10 Most Sought-After Musical Events around the Globe
Every year, millions of people travel to different parts of the world to enjoy some of the most sought-after music festivals.
These so-called, music festivals are organized to provide an experience of a lifetime; the massive crowd, A-list acts, local food vendors, ample booze, and meeting new people.
Luckily for us, there are thousands of such music events that take place at different times of the year.
Here is the list of ten of such great music events that you must add to your bucket list.
Ten most sought-after musical events around the globe
The best music festivals aren’t necessarily the largest, but they bring a large crowd, A-list acts, and many days of great music and food.
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festivals is one of the popular annual celebrations of local music and culture held in the Jazz capital, New Orleans.
The fest attracts over 400,000 people each year who come to immerse themselves in the African-American culture and their Jazz history along with enjoying some Blues and gospel music.
The first Jazzfest was held in 1970. It takes place in the spring months of April and May every year. Some of the festival features include local dishes such as crawfish beignets, cochon de lait sandwiches, alligator sausage po’boy, boiled crawfish, Cajun jambalaya.
Moreover, different stages perform different music genres, so you can choose from different events.
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Sziget
Sziget is a massive festival that takes place on the Island of Freedom in Budapest, Hungary. The largest music and cultural festival in Europe are organized on Obudal-Sziget (Old Buda Island), a leafy 266-acre island on the Danube. Today, it attracts over 500,000 in-crowd.
The music event traces has its roots in student unrest and political upheaval. Following the end of the Communist era in 1989, Budapest started facing a sudden financial loss. Then, a group of artists proposed the Sziget event as a way to bridge this gap.
It has been taking place every year that brings rock music enthusiasts to this island. Some of the popular rock artists who have performed here include Iron Maiden, R.E.M, Mass Hysteria, Sex Pistols, Jamiroquai, Anti-Flag, etc.
Learn more about the next event at http://sziget.hu/
Coachella
Another global music event on the list is Coachella, a haven for alternative, hip hop, rock, EDM, and indie music lovers.
Coachella is an annual music and arts event that takes place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The name ‘Coachella’ comes from the Coachella Valley in the Colorado Desert.
The event grossed over $94.2 million in 2016 alone. Today, it remains one of the most sought-after music festivals with A-list acts including Radiohead, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar.
You can choose from over ten music tents. Coachella Stage remains the main stage that draws the largest crowd. Other popular music tents include Outdoor Theater, Mojave, Gobi, Shara, and Yuma.
Find out more about Coachella at http://coachella.com/
Rock in Rio
Rock in Rio is the largest South American music festival that attracts over a million visitors every year. It shows some of the best A-list acts, including Katy Perry, Rihanna, Metallica, Rod Stewart, Justin Timberlake, etc.
The annual event takes place at the most happening destination in Brazil, Rio de Janerio. But, it’s not cheaper. A single ticket could cost over $800.
Did you know, the first edition of the festival took place in 1985 and brought A-list acts like Queen, George Benson, Rod Stewart, and AC/DC.
Find more about Rock in Rio 2022 edition at http://www.rockinrio.com.br/rio/en
Woodstock (Poland)
Named after the famous 1969 Woodstock festival in New York, the Polish Woodstock pays a fitting tribute to some of the most loved music genres including rock, pop, metal, and folk.
The biggest catch of the event is that that the entry is free.
The festival’s motto is ‘Love, Friendship and Music’ in honor of the original, conscious-shifting festival. Today, it’s called Pol’and’Rock Festival instead of the Woodstock, but music fans still prefer calling it the Woodstock.
The festival has been held since 1995 and it pulls over half a million visitors.
Find out more about the event at https://en.polandrockfestival.pl/
Fuji Rock, Japan
Fuji Rock is an annual music festival that takes place at a ski resort in the town of Yuzawa, just two hours away from Tokyo.
The name ‘Fuji Rock’ came into existence because the very first event was held at the base of Mount Fuji.
Started in 1997, this Japanese fest attracts over 200 local and international artists. Some of the popular names who have performed here include Bob Dylan, Gorillaz, Bjork, Chemical Brothers, Jason Mraz, and The Culture.
The three-day music event is sure to give you an experience of a lifetime.
Find out more about the event at http://www.fujirockfestival.com/
Donauinselfest
Donauinselfest is an annual music fest in Vienna, the home of musical geniuses such as Mozart. it takes place on an island in the middle of the Danube River.
The open-air, free concert attracts over 3 million people. It features over 200 acts on 11 stages with a huge variety of music.
Along with enjoying some delectable music, you get to relish delicious cuisines such as Austrian, Thai, Greek, Italian, Indian, and Turkish.
Find more information about Donauinselfest at https://donauinselfest.at/
Summerfest
Summerfest is an all-American music festival that is held at Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin every year from late June to early July. Attended by over a million music fans, Summerfest organizes more than 800 acts and more than 800,000 punters for all kinds of music lovers.
As the largest music festival in the USA, it’s also one of the cheapest, with an all-access day ticket of only $20.
In its 50+ year history, the event has hosted many A-list acts including Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, Tina, turner, Metallica, Aerosmith, and Bruno Mars.
Another showcase of Summerfest is a wide range of food, shopping, fireworks, and family activities
Learn more about Summerfest at http://summerfest.com/
Shambhala Music Festival
Shambhala Music Festival is one of the biggest music events in Canada. Held at the massive Salmo River Ranch, the Shambala music fest features electronic music events like no other. The fest lasts four days and three nights and offers a mix of music and art in nature.
First started in 1998, Shambala has grown to become one of the biggest music fests in the world. It features seven different performance stages.
Find out more about Shambhala Music Festival at https://shambhalamusicfestival.com/
Essence
The Essence Festival, known as “the party with a purpose”, is an annual music festival held in New Orleans, Louisiana. The music fest that highlights African-American culture in the US features a great many A-list stars from R&B, Soul, Funk, Gospel, Blues, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Reggae.
The first event started in 1994 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Essence magazine.
Find out more about the music fest at http://www.essence.com/festivals
Visiting music festivals is a great way to travel to new places, try new cuisines, and meet new people in an enriching environment.
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