Summer vacation in Europe is not only about sightseeing or carefree time on sunny beaches. Summer is the favorite time for music lovers and fun lovers - the time for open airs, or open-air festivals. And the best of them are traditionally held in Europe, it is there that the largest and most interesting open airs, according to the reviews of many music lovers, travelers.
It is necessary
- - Schengen visa,
- - a ticket to the venue of the festival,
- - money for the entrance ticket and expenses.
Instructions
Step 1
Optimus Primavera Life is perhaps one of the most famous and largest music festivals in Europe. It is held from 7 to 10 June in the city of Porto, Portugal. Entrance for all days of the festival costs 99 euros, but it is better to buy a ticket in advance, this can be done on the open air website: https://optimusprimaverasound.com/. In 2012, Primavera will be headlined by Bjork, The Weeknd, Beach House, The Drums, The xx and Spiritualized. Renowned pianist Yann Tiersen will also take part. In addition to them, you can watch live performances of such artists and bands as Erol Alkan, The Rapture, Death Cab For Cutie, The Flaming Lips, I Break Horses, and many others. This festival is held a week after the Spanish Primavera and is considered to be more independent and interesting.
Step 2
Sonar is a Spanish festival that takes place from June 16 to 18 in Barcelona. A ticket can be purchased for all days of the festival at once, it will cost 155 euros, but you can go on any one selected day (100 euros) or only daytime (39 euros) or night (69 euros) performances. You can get acquainted with the list of performers in detail and learn more about the features of the festival on the official website: https://www.sonar.es/es/2012/. The most anticipated artists performing in 2012 will be Fatboy Slim, The Roots, Lana Del Rey, Squarepushe, Richie Hawtin and Modeselektor. This is an open air where you can hear the best electronic music. It is believed that every electronics lover should definitely visit there at least once in his life. In addition, the venue is a wonderful seaside. In addition to the music program, the festival will host numerous art inserts and screenings of films. At night, there are huge dance spaces that can accommodate all the guests of the festival.
Step 3
The Open'er Festival is a renowned Eastern European music festival featuring artists such as The White Stripes, Sex Pistols and more. It will take place from 4 to 7 July in the Polish town of Gdynia, which has a special charm created by its beautiful medieval architecture. Entrance fee for all days of the open air: 89 euros, for one day: 40 euros. Festival website: https://www.opener.pl/en. In 2012, the main events of the festival will be performances by artists such as Bjork, Orbital, Franz Ferdinand, New Order, Bon Iver, Public Enemy and others. You can hear great local artists famous all over the world such as Nosowska. Open air takes place on a large airfield with 7 stages and is renowned for its excellent organization.
Step 4
Bloc Weekend is a festival that takes place in London in 2012 from 6 to 7 July. The entrance ticket costs 118 euros, or 99 pounds. When buying ten tickets, the eleventh is given out for free, and this is great news for those who go to listen to music in a large company. The official website of the festival: https://www.blocweekend.com/. 2012 headliners: Gary Numan, Richie Hawtin, Steve Reich, Snoop Dogg, Monolake, Ricardo Villalobos, Orbital, Flying Lotus and others. Usually the open air is held at an English seaside resort, but in 2012 it was decided to hold it in the large port space of London Pleasure Gardens in north-east London. An interesting detail is planned, such as floating dance floors.
