Festival season is here so why not make the most of it and jet off to pastures new?
Maybe you’re sick of the temperamental British weather and want a guaranteed tan, or you’re ready to broaden your horizons with pastures new. Whatever your mood, make 2024 the year you try out a festival abroad.
What could be better than a bit of fun in the sun with your loved ones? Good music, good vibes and a whole lot of laughs – you won’t get it better than this.
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Across the globe, there are a number of big name acts gearing up to give you the summer of a lifetime. From the gorgeous beaches of Croatia to the sunny shores of Lisbon, there’s something for everyone.
Let the Daily Star summer 2024 international festival guide help you decide on how to make this the best summer yet. Keep reading to check out some of the best music festivals in the world today and make sure to bag yourself a ticket for the months ahead.
Primavera Sound
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When: 29 May – 2 June
Where: Barcelona, Spain
What: An eclectic festival full of huge names
Excitement is in the air as the beautiful city of Barcelona gears up to kick off the summer with some of the most recognisable chart-toppers of our generation today.
Lana Del Rey, SZA, Charli XCX, FKA Twigs, Peggy Gou, Deftones and The Last Dinner Party are all in attendance to offer festival goers a live music experience to remember.
Buy tickets here.
Rock In Rio
When: 15 – 23 June
Where: Lisbon, Portugal
What: “Celebrating 20 years of Rock In Rio Lisboa”
Come down and mark two decades of one of the most talked about festivals across the globe. Despite the name, there’s artists of all genres to suit every taste.
Huge names in the music business will be making an appearance across the event’s run, including the epic Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, Ne-Yo, Camila Cabello, Evanescence and Lukas Graham.
Get some tickets here.
Rock for People
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When: 12 – 15 June
Where: Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
What: “A huge open air summer rock festival”
Any rock fanatic knows that Rock for People is the place to be this summer – immerse yourself in like-minded fans and get your stomping boots on to soak up atmosphere at this legendary event.
On this year’s lineup is Avril Lavigne, Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Pendulum and The Prodigy along with many other iconic names. You won’t wanna miss this!
Buy your tickets here.
Hideout
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When: 23 – 27 June
Where: Zrce Beach, Croatia
What: “Four stages of world class electronic music”
This iconic festival is branded as an “essential summer experience” while in Croatia and the event often sells out year after year, which basically tells you all you need to know!
On the lineup is Bicep, Nia Archives, Alan Fitzpatrick, Gorgon City and many more chart-topping names sure to blow your socks off this summer. Make sure you don’t miss this epic celebration of electronic music in such a stunning location.
Bag your ticket right here.
Kappa Futur Festival
When: 5 – 7 July
Where: Torino, Italy
What: “An unmissable event of the year.”
Back for its 11th instalment, Kappa Futur Festival – Italy’s leading music festival – was voted number 11 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Festivals of 2023. If that wasn’t enough to persuade you, the epic line up sure will.
Huge names such as Skrillex, Carl Cox, Purple Disco Machine, Four Tet and Nina Kraviz will be gracing the stage at this year’s event.
Buy tickets here.
Hospitality On The Beach
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When: 2 – 9 July
Where: Tisno, Croatia
What: “The world’s foremost drum and bass celebration”
Hospitality on the Beach is set to take place 2 to 9 July 2024 at The Garden Resort in Tisno, Croatia, and is hailed to be one of their best instalments yet.
Four epic stages based right on the coast within touching distance of the clear Adriatic waters will host some huge names, including Camo & Krooked, Flava D, Kings of the Rollers, Sub Focus, Inja and many, many more – its guaranteed to blow your mind!
For those interested (who wouldn’t be?), tickets are now available for just £190 plus booking fee. Party goers can also make payments of £28.57 per month – make sure you secure your spot here.
Sziget Festival
When: 7 – 12 August
Where: Budapest, Hungary
What: “Europe’s biggest festival”
Every year, Sziget lights up the leafy Óbudai-sziget island in northern Budapest and this year is no different. From indie rock to pop icons, you’ll never be bored at Sziget.
Some of the huge names on this year’s year’s line-up include Sam Smith, Fred Again, Stormzy, Crystal Fighters, Four Tet and Martin Garrix – and to recover from all that partying, make sure you take a trip to the iconic thermal baths.
Buy tickets here.
Meo Kalorama
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When: 29 – 31 August
Where: Lisbon, Portugal
What: “An impressive lineup with renowned artists from across the world”
Travelling back to Lisbon, this time in the dead of summer why not reward yourself with a short getaway to Meo Kalorama?
The perfect place to let loose and unwind after a long year waiting for the sunshine – preparing to perform are Peggy Gou, Jungle, LCD Soundsystem, Massive Attack and Sam Smith.
Buy tickets here
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