputable facts for visiting the festival.
Exit Festival. Novi Sad, Serbia
One of the best festivals in Europe. The event is not for those who have safety as a priority. Lovers of risk and raves gather here. Musical accompaniment varied from trance to funk’n’soul and Serbian rap.
Fusion Festival. Lars, Germany
The festival is called the “European Burning Man”. The action takes place at an abandoned military airfield. Over the course of 4 days, you can admire contemporary art, from installations to sculptures, dance to electronic beats and meet anarchists dressed as Adam. Note: Selling vegetarian food only.
Meadows in the Mountains. Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Fans of yoga and communication with nature organize environmental parties and listen to funk, alternative jazz and acoustic guitars.
Montreux Jazz Festival. Montreux, Switzerland
Every year, festival visitors can listen to famous musicians from rock, hip-hop and pop music. Additionally, there are many free events and, of course, performances by legends of the jazz scene. Besides the festival, you can spend hours wandering around Montreux, admiring the nature of Switzerland.
Outlook. Pula, Croatia
Shamans from all over the world are in a hurry to have a blast 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 paradise for everyone who loves music.
Roskilde. Roskilde, Denmark
Profits from the festival will support music, culture and humanitarian organizations, and any leftover food will be donated to shelters. This is a festival for caring people and those who love 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 all travelers' lists of places to visit, and the electronic music festival is another reason to visit 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 can do is enjoy an atypical weekend.
Sonar. Barcelona, Spain
In addition to fiery dancing, festival guests can attend lectures on digital culture, look at art installations scattered throughout the city, and thank fate that they came 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 will perform on the stages of Sziget.
Tomorrowland. Boom, Belgium
The largest electronic music festival has been gathering the best representatives of DJing for more than 10 years. Get ready for giant disco balls, large butterflies, industrial sculptures and countless amounts of confetti.
Villette 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 to outstanding representatives from rock to electro.
Way Out West. Gothenburg, Sweden
Gothenburg is a fabulous Art Deco destination with the perfect musical accompaniment.
Weather Festival. Paris, France
A huge three-day rave from techno to nu-disco.
USA AND CANADA
Burning Man. Nevada
Inimitable postmodern cyberpunk under the sultry desert sun. The largest festival the world has become a mecca for all freaks, extreme sports fans and desperate travelers. This is another planet with incredible music, burning sculptures, its own rules and madness.
Coachella. Indio
Hundreds of famous celebrities, headlined by 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, high decibels and tattooed people. They play punk, metal and rock and roll here. Today it is the best rock festival in the world.
FYF Fest. Los Angeles
Sean Carlson was very bored, and he 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's only major music festival is now located on Randall's Island, sandwiched between the East River, the Bronx and Manhattan. You can hear echoes of Lollapalooza and Coachella here.
Lollapalooza. Chicago
The festival is 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 awaits all fans of music and gastronomy.
South by Southwest. Austin, USA
The main abode 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
This is one of the few music festivals in India. The events last 3 days and bring together all fans of rave culture. Feature: you can stay here in 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 consider is that August is the rainy season here, so stock up on raincoats.
Itadaki. Shizuoka, Japan
Located on the picturesque shore of Suruga Bay. It's an eclectic summer festival of non-alcoholic drinks with an eco-friendly message and plenty of Japanese music.
Taico Club. Nagano Prefecture, Japan
As you understand, the Japanese love to hold festivals on the slopes of mountains (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
A fantastic festival in the spirit of David Bowie videos from the 80s. “Labyrinth” invites all fans of electronic music to enjoy DJ sets in the shadow of the green mountains of Niigata.
Vh1 Supersonic. Candolim, Goa
A giant dance music festival takes place over 3 days on the hot beaches of the Indian Ocean.
Ultra. Seoul, South Korea
Ultra dance festival for EDM fans.
AUSTRALIA
Golden Plains. Victoria
Over its nine-year history, the festival has acquired several traditions, one of which is throwing your shoes into the air.
Splendor in the Grass. Byron Bay
Thirty thousand spectators regularly travel to north Byron Bay for three days of art, great music, philosophy and comedy.
St Jerome's Laneway Festival. All over Australia
It is one of Australia's largest and best festivals and is held in many cities across the country, as well as abroad: in New Zealand, Singapore and the USA. Plenty of beer and indie bands, guaranteed.
SOUTH AMERICA
Bahidorá. Kolkata, Mexico
Festival, carnival and 24-hour party in one place. Venue: next to a sparkling blue river surrounded by palm trees. As for the 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 around the world flock to Mexico City to perform at Vive Latino. It is arguably the most important Spanish-language rock festival in the world.
AFRICA
Lake of Stars. Mangochi, Malawi
The blue lake and golden sands of Lake Malawi are best place for a magical African festival. Here, in addition to vibrant Afro-pop, the best DJs and emerging musicians, you can enjoy the grandeur of nature: the sunrise over the lake is truly an impressive action. You can also get to know the local people by sharing a beer with them.
