Europe is a continent that has a lot of festivals that are staged in different countries. A day or series of celebration days, staged by certain community in Europe is significant. The following list outlines just but a few festivities:
The Isle of Wight Festival, UK
- It’s held in the United Kingdom in early June of every year on an island known as Isle of Wight.
- In late 60’s; it was a festivity for counter culture of locals. Recently it has changed to incorporate even music festivity.
Rock am Ring, Germany
- It’s a choice for many in Germany with a high rate of attendance.
- Usually held on the first weekend of June every year.
- It also hosts more than 70 internationally recognized musicians.
Rock am Ring, Germany
Rock im Park
- Also known as a sister festival to Rock am Ring.
- Both festivities are held on the same weekend though in different towns.
- Rock im Park is held in Nuremberg with much similarity since all artists from Rock am Ring also attends Rock im Park.
The Festival Internacional de Benicàssim
- It’s held in Spain and abbreviated by many as FIB and takes place in Benicàssim town.
- It first took place in 1995 and nowadays held in the second week of July each year.
- It emphasizes on rock, pop and Electronica.
- It also focuses on other elements like fashion shows, art and short films.
- Benicassim is reputable, earning a title of being among the finest on the international festival arena
Pinkpop Festival
- Held annually in Netherlands on the Pentecost weekend.
- It focuses on Hip Hop, Garage, Indie, Electro and Rock.
- It scores a count of approximate 60,000 heads a day with three separate stages for performance.
Pinkpop Festival, Landgraaf, Netherlands
Roskilde European music festival
- Grouped as one of the largest music festivity in Europe and held in Denmark.
- It’s fixed on the first Thursday of July and four days warm-up prior the festival.
- It focuses on music events, food and many more activities.
Open’er Festival
- It’s a music festival that takes place in the northern coast of Poland.
- It first took place in 2002.
- It emphasizes on indie, rock, pop among others.
Open’er Festival, Poland
Exit, Serbia
- Held in Serbia and associated with summer.
- Since 2000, it has been staged annually and runs for four days.
- It emphasizes on Rock, Drum and Bass, Electronic dance music, Electronica, Hip hop, Punk and Metal.
INmusic Festival, Croatia
- Its Croatia’s open air festival held in June annually and takes place on Youth Island.
- It focuses on World, Electronic, Rock, Reggae, Hip Hop, Dance and Folk.
Pukkelpop, Belgium
- Held near city of Hasselt in Belgium.
- It takes place from mid to late August.
- It has a variety of interests like, pop, dance, electronic, hip-hop, punk, rock and heavy metal.
Pukkelpop, Belgium
Sziget Festival, Hungary
- Always held every August in Hungary; northern Budapest.
- It is also one of the famous Europe festivals.
- It has ever recorded attendance of more than 250,000 people.
- It takes about seven days and focuses on Pop, Rock, and Psychedelic Rock, Alternative rock, Punk rock, Heavy metal, World music, Hip hop, Indie, Synthpop, Electronic music and Reggae.
Abergavenny Food Festival
- Though one of its kind and focusing on one field, it’s a choice for many in Wales.
- It is held in the town of Abergavenny each and every September.
Abergavenny Food Festival, Wales, UK