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Can you imagine that summer is just around the corner? It’s hard to believe when it’s the end of April outside and the snow is falling thickly, but we know for sure that summer will come, and with it the time for open-air music festivals, when you can surrender to the rhythms of music in the fresh air. The national calendar has compiled the TOP 10 interesting musical events of this year.
The international festival “Other Art” covers a wide range of arts, including theater and music. Creative teams from different countries will demonstrate their artistic discoveries over four days. The peculiarity of this festival lies in the joint performances of professionals and people with disabilities, for which it is included in the TOP 10 most interesting music festivals of the year.
With its entire existence, St. Petersburg proves that high musical art can be accessible to absolutely everyone, annually holding the grandiose open-air “Classics on Dvortsovaya”. Anyone can attend the gala concert with the participation of brilliant soloists of the world opera stage, such as Anna Netrebko, Elina Garanca, Yusif Eyvazov, Ildar Abdrazakov, Massimo Giordano, Khibla Gerzmava, Maria Guleghina and other performers absolutely free of charge. The highest level of the concert is not only reflected in the star cast of artists: scenography and technology, lighting design and surround sound, colorful costumes and stylish decorative elements, live music performed by a top-level symphony orchestra.
Where: Krasnodar region, Sochi, “Rosa Khutor”, st. Olimpiyskaya, 35
When: June 12 – June 26
“Generation NEXT” is the most relevant international competition for young talents. During its eight-year existence, it took place at various times in Crimea, Tunisia and Turkey, and for the second time in Sochi, at the Rosa Khutor resort. For 10 days in a row, its participants have the opportunity to learn vocal, dance and other arts from recognized pop stars. The festival will end with a large-scale gala concert with the participation of the brightest contestants and invited guests.
The Wild Mint Festival is three days of music, love and freedom. It is one of the three most popular festivals in the country. Three stages, 70 groups from 10 countries, street theaters, convenient camping, hotels, the Oka and Vashana rivers, a lecture hall, a cinema, dozens of restaurants, a children's playground, a large-scale quest zone. Already announced: BI-2, Therr Maitz, SunSay, OSOG (IL), Pompeya, MANIZHA, Melnitsa, Mustelide (BY), La Dame Blanche (CU), Optimystica Orchestra, “Khartyga & Albert Kuvezin”, Tina Kuznetsova & Zventa Sventana, Marlins .
Where: Tyumen region, Tobolsk, Tobolsk Kremlin
When: 1
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The festival takes place in the open air of the Sofia Courtyard of the Tobolsk Kremlin and is intended for fans of classical music. Concerts with the participation of world stars on the territory of the Sophia Court leave an indelible impression. The start of this prestigious event was given in 2006, when the opera by M.P. Mussorgsky "Boris Godunov" by artists of the Moscow Theater "New Opera" named after. E. Kolobova. In 2017, the traditional music festival “Summer in the Tobolsk Kremlin” will be dedicated to the work of Tobolsk composer Alexander Alyabyev.
Where: Nizhny Novgorod region, Balakhninsky district, Bolshoye Kozino village
When: July 7, 16.00
Fresh air and bright sun. Secret airfield on the banks of the Volga. Music that changes your mood. Technologies that change the world. What does it take to hear and see the future? It's simple. Be at the Alfa Future People festival. Here you will find the world's best electronic music performers, exciting extreme and water shows, new technologies and gadgets, camping and a sports area. Record power of sound and light on the country's largest open-air stage on the banks of the Volga.
The three-day ethnocultural non-stop festival of ethnic music and crafts "WORLD OF Siberia" is held on the territory of the famous village of Shushenskoye. "WORLD OF Siberia" is 215,000 square meters of ethno-interactive space, 4 stages, more than 10 thematic areas for tourists, dozens of various master classes, a fair of unique souvenirs, an area of national cuisines, and educational locations. At various times, “Ivan Kupala”, “Zdob si Zdub”, Nino Katamadze, Mgzavrebi performed here. Folk stars Sergei Starostin and Inna Zhelannaya became regular participants of the festival.
Where: Kaliningrad, Central Park of Culture and Leisure
When: August 4 – August 6
All the fashionable, most beautiful and most cheerful Kaliningrad residents meet under the flags of this festival, be it on the main stage of the Summer Theater in the Central Park of Culture and Leisure or under the shadow of the fountain jets near the Kaliningrad Regional Drama Theater, at the small stage. The festival program is close and understandable not only to music lovers, but also to people far from modern music. In addition to evening concerts, during the festival night jam sessions are organized in various clubs in the city.
A lot of good music is played over three days in August in Tambov. The festival is held in the open air within the city of Tambov. In a picturesque location, the infrastructure of a concert venue is being created with all the necessary conditions for a comfortable stay for spectators; there is free parking and a tent camp on the festival grounds. During the festival days, from 15.00 to 23.00, leading Russian musical groups take the stage. Everyone strives to get to the Chernozem festival, because this is the #Most Heartfelt Event of the Year.
Khoomei Day is a unique festival dedicated to throat singing. Khoomei is a unique art form, inherent only to some peoples of the Sayan-Altai region - Tuvinians, Altaians, Mongols, as well as Bashkirs living in the European part of Russia. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that the performer plays two notes simultaneously, forming a two-voice solo. The popularity of this art form has spread to the United States and is gaining new fans every year.
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"Estate Jazz" is the most significant international open-air festival, taking place in a number of Russian cities (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Voronezh, Kazan, Sochi), where jazz, funk, lounge and blues rule the roost. The capital's festival will traditionally be held at the Arkhangelskoye estate.
One of the most anticipated events of the event will be the first performance in Russia by Israeli actress and singer of Ethiopian origin Esther Rada. But for the tenth time in a row, Georgian performer Nino Katamadze & Insight will set the audience on fire with her emotionality and energy. Singer and TV presenter Alexey Chumakov will perform a special program. Other performers include Pompeya, Shoo, trumpeter Nils Petter Molvaer, guitarist Raoul Midon and others.
Ticket price: from 3500 rubles.
The Wild Mint music festival has become one of the most favorite events for fans of Russian bands. Fresh air, open skies, evening fun around the fire, various events and, of course, music, music, music - of various genres. This year “Bi-2”, Ivan Dorn, “Melnitsa”, The Hatters, “Cockroaches”, Nuki, “Crematorium”, “Aloevera” and many others will appear on stage. The event will take place in the village of Bunyrevo, Tula region.
Price: from 3500 rubles for three days.
The Park Live festival is again ready to gather rock music lovers in one place, this time at the Moscow CSKA Arena. The headliner of the festival will be the famous band System Of A Down. Three Days Grace, Twin Atlantic, Louna and others will also take the stage. Fans of “heavier” music from all over the country are already packing their bags for the road and planning their route.
"Invasion" is a cult festival with a rich history, dedicated to Russian rock music. The event will take place in Bolshoye Zavidovo, Tver region. Among the announced groups, as always, are legends and simply beloved musical groups by the public: “Alisa”, “Bravo”, Garik Sukachev & “Brigada S”, “DDT”, Dolphin, “Kalinov Most”, Kipelov, “Picnic” , “Pilot”, “Earring”, “Spleen”, “Chizh & Co” and many others. Traditionally, the festival will include sports tournaments in beach soccer and volleyball. You can expect many other interesting events.
The Russian festival of electronic music and technology ALFA FUTURE PEOPLE, which will be held near Nizhny Novgorod on the banks of the Volga, features world stars of electronic music, water and extreme shows, a technology and sports zone, fresh air and bright sun. The leaders of stadium electronic music will perform on the main stage: Hardwell, Blasterjaxx, Cosmic Gate, Don Diablo, Dyro, Infected Mushroom, NERVO, Oliver Heldens, Pendulum, Swanky Tunes, W&W, Alexander Popov, Fonarev and many others. In addition to the main one, there will be four more stages: BassStage, Mash-up Stage and two completely new ones - live and techno stages.
The Alfa Future People – 2017 technology zone will host “activities” and installations dedicated to the evolution and development of humanity. In the space zone there is a multimedia exhibition that will tell about the past, present and future of the exploration of the Universe. The gadgets zone will host presentations of more than 100 of the best innovative devices and technologies. It is noteworthy that Alfa Future People will traditionally become a territory completely free of cash. At the entrance, guests will receive a bracelet with a contactless card. She will be able to pay for all additional services.
The Afisha Picnic 2017 will traditionally take place in Moscow’s Kolomenskoye Park. The headliner of the event will be Kasabian, titans of the British scene playing fiery stadium rock. Also on stage will be the English indie band Foals, the recent CIS breakthrough - the group "Mushrooms", as well as "GS", ASAP Ferg, "Husky" and others. As the organizers note, the Afisha picnic is a unique atmosphere that allows you to feel like a free and happy person without leaving the metropolis.
Europa Plus LIVE is a hot musical adventure. The venue is the capital's Luzhniki. A multi-hour marathon consisting of the best hits will be led by Sergey Lazarev, Swanky Tunes, Max Barskikh, EMMA M, Misha Marvin, Paul Damixie, Nyusha, Burito, Pizza, Yulianna Karaulova, Elena Temnikova. Other bright representatives of the domestic radio broadcast will appear on stage: Era Istrefi, Bebe Rexha, Dua Lipa, Ofenbach, Boostee, Artik & Asti, Yolka, Matt Nash, Arilena Ara, Oceana, Eric Saade, Kokab. The main thing is that the show is free, and everyone can attend it. So it’s worth marking this day on your calendar and freeing it from all other matters.
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Kasabian and Foals, Richard Ashcroft and System of a Down, Ellie Goulding and Years & Years are just a few of the foreign headliners coming to Russia this summer. Read more in Afisha's guide to the main music festivals of 2017.
British Rock Festival with Richard Ashcroft as headliner
The headliner of the most English festival in Moscow this year will be Richard Ashcroft, founder and vocalist of the legendary The Verve. For the first time in Russia, both his solo songs and the well-known hits “Bitter Sweet Symphony”, “The Drugs Don’t Work” and “Sonnet” will be performed.
Open air jazz festival
The most enjoyable and family-friendly festival in Moscow takes place on the territory of the estate of the Yusupov princes, built in the 19th century. The word Jazz in the name rather conveys the atmosphere; After all, funk, blues, folk and indie pop peacefully coexist with jazz on festival stages. This year's headliners include: Bootsy Collins, Nils Petter Molver, Nino Katamadze and others.
A festival with a varied lineup and a focus on heavy music
The festival, with its focus on loud alternative rock, has once again changed its location (now it will be held on the territory of the brand new CSKA stadium) and signed up the beloved Armenian rockers from Los Angeles, System of a Down, as the key headliner.
The main summer festival of St. Petersburg
The 16th Stereoleto festival will traditionally be held in a beautiful park on Elagin Island. An important moment of the festival: on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of Viktor Tsoi, the Symphonic Kino project will perform here - Kino guitarist Yuri Kasparyan and the symphony orchestra play compositions orchestrated by one of the most respected producers in St. Petersburg, Igor Vdovin. The video series was created by Tsoi’s son Alexander. In addition, the festival program includes: U.N.K.L.E., “Mushrooms”, “Spleen”, 25/17, Husky and others.
Russia's largest festival of new independent music
The lineup of the festival of new independent music "Pain" includes American electronic artist Lotik, fashionable punks from Denmark Iceage, experimental pop performer from Switzerland Aisha Devi, Irish noise rockers Girl Band, British coldwave duo The KVB, which has repeatedly performed in Moscow, and Japanese bands based in Berlin. avant-garde artists Group A, Barcelona beatmaker Filastine, New York street brass band Too Many Zooz, playing something like house music, only not electronic, but with live drums and horns. Also at the festival will perform three dozen local artists: Husky, “Naadya”, “LSP”, “Morning”, “Vulgar Molly”, “Pasosh”, IC3PEAK, Moa Pillar, Slava KPSS (Gnoyny), Sonic Death, “4 positions of Bruno ", "Yes Yes Yes" with the program 2H Company, Shortparis, Lucidvox, uSSSy, "BTsKH", Love Cult and others.
Still the country's main music festival
The eternal stars of “Our Radio” and their listeners will meet in their usual place - in the Tver region. More than 100 bands and 200,000 spectators are two numbers that prove that “Invasion” is still the main festival in the country.
Deafening mass electronics in Nizhny Novgorod fields
The big-budget electronic music festival Alfa Future People, which for some time tried to reproduce our Tomorrowland in Nizhny Novgorod - in the sense that it focused on representatives of the most widespread and popular commercial EDM, this year suddenly diversified its lineup in a pleasant way, adding a block of artists to the program , which belong on the conditional Outline.
Russia's largest social network is going offline for the third time and organizing a youth festival in the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg park on the shores of the Gulf of Finland. Visitors can expect popular bloggers, representatives of million-dollar publics, concerts by Guf, Max Korzh, Mumiy Troll and four dozen other musicians - in a word, the scope is expectedly serious.
Festival at Luzhniki with future world pop stars in the lineup
The festival, which debuted last year in the open space between the Luzhniki Stadium and the Moskva River embankment, has announced a continuation. The two main stars in the “Swallows” lineup are the English singer Ellie Goulding and the rising stars of intimate and sincere indie pop Years & Years.
Large-scale rave with ambitions
Last year's Present Perfect put St. Petersburg on the map of the global club scene - many specialized publications in Europe wrote about the event. The third festival, it seems, will not be inferior in scope: among the already announced artists, The Black Madonna, performing for the first time in Russia, is the best artist of last year according to Mixmag magazine and one of the most respected representatives of the DJ profession. DJs like Ben UFO or Daniel Avery also perform in Russia, not just every day.
Moscow's largest open-air festival
Since 2004, the Afisha Picnic has established itself as one of the main city events in the capital, with a varied lineup, top-notch headliners and plenty of music-related entertainment. This year, top British bands Kasabian and Foals are playing in Kolomenskoye, as well as one of the main discoveries of the moment - the Ukrainian trio “Mushrooms”.
V-Rox
Festival showcase in Vladivostok, curated by Ilya Lagutenko
The founder, ideologist, curator and main driver of the V-Rox festival contributes to the cultural life of his native city and attracts interesting musicians to Vladivostok, none of whom can be said to be stars in Russia. All weekend these artists play on three stages on the city's waterfront, and in the evening the activity shifts to the clubs. It turns out to be an ebullient musical weekend, shaking up the city, which has not been spoiled by such events.
Summer music festivals in Moscow are not only an expected event for Open-Air lovers, they can also become a new discovery, for example, for those who did not get a long-awaited vacation in the summer. Many festivals have already managed to gather their army of fans, so we decided to compile the top 5 most interesting and grandiose Open Airs.
Festival Motherland Summer 2017"
Domestic young performers have always appeared on the Motherland stage and successfully increased the number of their fans. So this time among the participants will be “Pasosh”, Motorama, “Spasibo”, Ploho, “Date”, “Affinazh”, Palma Plaza and many others. The Motherland Summer 2017 festival will take place on the public holiday on June 12 at the Pravda City Culture Center, and visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy rock and roll and stroll through the food court and fair located on the premises.
Ahmad Tea Music Festival
On June 24, the Ahmad Tea Music Festival, a festival of British rock music, will take place in the Muzeon art park. The festival has been held since 2011, and one of the missions of this annual event is to introduce the Russian public to developing British music. Headlining will be Richard Ashcroft, founder and vocalist of the band Verve, as well as representatives of indie music Catfish and The Bottlemen.
Park Live Festival 2017
Fans are counting down the days until kickoff, which is true as two legendary rock bands will be performing on stage this year – System Of A Down and Three Days Grace. In addition, this summer Park Live turns 5 years old! The list of artists is still unknown, but this is far from the main thing, because over five years the festival has become truly iconic and has always delighted music lovers with its list of participants. Park Live 2017 will take place on July 5 at the CSKA Arena stadium.
Festival "Swallow"
“Swallow” made its debut last year and the spectators who visited this Open Air were satisfied. Therefore, this summer the festival promises to be successful again. Performing on stage will be the British trio from London Years&Years, the French duet Her, the extravagant Finnish Alma, the world famous singer Ellie Goulding and others. The festival will take place at the Luzhniki sports complex on July 22, where in addition to music there will be a lot of entertainment.
Festival Picnic “Afisha” 2017
This year the Afisha Picnic will provide a platform for iconic British indie rock bands such as Kasabian and Foals. The rap team “Mushrooms” from Ukraine, which blew up the Internet space with the hit “The Ice Is Melting Between Us,” will also appear on stage. The organizers themselves believe that the atmosphere of the Picnic is unique and allows you to feel like a free and happy person without leaving the Moscow Ring Road, and we cannot but agree with this! The Afisha picnic will take place on July 29 in Kolomenskoye Park.
So, the number of festivals is large, we have covered only a part of them, but now you know exactly how to while away this or that summer day. The choice is yours!
For some, the end of spring and summer is a time for lazy relaxation on the beach. But if you want to spend your holiday in an unconventional way and have a lot of fun in a huge company of like-minded people, then nothing could be easier. We present to you ranking of the best European music festivals that you can visit this summer. We did not rank the events from best to worst; they rank solely based on the time they take place - from late May to early September.
Where - Spain, Barcelona
The selection of the most popular music festivals opens with an annual event that briefly turns the capital of the province of Catalonia into a center of pilgrimage for music lovers. People from all over the world flock to Barcelona to experience unusual, eclectic music. This year the festival will include hip-hop artist Frank Ocean, indie folk band Bon Iver and Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire.
Where - Croatia, Zrce Beach, island of Pag.
Taking place on Croatia's gorgeous pebble Zcre beach, the Hideout Festival was once described as "the biggest party to date." More than 150 of the world's best electronic music masters come to it. In addition to dance music, festival guests will enjoy entertainment in the world famous clubs - Papaya, Aquarius and Kalypso. In 2017, such famous performers as American DJ Diplo, British DJ Jamie Jones and Italian musician Marco Carola will come to the festival.
Where: Denmark, Roskilde.
This festival has a strong lineup of rock and indie acts, but beyond the music there will also be other fun events such as open mic nights. That is, participants from the public will be able to go to the microphone and perform various numbers. The following will come to Roskilde Festival 2017: singer Solange, singer Bryson Tiller, singer Lorde and rock band Foo Fighters.
Where: Portugal, Lisbon.
With summer temperatures in Lisbon reaching 30 degrees during the daytime hours, the NOS Alive Festival music stage wisely comes alive after 5pm, giving the crowd time to take a break from the heat. This year the following popular groups have announced performances: Mode Depeche, Alt - J and Foo Fighters.
Where - Spain, Madrid.
One of the most unforgettable rock and pop festivals that Europe has to offer to music lovers. The event takes place in the urban heart of Madrid and is ideal for lovers of urban entertainment and rock music lovers. The Mad Cool Festival will feature performances by punk rock band Green Day, composer and singer Ryan Adams, musician SBTRKT and singer M.I.A.
Where - Serbia, Novi Sad
In fifth place in the top 10 most popular summer festivals of 2017 is one of the most multinational events in the world. It is attended by spectators and participants from more than 60 nationalities. Lately, Exit Festival has gravitated more towards the dance field, attracting young and energetic audiences. It will be attended by The Killers, musician Liam Gallagher and DJ Robin Schultz.
Where - Croatia, island of Pag, city of Novalja.
This festival is known as one of the best hip-hop festivals in the world. Fresh Island is visited by the best hip-hop, rap and RnB groups. This year it will be attended by hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd, Jamaican dancehall artist Sean Paul, British singer Lady Leshurr and British rap duo Krept and Konan.
Where: Finland, Helsinki.
July 2017 is very rich in musical events. And Flow Festival is one of the brightest. It’s as if you find yourself in a parallel world, where representatives of the northern countries cannot be called cold and calm. In addition to the music program, the festival will feature works by contemporary artists, both large-scale installations and video art. And cafes and restaurants in Helsinki will have a special festival menu. Among the performers will be: singer Lana Del Rey, beatmaker Flume and the musical group London Grammar.
Where: Norway, Oslo.
Even reserved Scandinavians like to have a blast from time to time. At the same time, the organizers of the event are proud that their brainchild is considered one of the greenest festivals in the world. Green in the literal sense - there is green grass under the feet of the dancers, because the Øya Festival takes place in the open air, in a city park with ancient ruins and a pond. You can dance and sing along to the music of the pop-indie band The xx, Lana Del Rey, the alternative rock band Pixies and other famous artists.
Where - Croatia, Fort Punta Cristo, Pula
If you love music with lots of bass, then Outlook is the event you must attend. During the day, festival-goers can have fun on the beach, and also book the notorious party liner in the company of famous DJs. Only participation in the party on the ship will have to be paid separately, since it is not included in the price of the festival ticket. And in the evenings in Fort Punta Cristo, in the very center of Pula, concerts will take place in the arena of the Roman amphitheater. They will participate: rapper Dizzee Rascal, founder of the trip-hop genre DJ Shadow and rapper and DJ Wiley.
