Music Festival in Europe
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Boomtown Fair - Winchester, UK 6th - 10th August
Boomtown is a music festival and the largest interactive theatre in the world. The rule of the land is to start anywhere and follow EVERYWHERE.
Boomtown is set in a parallel world divided into themed districts, each with a unique design, stages, characters and experiences. Together our districts create a city where attendees (our Boomtown citizens) can explore different worlds and ways of living.
We emphasise storytelling and participation by encouraging citizens to become part of the narrative, engaging characters and set pieces that bring the festival's fictional world to life.
You can expect a lineup that dances across musical genres, including reggae, punk, electronic, folk, and more. Catering to all tastes; playing host to thousands of performers and over 500 musical acts from 24 countries.
Start by chatting to a character, follow their lead to take on a side quest and see where the journey takes you. Bring things to trade, find out their mission and work with them, or against them. The choice is yours.
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Sziget Budapest, Hungry 6th-10th August 2025
A Festival Paradise for Culture Enthusiasts and Music Lovers
A cornerstone of the European festival scene, Sziget draws over 350,000 participants to its unique island setting in central Budapest. The vastness of the festival – featuring 50 venues and around 200 performances daily throughout seven days – can be truly overwhelming.
Musically, the spectrum ranges from headline acts to emerging artists across genres like metal, jazz, folk, and authentic Roma music. If there’s a style, it’s likely being played somewhere on-site.
Beyond music, the festival offers theatre, circus performances, art exhibitions, and the opportunity to explore the vibrant city of Budapest. The only thing you won’t find on the itinerary is a dull moment.
Big names: TBC, but previous headliners have included everyone from Fred Again.. to Stormzy, Dua Lipa to The National
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Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland July 4 - 19, 2025
Originally dedicated solely to jazz, the Montreux Jazz Festival has broadened its horizons significantly since the 1980s to welcome a diverse range of musical genres, including blues, rock, and soul performers.
Among its many memorable acts, Deep Purple stands out, having headlined the festival an impressive eight times.
If you listen closely to the lyrics of their iconic song ‘Smoke on the Water,’ you’ll uncover a vivid story about a famous fire that broke out at the festival many years ago.
Set against the breathtaking and picturesque backdrop of Lake Geneva, this stylish and world-renowned event spans two full weeks, so it's wise to start planning your annual leave well in advance to fully experience everything it has to offer.
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