Music is the essence of life which encapsulates emotions and feelings in the most innate manner and these music festival bring out the the best of music.
Glastonbury Festival
Occurring annually in Pilton, Somerset, England, during the summer days when the sun shines bright and the days become longer. This beautiful country town is in full swing, bustling with more than 2,00,000 music artists from all over the world as the biggest names in the music industry make their presence at this prestigious festival. Not just that, there are many other things to do as well, including circus, theatre, comedy skits and even cabaret. The five-day extravaganza is riddled with not just music but also serves as a platform to raise serious and significant issues like global warming.
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
This is one of those festivals that everyone knows about and has influenced a fashion genre, which is a fusion of boho and maximalism. Occurring just outside of Palm Springs in Southern California in the Coachella Valley, it is one of the biggest music festivals in the world. Driving up the most sales, too, it is live-streamed and attended by almost 2,50,000 people in a three-day set. Many celebrities attend this gala affair, and the lineup of top musicians makes music lovers wait for the whole year to enjoy some fabulous music.
Tomorrowland
It is held in Belgium in Tomorrowland Holy Grounds, an expansive space that holds the biggest dance music party on the planet. Each year, its attendance is amplified, with 4,00,000 people attending the event, which is a storehouse of the best of EDM, house, techno, and trance music. Performing here is one of the dreams of most electronic music artists as this event is out of the world, with a wonderland setting filled with mythical and imagination-defying designs.
New Orleans Jazz Festival
A Jazz lover’s paradise which is held in the very place where jazz originated from – New Orleans. The city plays host to all jazz enthusiasts in an open-air setting held in the Fair Grounds Race Course. Having a history of more than fifty years, this is not just a festival but a legacy in itself which celebrates a music genre that has captured the hearts of many music lovers. Besides jazz, artists perform gospel, African music, jazz, R&B, blues, and more, serving as a true homage to the rich heritage of Louisiana.
Rock in Rio Brasil
The vibrant and rich culture of Brazil is synonymous with dance and music, and the city’s flagship festival is held in Rio de Janeiro. Due to its vast popularity, the festival is even held in Lisbon, Las Vegas, and Madrid. With over 1.38 million people in attendance, the biggest rock, pop and hip-hop artists grace the event. Its popularity has made it one of the most sought-after festivals on the global stage.
Osheaga Music and Arts Festival
The surreal city of Montreal, Quebec, is abuzz each summer with the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival held in the Parc Jean-Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène. A haven for indie music, which first began in 2006, has since then gained a cult following, with a total of 1,55,000 people attending in 2023. With six segregated stages, each stage has a different music playing, and you get a glimpse of the best of the music. Due to its popularity, Evenko is a year-round mini-fest which is also held in the city.
Baja Beach Festival
Beach, sand, dance and music are a lethal combination, and the Baja Beach Festival channels the same rhythm as the summer breeze floats in the hair as music rings through the ears. Launched in 2018, many neighbouring city residents flood the beach in this three-day fiesta. Celebrating Latin trap, reggaeton and chill beach music, this one is surely not to be missed.
