Among all the world’s music festivals, there are some that have become authentic jewels of music, design, entertainment and camping experience. Some of which are worth going, even once in a lifetime and every memory will give you goosebumps. We have gone to some of them and we have forged, along with your opinions, the list with the best music festivals in the world in 2017. We have taken into account the line-up, location, number of attendees, facilities and our particular opinion.
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Now that you ready to go, find the perfect festival for you among our best picks!:
Bonaroo
A classic. Bonaroo is not the most original festival in the world, regarding art, stages and activities, but its line-up is composed by all the hits you listen to on the radio on one hand, and the super stars of all times, on the other hand. The result of this combination is a mandatory event for those who love dance, electronic, rock and pop. It takes place in Manchester, USA and this year counts with the performance of U2, The Weeknd, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Major Lazer, Lorde and The XX, among others. Dates: June 8 – 11.
Burning Man
It is the festival for designers, artists, hipsters and all out- of- the- box thinkers of the world. Good music, pirotecnia, fireworks and last-minute known DJs are the key of this eclectic festival in where everything can happen among the fantasy. Burning Man takes place in Nevada, USA. Dates: August 27 – 4 September.
FireFly Festival
A complete adventure on the Woolands of Dover, Delaware, in USA is the perfect place for a long weekend festival. FireFly is another chance to get to know the most famous artists of the rock and electronic landscape, this year with Muse, The Weeknd, 21 Pilots, Kings of Leon, Blink 182 or Dillon Francis. Camping there is considered a joyable experience. Dates: June 16-19.
Tomorrowland
A fairy tale place located in the heart of Belgium will promise you a magical experience among customes, dreaming places, activities and the best electronic and dance line-up of Europe. After years of celebration, Tomorrowland is the jewel of the crown of festivals, and over the years the festival have replicated their scenarios to more places around the world, connecting all of them among screens at some point of the show. Axwell, Steve Aoki, Tiësto or Marshmello, David Guetta, Alesso, among dozens of other well known DJs. Dates: July 21- 30.
Arenal Sound
Placed in the east coast of Spain, Arenal Sound is a marathon of 7 days with non stop music pictured by the buzziest names in dance, electronic and pop music. It is well accompanied by pool parties, water activities and the Mediterranean Sea nearby. This year the line-up is composed by Martin Garrix, Matoma, Bastille, Jonas Blue or Icona Pop, among others. Dates: August 1-6.
Isle of Wight
It is the traditional king of festivals in the UK, located in a small isle in the south of the island. Old and new hippies, pop lovers, electronic fanatics and super good vibes are the best description of this mythical Isle of Wight Festival. This year the line-up is composed by Arcade Fire, Rod Stewart, David Guetta and George Ezra, among others. Dates: June 8-11.
Magnetic Fields
Every event in India is crowded and colorful, and Magnetic Fields is not an exception. This big festival takes place in Alsisar, India and holds the world’s famous DJ in electronic, minimalistic bands and dance Indian music. Plus, it is dressed up with colors and pirotecnia that create a magical environment, not in vain is featured one of the best scenarios in India. The line-up is unknown yet. Dates: December 15- 17.
Nyege Nyege Festival
A vibrant mix of nature and good music is held in Jinja, Uganda. Nyege Nyege Festival is placed near the river Nile and owns a private beach near the wild, green and fresh forest. Traditional African dances, electronic and global bass music are enjoyed by locals and travellers in a wonderful atmosphere. Nyege Nyege Festival and its eclectic combination of bands are one of our favourite reasons of why we love this festival. The line-up is unknown yet. Stay tuned! Dates: September 1-3.
Which one of these would you choose? Which tips would you give to new attendants to festivals? Please, share them below and we would be happy to include them on our list.
Pablo Clemente Pérez 