Music festivals in Europe July. The most interesting festivals in Europe this summer

What could be better than good music and travel? Only good music while traveling. We have prepared a selection of the most exciting European music festivals in Europe this summer, which you should not miss!

June

InMusic (Croatia). Since 2011, the Croatian festival has brought together several thousand music lovers and hundreds of famous European musicians on the island of Jarun near the capital Zagreb. This year the festival program is dominated by the British: PJ Harvey, the Kooks, the Coral, Florence and the Machine. Accommodation is not provided for visitors, but there are a lot of hostels, hotels and apartments in the capital of Croatia.

• When: June 20-22
• Ticket price: 75 euros
• How to get there: From Moscow Return tickets to Zagreb can be purchased for 17 thousand rubles. From St. Petersburg to Zagreb the average ticket price is 18 thousand rubles. You can use the low price calendar to find the minimum price.
• Where to stay: You can find a hotel.

Roskilde Festival (Denmark). One of the oldest and largest festivals in Europe continues to delight lovers of good music and active recreation. In 2016, the festival lineup is replete with bright names: Elle King, Neil Young, Chvrches, Red Hot Chili Peppers. A tent camp with all amenities and an area with small field cafes and restaurants have been organized for visitors. Denmark's main music event takes place annually in the small town of Pladsen Darupvej, near Copenhagen. There is a regular bus service from and to the capital.

Pinkpop (Netherlands). Since 1970, the Dutch festival has attracted lovers of different genres: rock, pop, jazz, funk. 2016 will be no exception, and Rammstein, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, Bring me the Horizon and other artists will perform in the city of Landgraf in the south of the Netherlands (200 km from Amsterdam). Festival visitors can stay in tents for a fee. You can also eat inexpensively and exercise on the festival grounds.

• When: June 10 – 12
• Ticket price: 195 euros (all days of the festival + place in the tent camp)
• How to get there: tickets to Amsterdam can be purchased on the aviasales website. The town of Landgraf can be reached by
• Where to stay: You can find a hostel or hotel room on booking.com

Open'ErFestival (Poland). The famous Polish music festival has been offering its visitors a variety of music since 2002. In 2016, Pharrell Williams, Florence and the Machine, Foals, Sigur Ros, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tame Impala, M83 and other diverse artists will perform in the town of Gdynia in northern Poland on the Baltic Sea coast. Accommodation will be provided for everyone in a large tent camp on the festival grounds.

• When: June 29 – July 2
• Ticket price: 150 euros (all days of the festival + tent)
• How to get there: the nearest city you can fly to is Gdansk
• For those who don’t really like spending the night in tents, it’s better to stay in a hotel or hostel in Gdansk

July

MontreuxJazzFestival (Switzerland). The festival, with a 50-year history, has long been inviting not only jazz performers, but also musicians of other genres. So, in 2016 the headliners will be Lana del Ray, Sigur Ross, Deep Purple, Muse, ZZ Top, Patti Smith, Simply Red. The musical event will traditionally take place in the city of Montreux in the largest concert hall in Switzerland - Auditorium Stravinski. Since thousands of people from all over the world come to the festival, you should take care of accommodation in advance: there are not too many hotels, hotels and hostels in Montreux.

• When: July 1 – 16
• Ticket price: full ticket for all days of the festival – 1420 Swiss francs (about 1300 euros)

Tomorrowland (Belgium). The main European dance music festival has been taking place for several years in the town of Boom, 31 kilometers from Brussels. Last year the festival was attended by 38 thousand people. In 2016, Martin Garrix, Nicky Romero, Armin van Buuren, Tiesto and 50 other DJs and performers from around the world will perform on the main stage of the festival. On the festival grounds there is a comfortable tent camp with all the necessary conditions for living.

• When: July 22 – 24
• Ticket price: 290 euros (all days of the festival + place in the tent camp)

ColorsofOstrava (Czech Republic). Since 2002, the third largest city in the Czech Republic, Ostrava, has hosted Europe's main open-air hipster music festival. Every year, lovers of fashionable genres come here: indie rock, indie folk and post-rock. Björk, Kasabian, MGMT, The xx have already attended the festival, and this year music lovers will come to the Czech Republic to hear Kodaline, Of Monsters and Men, Passenger, Underworld. There is no campground on site, but Ostrava has many inexpensive hotels and hostels.

• When: July 14 – 17
• Ticket price: 96 euros for all 4 days of the festival

Exit(Serbia). At the very beginning of its history, the festival in the city of Novi Sad, 100 kilometers from Belgrade, meant youth protests against the authorities and open-air strikes, accompanied by live music. Over the years, the event has grown into a full-fledged major music festival, which over the 10 years of its existence has attracted 3 million music lovers. This year the festival program consists of representatives of the rock and electronic scenes: Bastille, David Guetta, Ellie Goulding, Hurts, the Prodigy, the Vaccines, Robin Shculz, Nina Kraviz and others. Visitors can purchase a spot in a tent camp on the beach.

• When: July 7 – 10
• Ticket price: from 107 euros (all days of the festival + tent + transfer from the airport)

August

Sziget (Hungary). On the small island of Óbuda, right in the middle of the Danube between the Buda and Pest sides of the Hungarian capital, the main musical event of central Europe has been taking place since 1993. Every year, more than 400 thousand music lovers from all over the world come to Sziget to listen to good music and at the same time spend time in Budapest. Among the headliners of 2016 are the most diverse artists: Rihanna, Sia, Muse, David Guetta, Noel Gallagher, Sigur Ross, the Lumineers, Sum 41, Die Antwoord, Chvrches, Kodaline, and also known to Russian listeners “Leningrad” and Therr Maitz. All infrastructure is organized for festival visitors: tent camp, cafes and canteens, laundry, safes, excursions around Budapest and much more.

• When: August 10 – 17
• Ticket price: 269 euros (all days of the festival + place in the tent camp)

Flow Festival (Finland). A huge open-air right in the center of Helsinki since 2005 combines the music of famous musicians and visual art. Performances by world stars are accompanied by video installations by European artists. In August 2016, at the festival you can see performances by Massive Attack, Sia, Jamie xx, Iggy Pop, M83, the Last shadow puppets, Anohni and others. A large food court with many cafes and restaurants will be organized on the festival grounds. There is no tent city, but in Helsinki you can easily find a hostel room and a hotel room.

Reading (UK). Every year since 1989, 60 kilometers from London in the town of Reading, a large-scale open-air event has been held for lovers of real British and international rock and punk. The 2016 lineup is replete with big names: Foals, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Imagine Dragons, Chvrches, Disclosure, Fall out Boy, Die Antwoord, Good Charlotte. There are several camping areas on the festival grounds; if desired, the cost of a tent space can be included in the ticket. There is a regular shuttle service from and to London.

• When: August 26 – 28
• Ticket price: 213 euros (for all days of the festival including tent space)

Kubana (Latvia). The festival, familiar to all Russian music lovers, moved from the Krasnodar Territory to an island in the very center of Riga. This year the festival program includes: Garbage, NOFX, Guano Apes, Enter Shikari, the Subways, the 69 eyes, Bricks, Cockroaches, Dolphin, Vopli Vidoplyasova and other international artists. By the way, the special guest will be Vakhtang Kikabidze. According to preliminary forecasts, this year 40 thousand people will gather to listen to good music and admire old Riga. There should be no problems with housing, since the capital of Latvia has many inexpensive hotels and hostels.

• When: August 11 – 14
• Ticket price: from 20 euros

When coming to Europe in the summer, you should definitely visit music festivals and listen to the music of the most famous bands and performers. We talked about the 12 most interesting ones, but in 2016 European countries will host more than 50 music events.

Events taking place in the world in August

The most famous annual holidays taking place in various countries of the world that are interesting to visit.

Holidays, carnivals, festivals, competitions, competitions, shows...

Holidays and events in Australia in August

Entertainment and circus festival in Brisbane
Brisbane, Australia, hosts the annual entertainment and circus festival Royal Brisbane Show. According to local newspapers, the highlight of the festival is the “diving pig” act, during which a pig named “Miss Piggy” dives from a diving board into a pool filled with water.
Tourist network website

Holidays in Austria in August

Salzburg Festival
In August, one of the most famous music festivals in Europe takes place - the famous Salzburg Festival. The focus is on the traditions of Austrian art and its origins. Those who are planning a visit to Salzburg in August will be able to choose what to attend: dramatic performances, opera or symphonic music concerts.
(Austria Travel Guide)

Holidays in Belgium in August

A medieval city of sand grows right on the beach
Every year, an international sand sculpture festival is held on the beach of the Belgian city of Zeebrugge. Every year the festival has a new theme and attracts more and more spectators and participants.
For example, in 2003, the organizers chose a Flemish theme: “Life in Bruges in the Middle Ages.” The festival program also includes such original areas of contemporary art as water sculpture, ice and light sculpture.
Guests are promised a trip back in time: they will walk along the streets and squares that existed centuries ago, among churches, mills and workshops, they will be able to peek into the lives of townspeople who have passed into eternity, and observe their daily life and holidays.
Every year, about 9 thousand tons of sand are used for the compositions, including 3 tons of special sand from the mouth of the Meuse River, which is delivered to Zeebrugge beach from the Netherlands. This is the secret of the stability of sand sculptures. The dimensions of some compositions are impressive: 100 m in width and length, and the height of individual structures is up to 10 m or more.
(RIA News")

"Brussels Flower Carpet", mid-August
Once every two years, a carpet of live begonias “tuberosa grandiflora” (this variety was bred in 1860 in Flanders) is “spread out” on the Grand Place, the central square of Brussels. The fragrant freshness of begonias is supported by a whole system of fountains, organically included in the interweaving of ornaments of 800,000 flowers. You can view a living carpet with an area of ​​300 square meters for 6 euros from the balcony of the City Hall. In the evening there will be fireworks and a sound and light show.
(“Gazeta.Ru”)

Caribbean Festival, mid-August, Hoogstraten
In a small town near the Belgian-Danish border there is a large festival of Caribbean music, which is also called the “Fiesta of the Antilles”. Musicians from Jamaica, Cuba, Congo, Colombia, Haiti, Puerto Rico, fiery salsa, ska, zouk - and festival venues turn into dance floors.
(www.antilliaansefeesten.be)
(“Gazeta.Ru”)

Festival of Meyboom (Tree of Joy), first half of August, Brussels
Every year on this day, a procession of costumed giants moves from the Church of the Virgin Mary in Sablon to erect the so-called maypole in the central square of the Grand Place. The roots of this ritual action go back to the 13th century, and the maypole itself symbolizes gratitude to St. Lawrence for his military exploits, in this case for saving a wedding from robbers.
(“Gazeta.Ru”)

Holidays in the UK in August

World Left-Handers Day
London. August 13 - The UK and other countries celebrate World Left-Handed Day on Wednesday. It was first celebrated on August 13, 1992, on the initiative of the British Left-Handed Club, created two years earlier.
According to statisticians, about 10% of the UK population (approximately 6 million people) are left-handed. In everyday life, they often have to deal with the problem that many household items, such as writing utensils, computer mice, kitchen utensils, hand coffee grinders and mills, are adapted exclusively to the needs of right-handers. On this day, those who use their left hand as a leading hand strive to draw the attention of designers, manufacturers and sellers of goods to the need to take into account the convenience of left-handers when using various objects.
On August 13, public organizations of left-handed people organize various events and competitions “by contradiction,” not allowing participants to use their right hand when eating, working, or performing various fine manipulations. However, the main concern of the Left-Handed Club of Great Britain is that in many schools across the country, left-handed children continue to be taught to write with their right hand, which causes psychological stress and lowers pupils' performance.
Meanwhile, statistics show that society's prejudice towards people who use their left hand more is decreasing. While in the 1930s only about 3% of people in the UK were left-handed, by the 1950s this figure had risen to 5%, and now around one in ten people in the country are left-handed.
Among the famous left-handers of Great Britain are Prime Ministers Winston Churchill and James Callaghan, the legendary Admiral Horatio Nelson, Queen Victoria, Queen Mother Elizabeth, and Prince William. There are many famous left-handers in other countries, especially in the USA. By the way, the Russian writer Nikolai Leskov, who wrote the famous story about Lefty who shod a flea in the 19th century, was also left-handed.
This was reported by RIA Novosti.

Street festival in London: everyone walks!
At the end of August, London's Notting Hill hosts Europe's largest annual street festival.
Everyone is walking. For two days, the Notting Hill area is filled with quirky costumes and equally quirky music.
The penultimate Sunday of August is officially considered Children's Day, and the first, of course, to pour out into the streets is young people - up to 16 and older. The carnival, which was invented almost 50 years ago by immigrants from the Caribbean, has retained its flavor to this day. Today, young men and women appear exclusively in colorful masquerade costumes, and all this is accompanied by traditional playing of steel drums. Musical groups play for the audience.
The main celebration is scheduled for Monday - the organizers annually expect about a million guests at the carnival. But those who arrived for the holiday on Sunday are already delighted with everything that is happening. (Vesti.ru)

London's Notting Hill hosts its annual carnival
London's Notting Hill will host its annual carnival at the end of August. It has its origins on the island of Trinidad since the 19th century. As the flow of immigrants to Great Britain from the former Caribbean colonies grew, carnival, among other traditions, was brought to the new land. In 1958, the first Caribbean carnival took place in London, and a few years later, in 1964, it settled in the then fashionable area of ​​Notting Hill, home to creative intellectuals, artists and artists. Over the years, the carnival has grown from a purely Caribbean celebration to a carnival of various ethnic cultures, ranging from black hip-hop to West African costume performances. Within the framework of the August festival, special forms of performances have traditionally developed. The five main components are Mas (costume procession), Calypso (traditional Trinidad melodies), Soca (contemporary Caribbean music), Steelpan (traditional musical instruments) and Jamaican static sound systems. Sunday is traditionally reserved for children's holidays. On this day, the organizers organize all sorts of entertainment for children, seeing in the younger generation future participants in the “adult” carnival.
(RIA News")

Liverpool - Beatles Week (end of August)
In August, Liverpool will be flooded with Beatles fans as International Beatles Week takes place. During this week, fans of the band, musicians and important guests will gather in the city, concerts will be held, auctions, conferences, and excursions will take place.
(RATA)

Aberstwyth - Royal National Day (12 August)
The Royal National Day in Aberystwyth, which takes place on August 12, is very interesting. A theatrical performance takes place on the streets of the city. The best of Wales's aspiring poets read their poems, and a fair of art, antiques, and examples of Welsh folk art is organized.
(RATA)

Cardiff Summer Fun Festival (July-August)
This is a festival of all kinds of "street entertainment". All the streets and squares of the city of Cardiff turn into a “place for leisurely strolls”: music concerts, colorful carnivals, an entertaining Lord Mayor's parade and an international street theater festival.

August outdoor recreation day
On the last Monday of August, the UK celebrates August Bank Holiday. On this day, city residents try to go out into nature with their family or friends.

Holidays in Hungary in August

Pepsi Island Festival in Budapest
At the beginning of August The youth festival "Island of Pepsi" opens. In Budapest, on Margaret Island, dozens of different youth music groups perform on more than 15 stages. Admission is paid by ticket.

Holidays and events in Germany in August

Season of sales and big discounts in Germany
At the end of July - beginning of August, summer collections of clothing and shoes are sold at discounts of up to 90% in all retail outlets from Munich to Hamburg. Moreover, everyone takes part in the big sale - from expensive boutiques and high fashion stores to popular department stores of the Kaufhof, H&M and C&M chains. The shopping giant, Berlin's KDW, will also have its say in the sale.
Even on days when new collections appear in stores, the numbers on price tags in Germany are 20-30% lower than those of their neighbors.
The best shopping experiences are in Berlin, Munich, Cologne and Dusseldorf. Düsseldorf is especially recommended - perhaps the most bourgeois city in Germany. It is here, in the center of German and European fashion, that the main boutiques, shopping centers and stores of the best brands in Europe are concentrated. ()

Main River Festival, first half of August, Frankfurt am Main
This festival is a traditional celebration of gratitude to the Main River and has very ancient roots. The holiday is based on a ritual of sacrifice: fishermen pour wine into the waters of the river and roast a whole bull on the shore. The festive regatta and fireworks can be observed both from the shore and from the ancient Frankfurt bridges.
(“Gazeta.Ru”)

World Pop Music Fair Popkomm, August, Cologne
Every August, Cologne becomes the epicenter of European musical life. The fair stands of 1000 music companies are located in the famous Messe exhibition center, where promotional collections of the latest music are presented. Numerous concerts of pop musicians take place in the city sports arena, in open areas, and in clubs. Last year Russia was represented here by Tatu and Reflex.
(“Gazeta.Ru”)

Gourmet Night, August 22, Bacharach
The ancient town of Bacharach is located on the picturesque bank of the Rhine (not far from Koblenz) and is famous for its vineyards and ancient castle ruins. It is believed that this is where the best Riesling is made, so wine tastings are the basis of the holiday. Fireworks, music, dancing and tasting the best national cuisine are a must.
(“Gazeta.Ru”)

Holidays in Denmark in August

Festival in Arhus, end of August - beginning of September
The small Danish town, surrounded by forests and beaches, has been holding an arts festival since 1965, inviting the best artists. Legends such as the Rolling Stones and Günther Grass performed at the festival. The festival program includes dramatic and opera performances, concerts of classical and modern music, exhibitions, a film and video festival, and sports competitions.
(www.aarhusfestuge.dk)
(Gazeta.ru)

Holidays in Egypt in August

Egyptian Tourism and Commerce Festival
From mid-July to mid-August, Egypt hosts the Tourism and Trade Festival. Venue: the country's largest tourist centers Cairo, Giza, Alexandria and their surroundings.
Having already become traditional, the Festival attracts a large number of tourists to Egypt, for whom a rich and exciting program has been prepared. For the convenience of guests, special reference and information services are provided. The festival will include cultural and sporting events.
A fascinating show takes place on the Nile in the center of Cairo.
All shops and fairs are ready to receive tourists coming to the Festival from all over the world. According to the terms of the festival, all goods purchased during the holiday are not subject to sales tax - the difference in price will be paid to buyers at the airport when leaving the country upon presentation of a receipt.

Holidays in Israel in August

International Jazz Festival
The Eilat International Jazz Festival is a pioneer among the many music festivals currently held in Eilat. An annual festival that takes place at the end of August in Eilat. The festival, which has gained an excellent reputation throughout the world, attracts thousands of visitors every year, mainly thanks to the famous performers taking part in the festival program. The festival program includes many different musical styles: be-pop, jazz-rock, rhythm and blues and many others.
The festival, which takes place in late summer, has already earned an international reputation as one of the best festivals in the world.
Annual festivals, most of which take place in Eilat - "Red Sea Classical Music Festival", "Rock on the Red Sea", Folk Music Festival and many others.
(goisrael.ru)
Tourist network website

Holidays in Spain in August

Quincena Musical Festival, San Sebastian, early August - early September
The oldest music festival in Spain. Classical and symphonic music is performed.
Festival website: (http://www.quincenamusical.eus/)
Tourist network website

Bunol bathes in tomato juice
(last Wednesday in August)
Tens of thousands of people gathered in eastern Spain on Wednesday to take part in one of the summer's most joyful celebrations, La Tomatina. On this day every year, everyone enthusiastically throws tomatoes at each other.
In an instant, the streets of the coastal town of Bunol, located in eastern Spain, turned into streams of red tomato pulp. The world's largest tomato battles take place here. Last year, more than 38,000 tourists came here to take part in the amusing battles. This is four times the entire population of the town.
As national radio RNE reports, prudent city residents are covering the facades of their houses with plastic shields. Others, watching the tomato fights from their balconies, pour water on the heads of the combatants.
Tourists from all over the world flock to the festival in Bunol. It attracts lovers of fun entertainment not only from Europe; people even come here from Australia and Japan.
Tomatina has been held every year on the last Wednesday of August since the 1940s. The initiative was started by local children, who one day in one of the main squares of the city began throwing school lunches at each other. This happened in a year when tomato exports from this area of ​​the country began to take off.
(Mignews.com)

The Tomatina festival will take place in Buñol, near Valencia.
In the small town of Buñol, 25 kilometers from Valencia, at the end of August there is the famous Tomatina holiday. Although in Spain, especially in the summer, a myriad of different celebrations take place everywhere, where locals and visitors, including foreign tourists, have fun, “Tomatina” is one of the most famous and popular. The culmination of the holiday is the moment when its participants begin to throw ripe tomatoes at each other, which first need to be kneaded so that the blows are not too strong. This time it is expected that 40 thousand people will take part in the tomato massacre, organized in a town with a population of 9 thousand, for whom more than 100 tons of tomatoes will be transported on special trailers. The holiday is already 70 years old. They say that it began with a brawl between young people in the city market, who used tomatoes as weapons. The tomato massacre, which takes place in the central square opposite the city hall, lasts exactly an hour. During this time, the walls of the surrounding houses turn red, and the tomato slurry under the feet of the festival participants reaches up to the ankles, which is why many fall into it. All this is accompanied by wild fun. "Tomatina" ends with a swim in tomato juice in a special pool in the city center, after which there is a raffle for the hams of a traditional Iberian pig and a final fireworks display. (RIA News")

Basque fiesta Aste Nagusia, August 21-29, Bilbao
One of the largest fiestas in Spain, a traditional Basque festival, opens with the firing of a cannon, the shouts of barkers and the greeting of the Marihaia doll. Participants will enjoy daily bullfights, numerous shows, traditional strongman competitions, fireworks and, of course, dishes of Basque national cuisine, which gourmets consider the best in Spain. The fiesta ends with the burning of the Marihaia doll.
http://www.bilbao.net/
(“Gazeta.Ru”)

Tomato battle La Tomatina, August 25, Buñol
The small town of Buñol, located 50 km from Valencia, is famous for its grandiose tomato battle, in which about 30,000 people participate annually. There are many legends about how it all began, but for half a century now, at the end of summer, local residents first prepare for battle: they close windows, doors, and display cases with plastic shields and prepare shells - more than 100 tons of ripe tomatoes. On the day of the massacre, at a prearranged signal (a cannon shot), an hour-long tomato shootout begins, in which there is one unspoken rule: before throwing a projectile at anyone, you need to press it hard until the juice appears, otherwise you never know... At the signal, the battle stops, and the streets are washed with water from an ancient Roman aqueduct. After the battle, the fiesta continues for a whole week.
(“Gazeta.Ru”)

Holidays in Italy in August

Feast of the Snow of the Virgin Mary, August 5, Rome
And snow will fall again, and the altar of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore will be strewn with white petals. On this sultry August day, people will rejoice in the snow, even if it is artificial, for they will be involved in the mystery of revelation and the miracle of the incarnation. In 352, on a stuffy August night, the Madonna appeared to Pope Liberius in a dream and ordered him to build a temple where snow would fall the next day. The next morning the Esquiline hill was covered with snow. The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore was founded on this site, the construction of which was completed in the middle of the 5th century.
http://www.romaturismo.com/
(“Gazeta.Ru”)

Open Forts Day, August 1st, Venice
Only once a year you can visit the numerous Venetian forts in the vicinity of Venice, closed to the public, built mainly in the 16th and 17th centuries.
(“Gazeta.Ru”)

Knight tournament, first half of August, Oria
This small city has restored and translated into theatrical performance the historical decree on processions and knightly tournaments of the legendary Frederick the Second from 1225. The tournament opens with a kind of immersion in the era - a procession of actors in medieval costumes. But the main attention of the public is focused on knightly battles taking place according to ancient rules.
(“Gazeta.Ru”)

Feast of the Madonna di Piedigrotta, early August, Naples
This is the most mysterious holiday of Naples, for it is associated with the expectation of the miracle of the appearance of the Madonna di Piedigrotta. Every year there is a special mass and sacred hymns are sung, but only once every fifty years does the Madonna silently emerge from her church and her return must be truly spectacular: it is accompanied by a sea procession along the coastline to the Mergellina hill (where, by the way, Virgil is buried) . The last time Madonna appeared was in 1967, but every year people hope to see her again.
(www.madonnadipiedigrotta.it)
(Gazeta.ru)

Holidays in Colombia in August

Colombia is overwhelmed by the annual flower festival
Colombian streets will be immersed in the power of loud music and heady aromas as the country hosts an annual flower festival. Over the course of several days, florists construct various figures of fairy-tale characters, animals and scenes from plants that reflect the flavor of Colombian life. The most colorful parade is where non-professionals - local residents - present their works. Everyone carries a flower panel on their own back, and in some cases the weight of the heavy load reaches 90 kilograms.

Holidays in Malta in August

Beer Festival in Malta
The annual Great Farsons Beer Festival. It runs from late July to early August. The entertainment prepared for all ten days of the holiday is designed to correspond to the general mood of the event, which tens of thousands of Maltese and tourists have long taken note of. The venue has two stages, which host more than 40 concerts in total.
The most important thing: admission is free!
The main character of the festival is, of course, beer, for which 12 bars have been built, so that visitors can try the best varieties of Maltese and foreign beer. The hits, of course, are the cask brands Chisk Lager, the new Hopleaf Smooth "n" Creamy and our beloved Blue Label Smooth "n" Creamy. Foreign varieties are represented by such famous beer brands as Carlsberg, Budweiser, Guinness and Beck's.
There will, of course, be Cisk Export, a beer that has won two gold awards in the past from prestigious international brewing associations. There will be stalls with snacks representing the national cuisine of different countries of the world.
In addition to food and beer, 36 artists - local and foreign pop stars - sing for guests throughout the festival. Over the years, Ira Losco, Fabrizio Faniello, Freddie Portelli, Tiara, the groups “Corkskrew”, “Shostakovich’s Nightmare” and Bean Growers, and many, many others sang here. -jays will continue every day until the early morning.The organizers have also provided a platform and special staff for children to play while their parents fill themselves with excellent festival beer.
A special bus will run between the huge parking lot provided for the festival and the actual event site. (Maltavista.ru)

Holidays in Nepal in August

Holidays in the Netherlands in August

SAIL Amsterdam - once every five years!
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From mid-August, Amsterdam turns into a vibrant festival of historical ships. The SAIL Amsterdam exhibition takes place here - the most significant event in the world of sailing ships, yachts and powerboats. It takes place once every five years and is a traditional meeting place for professionals and lovers of active recreation on the water.
Visitors to the exhibition will be able to board more than 500 historical and modern ships from many countries. Experts from Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Norway, Russia, Romania, Ukraine and many other countries come to Amsterdam. Anyone who is interested in the topic of small boats, owns a yacht or is just planning to buy one, will find a lot of interesting, useful and even unique things for themselves at SAIL Amsterdam.
(RATA)

Holidays in Russia in August

International Jazz Festival in Moscow
Second half of August. International Jazz Festival "Jazz in the Hermitage Garden". The festival lasts several days and takes place in the Hermitage Garden.

Holidays in the USA in August

Mushroom Festival in Telluride, Colorado, USA, second half of August
We're not just talking about "magic" psilocybin mushrooms, we're talking about all mushrooms. The city of Telluride, Colorado, is located in a protected forest where mushrooms grow and multiply at an amazing rate. It would be difficult to find a more suitable place for a gathering of people seriously interested in edible, poisonous and psychedelic mushrooms in their natural environment. Mushroom fanatics come here, ready to talk all night long about fungus, about types of mushrooms, their cultivation, etc. The four-day conference of mushroom enthusiasts involves numerous forays into the forest to collect, study and classify edible mushrooms. A lecture on recognizing psilocybin mushrooms, a seminar on “The healing properties of mushrooms in American Indian cultures and modern medicine,” and a seminar on mushroom cultivation are planned. There will also be such events as the Mushroom Parade (participants are encouraged to bring mushroom costumes or at least a hat like a mushroom), Mushrooms in music and poetry, Mushrooms - a feast of taste. After the end of the festival, a person new and inexperienced in this area will probably remain convinced that mushrooms will “save the world.”
Tourist network website
Colorado Tourism Website: (http://www.colorado.com/)

The world's largest twin festival opens in the USA
In the United States, the world's largest twin festival takes place in August. Every year about 3 thousand people from all over the planet take part in it. The Twins will gather in Twinsburg, Ohio. The festival has been held there annually for almost 40 years. Most of those who come to the holiday say that there are no identical twins. Today you can clearly see this. Festival participants take to the streets of the city and organize a parade. And before the main show starts, they walk around Twinsburg, relax and get to know each other.

Holidays in Tunisia in August

Classical music concerts in the Roman amphitheater
El Jem or the Roman city of Fisdrus, located 30 km from Mahdia, is interesting for its huge, perfectly preserved amphitheater, reminiscent of a colliseum. Classical music concerts are held here every year from July to August.
(information about Tunisia...)

Holidays in Finland in August

Opera festival in Savonlinna, early July - early August
Opera at Olavinlinna Castle. The best performers from different countries.
Festival website: www.operafestival.fi
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Holidays in France in August

Holidays in Croatia in August

Zagreb
International Puppet Theater Festival
Zagreb Summer Festival
Dubrovnik
International Summer Festival
Rovinj
Rovinj Fair
Porec
Summer Art Exhibition
Music summer festival
International Folklore Festival
Pula
Opera Music Festival
Zadar
Zadar City Fair
Dalmatian Song Festival
Musical evenings in the Church of the Holy Martyrs
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Events in the Czech Republic in August

International Music Festival, second mid-August, Cesky Krumlov
This small town is famous for its medieval architecture, music festivals and theatrical jousting tournaments. Almost every day, artists from Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia perform as part of the music festival. What stands out is a special day at the festival, it is called “Night of the Baroque with Antonio Vivaldi”.
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"Verdi Festival", second half of August, Prague
According to the already established tradition, the Verdi Festival opens the season of the State Opera in Prague.
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Events in Switzerland in August

Music and fireworks festival in Lucerne
(mid-August - mid-September)
Russian tourists are infrequent visitors to Swiss landscapes. The pinnacle of the bourgeois way of life - the quietest, noblest, gentlest and terribly expensive Switzerland as a summer holiday destination appeals only to those who, through material well-being, have already achieved mental balance or are striving to achieve it, without burdening their consciousness with thoughts from the perspective of “I would rather have this thousand dollars (two, three, four, five...) spent on something useful in the household.” But still I am drawn to Switzerland. There is such a charm in the myth about this country that it is difficult to fight.
If you need a good reason to justify to your loved ones why you are planning to go to Switzerland in the summer, here it is: from mid-August to mid-September, Seenachtsfest takes place in Lucerne - a solid festival of symphonic music, traditionally preceded by a festival of night fireworks over the surface of Lake Lucerne and accompanied by gastronomic extravaganzas in chic restaurants.
On the night festival of lights in Lucerne, when at 22.00 the evening Lucerne will be engulfed in flames, it is best to sit somewhere on the open terrace of a coastal restaurant, look at the “burning” city, feed the Lucerne swans with pieces from your richly served table and listen to how loudly they plop on the Well-fed fish from Lake Lucerne in the water with their tails.
Just don’t think that in Lucerne you will reign among the few tourists. The Lucerne Festival is considered one of the most important festivals of classical and contemporary music, an event that brings together world-famous orchestras and leading conductors, which is why more than 110,000 people come here specifically for concerts.

Holidays in Scotland in August

Holidays in South Africa in August

In the summer, it’s very easy to plan your trip so that it coincides with the date of a cool rock festival in Europe and listen to several of your favorite musicians at once.

Attending an open-air music festival is a great way to take your mind off the stuffy summer office and gain new experiences.

Every year, European festival venues attract a lot of music fans and never cease to delight with their stellar line-up.

Summer 2016 gives you the opportunity to have a lot of fun with the musicians Florence + The Machine, Massive Attack, Muse, Hurts and other guys.

But you won’t know where until you read the Update collection. So, in order.

Open"er. Poland

This large-scale open-air festival attracts more than 70 thousand people annually. It was twice awarded the "Best European Festival" award and also received the title "Symbol of Poland".

The festival takes place on the territory of the Kosakovo military airport. On an area of ​​75 hectares, a town is being organized here with comfortable camping, parking, a food court, stages and pavilions for lectures, theatrical performances, galleries, film screenings and a podium for fashion shows.

This year’s line-up is one of the strongest, trendiest and most diverse. Florence + The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers and LCD Soundsystem are announced as headliners. The name of the fourth key player is not yet known, but they promise to name him soon.

Price: four-day ticket to the festival - 130 euros, with camping - 145 euros. Two-day - 85 without camping, 100 with camping.

Exit. Serbia

Where: Serbia, Petrovaradin, Novi Sad

Exit Fesitval will be held for the sixteenth time this year. One of the main advantages of visiting Serbia is that you do not need a visa.

The festival brings together not only the best representatives from the world of club, electronic music, as well as hip-hop and rock music, but it is also a magnificent performance, camping, art festival, film screenings, presentations and other events.

The main stars of Exit Festival 2016 are Ellie Goldnig, Bastille, Hurts, The Vaccines, Wiz Khalifa, Nicky Romero and many other artists of varying degrees of popularity.

Price: 149 euros, price includes ticket, accommodation, and transfer from the airport and back.

Positive. Latvia

Place: Latvia, Salacgriva

A small but very vibrant festival of music and art in the Baltics, held annually in the Fisherman's Park in Salacgrīva. This year it will celebrate its 10th anniversary.

This is one of the most cozy European festivals. In the evenings, when thousands of lights hanging on the trees turn on, it seems that this is also the most fabulous festival in the world.

The only drawback is the weather. It may rain, so it is advisable to bring raincoats and a pair of rubber boots to be on the safe side.

This year's line-up is very controversial and interesting. Headliners: Ellie Goulding, M83 and Iggy Pop. On hand - John Newman, Air, Hot Chip, Grimes, Wolf Alice, Years & Years.

Price: three-day ticket to the festival - 79 euros, with camping - 87 euros.

Sziget. Hungary

Place: Hungary, Budapest

The largest and most popular festival in Eastern Europe. Dozens of scenes with absolutely different genres. The festival program offers all kinds of activities - lectures, theaters, film screenings, lounge areas and even a circus.

The festival takes place on a separate peninsula and the territory is called the “island of freedom”.

For a week, this island is lifted off the ground and turns into a small planet where people who speak different languages ​​and are unfamiliar with each other are united by music. There are streets and boulevards, blocks of tent cities divided into countries, its own security service, rental vehicles, a tent for weddings, a passport and its own laws.

This year the festival will be attended by Muse, Sia, Noel Gallagher, Bring Me The Horizon, The Last Shadow Puppets, Jake Bugg, Bloc Party, Sum 41, Kaiser Chiefs, UNKLE, Ukrainians Brunettes Shoot Blondes and many others.

Price: pre-sale - 249 €, includes 7 days of festival, shower and camping with amenities.

Krakow Live. Poland

Place: Poland, Krakow

The festival takes place on the territory of the Polish Aviation Museum.

A visit to the festival guarantees a sea of ​​amazing music and the opportunity to enjoy this incredible spectacle live

The organizers have released the names of the first participants - and there is something to see. Massive Attack with Young Fathers, Sia, Cage The Elephant, The Neighborhood and Damian Marley.

Price: 2-day ticket until April 6 with camping - 409 zlotys, without camping - 349 zlotys, after April 6 until August 7 - 379 and 439 zlotys.

What could be better than good music and travel? Only good music while traveling. We have prepared a selection of the most exciting European music festivals in Europe this summer, which you should not miss!

JUNE

InMusic (Croatia). Since 2011, the Croatian festival has brought together several thousand music lovers and hundreds of famous European musicians on the island of Jarun near the capital Zagreb. This year the festival program is dominated by the British: PJ Harvey, the Kooks, the Coral, Florence and the Machine. Accommodation is not provided for visitors, however, there are a lot of hotels and apartments in the capital of Croatia.

When: June 20-22

Ticket price: 75 euros
Where to stay: You can find a hotel.

Roskilde Festival (Denmark).

One of the oldest and largest festivals in Europe continues to delight lovers of good music and active recreation. In 2016, the festival lineup is replete with bright names: Elle King, Neil Young, Chvrches, Red Hot Chili Peppers. A tent camp with all amenities and an area with small field cafes and restaurants have been organized for visitors. Denmark's main music event takes place annually in the small town of Pladsen Darupvej, near Copenhagen. There is a regular bus service from and to the capital.

Ticket price: 1995 DKK (about 270 euros) – for all days of the festival + place in the tent camp
Where to stay: Accommodation options can be selected

Pinkpop (Netherlands). Since 1970, the Dutch festival has attracted lovers of different genres: rock, pop, jazz, funk. 2016 will be no exception, and Rammstein, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, Bring me the Horizon and other artists will perform in the city of Landgraf in the south of the Netherlands (200 km from Amsterdam). Festival visitors can stay in tents for a fee. You can also eat inexpensively and exercise on the festival grounds.

When: June 10 – 12
Ticket price: 195 euros (all days of the festival + place in the tent camp)
How to get there: Tickets to Amsterdam can be purchased on the aviasales website. The town of Landgraf can be reached by
Where to stay: You can find a hostel or hotel room on booking.com

Open'Er Festival (Poland). The famous Polish music festival has been offering its visitors a variety of music since 2002. In 2016, Pharrell Williams, Florence and the Machine, Foals, Sigur Ros, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tame Impala, M83 and other diverse artists will perform in the town of Gdynia in northern Poland on the Baltic Sea coast. Accommodation will be provided for everyone in a large tent camp on the festival grounds.

When: June 29 – July 2
Ticket price: 150 euros (all days of the festival + tent)
How to get there: the nearest city you can fly to is Gdansk
For those who don’t really like spending the night in tents, it’s better to stay in a hotel or hostel in Gdansk

July

Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland). The festival, with a 50-year history, has long been inviting not only jazz performers, but also musicians of other genres. So, in 2016 the headliners will be Lana del Ray, Sigur Ross, Deep Purple, Muse, ZZ Top, Patti Smith, Simply Red. The musical event will traditionally take place in the city of Montreux in the largest concert hall in Switzerland - Auditorium Stravinski. Since thousands of people from all over the world come to the festival, you should take care of accommodation in advance: there are not too many hotels in Montreux.

When: July 1 – 16
Ticket price: full ticket for all days of the festival – 1420 Swiss francs (about 1300 euros)

Tomorrowland (Belgium). The main European dance music festival has been taking place for several years in the town of Boom, 31 kilometers from Brussels. Last year the festival was attended by 38 thousand people. In 2016, Martin Garrix, Nicky Romero, Armin van Buuren, Tiesto and 50 other DJs and performers from around the world will perform on the main stage of the festival. On the festival grounds there is a comfortable tent camp with all the necessary conditions for living.

When: July 22 – 24
Ticket price: 290 euros (all days of the festival + place in the tent camp)

Colors of Ostrava (Czech Republic). Since 2002, the third largest city in the Czech Republic, Ostrava, has hosted Europe's main open-air hipster music festival. Every year, lovers of fashionable genres come here: indie rock, indie folk and post-rock. Björk, Kasabian, MGMT, The xx have already attended the festival, and this year music lovers will come to the Czech Republic to hear Kodaline, Of Monsters and Men, Passenger, Underworld. There is no campground on site, but Ostrava has many inexpensive hotels and hostels.

Exit (Serbia). At the very beginning of its history, the festival in the city of Novi Sad, 100 kilometers from Belgrade, meant youth protests against the authorities and open-air strikes, accompanied by live music. Over the years, the event has grown into a full-fledged major music festival, which over the 10 years of its existence has attracted 3 million music lovers. This year the festival program consists of representatives of the rock and electronic scenes: Bastille, David Guetta, Ellie Goulding, Hurts, the Prodigy, the Vaccines, Robin Shculz, Nina Kraviz and others. Visitors can purchase a spot in a tent camp on the beach.

When: July 7 – 10
Ticket price: from 107 euros (all days of the festival + tent + transfer from the airport)

August

Sziget (Hungary). On the small island of Óbuda, right in the middle of the Danube between the Buda and Pest sides of the Hungarian capital, the main musical event of central Europe has been taking place since 1993. Every year, more than 400 thousand music lovers from all over the world come to Sziget to listen to good music and at the same time spend time in Budapest. Among the headliners of 2016 are the most diverse artists: Rihanna, Sia, Muse, David Guetta, Noel Gallagher, Sigur Ross, the Lumineers, Sum 41, Die Antwoord, Chvrches, Kodaline, and also known to Russian listeners “Leningrad” and Therr Maitz. All infrastructure is organized for festival visitors: tent camp, cafes and canteens, laundry, safes, excursions around Budapest and much more.

When: August 10 – 17
Ticket price: 269 ​​euros (all days of the festival + place in the tent camp)

Flow Festival (Finland). A huge open-air right in the center of Helsinki since 2005 combines the music of famous musicians and visual art. Performances by world stars are accompanied by video installations by European artists. In August 2016, at the festival you can see performances by Massive Attack, Sia, Jamie xx, Iggy Pop, M83, the Last shadow puppets, Anohni and others. A large food court with many cafes and restaurants will be organized on the festival grounds. There is no tent city, but in Helsinki you can easily find a hostel room and a hotel room.

Mass, and Europeans consider visiting festivals one of the best pastimes. Fortunately, during the winter there are many of them in different countries, and each offers a unique and attractive program.

We have prepared for you a list of the most significant festivals in Europe 2016-2017, which will be held this winter. Some of them have already started their work, so plan your vacation and spend quality time for yourself and your family.

Tollwood in Munich (Germany)

When: from November 23 to December 31, 2016

The Munich Tollwood Festival is entirely dedicated to various cultural phenomena: theater, ballet, painting, circus and cabaret. Here you can enjoy the art of famous artists. In terms of the riot of colors and spectacular show, the performances here are considered one of the best in Europe.

For several days you can visit modern exhibitions and classical theater productions. Children will be delighted by the unusual attractions, and adults will be able to dine in cafes offering dishes from different countries.

Ice Magic Hasselt in Bruges (Belgium)

When: from November 19, 2016 to January 8, 2017

Before Christmas there are many fairs throughout Europe. In Bruges, the fair is accompanied by the Ice Sculpture Festival, where masters of artistic ice carving compete. Remember how in the movie "Groundhog Day" Bill Murray's hero tried to win the heroine's heart with the help of a piece of ice and a saw?

In Bruges you can watch the amazing action live. Not just sculptures are built here, but magical compositions and entire palaces where actors perform performances. A real holiday for your children!

Light Festival in Amsterdam (Netherlands)

When: December 1, 2016 – January 22, 2017

One of the largest cultural events in Europe this winter! Here you will find true magic from the geniuses of light shows. You couldn't even imagine what could be created with the help of illuminations.

Artists, decorators, and designers also present their works at the festival. For 53 days, the whole of Amsterdam is transformed into a work of light art. Familiarize yourself with the festival program in advance and choose the most attractive events.

Festive Fair in Ljubljana (Slovenia)

When: November 25, 2016 – January 1, 2017

Go to Ljubljana - a unique festival takes place there throughout December. The program is extremely varied: in addition to the traditional fair, you will find light and pyrotechnic shows, creative street theater shows, open-air exhibitions of modern and folk art, performances by choirs, a lot of concerts for every taste and the arrival of Santa Claus. And most importantly - the atmosphere of Christmas in the very center of Europe.

Up Helly Aa in Lerwick (Scotland)

When: January 31, 2017

A visit to one of the largest fire festivals in Europe will bring many positive emotions. Here you can not only watch masters of the “fire genre” present deadly shows to the public, but also become a participant in a costumed Viking procession.

A distinctive feature is a real sea of ​​torches. Visit the Shetland Museum and learn more about the past of the brave northern people.

Fête du Citron in Menton (France)

When: February 11 – March 1, 2017

We bet you've never been to the Lemon Festival in the middle of winter. If you fancy a winter holiday in the south of Europe, head to the French Riviera and soak in the sea of ​​lemon scent. The kind of sculptures and compositions that masters of this craft create from ordinary lemons simply boggle the mind.

Musical shows, cabarets, fireworks shows, grandiose illuminations, and enchanting parades await you. And also French culinary masterpieces and perfume exhibitions.

Carnaval de Santa Cruz in Tenerife (Spain)

When: January 27 – March 5, 2017

Another opportunity to visit a warm place to relax in winter. And at the same time, attend a luxurious “celebration of life”, which in scale is only slightly inferior to the famous Brazilian carnival.

In 2017, the festival program consists of numerous colorful costume shows, parades, and masquerades, in which everyone can take part. A riot of colors and catchy musical rhythms put you in a festive mood. In such an atmosphere it’s tempting to “break away”!

Carnival in Viareggio (Italy)

When: February 5-28, 2017

This action has been taking place at the fashionable Tuscan resort since... 1873! fully corresponds to the definition of “elite”, because even initially only the nobility participated in it.

Now 5 masquerade parades take place right on the embankment, often using platforms that are located right on the water. Giant dolls, bizarre masks and unimaginable costumes - everything spins in a mesmerizing dance. An interesting feature of the festival is its political and satirical content.

Rabadan in Bellinzona (Switzerland)

When: February 23-28, 2017

The Rabadan festival has been taking place in the resort town of the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland for about 150 years. Its participants are surrounded by the picturesque Alps and ancient castles.

It takes place according to all the rules of carnival holidays - with colorful processions and huge platforms. Separate days are allocated for children's parades. Guests try the traditional risotto, raclette, rösti and an incredible amount of incomparable Swiss cheeses.

Pancake Day in London (UK)

When: February 28, 2017

You certainly know well how Maslenitsa is celebrated in our homeland. How do they do it in the UK? Visit this pancake festival and you will see that even English lords are ready to run long distances for pancakes.

Here they not only bake pancakes according to a huge number of recipes, but also organize real races with frying pans, and on the go you need to manage to toss and turn over hot pancakes. A good mood for the whole family and delicious treats are guaranteed!

Are you not sure that you will be able to obtain a visa to the EU country you are interested in on time? Use one of the official registration programs and travel around Schengen at any time convenient for you without visas.