Music festivals
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- This article is about a specific kind of music festivals. There are other events also called so, not covered here.
Not only can attending a music festival in another country be an opportunity to hear some fantastic music, but it can be a unique way to really get an understanding of the people of the country you are visiting and to make new friends that will last a lifetime.
Compiling a list of every major festival in every country would be close to impossible, and many of the best experiences can be found at smaller festivals, so keep an eye out in the local music press for what is happening in the country you are visiting.
Music festivals are an exhilarating experience, offering an opportunity to immerse yourself in live performances by your favorite artists and discover new talents. However, to fully enjoy these events, it's crucial to secure your tickets in advance.
The 1960s were a magical time for music festivals culminating in Woodstock. Today the big ones are Glastonbury, Coachella and Tomorrowland.
Get inThe first thing you're going to need is a ticket. There is large demand for tickets to many of the major festivals with some selling out in a matter of hours, so get your tickets as soon as possible.
PlanningIf you don't like camping, you may not like music festivals. Being outdoors with a lot of strangers may not be your thing and that's ok. Just be aware of this and don't complain if you decide to go.
OceaniaDue to the distributed nature of the population, many music festivals in Australia are single-day affairs that tour the nation as opposed to the 3- to 5-day camping festivals of Europe. Some of the best include:
North America
South America
Asia
EuropeThe largest music festivals of the country:
Stay safeThe usual rules regarding drugs and alcohol apply, only more so. As a general rule a festival like Glastonbury is not a safe place to take drugs, despite its reputation.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Music festivals" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons