I've never been to modern music festivals. Yes, yes ... where are all these youth trends and fashion trends of electronic music. And finally, I can do it. After the decision to go to such an event, I decided to ask how many popular festivals of this kind exist in the world. You know, it turned out to be a lot. Let me make you a small selection of the most interesting and popular electronic music festivals. Well, at the end of the post I will tell you which festival I am going to. Although, in general, you can easily go there, it is very close - there would be a desire and time.

So, here it is the TOP of the world electronic music festivals. They will be arranged not according to the degree of "coolness", but in an arbitrary order, because it is difficult to assess this indicator. As the saying goes "the taste and color ...".

We look ...

Ultra Music Festival (Miami, USA)

The rapidly progressing North American open air is gaining momentum every year. From one day it turned into a three-day one, the number of guests and musicians is growing exponentially. In 2014, approximately 200 electronic artists are expected to perform here, including all of the greatest DJs of our time. Attention is drawn to the original scenery of the Ultra Music Festival - skyscrapers, huge spotlights, unusual industrial art objects.

date: March 28-30
Line-up: David Guetta, Tiesto, Steve Angello, Above & Beyond, Armin van Buuren, Avicii, Locodice, Andy C, Carl Cox, Diplo, Hardwell, Luciano, Afrojack, Nicky Romero, Cut Copy, MGMT, MIA, Eric Prydz, Chase and Status , Example, Dizzee Rascal, Empire of the Sun, Netsky, etc.
Price: $ 399.95 (3-day pass).

Sonar (Barcelona, ​​Spain)

Concert squares with an area of ​​over 10,000 km 2, electronic music stars and the most beautiful landscapes of Barcelona. Traditionally, the festival is divided into two parts: daytime (Sonar by Day) and nighttime (Sonar by Night). During the day, the main events take place in the building of the Santa Monica Center for Contemporary Art. Here you can visit the Music Fair or DJ master class, exhibitions, video installations and fashion shows. At night, the festival moves outside the city limits. So, for three days and two nights, Barcelona turns into one crazy and continuous rave party.

date: June 12-14
Line-up: Bonobo, Pretty Lights, Massive Attack, Richie Hawtin, Plastikman, Object, Despacio, Rudimental, Caribou, Woodkid, Four Tet, Moderat, Flux Pavilion, DJ Harvey, etc.
Price: 180 € (pass to all events), 125 € (for 2 nights), 72 € (for 1 night), 48 € (for 1 day)

Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas, USA)

The Electric Daisy Carnival Festival is an explosive mixture of colorful carnival performances, theatrical and interactive performances, the world's best go-go dances and shows of famous musicians in the styles of house, electro house, progressive house, trance and all kinds of others. Recently, a documentary was filmed about the party, telling about all its secrets, philosophy and history. In 2014, the organizers expect the arrival of more than 300,000 guests from all over the world.

date: June 20-22
Line-up: not announced yet
Price: $ 385 (three-day pass), $ 655 (three-day vip-pass)

TomorrowLand (Boom, Belgium)

The Belgian festival is one of the largest in the world. A record 120,000 guests visited it in 2013. And this is not the limit. In 2014, the organizers decided for the first time to extend the 10th anniversary TomorrowLand for two weekends. Armin van Buuren, Tiesto and other top DJs will stay in Belgium for two weeks to delight their fans twice. Another feature of the festival will be a unique art object of thousands of plaques, on which everyone can leave their message.

There is an American follower of TomorrowLand called TomorrowWorld, which also attracts many music lovers.

date: July 18-20 (first weekend) and July 25-27 (second weekend)
Line-up: Armin van Buuren, Tiesto, Eric Prydz, Sander van Doorn, Hardwell, Alesso, Steve Angello, Nicky Romero, Carl Cox, Dillon Francis, Netsky, Jamie Jones, Diplo, Sven Vath, etc.
Price: from 52.5 €

Global Gathering (Stratford-upon-Avon, UK)

"Bigger, better, faster, stronger!" (“Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger!”) - this at first seemingly comic slogan turned a small club party into a global project. Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, Tiesto, Paul van Dyk, Armin Van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold, Daft Punk, Chemical Brothers - all of them and many others have already performed here and are happy to return to the British festival again and again. Today the geography of the event has expanded to three continents - their Global Gatherings are now held all over the world: from Russia to South Korea.

date: July 25-26
Line-up: not yet announced.
Price: £ 120 (two-day pass), £ 195 (two-day vip-pass)

Nature One (Kastellaun, Germany)

The history of the German Nature One begins in 1995. For the first time, the festival gathered 13,000 ravers on the territory of a former military airfield. Since then, the party has moved to a nearby former rocket base, campgrounds and thousands of new fans. After the closure of the most famous electronic festival in Germany, Loveparade, it was Nature One that became a magnet for German electronic music lovers. Every year, extraordinary 3D structures hovering over the stage are built here and wonderful fireworks are launched.

Stereosonic (Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane - Australia)

The Australian Stereosonic electronic festival is progressing with giant strides. Having existed for only the seventh year, it has already arrogated to itself the title of the largest open air of the continent, annually gathering DJs and hundreds of thousands of guests from all over the world. In 2014, the festival will cover 5 largest Australian cities with a two-day show. Each time a completely new unusual program is being prepared here, and the list of the main guest stars is kept secret to the last.

date: November 29-30 (Sydney, Perth), December 5-6 (Adelaide), December 6-7 (Melbourne, Brisbane)
Line-up: not announced yet
Price: the estimated price of a two-day pass is from $ 200 (the first tickets will go on sale on March 13)

Well, as you can imagine, going to these festivals is not so easy and not so cheap. Personally, I definitely won't succeed in the near future. For this, look where I am all the same going. This is "just" Nizhny Novgorod, but they promise that it will be COOL!

date: July 17-19, Nizhny Novgorod, airfield on the Volga
Price: 4500 rubles, all days of the festival, all zones of the festival (except VIP), an unlimited number of entrances and exits.

Here's what the organizers promise:

3000 parking spaces for festival guests;

2000 equipped branded tents (inside the tent: two tourist mats, two sleeping bags and a surprise from the organizers. After the festival, you can take your tent and all its stuffing with you!

The tent camp will be equipped with showers, toilets, chargers, and there will also be points of sale for food;

4 stages and more than 30 food outlets with various cuisines (Russian, Italian, Pan-Asian, American, etc.), 14 bars

Professional American football masts between the teams "Raiders 52" (Nizhny Novgorod) and "Rebels" (Yaroslavl) where you will finally learn the difference between American football and rugby

The speeches of popular bloggers and representatives of large technology companies (Beeline, Google) are announced, who will talk about the most interesting gadgets and innovations. Here you will find out about the competitors of the Apple watch and what gadgets you can buy for $ 100

All AFP guests will have a rare opportunity not only to have a good rest, but also to check their health, and absolutely free of charge!

The festival will be attended by such Youtubers as Ivan Gai, Engoikin, Successful group and others :)

The festival will feature the largest wi-fi zone in Russia, which will cover all 6 hectares and provide all guests with high-speed Internet. Beeline provides high-speed 4G Internet in an open field for the entire period of the festival.

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Despite all the problems, difficulties and constant employment, the world has not forgotten how to have fun. This is confirmed by the numerous holidays and festivals of the world, which you should definitely see with your own eyes, than constantly read about them.

We will start the list of the best festivals in the world with the nearest one in terms of dates. So pack your bags, book tickets and hotels, and go on your journey. There are so many amazing things in the world!

The famous beer festival and at the same time the largest folk festival in the world - Oktoberfest, takes place in late September - early October, and not only in Munich, but already far beyond its borders. The holiday lasts 16 days, during which beer flows like a river, and the music does not stop all day long. If you are planning to visit this festival, it is worth taking care of a hotel in Munich in advance.

Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead in Mexico

Light festival in japan

The amazing Kuwana City Festival of Lights is held from November to March. Every year, the Nabana no Sato Botanical Garden is decorated with millions of LED bulbs. They create various drawings and paintings that amaze even the most sophisticated connoisseur of beauty. All bulbs are powered by solar panels that charge throughout the day.

Inti Raimi is based on the ancient ceremonies of the Incas and other Indian peoples that make up the empire. The festival is held every year during the winter solstice, following the traditions of the ancestors.

Yuanxiaojie Lantern Festival in China

The mysterious and beautiful Yuanxiaojie Lantern Festival is celebrated by the Chinese every year in January. The holiday has ancient roots and dates back to the 15th century. As a rule, on this day, the inhabitants of China light the sky lanterns and release them into the night sky.

Up Helly Aa Festival in Scotland

The epic Viking Festival Up Helly Aa, held in Scotland on the last Tuesday of January, will give guests a glimpse into the legendary past of these fearless warriors. Every year, a torchlight procession of local residents in traditional costumes is held here. The holiday, which ends with the burning of a large boat, acquaints guests with the distant history of Scotland.

Holi Colors Festival in India

The time for the ancient Hindu is in late February - early March. Every year, this colorful performance symbolizes the victory of good over evil. It all starts with a fire, the sacred flame of which "burns" the evil, after which the fun begins. The incredible energy of joy and happiness that reigns at the festival is so contagious that today it is celebrated in many countries of the world.

Photo: holi-festival-de-color-en-mexico

Every year from late February to early March, Italy's most romantic city, Venice, fills with vibrant colors and the sound of music. Residents and guests of the city dress in magnificent costumes of the Middle Ages and cover their faces with masks, which have long become a traditional symbol of the Venice Carnival.

La Tomatina tomato festival in Spain

In the very last days of the outgoing summer, the amazing tomato festival La Tomatina is held in Spain. For seven whole days, musical performances, dances, parades and fireworks are held. All this is accompanied by merciless battles, the main weapon of which is millions of ripe tomatoes.

Burning Man Festival in USA

Perhaps the Burning Man festival defies any description. Held from the last Monday in August to the first Monday in September, the weird and shocking Burning Man holiday has no clear agenda. A unique atmosphere is given not only by the organizers and the desert where the holiday takes place, but also by the participants. No one knows how they will surprise the audience and each other: crazy dances, nudist bike rides or a parade of space aliens.

World Music Festivals are global mass events that attract hundreds of thousands of fans and live concert enthusiasts around the planet. A properly organized music festival means talented musicians, an exciting show and, of course, a well-chosen, often picturesque, location. The energy, drive and emotions of the crowd of thousands make the festival an unforgettable event. here is a list of the best music festivals in the world.

Glastonbury Is a music festival in England taking place in June on the weekend closest to the summer solstice. This festival was founded in 1970 and today is one of the oldest active mega music festivals, one of the best festivals in Europe. Every year about 175 thousand spectators attend the festival, which lasts 3 days. Often at this time in the Glastonbury area, heavy rainfall falls, which have become associated with the festival itself.

Austin City Limits - Austin, TX, USA

Austin City Limits - Austin, TX, USA

The creators of the Austin City Limit Music Festival were inspired by the TV show of the same name, which aired live music from Austin, Texas. The TV show focused mainly on music such as folk, country and rock. However, the festival today features some of the most popular musicians from a variety of genres.

Burning Man - Nevada, USA

The Nevada Desert Festival is not the most attended, but it is definitely one of the most unusual music festivals in the world. The annual art event attracts 50,000 participants who form a temporary commune for a week. The commune called "Black Rock City" is the core concept of the festival, which extols art in any form and radical forms of self-expression. And the name of the festival comes from the annual burning of a wooden effigy on American Labor Day, the date of which coincides with the time of the festival.

Coachella - California, USA

Coachella - California, USA

The festival, which takes place in California every April and is considered the best music festival in the United States. The festival is attended by an average of 75,000 people per day, and for the last 3 years all tickets to the festival have been completely sold out. The festival features a variety of music genres and performers from mainstream to alternative musicians. Known for vibrant music and art performances.

Rock in Rio - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rock in Rio is the largest music festival in Latin America. This world festival was formed in 1985 in Rio de Janeiro, then the festival expanded across the Atlantic to Lisbon (Portugal) and Madrid (Spain). In 2013, the festival takes place in Buenos Aires, Argentina. More than 250 thousand spectators visit it annually.

Tomorrowland Belgium

Tomorrowland Belgium

Tumorowland is undoubtedly one of the most popular global music events of our time, the world electronic music festival. It takes place in the city of Boom in Belgium on the last weekend of July, with about 50 thousand spectators a day visiting it. Getting tickets for Tomorrowland is a challenge of the highest difficulty, since they are sold out almost instantly from the moment they go on sale. The festival is extraordinarily spectacular, with enormous and impressive scenery being its hallmark.

What do you think about when you hear the phrase "music festival"? If cheeky young people, little-known groups and the indigestible sound of equipment appear in your mind's eye, then you should know that this is not the case for a long time. Today's festivals boast a high level of organization, adequate attendees and top groups. The best part is that professionals work not only abroad - the festival culture is slowly but surely making its way into Russian realities.

What do organizers offer to visitors today? Firstly, in one or several days you can visit a large number of groups, and the ticket price will be much lower in comparison with the prices separately for each group. Secondly, different recreation and entertainment areas are arranged on the territory of the festival, which is a big plus for visitors with children or for large companies. And, thirdly, often such events can offer a different level of comfort for any wallet: from living as a “savage” in his tent to comfortable houses. And, of course, a lot of positive emotions!

At the beginning of the year, it is time to plan future trips and visits. And if you don't know exactly where you should go, then our selection of festivals taking place in Russia will help you with your choice!

Please note that the festivals are arranged in a strict chronological order and the most delicious awaits you at the end of the article!

When: May
Where: Volkovskoe, Kaluga region
Cost: from 500 rubles.

This is a unique festival that brings together very interesting musicians at very affordable prices. It used to be a shareware admission, but in 2016 they decided to install an admission fee, which still remained very affordable. The festival was held in May and the visitors liked it so much that the organizers decided to take a chance and hold it at the end of the summer - and they paid off. It is not yet known if the event will be held the same twice a year, but fans would have come three times because the organization and the line-up are very pleasing. 7B, "Torba-na-Kruche", "Orgy of the Righteous", "Obe-Rek" and many other talented groups performed here. The festival is still developing, but it has already formed its own creative space and loyal fans. Get to know this event and take an active part in the development of an excellent project!

2. "Moscow Reggae Open Air"

When: May 20
Where: Moscow
Cost: from 300 rubles.

Club "VOLTA" invites all connoisseurs of reggae and ska to the spring one-day festival. The Spring Festival will be 12 in a row and this event has already been recognized as traditional in the Moscow community of fans of Bob Marley and related music. The organizers gather only the brightest groups on their creative territory, which means that guests will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the latest trends in reggae and enjoy high-quality music. Details of the event have not yet been announced, so keep an eye on the official sources.

When: June
Where: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Voronezh, Kazan, Sochi
Cost: from 500 rubles.

In a number of cities, the hot summer begins on the waves of jazz and modern culture, because the festival "Manor Jazz" is held here. Today this event is the most important in the field of jazz music in the Russian open spaces and, according to the statements of visitors, it simply has no worthy analogues. Both leading and world-famous performers and young talented artists perform at the event. Traditionally, the festival takes place among the beautiful architecture of the Arkhangelskoye estate, only in one year it was different, but in 2016 everything returned to its usual course. In addition to music, the organizers offer thoughtful areas for recreation, shopping and entertainment, not only for adults, but also for children.

When: June 2
Where: village Grigorchikovo, Moscow region (camp site)
Cost: admission is free

Festival "Multifest"- this is a cozy atmosphere, bard music, romance of gatherings in front of a fire and outdoor recreation. Previously, the festival was called Polyphony. The official website already has an announcement with the date of the future event, but the rest of the details are kept secret. If you like to relax in the forest, listen to guitar playing and author's songs, and do not want to attend an event with a huge number of people, then this is the place for you. The organizers promise to leave the entrance free, but there is a fee for parking with a tent - in 2016 it was only 200 rubles. If you don't want to spend the night in the forest, then a hotel is located nearby and you can rent a room there, or even return to Moscow in the evening, as it is very close to the city. From entertainment - fire show, trolls, rope park and food at reasonable prices.

When: June
Where: Moscow
Cost: from 3500 rubles.

This legendary festival has a very long history and an impressive list of participants. The fest traces its history back to 1995, when, as planned by the organizers, it was supposed to surpass Woodstock and become its Russian counterpart. Whether it worked or not, the fans judge, but in terms of scale this event can be put on a par with the coolest. It was not held in 2014 and 2015, as in some other years, but in 2016 it tore apart the cultural space again with its triumphant return. And there is already information that it will be held again next year. Judging by the 2016 line-up, something amazing awaits fans: Rammstain, IAMX, Crazytown and many others. We look forward to the continuation of the marathon festival!

When: June 23-25
Where: village Bunyrevo, Tula region
Price: 2500 rubles.

This festival has long been known and dearly loved by many fans of ethnic groups in all its manifestations and positive events. offers its guests excellent music in different formats, cultural activities, outdoor activities and colorful fairs. For 3 days of the festival, you can manage to maximize your comfort zone: meet new friends, dance in a crowd of like-minded people, fly in a hot air balloon, play enough volleyball and football, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. On the site you can see photo and video reports from past years, but you can be sure in advance that this event will definitely take place at the proper level and will not be forgotten for a long time.

When: June 29 - July 2
Where: Mastryukovskie lakes, Samara region
Cost: admission is free

A festival that has long become a classic in the world of bard songs. "Grushinka" has been held since 1968 and it is possible that one of your closest relatives visited it in one year or another. On the stages you can see and hear legendary bards, musical groups, poets and invited cultural figures. Every year, the organizers add interesting locations, hold contests and give young musicians the opportunity to perform. So here is a unique opportunity to become not only a listener, but also an active participant, which can be found in detail on the official website.

8. "Dobrofest"

When: June 30, July 1-2
Where: Yaroslavl
Cost: from 3500 rubles.

If you like drive and rock 'n' roll, then Dobrofest is perfect for you. The festival is held annually, since 2010 at the same place - the Levtsovo airfield. And this says one thing: the organizers know this site as a home and will be able to make it as comfortable as possible for visitors. There is an opportunity to join a special layer of the festival - "dobropiplu". For 4,200 rubles, you will be given a package that includes various amenities: from stickers and unique merchandise to special privileges of a festival participant. The territory is equipped with zones for active and passive recreation, points of sale of souvenirs and even a registry office.

9. "Park Live"

When: July 5
Where: Moscow
Cost: from 3000 rubles.

It took this festival only 5 years to grow to a level where seasoned international bands such as Limp Bizkit, Marilyn Manson, The Prodigy, Muse, Red Hot Chili Peppers and many others are headlining. And this speaks of the high professionalism and quality of the organizing team!

For everyone who loves music and a very active pastime, this top is for you. I will tell you about the 5 largest music festivals, which gather a huge number of people from all over the world. Summer is just around the corner, it's time to plan how to enjoy the most long-awaited time of the year.

I'll start with the most famous Tommorowland festival.

Tomorrowland began in 2005 and has since become one of the most popular music festivals in the world. This festival has received the International Dance Music Award for "Best Music Event" every year since 2012. It is organized by the Dutch entertainment company ID&T, which is hosting it in Belgium. Last year, 360,000 music fans attended the concert. It will run from 24 to 26 July. Performers such as Alesso, Armin Van Buuren and Hardwell are slated to perform at the festival.

Next on the list is the equally popular music event, Coachella.

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is a prime example of what people imagine when they talk about a large-scale contemporary music festival. Coachella has been held annually since 1999 in Indio, California. More than 675,000 people attended the festival last year. This year the festival will start from 13 to 15 April and from 20 to 22 April. Bands such as AC / DC, David Guetta, Drake, Jack White and Steely Dan will perform, with Beyoncé herself headlining. The Coachella Festival began as a small festival attended by only a few thousand people. Today it is the most profitable festival in the world, grossing $ 78.3 million in 2014 alone.

I'll tell you about one more American popular festival "Burning Man". This is perhaps the freest festival in the truest sense of the word. That is, there are almost no rules and restrictions. But at the same time, it is considered the most harmless holiday for the outside world. Sustainability is one of the most important principles of the Burning Man Festival. "Burning Man" allows you to reveal the talent of absolutely anyone: an artist, inventor, architect, designer, musician. An annual eight-day event taking place in the Black Rock Desert (USA, Nevada). The festival begins on the last Monday in August, at zero one minute. The organizers themselves define the event as an experiment to create a community of radical self-expression, while fully relying only on itself (English radical self-expression, and radical self-reliance). For a week in the desert, works of modern art, often of fantastic shapes, are set up. Some of them are burned by the creators before the end of "Burning Man".

Finally, I'll tell you about our Russian festival "Invasion".

INVASION is the largest all-Russian open-air festival, which has been held since 1999. The festival is rightfully considered the largest and most visited festival in the post-Soviet space - in 2017, the INVASION was attended by about 200,000 people.

First of all, INVASION is music. Out of formats and frames. For 3 days, both legendary and very young performers perform on the stages of the festival. Since 2009, the main adventure of the year has acquired a permanent "residence" - Bolshoye Zavidovo in the Tver region.

And finally, it is worth mentioning the most famous festival held in Russia, Sensation White.

Annual electronic music festival. Until 2005, it was held exclusively in the Netherlands at the Amsterdam Arena stadium. Later he reached us, and now thousands of Russians are waiting for him every year. The main rule of the festival is the entrance only in white.

This year, "Sensation White" will also be in Moscow at the Olympiyskiy Sports Complex. The dates of the festival are still unknown.

Such events are really worth having as many people as possible. Impressions, I'm sure, will last for a lifetime. If you love music festivals, then I wish you to visit each of them, to experience all the pleasures that they prepare.