Take your holiday experiences to the next level by hitting up a music festival! There are so many festivals with different genres, activities, and cultures that there’s bound to be something that tickles your fancy. Time to party it up in style!
I love the high of concerts. From the thrill of getting my hands on tickets to the anticipation of waiting to enter the venue, and then singing and dancing in unison with thousands of people in the stadium — it’s such an experience. Music festivals are similar — just bigger, longer, and most times, better.
If you’re planning your next holiday, why not include a music festival in your itinerary? There are plenty of music festivals around the world with different line-ups, durations, and locations for you to choose from according to your preference. You could choose to rough things out in a self-pitched tent, go glamping with your best pals in a caravan, or you could even choose to stay away from the festival grounds to escape the crowds after the fun is over.
While you explore the different festivals around the world, be sure to book everything from your flights to accommodations and activities with your YouTrip Card via YouTrip Perks to enjoy the best deals and greater savings as you travel!
Here are some of the best music festivals around the world 👇
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8 Best Music Festivals Around The World To Catch In 2024:
1. Isle of Wight — England
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Dating back to the late 1960s, the Isle of Wight Festival was originally a counterculture event held between the 2968 to 1970. The high turn-out of over 600,000 people in 1970 led to restrictions on overnight open-air gatherings, and the event stopped before it was revived again in 2002. One of the highlights is the campgrounds and other attractions like carnival rides that are open to festival attendees which make for a communal, family-friendly kind of experience.
Discounted tickets are available for teens and younger kids, while babies and toddlers can be at the event for free. The Isle of Wight is an island about two hours away from London and is accessible by ferry, so you would have to factor in the time it takes to get to the island and book your ferry tickets in advance.
📅 Dates: 20-23 June 2024
📍 Location: Seaclose Park, Newport England
🎸 Line-up: Green Day, The Prodigy, Pet Shop Boys, Suede, and more
🎟 Prices: £269.95 (~S$459.10) for a full weekend
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2. Glastonbury — United Kingdom
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One of the largest and most iconic music festivals in the world, the Glastonbury Festival takes place at Worthy Farm in Somerset, England. It’s a five-day affair with a whole range of performances, from leading artists, to dance performances, comedy acts, theatre, circus cabaret and more, it’s a jam-packed festival that will keep you well-entertained. The festival attracts around 200,000 people each year and is inspired by the free-festival movement of the 1960s.
📅 Dates: 26 – 30 June 2024
📍 Location: Worthy Farm, England, United Kingdom
🎸 Line-up: TBA (Past line-ups include Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ ROses, and Elton John)
🎟 Prices: £355 (~S$442.80) for general admissions
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3. Rock Werchter — Belgium
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Started in 1974, Rock Werchter is a four-day music festival and is Belgium’s largest music festival that spans over four days. It’s held in the village of Werchter every year on the first weekend of the summer vacation and attracts up to 90,000 visitors each day. It typically features acts across genres, from mainstream pop and rock to indie and other alternative acts.
Past headliners include Red Hot Chili Peppers, Arctic Monkeys, Imagine Dragons, and Queens of Stone Age among others. You can choose to get single-day tickets or immerse yourself in the full festival experience by camping with your friends for the full four days.
📅 Dates: 4-7 July 2024
📍 Location: Festivalpark Werchter Belgium
🎸 Line-up: Foo Fighters, Dua Lipa, and more
🎟 Prices: €127 (~S$185.15) for a 1-day ticket (price based on 2023)
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4. Fuji Rock Festival — Japan
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The annual Fuji Rock Festival was started back in 1997 and it takes place at the Naeba Ski Resort. Enjoy a wide range of music against the backdrop of the majestic mountains, which creates a unique festival experience in itself. The Fuji Rock Festival was initially held at the base of Mount Fuji but was relocated to the ski resort after its inaugural festival was hit by a typhoon. Since then, it has become one of the most popular music festivals in Asia. The festival attracts both Japanese and international artists and boasts a range of music from rock to EDM, indie, hip-hop, and more.
For those interested in sustainability and the environment, Fuji Rock has a strong emphasis on environmental awareness and encourages green initiatives like waste reduction, recycling, and the use of renewable energy.
📅 Dates: End July (exact dates TBC)
📍 Location: Naeba Ski Resort, Yuzawa-cho, Niigata Prefecture Japan
🎸 Line-up: TBA (past acts include Daniel Caesar, Lizzo, Kendrick Lamar, etc.)
🎟 Prices: ¥18,000 (~S$162.70) for a single-day pass, ¥55,000 (~S$497.30) for three days (general ticket price based on 2023)
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5. Summer Sonic Osaka — Japan
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Held at the same time in both Tokyo and Osaka, Summer Sonic is one of the largest music festivals in Japan since its inception in the year 2000. It typically spans over two days with performances across multiple stages around the festival grounds. It features both indoor and outdoor stages for different kinds of atmospheres and experiences and it also hosts different sonic events at night clubs and other performances leading up to the festival.
Unlike other festivals, Summer Sonic does not have on-site camping grounds, so be sure to book your accommodations early on Booking.com to enjoy up to 15% cashback for the best places to stay closer to the festival grounds.
📅 Dates: Mid-August (exact dates TBC)
📍 Location: Maishima Sports Island, Osaka and ZOZOMarine Stadium, Tokyo
🎸 Line-up: TBA (past acts include Blur, Two Door Cinema Club, Niall Horan, Honne and more)
🎟 Prices: ¥18,500 (~S$167.20) for a single-day pass, ¥34,000 (~S$307.40) for two days (general ticket price based on 2023)
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6. Sziget — Hungary
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Known as the ‘Island of Freedom’, the Sziget music festival is held annually on Óbudai-sziget, an island in the Danube River in Budapest, Hungary. Besides the fantastic music line-ups, it’s one of Hungary’s biggest cultural events that boasts impressive line-ups and a whole range of cultural and art programs like theatre performances, dance shows, contemporary art installations, and workshops.
A whole range of on-site accommodations is available, from basic camp spots to caravan camping, glamping, wooden huts, and even special accommodations for those who’d rather not rough it out.
📅 Dates: 7-12 August 2024
📍 Location: Óbudai-sziget, Budapest, Hungary
🎸 Line-up: TBA (Past line-ups include Billie Eilish, David Guetta, Florence + The Machine, Imagine Dragons, and more)
🎟 Prices: €269 (~S$398.20) for a full 6 days festival pass
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7. MEO Kalorama — Portugal
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MEO Kalorama is one of the newer music festivals in town. It takes place in Bela Vista Park, a short distance away from Portugal’s capital. Unlike other festivals that are slightly more secluded, the location of this festival also gives you the chance to check out Lisbon’s beautiful beaches, squeeze in some sightseeing, and then head over to the festival to dance the night away.
Besides exciting line-ups, the festival also embraces the culture of Lisbon, with past runs featuring local artists, ceramists, tattooists and skaters, and short films by local producers to showcase both local and foreign talents.
📅 Dates: 29-31 August 2024
📍 Location: Parque da Bela Vista, Lisboa Portugal
🎸 Line-up: TBA (Past line-ups include Florence + The Machine, The Prodigy, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and more)
🎟 Prices: €145 (~S$214.60) for the full three days and €61 (~S$90.30) for a single-day pass (prices based on past runs)
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8. When We Were Young — USA
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As its name suggests, you get to re-live your teen years at the When We Were Young festival that features artists and bands from the early 2000s and 2010s. It aims to tug at your nostalgic senses and take you back to the days of CDs and MP3 players. Tickets are a little bit pricier for a single-day affair, but there’s a jam-packed line-up with well-known artists and all your favourite songs. It’s also a festival worth checking out if you’re new to the music festival scene and aren’t ready to commit to the whole 3 days just yet.
📅 Dates: 19 October 2024
📍 Location: Las Vagas Festival Grounds, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
🎸 Line-up: My Chemical Romance, Mayday Parade, We The Kings, Cobra Starship, and more
🎟 Prices: Starting at US$325 (~S$442.80) for general admissions
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It’s A Party That Never Ends!
Party it up at your next music festival and remember to have your YouTrip card on hand to avoid pesky bank fees and exorbitant exchange rates. Many music festivals go by cashless payment systems, so all you need to do is have your card linked to your phone, and you can have fun without having to worry about looking after your wallet.
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