The most famous rock festival in the world. Music festivals around the world

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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 is a good way to spend time and save a lot of money (during the festival week you can see a lot of performers, while tickets for one concert can be much more expensive).

The best music festivals in the world

For fans of electronic music

Tickets for the Ultra festival are being bought up very quickly (via the Internet) by fans electronic music from all over 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 accounted for 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 electronic and dance music festival (“Electric Daisy Carnival”) unfurls its “flags” in several large cities (usually New York and Las Vegas, plus the metropolises of 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.

For jazz lovers

What kind of city do you think has the right to bear the title “Capital”? 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 large 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.

African American Culture Forum

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.

The most profitable in the world

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 of modern music gather for several days (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.

Rock in Rio pushes boundaries

Up to 700 thousand spectators are welcomed by the Rock in Rio festival held in Rio de Janeiro. Growing up from little musical event, organized in 1985, before the world-class event, this Brazilian music festival expanded to several cities around the world (besides Rio de Janeiro, these are 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.

Largest in the Western Hemisphere

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.

2.5 to 3.1 million guests

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.

Introducing the best music festival in the world - held on picturesque island in the middle of the Danube the grandiose “Donauinselfest”. Participants (from all known musical styles and, of course, classical orchestras and soloists) and enthusiastic visitors fly in and out of Vienna, and then travel by ferry. 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!

The fumes of frenzy and revelry, a huge amount of light 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 gathers over 400 thousand people, and attracts more and more people, both with versatile music and incredible comfortable conditions (hello to the organizers 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. Glastonbury

The 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 such famous bands as 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 when you go to this festival of art, in addition to rock, you have the opportunity to enjoy almost all types of creativity, starting from art exhibitions and theatrical performances and ending with 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. Invasion

The 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 last years proudly named “Our 2.0” where all sorts of small-town and regional rock bands of a lower 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 Volga

An alternative to “Invasion”, and also broke the attendance record thanks to the visit legendary group 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, don’t 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 the 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.

In spring and summer goes to the world wave of music festivals. Each show is unique and inimitable in its own way. Throughout the entire season, music lovers wander from one country to another so as not to miss a single bright event in musical life. Hundreds of thousands of like-minded people gather in one place to enjoy an unforgettable atmosphere, recharge their batteries and, of course, listen to their idols. Festivals are held in almost every European country, and understanding such diversity is not so easy. The Coachella festival will start very soon, followed by other musical events. website presents an overview of the best music festivals in the world, which every music lover on the planet dreams of visiting.

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

Time: second half of April

Every April Coachella gathers more than 200 thousand fun-goers in the California desert.

The festival, organized in 1999, is world famous for its impressive line-up of participants and equally distinguished guests. Katy Perry ( Katy Perry) , Rihanna, Alessandra Ambrosio, Scarlett Johansson, Beyonce And Sienna Miller consider it their duty to shine on Coachella.

On Coachella You can listen to rock, indie, hip-hop and electronic music. The organizers try to surprise guests with something new every year and attract the most outstanding characters musical world - Bjork, Rage Against the Machine, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Madonna, David Guetta and hundreds of other big names. In addition, the organizers prefer not to repeat themselves and each time invite artists who have not previously performed at Coachella. Among the several hundred musicians who played at the festival, only 22 bands appeared here twice.

Woodstock Music & Art Fair

Time: mid-August

The truly iconic music festival first took place in 1969 and became turning point in the history of music, and in the history of modern culture in general. It marked the end of the “hippie era” and the beginning of the sexual revolution. Woodstock in fact became the progenitor of all modern music festivals.

Initially, it was expected that about 200 thousand visitors would come to the first festival, but in the end their number exceeded 500 thousand. In 1969 on a farm Max Yasgur, the organizer of the festival, all the iconic figures of the world rock scene gathered - Janis Joplin ( Janis Joplin) , Jimi Hendrix ( Jimi Hendrix) , Carlos Santana, The Who, Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane , Joe Cocker and many others, performances were not interrupted even at night and during heavy rain. And most of the musicians, by their own admission, were under the influence of drugs during their sets.

Now legendary Woodstock takes place once every 10 years and arouses constant interest from music lovers and the press. Next 50th anniversary Woodstock Music and Arts Fair We have eight years left to wait.

Exit Festival

Time: mid July

The largest music event in South-Eastern Europe has been held annually since 2000. First Exit was organized as a youth rally against the government Slobodan Milosevic, however, the event attracted so many people (to the first festival Exit About 200 thousand people came) that it was decided to hold it regularly. The Petrovaradin Fortress, a symbol of the Serbian opposition forces, was chosen as the venue.

The main focus of the festival Exit- aggressive rock and eclectic techno, but the opportunity to perform in Novi Sad is considered an honor by musicians of completely different genres. In 2005 there were Garbage, The White Stripes And Fatboy Slim, in 2006 - Franz Ferdinand, Billy Idol, Pet Shop Boys, Scissor Sisters And David Guetta, in 2009 among the headliners were Moby, Lily Allen And The Prodigy, and in 2010 Exit took part Placebo, The Chemical Brothers And Missy Elliott.

This year the festival took place from July 7 to 10 and attracted 170 thousand guests who were entertained Jamiroquai, Grinderman, M.I.A., Bad Religion, Groove Armada and several dozen more musicians.

Sziget

Time: first week of August

Organized in 1993 as a national festival where only Hungarian musicians performed, Sighet quickly outgrew this level and gained international fame. The attention of music lovers from all over the world is attracted to Budapest not only by the headliners of the musical part of the event, but also by sports competitions, film screenings, art exhibitions, theatrical and circus performances, discussion clubs, language and culinary master classes, children's programs, charity events and much more. And, of course, Sigheta, like other large-scale music festivals, there is a significant social component - the action "Rock Against Racism" attracts the attention of both the press and spectators.

Musical gourmets in Budapest are entertained only by recognized masters music industry a variety of genres - from hard core to country, from electro to reggae.

This year's Woodstock on the Danube program includes performances by Rihanna, Muse, Bloc Party, Róisín Murphy, Sigúr Ros, Sum 41, Manu Chao La Ventura, Hardwell, David Guetta, The Last Shadow Puppets, Bastille, Bring Me The Horizon, Kaiser Chiefs and many others. Russia will be represented at the festival by the group “Leningrad” and Therr Maitz. The full festival lineup will be announced later.

Isle of Wight Festival

Time: first days of June

Music festival on the Isle of Wight Kate Moss chose this year as the venue for my bachelorette party. Kate watched the performances with her friends Kings of Leon, Kaiser Chiefs, Foo Fighters And Pulp from the VIP area of ​​the festival. In total, 65 thousand people attended Moss’s “bachelorette party” this year.

In 2002 Isle of Wight Festival was revived after more than 30 years of hiatus. It was first held in 1968-1970 and caused such a stir that the British Parliament had to pass a decree according to which it was forbidden to hold events of more than 5 thousand people on the Isle of Wight without special permission. It was this act that caused the temporary cancellation of the festival.

In 2007 Isle of Wight was recognized as "Best Festival" according to UK Festival Awards.

Fuji Rocks

Time: last weekend of July

The most peaceful rock festival Fuji Rocks takes place annually on the territory ski resort Naeba. The first festival took place in 1997. The largest music event in Southeast Asia proclaims three main principles: independence, cooperation and respect for nature, which must be observed by every spectator who sets foot on the territory of the nature reserve. In addition, part of the money raised from the sale of tickets to Fuji Rocks, goes to a fund to help cancer patients and to various research centers studying oncology problems.

About music on Fuji Rocks they also don’t forget: among the performers who performed in Naeba in different years, - The Cure, The Chemical Brothers, Muse, Lily Allen, Franz Ferdinand, Red Hot Chili Peppers And Scissor Sisters.

Glastonbury Festival

Time: last weekend of June

First ever festival Glastonbury took place the day after the death of the legendary Jimi Hendrix- September 19, 1970, and only 1,500 people came to it. The ticket cost £1 and included fresh milk from the farm Michael Eavis where the festival took place. The following year, admission to the event became free, which attracted 12 thousand people. Glastonbury was conceived as something like Woodstock, but over time it found its niche among a number of events of a similar focus.

This year, the role of headliner was offered to a girl for the first time - Beyoncé. For the sake of participating in the event, she even refused the opportunity to perform at one of the prestigious music ceremonies in the United States. In addition to the r`n`b diva on stage in 2011 Glastonbury got up U2, Coldplay, B.B. King, Morrissey, Paul Simon, Wu-Tang Clan And Radiohead.

Glastonbury- a favorite holiday destination for British stars. Every year they knead the mud here with boots. Hunter Kate Moss, Lily Allen, Alexa Chung, Kelly Osbourne and many other notable personalities. By the way, dirt is one of the symbols Glastonbury: the festival is held in the open air, and the English climate means that almost every year during the event there are torrential rains, which turn the ground under the spectators’ feet into mush.

Pukkelpop

Place: Hasselt city, Belgium

Time: second half of August

Festival Pukkelpop has gained fame as one of the most thoughtful events in terms of event organization. The number of queues and delays is reduced to a minimum, transport system organized to perfection, security begins its work a few days before the event. Already a few days before the festival, music lovers from all over the world begin to come to Hasselt, but the organizers of the open-air made sure that their wait was not very tiring - a day before the official start Pukkelpop DJ sets begin at the festival sites.

First Pukkelpop attracted only 3 thousand spectators, but now their number exceeds 150 thousand people. Last year the festival celebrated its 25th anniversary. This year Pukkelpop will be held from August 18 to 20, among the performers announced in the program are: Foo Fighters, 30 Seconds To Mars, Skunk Anansie, Eminem And The Offspring.

Summerfest

Place: Milwaukee city, Wisconsin, USA

Time: starts on the last Thursday of June and lasts 11 days

This eleven-day music marathon has been held for 43 years in a row and during this time managed to enter the Guinness Book of Records as the largest music festival in the world. The action takes place simultaneously on 11 stages, where more than 700 groups manage to perform in 11 days. Nearly 1 million people come to Milwaukee each year to enjoy music, socializing and to celebrate Fourth of July, which traditionally marks the height of the holiday fun. Summerfest.

As for the musical component, in different years the headliners of the festival were such diverse artists as Dolly Parton(1969) The Doors(1972), Johnny Cash(1974), Eric Clapton(1983), Sting(1988), Whitney Houston(1991), Metallica(1992), Janet Jackson(1994), Britney Spears(year 2000), Prince(2004), Stevie Wonder(2008).

But Summerfest- it's not only music, it's also theatrical shows, fireworks, attractions and clothing sales.

The Electric Picnic

Place: County Laish, Ireland

Time: end of August - beginning of September

This is a young (held since 2004) and relatively small in scale festival (only about 30-40 thousand spectators), but the main advantage The Electric Picnic- not scale at all; The main thing that the Irish offer is a unique atmosphere and a unique program. In addition to music shows, the festival hosts performances, comedy shows, parties, as well as installations, exhibitions and much more, which attracts not only lovers of quality music, but also those who simply want to relax with family or friends.

On the festival stage, the organizers strive to create an atmosphere as eclectic as outside it. On the sites The Electric Picnic act like beginners local groups, and worldwide famous musicians - Massive Attack, Sex Pistols, Gossip And The Chemical Brothers.

Peace festivals are festive events that attract a huge number of people who share the same interests. Such events also attract random citizens who intend to share the incendiary atmosphere and make new acquaintances. IN Lately Hundreds of various thematic festivals are held annually on Earth. They take place indoors, in city parks, on the streets settlements, in fields and other natural areas. There are both annual events and those that are organized from time to time.

Types of festivals

Modern 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. IN this group includes celebrations uniting centuries-old history and ethnic characteristics of a particular 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 festivals

Well, 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 events

Music festivals world - these 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 art

Talking about musical festivals, one cannot fail 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.

Film festival taking place in Toronto, Canada famous show, which is some kind of training for those who intend to capture the Oscar. This event takes place every year in the month of September and lasts for 11 days.

For a healthy nation

Among 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 just want to show people what this is leading to. bad habit, and thus present them with a choice: take drugs or eliminate them from their lives.

Holidays of the peoples of the world

Ethnic 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 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 Shetland in the 9th century.

Weird and wonderful festivals around the world

On our merry Earth there are such promotions that can leave unforgettable impressions for a lifetime. 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 yellow suit. 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.

Another 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 world

For several years in a row the title " best festivals peace" are celebrated on the following holidays:

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. a large number of enthusiastic responses.

Chinese New Year is another interesting and famous worldwide 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 one is taking place in China most interesting festival snow and ice. 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, inhabited by snowy fairy-tale characters, fantastic people and animals.

Famous all over the planet

The most famous festivals in the world are loved in all corners of our planet. These holidays are expected whole year and strive to get there at any cost. 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 holidays

Gastronomic festivals around the world attract tourists from all over the world. This is incredible interesting events that you can't help but like. 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 fried, and then they are dressed up in different costumes and carried around the city.

Current year events

The 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. The Parklife Weekender in Manchester was also successful. Here various musical styles from indie rock to house.