The biggest festivals in the Netherlands: 9 events worth the trip
Lowlands in Flevoland (August), Pinkpop in Landgraaf (June) and ADE in Amsterdam (October): the 9 best-known festivals in the Netherlands, with tips.
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Europe's best-known festivals
Country by country: the biggest and best-known festivals, where and when they take place, which genres, and what to expect — written for visitors, DJs, bands and organisers.
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The biggest festivals in Belgium: 11 events you should know
The biggest festivals in Belgium, from Tomorrowland and Rock Werchter to Pukkelpop and the Gentse Feesten: where and when they run and how acts get booked.
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The best-known festivals in the UK: 10 events worth the trip
Glastonbury in Somerset (June), the Edinburgh Fringe (August) and the BBC Proms in London: the 10 best-known festivals in the UK, with region and genre.
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The biggest festivals in Ireland: 10 events you must see
Discover the biggest festivals in Ireland, from Electric Picnic to the Cork Jazz Festival: where they are, when they happen and how artists can play them.
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The biggest festivals in Germany: 10 events worth the trip
The biggest festivals in Germany, from Rock am Ring and Wacken to Oktoberfest and Bayreuth: city, month, genre and practical tips for visitors and artists.
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The best-known festivals in France: 11 events worth the trip
From Avignon and the Vieilles Charrues to Hellfest and Jazz à Vienne: the 11 best-known festivals in France, with where, when, which genre and a tip for each.
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The best-known festivals in Spain: 12 events worth the trip
From Primavera Sound and Sónar to Benicàssim, Mad Cool and the Bienal de Flamenco: the 12 best-known festivals in Spain, with where, when and a tip for each.
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The biggest festivals in Italy: 9 events you must see
Discover the biggest festivals in Italy, from Sanremo and Arena di Verona to Umbria Jazz and Firenze Rocks: when they happen, where, and why they matter.
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The best-known festivals in Portugal: 12 events worth the trip
From NOS Alive and Rock in Rio Lisboa to Boom, Paredes de Coura and São João: the 12 best-known festivals in Portugal, with where, when, which genre and a tip for each.
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The best-known festivals in Poland: 11 events worth the trip
From Open'er and Pol'and'Rock to Unsound and Jazz Jamboree: the 11 best-known festivals in Poland, with where, when, which genre and a tip for each.
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The biggest festivals in Romania: 9 events you must see
UNTOLD in Cluj-Napoca (August), Electric Castle (July) and Neversea in Constanța (July): the 9 best-known festivals in Romania, with region and genre.
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The best-known festivals in Ukraine: 12 events you should know
Atlas Weekend in Kyiv (July), Leopolis Jazz Fest in Lviv (June) and Zaxidfest (August): the 12 best-known festivals in Ukraine, with city, month and genre.
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The best-known festivals in Hungary: 10 events worth the trip
From Sziget and Balaton Sound to the Valley of Arts and SZIN: the 10 best-known festivals in Hungary, with where, when, which genre and a tip for each.
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The best-known festivals in Denmark: 10 events worth the trip
From Roskilde and Smukfest to Copenhell and Copenhagen Jazz: the 10 best-known festivals in Denmark, with where, when, which genre and a tip for each.
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The best-known festivals in Sweden: 11 events worth the trip
From Way Out West and Sweden Rock to Storsjöyran and Stockholm Jazz: the 11 best-known festivals in Sweden, with where, when, which genre and a tip for each.
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The best-known festivals in Austria: 12 events worth the trip
Salzburg Festival, Nova Rock, Donauinselfest, Snowbombing and more: the 12 best-known festivals in Austria, with where, when, which genre and a tip for each.
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The best-known festivals in Switzerland: 11 events worth the trip
From Montreux Jazz and Paléo to Street Parade and Locarno: the 11 best-known festivals in Switzerland, with where, when, which genre and a tip for each.
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The best-known festivals in Greece: 12 events worth the trip
From the Athens Epidaurus Festival and Release Athens to the Patras Carnival, Reworks and Easter in Corfu: the 12 best-known festivals in Greece, with a tip for each.
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