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10 largest music festivals in the world
The season of bright, incendiary parties and music festivals in European countries is in full swing. Hurry up if you want to have time to attend the most large-scale and interesting events for which tourists from all over the world flock to Europe. You may be lucky enough to quickly get a ticket, as they fly away at the speed of light. Of course - such a unique opportunity to combine club holidays, snacks and drinks, an impromptu beach dance floor, bright outfits and themed costumes, as well as many new acquaintances. Well, the highlight of such festivals is, of course, meeting your favorite performers, and many at once, because such festivals last for several days, pampering arriving guests with new and already familiar groups and solo performers.
Sit back and choose which of the 10 largest music festivals on the planet you would like to attend.
10. Roskilde Festival | Roskilde, Denmark
It is considered one of the largest cultural music events that takes place annually in Northern Europe. The tradition has been firmly rooted since 1971. During this time, Roskilde in Denmark was visited by cult bands - Radiohead, Metallica, Nirvana and, of course, Rastafarian singer Bob Marley. And if until the mid-90s the project attracted mainly residents of local regions (Scandinavians), then in recent years it has become of international importance and is a gathering place for tourists. Now mass feasts and parties attract tens of thousands of people. Modern music lovers can listen not only to rock music, but also to other genres. The festival program includes 8 days: 4 preparatory days with camping and 4 main parts. The highlight of the project is also the annual “nudist race”.
9. Exit | Novi Sad, Serbia
The authors of the festival 18 years ago were three students, which led to the development of one of the largest open airs in the southeast of the continent. “Veterans” of rock and metal, as well as modern DJs, come here. In recent years, Exit has taken place not only in Serbia, but also in Romania, Croatia and Montenegro. But it is the founding country that attracts about 35 thousand guests annually. By the way, the festival has political and social overtones - it covers mass student protests, hippie riots, etc. The event is traditionally held in July and lasts for 4 days.
8. Calvi on the Rocks | Corsica, France
Fashionable France does not lag behind its neighboring countries, having founded its own cool festival, which has been gathering world music lovers for 15 years. Electronic music performers, DJs of trance, deep house, drum and bass, dubstep and other fashionable trends also come here. This large-scale event is held not just in an open space, but on picturesque Corsican beaches (by the way, the weather often spoils the festival with sun and lack of precipitation). A great place to meet new people and enjoy modern styles of music. The festival continues for 6 days.
7. Sziget | Budapest, Hungary
The project has been taking place in the capital of Hungary every year since 1993. It also attracts one of the largest audiences in Europe (sometimes reaching half a million fans). Local residents and tourists can expect not only contemporary music, but also an introduction to other forms of art - theatrical performances, cinematic masterpieces, art exhibitions and choreographic performances. Those who love personal growth can also attend educational trainings. Sighet is traditionally held on the island of Óbuda and lasts a week. You will find traditional camping, recreation areas, an amusement park, and boat rides.
6. Montreux Jazz Festival | Montreux, Switzerland
For lovers of classical music, a jazz festival on the shores of the picturesque Lake Geneva is the best summer vacation option. The event site attracts about 200 thousand visitors every year - this is the second most visited jazz festival on the planet (the first is held in Montreal). Not only world jazz performers come here, but also stars of other classical genres. Spend 2 weeks of nirvana at the very foot of the Alps, experiencing high culture and real soulful live music.
5. Flow | Helsinki, Finland
Every year the event is organized not in some specially equipped space, and not even on a luxurious beach, but inside a real abandoned power plant, which is located near the city of Helsinki. The organizers rely on the environmental focus of the project, so they carefully plan the repertoire of guest stars, and check food vendors and their suppliers to ensure that their products are organic. According to the authors of the festival, Flow should be “carbon neutral”. It is traditionally held in August and lasts 3 days.
4. Secret Garden Party | Cambridgeshire, UK
Unfortunately, if you have not yet visited this large-scale festival, then the opportunity will no longer arise - for a number of reasons it is canceled. Previously, visitors could spend noisy days in the British wilderness, enjoying trendy music and watching the sunset. The festival had a very different reputation, but the party was always well prepared and interesting, and cozy luxurious tents or trailers made it possible to have a great rest after a busy program. The festival was held in July, lasting only 3 days.
3. OFF | Katowice, Poland
Neighbor Poland presented its youth festival - one of many that are held annually in the summer. What makes it different is that the performances are moved to a picturesque area south of Katowice. The first festival was held 12 years ago and has since gained popularity, contributing to the musical education of young people and the creation of close social contacts “offline”. The event takes place in August and delights fans for 3 days.
2. Fuji Rock | Niigata, Japan
Japan does not lag behind its European colleagues and has put forward its own original festival, which takes place on the green ski slopes. The picturesque hills of the resort town of Naeby house 7 main stages, which are cleverly connected by walking paths. The festival is also equipped with the world's largest gondola lift. Held annually at the end of July and lasting for 3 days, Fuji Rock strives to be one of the most environmentally friendly events in the world.
1. Burning man | Nevada, USA
The famous art festival of a planetary scale takes place every year in the Black Rock Desert, located in Nevada. The event has been gaining popularity since 1986, when thousands of people flocked to the state in search of thrills. The festival does not charge you an entrance fee - you come with tents and trailers to enjoy great music and art installations. The declared goal of the event is international acquaintance and friendship. Many call the festival crazy, mixed with fire and dust, however, this is the price for the opportunity to be yourself and feel complete liberation.
Here is an overview of the “hottest” festivals on a global scale. Think ahead about your vacation next year - maybe you will be able to join the wave of musical madness?
Summer is the time for music festivals. For some of them you need to get out into nature, for others you need to come to one of the sites in Moscow or St. Petersburg. In any case, visiting one music forum replaces going to several solo concerts at once. Lenta.ru has chosen the 11 most anticipated Russian festivals of this summer: Sensation, Park Live, Afisha Picnic, Usadba. Jazz", Ahmad Tea Music Fest in Moscow, Stereoleto in St. Petersburg, Alfa Future People in Nizhny Novgorod, "Wild Mint" near Tula, "Dobrofest" in the Yaroslavl region, "Invasion" in the Tver region and Kubana in the Kaliningrad region. Which one should you prefer? The choice is yours.
When: 12 June
Where: Olympic Stadium, Moscow
Who: Fedde Le Grand, Chuckie, Borgeous
What is the price: from 4,500 to 80,000 rubles
After seven years in St. Petersburg, the electronic dance music festival Sensation dared to come to Moscow. The very first Sensation was organized in Holland in 2000 and until 2005 it was held exclusively in Amsterdam. In 2002, the festival was divided into two: “White” and “Black”. “White” focuses on trance and house, while “Black” focuses on heavier styles (hardstyle, hardcore techno). The Olympic Stadium will host a festival with a white dress code.
Park Live
When: June 19
Where: Otkritie Arena stadium, Moscow
Who: Muse, Incubus, Triggerfinger
What is the price: from 2,500 to 800,000 rubles
The Park Live festival will be held in Moscow for the third time. In 2015, it will be reduced from three to one day and will move from the usual VDNH to the stadium of the Spartak football club - Otkritie Arena, not far from the Tushinskaya metro station. Park Live exists beyond boundaries and style restrictions. Die Antwoord, The Prodigy, Marilyn Manson, Zemfira, Mumiy Troll, Limp Bizkit and many others performed here. In 2015, the main guest of the open air will be British rockers Muse. The group was in Russia only once in 2011. Muse will play a two-hour set.
“The estate. Jazz"
When: June 20 - 21
Where: Tsaritsyno estate, Moscow
Who: Diana Arbenina, Nino Katamadze, Tony Allen and others
What is the price: from 2,500 to 7,000 rubles
This year “Estate. Jazz" will be held for the first time in the Moscow Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve. From 2004 to 2014, the festival was held in Arkhangelskoye near Moscow. In the first years, only Russian musicians performed there, but in 2007 foreign performers were invited. This year, on four stages of the festival, musicians will play a variety of music: from pop rock and mainstream jazz to ethnic and electronic music. For example, the Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, famous from the show “The Voice” Anton Belyaev and the group Therr Maitz with a new album, Diana Arbenina with an acoustic program, the gospel group Jones Family Singers, Nino Katamadze and the group Insight.
"Wild Mint"
When: June 26 - 28
Where: Bunyrevo village, Tula region
Who: BG, “Melnitsa”, Tequilajazzz, Zdob și Zdub, “Kalinov Most” and others
What is the price: tickets for three days - 2,500 rubles for adults, 1,250 rubles for children
The Wild Mint Festival has been held annually since 2008. This time more than 50 artists from 10 countries will perform there: the international electronic project N.O.H.A. (Cologne, Prague, New York), a group from Barcelona Microguagua, performing reggae, cover band “FRUKTY”, known from the broadcasts of “Evening Urgant”, favorite of the show “The Voice” Pierre Edel. Also, the group “Children of Picasso” (Armenia-Hungary) will play their first Russian concert.
"Dobrofest"
When: June 26 - 28
Where: Levtsovo airfield, Yaroslavl region
Who:“Spleen”, Lumen, “Semantic Hallucinations”, “Murakami” and others
What is the price: three-day subscription - 3,500 rubles
In 2013, “Dobrofest” won third place in the “Youth Events” category of the national award in the field of event tourism, Russian Event Awards. And this is only in the third year of existence. The festival specializes in the genres of rock, hip-hop and alternative. In addition to music, at Dobrofest you can watch movies and take part in open championships in beach soccer and volleyball. The 2015 program includes such groups and musicians as “Spleen”, Noize MC, LUMEN, Louna, “SLOT”, “Pilot”, “Cockroaches!”, “Dolphin”, “Purgen”, “Kukryniksy”, “Bricks” , “Prince”, “Murakami”, “Brigade Contract” and others.
Ahmad Tea Music Fest
When: June 27, 2015, 17:00
Where: Muzeon Art Park
Who: East India Youth, The Wombats and The Libertines
What is the price: 800 rubles
The fifth annual forum of British music under the wing of the tea brand is marked by format changes and expansion of the venue. The headliner of the festival is the recently reunited English band The Libertines. The band was founded by close friends Carl Barat and Pete Dougherty. During their career, The Libertines released two studio albums - Up the Bracket in 2002 and The Libertines, which brought them fame in 2004. However, the project fell apart immediately after this due to disagreements between Barat and Dougherty. Now they are together again and will perform for the first time in front of a Moscow audience. A distinctive feature of Ahmad Tea Music will be its literary part, the program of which is still being formed.
"Invasion"
When: July 3 - 5
Where: Bolshoye Zavidovo, Tver region
Who: Alexander Pushnoy, Alisa, Animation, Aria, Brigade Contract, GilZa, Gleb Samoilov and The Matrixx, Dolphin, KnyaZz, Kipelov, Bricks, Kukryniksy, Leningrad, Time Machine and others
What is the price: from 1,500 rubles to 8,000 rubles
The most famous of rock festivals, “Invasion”, will be held this year for the 15th time. In addition, this is the largest forum of domestic music in the CIS: more than a hundred musical groups, dozens of entertainment areas, more than 150 thousand spectators from all over the country. Among the announced performers: “Aria”, “Dolphin”, “Leningrad”, “Time Machine”, “Dancing Minus”, “Semantic Hallucinations” and many others. In addition to music, the organizers traditionally promise sports competitions.
Stereoleto
When: July 4 - 5
Where: Elaginsky Island in the Central Park of Culture and Culture named after. S.M.Kirova, St. Petersburg
Who:"Aquarium", The Irrepressibles, Ivan Dorn, Jenny Abrahamson, Tesla Boy, Lola Marsh, Baden Baden, Fills Monkey
What is the price: 1000 rubles
In total, almost 30 artists, as well as three orchestras, will take the Stereoleto stage this year. The group "Aquarium", pop-baroque group The Irrepressibles, Ivan Dorn, Scandinavian pop diva Jenny Abrahamson, electro-pop group Tesla Boy, Lola Marsh from Tel Aviv, drum show Fills Monkey will perform. Stereoleto is an independent Russian festival. Held in St. Petersburg since 2002. Over 12 years, more than 500 artists from 30 countries have performed on its stage, including Massive Attack, Nick Cave, Morcheeba and Ilya Lagutenko. The festival is supported by the Committee for Culture of the Government of St. Petersburg, the Institute of France, and the Consulates General of Finland, Sweden and Israel.
Alfa Future People
When: July 17 - 19
Where: airfield on the Volga, Nizhny Novgorod
What is the price: from 4500 rubles to 8000 rubles
Who: Deadmau5, Paul van Dyk, Infected Mushroom, Snake, Steve Angello, Underworld and others
The Alfa Future people festival was first held in 2014 and immediately became the largest open-air electronic music festival in the country. In 2015, they promise four stages (last year there were two), on which more than a hundred DJs will play. Deadmau5, Paul van Dyk, Infected Mushroom, Steve Angello, Knife Party, Sander van Doorn, Fedde Le Grand, Borgore, Nero and others will perform on the main stage. In the zone of innovative technologies with an area of over two thousand square meters, Russian premieres of more than 30 modern gadgets and an exhibition of innovative vehicles (including Tesla cars, BMW i8, Zero electric motorcycle) will take place. For lovers of even more active recreation, the organizers will create an area where you can choose from 15 sports.
"Picnic "Afisha""
When: July 25
Where: Kolomenskoye estate, Moscow
Who: Zemfira, Hot Chip, Ivan Dorn, The Horrors, SBPC, Nike Borzov and others
What is the price: 2,500 rubles
“Afisha Picnic” will be held on July 25 at the Moscow Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve for the eleventh time. The headliners are rock and pop singers Zemfira and Ivan Dorn, British groups Hot Chip and The Horrors, singer Nike Borzov and IDM band from St. Petersburg SBPC. “Afisha Picnic” has been held annually since 2004. Last year it was combined with the festival of the Afisha-Eda magazine. At different times, Jamiroquai, Suede, Zhanna Aguzarova, Mumiy Troll, Leningrad and Madness became the headliners of Picnic. Guests of the festival are offered not only to listen to various performers - there are several dozen entertainment venues for children and adults, mini-fairs and master classes are held.
When: August 6 - 9
Where: Yantarny village, Kaliningrad region
Who:"Leningrad", Trubetskoy, "Dolphin" and others
What is the price: from 3,000 to 60,000 rubles
Kubana knows how to surprise like no one else: in 2015, Lev Leshchenko will be a special guest of the festival. He promises to give a solo concert. Nine popular performers from the UK, Iceland, Greece, Spain, France, the USA and Sweden have also confirmed their participation. Among Russian artists, the groups “Bravo”, “Leningrad” and singer Zemfira will appear on the Kubana stage. Also on the program is the Belarusian band Trubetskoy. Since 2009, Kubana has been held in the Krasnodar region. The authorities of the Kaliningrad region took the initiative to move the festival to one of their beaches.
What do you think of when you hear the phrase “music festival”? If cheeky young people, little-known bands and indigestible sound of equipment appear in your mind’s eye, then know that this has not been the case for a long time. Today's festivals boast a high level of organization, adequate visitors and top bands. The best part is that professionals work not only abroad - festival culture is slowly but surely making its way into Russian realities.What do organizers offer visitors today? Firstly, you can visit a large number of groups in one or several days, and the ticket price will be significantly lower compared to prices separately for each group. Secondly, various recreation and entertainment areas are arranged on the festival grounds, which is a big plus for visitors with children or for large groups. And thirdly, often such events can offer different levels of comfort for any budget: from living as a “savage” in your tent to comfortable houses. And, of course, a lot of positive emotions!
The beginning of the year is a good time to plan future trips and visits. And if you don’t know where exactly you should go, then our selection of festivals taking place in Russia will help you with your choice!
Please note that the festivals are arranged in strict chronological order and the best things await you at the end of the article!
When: MayWhere: Volkovskoye, Kaluga region.
Cost: from 500 rub.
This is a unique festival that brings together very interesting musicians at very affordable prices. Previously, the entrance was conditional, but in 2016 they decided to establish an entrance fee, which still remained very affordable. The festival took place in May and the visitors liked it so much that the organizers decided to take a chance and hold it at the end of summer - and they were right. It is still unknown whether the event will be held twice a year, but fans would come three times, because the organization and line-up are very pleasing. 7B, “Torba-na-Kruche”, “Orgy of the Righteous”, “Obe-Rek” and many other talented groups performed here. The festival is still developing, but it has already formed its own creative space and loyal fans. Get to know this event and take an active part in the development of an excellent project!
2. “Moscow Reggae Open Air”
When: May 20Where: Moscow
Cost: from 300 rub.
The VOLTA club invites all connoisseurs of reggae and ska to a one-day spring festival. The spring festival will be the 12th and this event is already recognized as traditional in the Moscow community of fans of Bob Marley and related music. The organizers gather only the brightest bands on their creative territory, which means that guests will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the latest trends in reggae and enjoy high-quality music. Details about the event have not yet been announced, so keep an eye on official sources.
Where: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Voronezh, Kazan, Sochi
Cost: from 500 rub.
In a number of cities, the hot summer begins on the waves of jazz and modern culture, because the Usadba Jazz festival takes place here. This event is currently the most important in the field of jazz music in the Russian expanses and, according to visitors, there is simply no worthy analogue to it. The event features performances by both leading and world-famous performers and young talented artists. Traditionally, the festival takes place among the beautiful architecture of the Arkhangelskoye estate, only one year it was different, but in 2016 everything returned to normal. In addition to music, the organizers offer thoughtful areas for relaxation, shopping and entertainment, not only for adults, but also for children.
Where: Grigorchikovo village, Moscow region. (camp site)
Cost: free entry
Festival "Mnogofest"- this is a cozy atmosphere, bard music, the romance of gatherings in front of a fire and relaxing in nature. Previously, the fest was called “Polyphony”. There is already an announcement on the official website with the date of the future event, but other details are kept secret for now. If you like to relax in the forest, listen to guitar plucks and original songs, and don’t want to attend an event with a huge number of people, then this is the place for you. The organizers promise to leave admission free, but there is a fee for parking with a tent - in 2016 it was only 200 rubles. If you don’t want to spend the night in the forest, then there is a hotel nearby and you can rent a room there, or even return to Moscow in the evening, since it is very close to the city. Entertainment includes fire shows, trolls, a rope park and refreshments at reasonable prices.
Where: Moscow
Cost: from 3500 rub.
This legendary festival has a very long history and an impressive list of participants. The fest traces its history back to 1995, when, according to the organizers’ plans, it was supposed to surpass Woodstock and become its Russian analogue. Whether it worked out or not is up to the fans to judge, but in terms of scale this event can be put on a par with the coolest. It was not held in 2014 and 2015, as well as in several other years, but in 2016 it once again tore up the cultural space with its triumphant return. And there is already information that it will be held again next year. Judging by the 2016 lineup, fans are in for something amazing: Rammstain, IAMX, Crazytown and many others. We look forward to the continuation of the marathon festival!
Where: Bunyrevo village, Tula region.
Cost: 2500 rub.
This festival has long been known and dearly loved by many fans of ethnic music in all its manifestations and positive events. offers its guests excellent music of various formats, cultural pastime, active recreation and colorful fairs. During the 3 days of the festival, you can have time to expand your comfort zone as much as possible: meet new friends, dance in a crowd of like-minded people, fly in a hot air balloon, play a lot of volleyball and football, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. On the website you can see photo and video reports from previous years, but you can be sure in advance that this event will definitely be held at the proper level and will not be forgotten for a long time.
Where: Mastryukovskie lakes, Samara region.
Cost: free entry
A festival that has long become a classic in the world of bard song. “Grushinka” has been held since 1968 and it is possible that one of your closest relatives visited it in one year or another. On the stages you can see and hear legendary bards, musical groups, poets and invited cultural figures. Every year, the organizers add interesting locations, hold competitions and give young musicians the opportunity to perform. So here is a unique opportunity to become not only a listener, but also an active participant, which you can find out in detail on the official website.
8. “Dobrofest”
When: June 30, July 1-2Where: Yaroslavl
Cost: from 3500 rub.
If you like drive and rock and roll, then Dobrofest is ideal for you. The festival has been held annually since 2010 at the same place – Levtsovo airfield. And this says one thing: the organizers know this site like their home, and will be able to make it as comfortable as possible for visitors. There is an opportunity to join a special layer of the festival - “dobropipl”. For 4,200 rubles you will be given a package that includes various amenities: from stickers and unique merch to special privileges for a festival participant. The territory is equipped with areas for active and passive recreation, points of sale of souvenirs and even a registry office. 
9. "Park Live"
When: July 5Where: Moscow
Cost: from 3000 rub.
It only took this festival 5 years to grow to a level where seasoned teams from abroad, such as Limp Bizkit, Marilyn Manson, The Prodigy, Muse, Red Hot Chili Peppers and many others, become headliners. And this speaks of the high professionalism and quality of the organizing team!
Coachella – Photo: Getty Images
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 stunning 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 - 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.
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.
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 people in 2013
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.
I’ve never been to modern music festivals. Yes, yes... where all these youth trends and fashionable trends in electronic music are. And finally, I can do it. After deciding to go to such an event, I decided to ask how many popular festivals of this kind exist in the world. You know, it turned out to be a lot. Let me make you a small selection of the most interesting and popular electronic music festivals. Well, at the end of the post I’ll tell you what festival I’m going to. Although in general you can easily go there, it is very close - if you have the desire and time.
So, here is the TOP of the world's electronic music festivals. They will not be arranged according to the degree of “coolness”, but in random order, because it is difficult to evaluate this indicator. As they say “taste and color...”.
Let's see...
Ultra Music Festival (Miami, USA)
The rapidly progressing North American open air is gaining momentum every year. From a one-day event to a three-day event, the number of guests and musicians is growing exponentially. In 2014, approximately 200 electronic artists are expected to perform here, including all the greatest DJs of our time. The original scenery of the Ultra Music Festival attracts attention - skyscrapers, huge spotlights, unusual industrial art objects.
date: March 28-30
Line-up: David Guetta, Tiesto, Steve Angello, Above & Beyond, Armin van Buuren, Avicii, Locodice, Andy C, Carl Cox, Diplo, Hardwell, Luciano, Afrojack, Nicky Romero, Cut Copy, MGMT, M.I.A., Eric Prydz, Chase and Status , Example, Dizzee Rascal, Empire of the Sun, Netsky, etc.
Price: $399.95 (3-day pass).
Sonar (Barcelona, Spain)
Concert areas covering more than 10,000 km2, electronic music stars and the most beautiful landscapes of Barcelona. Traditionally, the festival is divided into two parts: daytime (Sonar by Day) and nighttime (Sonar by Night). During the day, the main events take place in the building of the Santa Monica Contemporary Art Center. Here you can visit a Music Fair or a DJ master class, exhibitions, video installations and fashion shows. At night the festival moves outside the city limits. So, for three days and two nights, Barcelona turns into one crazy and continuous rave party.
date: June 12-14
Line-up: Bonobo, Pretty Lights, Massive Attack, Richie Hawtin, Plastikman, Object, Despacio, Rudimental, Caribou, Woodkid, Four Tet, Moderat, Flux Pavilion, DJ Harvey and others.
Price: 180 € (pass to all events), 125 € (for 2 nights), 72 € (for 1 night), 48 € (for 1 day)
Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas, USA)
The Electric Daisy Carnival festival is an explosive mixture of colorful carnival performances, theatrical and interactive performances, the world's best go-go dances and shows by famous musicians in the styles of house, electro-house, progressive house, trance and all kinds of others. A documentary was recently made about the party, telling about all its secrets, philosophy and history. In 2014, organizers expect the arrival of more than 300,000 guests from all over the world.
date: June 20-22
Line-up: not yet announced
Price: $385 (three-day pass), $655 (three-day VIP pass)
TomorrowLand (Boom, Belgium)
The Belgian festival is one of the largest in the world. A record 120,000 guests visited in 2013. And this is not the limit. In 2014, the organizers decided for the first time to extend the tenth anniversary TomorrowLand for two weekends. Armin van Buuren, Tiesto and other top DJs will stay in Belgium for two weeks to please their fans twice. Another feature of the festival will be a unique art object made of thousands of plaques, on which everyone can leave their message.
There is an American follower of TomorrowLand called TomorrowWorld, which also attracts many music lovers.
date: July 18-20 (first weekend) and July 25-27 (second weekend)
Line-up: Armin van Buuren, Tiesto, Eric Prydz, Sander van Doorn, Hardwell, Alesso, Steve Angello, Nicky Romero, Carl Cox, Dillon Francis, Netsky, Jamie Jones, Diplo, Sven Vath and others.
Price: from 52.5 €
Global Gathering (Stratford-upon-Avon, UK)
"Bigger, better, faster, stronger!" (“Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger!”) - this initially seemingly comic slogan turned a small club party into a world-scale project. Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, Tiesto, Paul van Dyk, Armin Van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold, Daft Punk, Chemical Brothers - all of them and many others have already performed here and are happy to return to the British festival again and again. Today, the geography of the event has expanded to three continents - their own Global Gatherings are now held all over the world: from Russia to South Korea.
date: July 25-26
Line-up: not yet announced.
Price: £120 (two day pass), £195 (two day VIP pass)
Nature One (Kastellaun, Germany)
The history of the German Nature One begins in 1995. For the first time, the festival gathered 13,000 ravers on the territory of a former military airfield. Since then, the party has moved to a nearby former missile base, expanded into a campsite, and acquired thousands of new fans. After the closing of Germany's most famous electronic festival, Loveparade, it was Nature One that became a magnet for German electronic music lovers. Here, every year, extraordinary 3D structures hover over the stage are built and wonderful fireworks are launched.
Stereosonic (Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane - Australia)
The Australian electronic festival Stereosonic is progressing with giant steps. Having existed for only its seventh year, it has already awarded itself the title of the largest open air event on the continent, annually attracting DJs and hundreds of thousands of guests from all over the world. In 2014, the festival will cover 5 largest Australian cities with a two-day show. Every time a completely new unusual program is prepared here, and the list of main guest stars is kept secret until the last.
date: November 29-30 (Sydney, Perth), December 5-6 (Adelaide), December 6-7 (Melbourne, Brisbane)
Line-up: not yet announced
Price: the estimated price of a two-day pass is from $200 (the first tickets will go on sale on March 13)
Well, as you yourself understand, going to these festivals is not so easy and not so cheap. Personally, I definitely won’t be able to do it in the near future. So look at where I'm going after all. It's "just" Nizhny Novgorod, but they promise it will be COOL!
date: July 17-19, Nizhny Novgorod, airfield on the Volga
Price: 4500 rubles, all days of the festival, all areas of the festival (except VIP), unlimited number of entrances and exits.
Here's what the organizers promise:
3,000 parking spaces for festival guests;
2000 equipped branded tents (inside the tent: two camping mats, two sleeping bags and a surprise from the organizers. After the festival, you can take the tent and all its contents with you!
The tent camp will be equipped with showers, toilets, chargers, and there will also be points for selling food;
4 stages and more than 30 food outlets with various cuisines (Russian, Italian, Pan-Asian, American, etc.), 14 bars
A professional American football match between the Raiders 52 (Nizhny Novgorod) and Rebels (Yaroslavl) teams, where you will finally learn the difference between American football and rugby
Speeches by popular bloggers and representatives of large technology companies (Beeline, Google) are announced, who will talk about the most interesting gadgets and innovations. Here you will learn about Apple watch competitors and what gadgets you can buy for $100
All AFP guests will have a rare opportunity not only to have a good rest, but also to check their health, absolutely free of charge!
The festival will be attended by such YouTubers as Ivan Gai, Enjoikin, Successful Group and others :)
The festival will have the largest wi-fi zone in Russia, which will cover all 6 hectares and provide all guests with high-speed Internet. Beeline provides high-speed 4G Internet in an open field for the entire festival period.
Confess, who is coming?
