Summer time is here and it is time to start packing up and go on the search for the best music events around Europe. July- August is the busiest time of the year for festival’s organizers- all of them work extremely hard to make sure that their event will stand out in the crowed and top all the other crazily invested festivals out there. So, where to go?
In order to help you make your choice we gathered here the most unique and popular music festivals around Europe for summer 2010:
1. Dance Valley Festival, Netherlands- 7th of August
This mind blowing open air festival is definitely worth attending. The main theme for this year is: ”Where Fantasy Meets Reality” – sounds pretty promising, don’t you think? 4 different main stages with pumping house progressive and trance music, more than 200 brilliant D.J’s from all over the world, sexy dancers and exceptional decoration- all is part of the program. Put on some colorful cloths, get your old shoes from the closet- and get ready for a wild day!
2. Boom Festival, Portugal- 18-26 August
The Boom festival’s main aim is to inspire people to engage with each other and be free spirits for only a few days. The location is deep inside a magical forest where you will soon forget where you came from and who you are. What is planned in the program? Psychedelic Goa trance music, stimulating art objects as part of the setting, healing area where you will be able to recharge yourself and many more surprises. It is also nice to know that the festival is welcoming everybody- from an older couple who come to enjoy the live act to little children who will get ecstatic by the music and colorful surroundings.
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3. Pukkelpop Festival, Belgium- 19-21 August
This is by far one of the biggest and most attractive alternative festivals in Belgium. Upcoming and well known exceptional artists, progressive music, beautiful people and brilliant vibe- this is what you can expect to see. The Prodigy, Limp Bizkit, Groove Amanda, Blink 182, Snow Patrol and many more- what are you waiting for?
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4. Vintage at Goodwood Festival, West Sussex 13-15 August
This fashionable festival is extremely loved by celebrities and all cool people out there. What makes it to such a unique event is the fact that the music is old and so as the surroundings- old vintage clothes are offered for sale all over the area. Famous artists from all over the world have joined the line up and they will include some vintage tunes in their set. Borrow some dazzling outfit from grandma or grandpa, get into the Woodstock feel and have fun!!
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5. Rock En Seine Festival, Domaine National de St Cloud, France 27-29 August
This festival is more than good music and happy people celebrating together- it is one of the most important music events in France. Massive Attack, Underworld, Cypress Hill, Blink 182, 2 Many DJ’s, Beirut and many more- all join together and participate in this massive music social event.
This list sums up the best 5 music festivals for the coming summer- try to book you ticket as soon as possible as these events tend get packed quickly! In order to book your hotel in one of these areas please visit www.easytobook.com
ENJOY THE SUMMER!
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Portugal looks wild, also I dig how this festival welcomes the young and old alike. Good post.
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