10 Biggest Music Festivals Around the World
Thousands of spectators danced while attending an experimental music festival as part of a national research program on the risk of contagion of COVID-19 in Liverpool, England, May 2, 2021. Around 5,000 people threw away face coverings and social distancing rules while attending this music festival. REUTERS/Jason Cairnduff
A music festival with a crowd of so many people can indeed be a disaster if it is not managed with a good music festival. Taken A report from The English Tutors uk the following is the biggest music festival in the world:
DONAUINSELFEST
Donauinselfest is the largest open-air festival for music lovers worldwide. The meeting point was on an island in Vienna along the mighty Danube river. Usually in Vienna, this is a three-day festival that connects music and fans.
This festival is the favorite by French Tutors. The festival hosts popular local and international artists across Europe. Donauinselfest presents all genres of music: rock, pop, rap, hip-hop, electronic music, folk, metal, blues, and reggae. In addition to endless grooving and dancing, there are many activities to fill every day.
There is no need for a ticket for this festival, aka free. This festival is held at the end of June every year. The English Tutors or Visitors tell us the average number of visitors who attend is almost 2 million every year/ The festival accommodated more than 3 million fans in 2016 and in 2019 the event took place on 13 stages, with 600 hours of music and 17 different themes.
MAWAZINE
Mawazine means the rhythm of the world. This international music festival is held with the intention of promoting the image and culture of Morocco. Generally, Africans love to party and mawazine provide the best opportunity to express this desire. This festival originated from King Mohammed's personal secretary. Also, various A-list artists such as Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Iggy Azalea, David Guetta among others have performed on the Mawazine stage.
According to the report of Spanish Tutors , this festival is held every year in June, in 2013 this festival brought 2.5 million spectators. The event was held with more than 90 acts on seven stages, making Mawazine a festival with the highest ratio of participants per stage in the world.
SUMMERFEST
Summerfest is Wisconsin's music festival, this music festival is the largest in America. Downtown Milwaukee provides a venue with 12 stages. The event hosts more than 800 shows and a thousand performances. All forms of music are indented at Summerfest. Also, it's a great way to explore a variety of dishes from Milwaukee restaurants.
Summerfest is not just about music, this biggest music festival also features comedy, shopping, fireworks, outdoor games. For only US$20, visitors can get access to this year's summer festival.
The event that takes place from the end of June to the beginning of July every year is held at the Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. With an average attendance of 850 thousand people every year.
WOODSTOCK
Woodstock is also called the Bethel Rock Festival because it was held in Bethel, New York. This festival aims to coordinate people from the United States and the genres involved are rock, pop, metal and folk music. Admission to this festival is free and is one of the most highly attended events in New York. Woodstock is one of the biggest rock festivals with a famous cultural background.
This festival is held every August. In 2014, the festival was visited by 750 thousand spectators. The Woodstock Festival is listed as one of the defining moments in rock and roll history.
Rock in Rio
Rock in Rio is rooted in history with unique festival tunes, featuring fireworks, and performers who rock the city. The festival is famous for making headlines with red hot chili peppers, Jessie J, Charlie Puth, and Drake and others on stage. Although this festival is named Rock in Rio, the fact is that apart from rock music, there are also other genres such as pop, funk, electronic music and so on.
Rock in Rio originated in Brazil and has penetrated other places such as Lisbon, Madrid and Las Vegas. This music festival is held every two years in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The average audience attendance is around 700 thousand people.
COACHELLA
Coachella is one of the most famous, prominent, and profitable festivals in the United States. This big festival involves music such as pop, rock 'n' roll as well as art and sculpture. Coachella features famous artists in various genres such as Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Bob Dylan, and Kendrick Lamar as well as upcoming ones. The California Festival takes place over a three-day weekend each year in July, at the Empire Polo Club. The festival was held in Indio, California, with an audience of around 500 thousand people.
SZIGET
Sziget is a multidimensional music and art festival deeply rooted in culture. This music festival is held every year in August in Budapest, Hungary as one of the most famous events in Europe. Sziget has been going on since its establishment in 1993 with more than 550 thousand people every year. Headliners used to present Rihanna, Muse, Kendrick Lamar among others. Different genres of music such as reggae, punk rock, and heavy metal are played for seven days.
In addition to presenting music, this Festival also presents circus, sports, and films.
ESSENCE
The ESSENCE music festival was first held in 1995 as an event to celebrate African-American culture, especially for women. Unlike other festivals, it features artists who sing soul, gospel, blues, and jazz as well as hip hop and R&B. Essence Festival 2017 features Diana Ross, Solange and Mary J.
This music festival is held in July in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, with an average attendance of 500 thousand people. Essence Festival has a significant impact on the fashion industry and fashion history.
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
This is a jazz and culture festival in New Orleans. Although this is one of the oldest festivals, it remains one of the best. In addition to art and music, the festival also features a variety of food, artisans, and clothing. A parade is also held at this festival. This location is a significant tourist attraction and offers contemporary and traditional nuances.
This festival is held from the end of April to the beginning of May, every year, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, with an average of 475 thousand visitors.
ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL (EDC)
Electric Daisy Carnival is an electronic music festival held every year in June, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The event features all kinds of electronic DJs such as Calvin Harris, Harwell, Zedd.
In addition, the main purpose of this Electronic carnival is to use music and art with the purpose of inspiring others. The biggest electronic festival featuring trap, bounce, trance, bass, and more, EDC has been held in other locations such as Mexico, New York City, and Puerto Rico. The average attendance of this festival is around 400 thousand spectators.