Music

This three-day festival of electronic music and kitesurfing at Pink Lake welcomes you to dance your socks off and immerse into a magical vibe

Thousands of pilgrims walk to the foots of Andes to welcome new circle of life or honor the Lord

Inspiring event when young sons of the Incas show their strength and overcome different trials by fire

The party takes place every full moon night and draws up to 30,000 people to the island of Koh Phangan

The Gathering is famous for its hospitality, friendship, multitude of events and the presence of the Royal Family, and it's only a 2-hour drive from Edinburgh

Don't miss this original and colourful Swiss celebration in Geneva

This is the only occasion to see a thousand Chilean national dances at one spectacle

One of the world's biggest music and entertainment festivals

Only a truly patient explorer can find the secret cave party

A music festival which represents Corsica's cultural identity

This festival represents a special religious tradition of carrying decorated crosses up the hill

A dynamic celebration of Hawaiian culture and Aloha spirit

Beautiful opera music in the relaxed atmosphere during the Summer Recital Series

Take a glance of one of the most impressive performances of Cappadocia's best whirling dancers

Check out the coolest motorcycle rally and high skill showcases during the weekend-long festival of motorcycle culture in Galveston

Visit Cavaillon's most fragrant and sweet festival and taste some Charentais melons—a local speciality

An offer of a guinea pig plate is the highest privilege in Bolivia, and refusal is unacceptable!

At Highland dances, Scottish boys and girls perform in national costumes dancing to the traditional sounds of the hornpipe

Tens of thousands of bare-breasted maidens dance and sing, bringing reeds to their King

Samba lessons for free at a Lapa street party

A world-renowned music festival for electronic dance music enthusiasts, guaranteed to wake the party animal in everyone!

The largest music event in Northern Europe was inspired by Woodstock

A hot summer music festival on the island known for its numerous athletic fields

Feeling the beat of Adriatic with an ultrahip Ultra music festival

One of the biggest dancing events in Europe attracts 350,000 visitors from around the world yearly

"One world, one tribe, one music, one dance"—that's the spirit of Singapore's most hip festival

Instead of oppressive sadness, the cross and crucifixion​ is commemorated through vivid costumed dances

Discover Cappadocia's lush valleys while cycling on two wheels

The longest-running annual jazz event in the world

Visit indigenous people in the rural areas

The brave and curious will enjoy exploring the nearly inaccessible craggy coastlines of western and eastern Scotland

One of the best electronic music festivals in the world

Join thousands of jazz fans at this resplendent music fest

Club music fanatics party till their last breath as the clubbing season comes to the end

Join the best-in-class celebration of Irish national heritage

Adventures in utopia with plenty of music, art and films

Join in the forest family and feel the vibes and energy of this exuberant music festival in Rothbury, Michigan

Tens of thousands of performers and 100,000 in the audience

Experience the traditional Spring Festival at temple fairs in Beijing

A month of activities filled with color, concerts, and fireworks

Have you ever been to the most significant greenfield event in the world?

Enjoy catchy rhythms and soulful melodies at this one-of-a-kind music fest

Submerge into trance vibrations at the only outdoor trance music festival in Ibiza

A traditional feast day in the lovely little town of Fréjus

A traditional Catalan street party with giants, dragons​, lions and eagles taking part

A vibrant religious festivity dedicated to the patron of the city of Valencia

Performers from around the world make this summer festival wonderful

Enjoy eight weeks of world-class music in iconic venue at a reasonable price

Come to the zoo party and unleash the wild animal inside us all

Become a part of the 18-day summer music camp full of concerts, activities, and workshops, together with thousands of others who can't imagine their life without music

The evil spirits are scared off by the rhythms of the devils' dance

Two huge rock events at the same time and almost in the same place? Yes, please!

Barcelona's edition of Primavera Sound attracts more and more people from every corner of the world

A wild music festival is a perfect place to spend a hot summer night

Join the largest country music festival in Australia for ten days of non-stop music partying

A colourful and vibrant celebration of the Caribbean culture

Music, art and culinary festival in the heart of Tuscon

You're welcome to become a part of the premier furry convention, with or without a costume

Should you feel the urge for a wild dance, head to the world's premier electronic music festival

A mixture of pagan and Christian traditions, Lomisoba is a colorful insight into Georgian culture

Light up some bonfires, enjoy fireworks, and celebrate the shortest night of the year

A pilgrimage visited every year by thousands of believers

A day when the entire Downtown Lviv transforms into a large music stage

Once a year, the breathtaking landscapes of Ukrainian Carpathians are painted with rare magic blooms

A free flamboyant music and dance event

A street extravaganza full of dancers, musicians and performers

Musicians from Celtic countries and further lands annually reunite in Glasgow in the celebration of folk music

Visit Sani music fest in sunny Greece!

Witi Witi means "making love," so how do you imagine this dance looks like? Colca Valley would be the right place to check it out

Cinco de Mayo introduces the best of Mexican culture preserved in San Francisco

Hypnotizing sounds seem to be coming from the afterlife—Mongolian singing must be the weirdest traditional music in the world

One of Switzerland's greatest jazz fests welcomes you!

Feel the real jazz spirit at this world-class music festival!

Put your inner jazz lover into overdrive at this amazing music event!

Australians surely know a little something about jazz music, and this festival is living proof of it

Litchfield is famous for its annual jazz festival–be sure to check it out!

The islands of Boston Harbour conceal abandoned forts, ancient lighthouses, and many other surprises

One of a kind celebration of the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana with a true jazz spirit

Munich has a lot of entertainment to impress and excite on New Year's Eve

Celebrate the Persian New Year in Zanzibar which has neatly been incorporated into tradition

An annual rock festival at Fulong Beach will give you some insight into the local Taiwanese rock scene

A very important day for the Catalans

New York offers a wide range of free and open-air music festivals and concerts with fun and vibrant atmospheres

Whether you're a jazz buff or an amateur musician, this festival is the place to be

You can't miss one of Portugal's most exciting music events!

Visit the oldest Alpine hot-air balloon event

Meet your soulmates at this awesome jazz fest

Chuseok is the Korean version of American Thanksgiving—an important holiday, when locals leave for grandma's house in the countryside to follow ancient traditions and, most importantly, to feast on abundant homemade delicacies

Traditional Canarian Romarías welcome everyone to join the celebration full of fun and free food

Central Mexico is blessed to be the wintering shelter of millions of bright butterflies

The festival caters for the music tastes and needs of everyone and is distinguished by friendly atmosphere

One of the oldest rock festivals in the world is listed in European top five and boasts incredible crowds

A real tribute to the fallen heroes

Save the date for this unique music festival

Don't miss this epic jazz festival!

This one-of-a-kind jazz fest in California has a very special feel to it

One of the best jazz fests in France welcomes you!

Celebrate Lviv city day in Ukraine's most European city

Spend a memorable weekend at this family-friendly fair

Fiesta Dos de Mayo is the holiday of the community of Madrid, commemorating a historical uprising

A favorite Labor Day Weekend tradition with great music all over the city

Visit one of the most famous jazz festivals in Europe

Check out one of the most famous traditions of the city

New York City knows how to say 'adios' to summer with a long-weekend blowout

This big festival in Cadavedo is all about the dances that take place near a church on top of a cliff with a spectacular view

Kick up your heels to see off the outgoing year and celebrate the arrival of the New Year in a magnificent way!

The most famous music and art festival in Slovakia

Star-studded lineup and high attendance make it number one music event in sub-Saharan Africa

Get involved and catch your blessing of happiness and prosperity

After visiting 17th century Ontario, you'll see that such a life could be quite fun even without electricity and light bulbs

An iconic open-air amphitheatre created by natural rocks

Groove to the sweet vibes of roots reggae and world music

If you had to describe Jamaica in one word, that word would be music.

What is probably the most famous of Spanish traditions is so often misunderstood—flamenco is not a dance!

The peculiarity of this marathon is live music performed by numerous bands throughout a race, as well as a big rock concert at the finish

Feel the atmosphere of the most prestigious opera festival dedicated to a single composer–Richard Wagner

Is it common in your country to celebrate this occasion with a barbeque at the cemetery​?—In Bolivia it is!

See a unique historical dance on Korcula Island with sword fights

Come to Galicia to observe the unique wild mountain horses get rounded up, trimmed and marked

The top electronic music festival in Scandinavia invades the city of Copenhagen for an entire week

The folk tunes and floats in Mergellina

Dance to the beats of a weeklong marathon of electronic dance music

Enjoy this Colombian festival in Manizales and witness the crowning of the Queen of Coffee and enjoy the best coffee in the region during the holidays

Are you ready for the art overdose at the largest outdoor multi-disciplinary arts festival in Utah?

Celebrate the arrival of the spring as bright as you can!

Catch local and international jazz stars at the premier destination for music lovers

If you are a Bob Marley fan, you shouldn't miss this fantastic event

Chilling with your family couldn't be more exciting!

The largest free blues festival in the world and one of the greatest music festivals in Chicago

Whoever catches the cross on St. Jordan's Day will be prosperous and healthy throughout the year

Dublin's biggest outdoor music event with hip-hop and R&B vibes

Don't miss the biggest flamenco event worldwide

The competition celebrating traditional Irish music and culture

Check out this significant occasion to celebrate with local folklore groups and all the villagers dressed in their most exquisite traditional costumes

All Ulysses fans should at least once spend June 16th in Dublin

A great way to feel the real spirit of Sardinia and learn about its culture and traditions

Experience one of the most significant tributes to Elvis in the world

Let this fantastic event be a highlight of your London summer!

Head to the ground, one foot up, arms criss-crossed and blades right in front of your face—this is the ancient Dance with Scissors

The unique festival of Cham ethnic minority group Kate that expresses their respect to the gods by colourful performance

Don't miss the chance to meet prominent Japanese Geishas while in Kyoto

Harvest season is warmly welcomed with dancing and singing by the bonfire

Watch an opera at a majestic Roman amphitheatre

An international world-class music festival that puts local music into spotlight

Try some incredibly juicy and crispy meat dishes at the famous autumn festivities

Summertime open-air music and dancing in the park

You don't have to be in Miami to feel the vibes of the world's best electronic music festival—it has already reached South Africa

Two weeks of jazz in an amazing outdoor setting

Dive into the Medieval atmosphere of the Folk festival

A free open-air concert by London's oldest orchestra in the heart of UK's capital

Probably the most kinky event in San Francisco and maybe the whole world

A week of massive daytime street parties and nightclub events

Join fans of Sepultura, Iron Maiden or Cannibal Corpse during one of the biggest heavy metal music festivals in Europe

A Nordic tradition, celebrated on the night before the Midsummer's Day

After singing "Viva Las Vegas," a real anthem of "Sin City," Elvis Presley was forever awarded the most honourable place in the galaxy of Nevada stars

Every year, Ghent brings together jazz artists and fans

Watch this gorgeous dance of horses

This international music festival is an essential part of Marseille's cultural identity

Some of the most popular music festivals in the UK with great names of pop and rock

Madrid en Danza Festival turns the city into a real dance capital for over three weeks every year

The Gnaoua music is a tradition established by the African slaves and has been well preserved and practised​ for a long time​

From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday: pray, love, and have fun!

Theatre is a must-see during the holiday season in London

Feel the spirit of Argentina by visiting the most beautiful and passionate dance festival in Buenos Aires

Another biggie on European summer circuit is the North Sea Jazz Festival in the port city of Rotterdam

The iconic central square of Krakow, Rynek Główny, hosts most of the city's winter holiday festivities

Searching for a power-packed European techno event? Here you go!

Discover the musical capital of Colombia at the Ibague Folk Festival. Folk and traditional music and dances await you!

Over 100,000 motorcyclists visit Carinthia during Bike Week

Witness the rural life of gauchos, porteños, and migrants who honour the traditions of their ancestors

A puppet show holiday is a great delight for the whole family

The Nights of Guitar is a great rock music event on Corsica

Plunge into the world of music at one of the biggest and best-known annual jazz festival in Swiss "Sun Riviera"

Every frequent festival-goer eventually realises many of these events are pretty the same—Thai music festival is a great alternative when you crave for something new

Don't miss the chance to see some of the biggest names in electronic music

If you are overwhelmed by the number of Spanish festivals, simply choose the most colourful one

An unforgettable journey filled with music, art, and culinary delights at the highly anticipated festival, where the vibrant spirit of San Francisco comes to life

This three-day music festival happens every August and brings in rock and electronic music enthusiasts from all corners of South Korea to one of the grandest live music affairs in the country

Ibiza also has its age old traditions which may today be experienced through folk dances performed by costumed dancers

The largest EDC-festival of the USA turns the American capital of excitement into the world capital of club music

A "green" festival that stages both famous and yet to be established talents and draws fans from the entire globe to the area as big as 375 football fields—it is the unique Bonnaroo

This festival is all about escapism thanks to its atmospheric location

Visit the world's largest jazz festival listed in the Guinness Book of World Records

Discover this weekend amidst beautiful nature and with great music

A key event of the New York City jazz scene featuring prominent musicians from around the world

The world’s largest dance event, celebrating all forms of performing arts

The festival that brings best DJs together to warm up cold Montreal winter

The legendary rock festival in England which discovered some great names in the past

Matariki traditional New Year is associated with a miraculous constellation referring to Māori genealogy

Dive into the world of music and relaxation in Jericho Beach Park

The Azure Window was a beautiful sight, especially at sunset. Now it's another rocky spot of Maltese coast and an excellent diving location

Watch the 5th Avenue turn green during the largest St. Patrick's Parade in the world

Rock around the clock, enjoy burlesque dancing, auto races, and other shows in Las Vegas

Hogmanay is a unique way to celebrate the New Year with torchlights, bonfires, fireworks, and loads of music

Get ready for your heart to burst with excitement at this exuberant celebration of the Korean tradition

Dressed up marathoners start their run-and-rock race late in the evening

The Heiva festival is one of the most fun ways to experience the culture of Bora Bora

Experience traditional Slovak rafting and enjoy the beautiful nature around you

Rotterdam summer sparks with the vibrant and colorful carnival

The peak of Ibiza's disco whirlpool is BBC Radio 1 Weekend