Top 10 biggest music festivals
                     Full article : Top 10 music festivals across the world
Music festivals often involve people coming together to 
have a memorable experience with their favourite artistes 
while socialising and making new friends. Moreover, these 
events can last for several days and are usually fun-filled. 
The vibes and pulsating feelings a good music festival 
exudes are second to none.
Top 10 Music Festivals You Should Go To
DONAUINSELFEST
The Donauinselfest is the largest open-air festival for music fans around the globe. The 
rendezvous point is on an island in Vienna along the enormous Danube river. 
When: Late June annually
Where: Donauinsel Island, Vienna
Attendance: An average of 2 million visitors yearly.
Fun fact: The festival hosted over 3 million fans in 2016 and in 2019 the event 
occurred on 13 stages, with 600 hours of music and 17 different themes.
MAWAZINE
Mawazine means the rhythm of the world. An international word music festival 
intended to promote the image and culture of Morocco.
When: Annually in June
Where: Rabat, Morocco
Attendance: 2.5 million people in 2013
SUMMERFEST
Summerfest is a Wisconsin music festival. It is the largest music festival in 
America. 
When: An 11 days event that spans from late June to early July 
each year
Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
Attendance: An average of 850,000 people yearly
WOODSTOCK
Woodstock is occasionally referred to as the Bethel rock festival. The name is as a result 
of its location in Bethel, New York. The festival aims at harmonising people of the United 
States and genres involved are rock music, pop, metal and folk music.
When: Annually in August
Where: New York, USA
Attendance: 750,000 in 2014
ROCK IN RIO
Rio is popularly known as the city of rock. Rock in Rio is deeply rooted in history with its 
unique festival anthem, display of fireworks, and performers that rock the city. 
When: Every two years
Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Attendance: 700,000 people 
COACHELLA
Coachella is one of the most famous, reputable, and profitable festivals in the United 
States. This massive festival involves music like pop, rock ‘n’ roll as well as arts and 
Wscuhlepntu: rAens.nually in April
Where: Indio, California
Attendance: An average of 500,000 people
SZIGET
Sziget is a multidimensional music and art festival deeply rooted in culture. It is one 
of Europe’s most significant and famous events. 
When: Annually in August
Where: Budapest, Hungary
Attendance: Average of 550,000 each year
ESSENCE
The essence is often referred to as the party with a purpose. It originated in 1995 
as an event to celebrate the African-American culture, especially for women.
When: Annually in July
Where: New Orleans, Louisiana, United 
States
Attendance: Average of 500,000 people
ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL (EDC)
The electric daisy carnival is an electronic music festival held annually. The EDC 
has been held in other locations like Mexico, New York City, and Puerto Rico.
When: Annually in June
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Attendance: 400,000 in June
WOODSTOCK
Woodstock is occasionally referred to as the Bethel rock festival. The name is as a result 
of its location in Bethel, New York. The festival aims at harmonising people of the United 
States and genres involved are rock music, pop, metal and folk music.
When: Annually in August
Where: New York, USA
Attendance: 750,000 in 2014
ROCK IN RIO
Rio is popularly known as the city of rock. Rock in Rio is deeply rooted in history with its 
unique festival anthem, display of fireworks, and performers that rock the city. 
When: Every two years
Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Attendance: 700,000 people 
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