Each and every one of us is excited for the summer, especially with the amount of festivals that will be quickly approaching. There are thousands of festivals each year, but it is important to be selective and choose the right ones, so whether you’re going to Secret Garden Party or you’re Outlook, we’ve got the best ones listed.
Exit – Serbia
Exit has won many different awards, which has been an ever present in Serbia for many summers. Hosted in what is classed as a Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad, it has quickly been considered as one of the greatest venues for festivals around the world. Primarily based on a student movement, Exit has a unique style compared to the rest of the festivals all across Europe. It initially started as a movement, by students, which was a movement fighting for peace in Serbia and Balkans. The youthful foundation has been carried through and it has always remained true to its roots and is even run by a non-profit organisation.
Secret Garden Party – England
Secret Garden Party move away from the likes of Park Life and Glastonbury, remaining true to their underground style. Secret Garden Party promise to give you realest experience of your life, which is reflected by the insane previews released every year. The hosts are proud to offer a positively visual aesthetic playing only the favourite songs and the promise that you will never want to go back to your old, boring 9-5 job again. Feel free, dance till you can’t any longer and enjoy the freedom, as you wave your hand in the air.
Tomorrowland – Belgium
If you are looking for one of the most energetic music festivals around, Tomorrowland is exactly where you want to be. The Beer brothers, who originally founded the event, have continued to see it excel year on year, taking place in the town of Boom. It has seen more and more people turn up every year since 2005 and has established itself as one of the leading festivals across Europe and the world. As it only offers electronic music, it may not appeal to everyone, but the atmosphere, people and location can make those not attending incredible jealous. Take a step out of your comfort zone and find yourself at one of the most popular, incredible and atmospheric festivals in the world.
Glastonbury – England
Glastonbury is a festival that thousands, upon thousands of people attend year on year, without failure to disappoint. It classes as the largest festival based on a greenfield with huge act gracing the stage every single year. Glastonbury is classed as the overall festival, marrying every festival together. Many say that it is like going to another festival, as it requires a lot of travelling, but is nothing compared to the gained experience. Everyone is known to have their own personal wild time with the acts simply adding to the experience.
Colours of Ostrava – Czech Republic
If you’re looking for something multi-genred, the Colours of Ostrava festival is exactly what you need. It is held once a year in the city of Ostrava, excelling since the its founding in 2012. Based in an old mines and ironworks, which creates an atmosphere different compared the rest. Top names in each festival have all seen themselves present, which has included Grinderman, Robert Plant, Gipsy Kings and many more.
Roskilde Festival – Denmark
Roskilde Festival is different compared to the rest as it is a whole week long, filled with different experience, modern music and an innovation which is unmatched. It initially started with those standing up for environment, humanitarian and cultural issues, which quickly expanded into a togetherness at Roskilde Festival. It was designed for those who stand up for the world together and is aided by the thousands upon thousands of people who find themselves celebrating each and every year.
Now that the festivals have been listed it is important to book them and enjoy yourself as much as humanly possible and not to forget your festival wristbands. A lot of festivals have a genuine reason behind them, so it’s time to start supporting the cause and have the time of your life.
