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The music festivals are a great way to attend fantastic concerts, but also a great opportunity to experience the culture of the people, especially when attending a festival in another country.

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Note that by its nature, this list will always be incomplete. Also, remember that attending smaller, local festivals can provide a better experience of meeting people, so try to educate yourself on the destinations you are going to.

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MonthYearEvent
July2020

1 Amphi Festival Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkKöln Logo indicating timetables July 25 to 26, 2020. – Gothic and alternative music

July August2020

2 Wacken Open Air Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a facebook linkWacken (10km NNW of Itzehoe) Logo indicating timetables July 30 to August 1, 2020. – biggest heavy metal festival since 1990

August2020

3 Summer Breeze Open Air Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkDinkelsbuhl Logo indicating timetables August 12 to 15, 2020. – Metal festival since 1997

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MonthYearEvent
July and August2020

4 Salzburg Music Festival Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Hofstallgasse 1, 5020 Salzburg, Logo indicating a telephone number  43 662 80450 Logo indicating timetables From July 18 to August 30, 2020. – Classical music festival created in 1920. 100 years this year.

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MonthYearEvent
January2019

5 The Transardentes Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkCork (Coronmeuse fairgrounds) Logo indicating timetables Jan. 26, 2019. – Accessible, without assistance, to people with reduced mobility Electro music festival in the broadest sense. 4 scenes. Restaurant and cafeteria.

April2019

6 Groezrock Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkMeerhout Logo indicating timetables April 26 and 27 in 2019 - no festival in 2018 - Wait for 2019. – Punk, emo, ska and rock. 5 scenes. Camping.

May2019

7 United Holi Colorz Logo indicating a facebook linkCork (Coronmeuse fairgrounds) Logo indicating timetables May 4, 2019. – Accessible, without assistance, to people with reduced mobility Festival, of the type festival of colors, electronic music with Djs.

May2020

8 Mithra Jazz Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a link to the wikidata elementCork Logo indicating timetables May 14 to 17, 2020. – Jazz music festival in eight different halls.

May2018

9 Botanical Nights Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a facebook linkBrussels Logo indicating timetables April 25 to May 6, 2018. – Accessible, without assistance, to people with reduced mobility (details). 57 concerts by solo artists or groups. Varied music. (update of the next date required)

May2020

10 Brussels Jazz Marathon Logo indicating a link to the websiteBrussels Logo indicating timetables May 29 to 31, 20120. – Jazz music concerts in different places of the Brussels Pentagon as well as Ixelles. (update of the next date required)

June2020

11 Graspop Metal Meeting Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkDessel Logo indicating timetables June 18 to 21, 2020. – Metal. 5 scenes. Camping. (update of the next date required)

June2020

12 Genk on Stage Logo indicating a link to the websiteGenk Logo indicating timetables June 26 to 28, 2020. Logo indicating tariffs Free. – Pop music. 4 scenes.

June2020

13 Coffee color Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a facebook linkBrussels (in the park of Osseghem) Logo indicating timetables from June 26 to June 28, 2020. Friday: from 16 h - h, Saturday: from 15 h - h, Sunday: from 15 h - h. – accessible Wi-Fi networkAccessible, without assistance, to people with reduced mobility Urban music festival. Six scenes. Camping area, over 50 restaurants from around the world and over 30 craft stalls from around the world, Bancontact terminal mobile ATM for cash withdrawals.

July2020

14 Rock werchter Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkWerchter Logo indicating timetables July 2 to 5, 2020. Logo indicating tariffs ticket prices. – One of the most important music festivals in the world. Pop, rock, dance. 3 scenes. Camping.

July2017

15 Summer festival Logo indicating a link to the websiteAntwerp Logo indicating timetables July 1 to 2, 2017. – Electronic music. 8 scenes. Camping. (update of the next date required)

July2020

16 The Ardentes Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a facebook linkCork (Queen Astrid park) Logo indicating timetables July 9 to 12, 2020. Logo indicating tariffs ticket prices. – Accessible, without assistance, to people with reduced mobility Pop, rock, hiphop, dance, etc. 4 scenes. Camping.

July2018

17 Cactusfestival Logo indicating a link to the websiteBruges Logo indicating timetables July 13 to 15, 2018. – Pop and rock. Camping.

July2018

18 Brosella Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Green theater of Brussels (Heysel) Logo indicating timetables July 7 to 8, 2018. – Folk and Jazz

July2018

19 Dour Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a facebook linkDour Logo indicating timetables July 11 to 15, 2018. Logo indicating tariffs ticket prices. – World music, dance, hip hop and more music underground. 8 scenes. Camping (from Wednesday 15 to 12 h to monday 20 to 12 h).

July2018

20 Gentle Feesten Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkGhent Logo indicating timetables July 13 to 22, 2018. Logo indicating tariffs Free. – Various music.

July2019

21 Les Francofolies de Spa Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a facebook linkSpa Logo indicating timetables July 18 to 21, 2019. Logo indicating tariffs tickets. – Accessible, without assistance, to people with reduced mobility All kinds of music, mainly in French. 6 stages including 1 (at the Théâtre des Découvertes) programmed for children. Camping.

July2018

22 Sfinks Mixed Logo indicating a link to the websiteBoechout Logo indicating timetables July 26 to 29, 2018. Logo indicating tariffs The festival is free, but there is a charge for camping.. – World music. 4 scenes. Camping.

July2018

23 Tomorrowland Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkBoom (Provinciaal recreatie domein De Schorre) Logo indicating timetables July 20 to 22 and 27 to 29, 2018 from 12 h - h. Logo indicating tariffs ticket prices. – Dance Music and electronics. 4 scenes. Camping. Forbidden to under 18s, even accompanied.

August2018

24 Reggae Geel Logo indicating a link to the websiteGeel Logo indicating timetables August 3 and 4, 2018. – Reggae, dancehall and dubstep. 5 scenes. Camping.

August2018

25 Lokerse Feesten Logo indicating a link to the websiteLokeren Logo indicating timetables August 3 to August 12, 2018. – Popular music (mainstream). 2 scenes.

August2018

26 Antilliaanse Feesten Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkHoogstraten Logo indicating timetables August 10 and 11, 2018. – Caribbean music. 3 scenes. Camping.

August2018

27 Dranouter Logo indicating a link to the websiteDranouter Logo indicating timetables August 3 to 5, 2018. – World music. 5 scenes. Camping.

August2017

28 Marktrock Logo indicating a link to the websiteVilvoorde and Aalst Logo indicating timetables August 11 to 13, 2017. – Pop, rock and dance. 2 scenes. In Vilvoorde on August X and X and in Aalst on August X and X

August2018

29 Brussels Summer Festival Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Green theater of Brussels Logo indicating timetables August 14 to 18, 2018. – Pop, rock and electronic music. 3 scenes.

August2018

30 Pukkelpop Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkKiewit Logo indicating timetables August 15 to 18, 2018. Logo indicating tariffs ticket prices. – Various music. 8 scenes. Camping.

August2018

31 Maanrock Logo indicating a link to the websiteMechelen or Mechelen Logo indicating timetables August 24 to 26, 2018. – Popular music (mainstream). 2 scenes.

September2018

32 Laundry Day Logo indicating a link to the websiteAntwerp Logo indicating timetables September 1, 2018. – Electronic music, hip hop. 10 scenes.

Logo representing the flag of the country ColombiaColombia

MonthYearEvent
January2020

33 International Music Festival Logo indicating a link to the websiteCartagena de Indias Logo indicating timetables from January 4 to 12, 2020. – Classical music.

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MonthYearEvent
January2019

Grammy Awards or Grammies ceremony Logo indicating a link to the websiteLos Angeles Logo indicating timetables February 10, 2019. Logo indicating tariffs free. – Music awards

April2020

34 Louisiana International Festival Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a link to the wikidata elementLogo indicating a facebook link Lafayette, Logo indicating a telephone number  1 337 232 8086, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables April 22-26, 2020. Logo indicating tariffs free. – Accessible, without assistance, to people with reduced mobility Music from the French-speaking world. (update of the next date required)

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MonthYearEvent
May2020

35 Sound nights Logo indicating a link to the website Lyon (69) - Confluence Logo indicating timetables May 19 to May 24, 2020. – Electro (update of the next date required)

June2019

36 Hellfest Open Air Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Clisson (44) Logo indicating timetables June 21 to 23, 2019. – Metal.

June2019

37 Solidays Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Paris (75) - Longchamp Racecourse Logo indicating timetables June 21 to 23, 2019.

June2019

38 Europavox Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Clermont-Ferrand (63) Logo indicating timetables June 27 to 30, 2019. – Scenes: La Coopérative de Mai - Polydome Forum - Polydome Auditorium - Marcel Michelin Stadium.

July2018

39 Eurockéennes Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Belfort (90) Logo indicating timetables July 5 to 8, 2018.

July2018

40 Musilac Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Aix-les-Bains (73) (on the Esplanade du Lac du Bourget) Logo indicating timetables July 12 to 15, 2018. – pop-rock festival

July2018

41 Francofolies Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link La Rochelle (17) Logo indicating timetables July 11 to 15, 2018.

July2018

42 Country In Mirande Festival Logo indicating a link to the website Mirande (32), Logo indicating a telephone number  33 5 81 67 50 50 Logo indicating timetables July 12 to 15, 2018. – Country

July2018

43 Old Plows Festival Logo indicating a link to the website Carhaix (35) Logo indicating timetables July 19 to 22, 2018.

July2018

44 FNAC Live Festival Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkParis (75) Logo indicating timetables July 5 to July 7, 2018. Logo indicating tariffs Free. – Square of the Town Hall.

July2018

45 Spotlight on Festival Logo indicating a link to the websiteGood city (74), Logo indicating a telephone number  33 4 50 97 38 37, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables July 19 to 21, 2018 19 h 30 - h 30. Logo indicating tariffs Free. – Soul, funk, blues, jazz.

July2018

46 Country Festival Rendezvous Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Craponne-sur-Arzon (43), Logo indicating a telephone number  33 4 71 03 25 52, fax : 33 4 71 03 24 45, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables July 27 to 29, 2018. – Country music

July and August2018

47 La Roque-d'Anthéron Festival Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a link to the wikidata elementLogo indicating a facebook linkLogo indicating a twitter link La Roque-d'Anthéron (13), Logo indicating a telephone number  33 4 42 50 51 15, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables July 20 to August 18, 2018. – piano-centric festival, nicknamed the "Piano Mecca"

July and August2018

48 Jazz in Marciac Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkMarciac (32) Logo indicating timetables July 27 to August 15, 2018. – Jazz

August2018

49 Lorient Interceltic Festival Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a link to the wikidata elementLogo indicating a facebook linkLogo indicating a twitter linkLorient (56), Logo indicating a telephone number  33 2 97 21 24 29, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables August 3 to 12, 2018. – Accessible, without assistance, to people with reduced mobility Breton and Celtic music (multiple events throughout the city)

October2018

50 Nancy Jazz Pulsations Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a link to the wikidata elementLogo indicating a facebook linkLogo indicating a twitter linkNancy (54), Logo indicating a telephone number  33 3 83 35 40 86, fax : 33 3 83 35 56 44 Logo indicating timetables October 10 to 20, 2018. – Jazz and contemporary music festival

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MonthYearEvent
August2020

51 Szigetfestival Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkBudapest Logo indicating timetables From August 5 to 11, 2020. – Music Festival - See the calendar for the month of August

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MonthYearEvent
July2016

52 Sonisphère Italy Logo indicating a link to the website Rome (Racecourse of the Capannelle) Logo indicating timetables July 24, 2016. – Rock. (update of the next date required)

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MonthYearEvent
February2020

53 ONGEA Logo indicating a link to the websiteNairobi (Sarit Center exhibition hall) Logo indicating timetables February 20 to 23, 2020. – Accessible, without assistance, to people with reduced mobility Festival bringing together a large number of singers or groups, mainly Kenyans, all styles of music combined.

April2018

54 Mombasa Color Splash Logo indicating a facebook linkMombasa (in the Butterfly Park) Logo indicating timetables April 21, 2018. – Accessible, without assistance, to people with reduced mobility Festival, of the type "festival of colors », Electronic music with Djs. (update of the next date required)

Logo representing the flag of the country MoroccoMorocco

MonthYearEvent
June2020

55 Mawazine Festival (Rhythms of the World) Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a facebook linkRabat and Salty, Logo indicating a telephone number  212 5 37 63 42 25, 212 5 37 63 42 30, fax : 212 5 37 63 42 38 Logo indicating timetables From June 19 to 27, 2020. – Festival of musical cultures of the world.

Logo representing the flag of the country NetherlandsNetherlands

MonthYearEvent
May2020

56 Breda Jazz Festival (Breda Jazz Festival) Logo indicating a link to the website Breda Logo indicating timetables May 21 to 24, 2020. – Jazz music festival. (update of the next date required)

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MonthYearEvent
June2020

57 Glastonbury Festival (Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts) Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Worthy Farm, Mendip, Pilton, Somerset Logo indicating timetables June 24 to 28, 2020. – One of the largest music and performing arts festivals in the world.

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MonthYearEvent
July2020

58 Festival Exit Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a facebook linkLogo indicating a twitter linkNovi Sad Logo indicating timetables July 9 to 12, 2020. – The festival is held in the Petrovaradin fortress. All kinds of music, electronic music.

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MonthYearEvent
June2020

59 Caribana Festival Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Route de Suisse 16, 1299 Crans-près-Céligny (VD) (Near Nyon), Logo indicating a telephone number  41 22 363 02 80 Logo indicating timetables June 17 to 21, 2020. – (update of the next date required)

June2019

60 Moudon Popular Music Festival Logo indicating a link to the website Moudon (VD) Logo indicating timetables June 8 to 9, 2019. – (update of the next date required)

June2019

61 Stars of Sounds Aarberg Logo indicating a link to the website Aarberg (BE) (City center), Logo indicating a telephone number  41 32 381 11 16 Logo indicating timetables June 14 to 15, 2019. – (update of the next date required)

June2018

62 Rock the ring Logo indicating a link to the website Autobahnkreisel Betzholz, 8340 Hinwil Logo indicating timetables June 21 to 23, 2018.

June2018

63 International Trucker & Country Festival Logo indicating a link to the website Interlaken (BE), Logo indicating a telephone number  41 33 826 00 90, fax : 41 33 822 08 02, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables June 21 to 23, 2018. – Country, trucks, motorcycles.

June and July2018

64 OpenAir St. Gallen Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link St. Gallen (SG), Logo indicating a telephone number  41 71 272 34 34, fax : 41 71 272 34 35 Logo indicating timetables June 28 to July 1, 2018.

June and July2018

65 Montreux Jazz Festival (Montreux Jazz Festival) Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Avenue Claude Nobs 5,1820 Montreux (VD), Logo indicating a telephone number  41 21 966 44 44, fax : 41 21 966 44 33 Logo indicating timetables June 29 to July 14, 2018.

July2018

66 OpenAir Frauenfeld Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Frauenfeld (TG) Logo indicating timetables July 5 to 7, 2018.

July2018

67 Sierre Blues Festival (Blues music festival in Valais) Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a link to the wikidata elementLogo indicating a facebook link Rue de Maison Rouge 11, 3960 Sierre (VS), e-mail : Logo indicating timetables July 5 to 7, 2018.

July2018

68 Summerstage Basel (Summerstage Basel) Logo indicating a link to the website Parc Pré Vert (Park im Grünen), Basel (BS) Logo indicating timetables July 13 to 14, 2018.

July2018

69 Stars of Sounds Murten (Stars of Sounds Murten) Logo indicating a link to the website Pantschau, Murten (FR) (Murten lake), Logo indicating a telephone number  41 32 381 11 16 Logo indicating timetables July 5 to 7, 2018.

July2018

70 Gurten Festival (Gurtenfestival) Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Gurten hill, Bern (BE) ([1]), Logo indicating a telephone number  41 31 386 10 00, fax : 41 31 386 10 05, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables July 11 to 14, 2018.

July2018

71 Moon & Stars Logo indicating a link to the website Piazza Grande, Locarno (TI), e-mail : Logo indicating timetables July 13 to 21, 2018.

July2018

72 Paléo Festival Nyon Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link The Festival is located in the upper part of the city. Route de Saint-Cergue 312, 1320 Nyon (VD) (Between Geneva and Lausanne), Logo indicating a telephone number  41 22 365 10 10, fax : 41 22 365 10 20 Logo indicating timetables July 17 to 22, 2018.

July2018

73 Open Air Lumnezia Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Lumnezia (GR) (Near Illanz, Cumbel, Vella.), Logo indicating a telephone number  41 81 252 22 32, fax : 41 81 252 22 38, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables July 19 to 21, 2018.

July and August2018

74 Verbier Music Festival Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Verbier (VS), Logo indicating a telephone number  41 848 771 882, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables July 19 to August 5, 2018. – International classical music festival

August2018

75 Stars in Town Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkSchaffhausen (SH), Logo indicating a telephone number  41 52 577 10 91, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables August 7 to 11, 2018.

August2017

76 Super Tuesday Logo indicating a link to the website Heitere-Platz, 4800 Zofingen (Zofingen) (AG) Logo indicating timetables Aug 8, 2017.

August2018

77 Magic night Logo indicating a link to the website Heitere-Platz, 4800 Zofingen (Zofingen) (AG) (Between Olten and Lucerne, Bern and Zurich.) Logo indicating timetables August 8, 2018.

August2018

78 Rock Altitude Festival (Openair Le Locle) Logo indicating a link to the website Route du Communal 3, 2400 Le Locle Logo indicating timetables August 15 to 18, 2018.

August2018

79 VolksSchlager OpenAir Logo indicating a link to the website Industriestrasse 16, 6215 Beromünster, Logo indicating a telephone number  41 41 930 25 27, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables Aug 9, 2018.

August2018

80 Heitere Open Air Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Heitere-Platz, 4800 Zofingen (Zofingen) (AG) (Between Olten and Lucerne, Bern and Zurich.), fax : 41 62 745 90 65, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables August 10 to 12, 2018.

August2018

81 Rock Oz'Arènes Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Arena, 1580 Avenches, Logo indicating a telephone number  41 26 675 44 22, fax : 41 26 675 44 20, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables August 15 to 19, 2018. – music Festival

August2018

82 OpenAir Gampel Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia link Bahnhofstrasse 21, 3945 Gampel (VS), Logo indicating a telephone number  41 27 932 50 13, fax : 41 27 932 50 14, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables August 16 to 19, 2018.

August2018

83 SummerDays Festival Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkArbon (TG) (Lake constance), Logo indicating a telephone number  41 71 272 34 34, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables August 24 to 25, 2018.

August2018

84 Seaside Festival Logo indicating a link to the websiteSpiez (Thun lake), Logo indicating a telephone number  41 31 352 02 21, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables August 24 to 25, 2018.

August September2018

85 Mendelssohn Music Week Logo indicating a link to the website Wengen (BE), Logo indicating a telephone number  41 33 854 12 50 Logo indicating timetables August 18 to 25, 2018. Logo indicating tariffs 133 Fr. Including the AR train from Lauterbrunnen.

August September2019

86 Francomanias Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkBubble (Town Hall - Castle Park - Market Square), Logo indicating a telephone number  41 26 411 11 11, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables August 28 to 31, 2019 . – . Program [[2]]

September2019

87 Le Chant du Gros Festival Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkThe Noirmont (Trains from Saignelégier and La Chaux-de-Fonds - Bus from La Chaux-de-Fonds [[3]]) Logo indicating timetables September 5-7, 2019. – Program [[4]]

September2020

88 Country Night Gstaad Logo indicating a link to the websiteGstaad, Logo indicating a telephone number  41 33 744 88 22, fax : 41 33 748 83 39, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables September 11 to 12, 2020 from 16 h - h. – Country music.

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