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A Short Guide to South Korea’s Finest Festivals

14th October 2024 | Category: Concerts

By now, everyone has heard of K-Pop and K-dramas. High quality of the content, prolific production, and appealing music that is going viral on social media are just some of the ways in which Korean music and shows have won over the audience across the globe. And with growth in popularity came growth of interest in all-things Korea – from food to culture.

And the best way to get to know the culture of one country is by visiting local festivals. Here’s a list of the top 10 festivals in Korea you should not miss.

Top 10 Annual Festivals in South Korea

South Korea is a country steeped in rich traditions and vibrant culture, and its annual festivals reflect this heritage. Each festival offers a unique experience, celebrating everything from seasonal changes to historical events. Here are the top 10 annual festivals you shouldn’t miss if you find yourself in South Korea or a fan of anything prefixed by K.

1. Seollal – Lunar New Year

Seollal is part of the most important traditional holidays in South Korea, which falls on a date either at the end of January or early February. It is an occasion that marks the beginning of the first day of the moon calendar and is a time when families get to pay respect to ancestors through the ritual called “charye.”

People wear hanbok clothes, perform ancestor rites, and prepare foods on this holiday. Main dishes include rice cake soup called tteokguk, symbolizing gaining one year of age. Children also normally kowtow to older people and are given money with a blessing to start the new year. This holiday, celebrated for three days in total, is a really deep cultural familial affair.

2. Boseong Green Tea Festival

Events include the Green Tea Festival every May, which showcases green tea cultivation and its many traditions in picturesque, rolling tea fields of Boseong. The visitors can participate in various activities regarding tea: fresh tea leaves picking, making green tea, and observing a whole production process, enjoyment of many different kinds of tea foods and drinks, such as green tea ice cream and traditional tea ceremonies.

Dense natural beauty at the tea plantations provides the perfect serene backdrop for visitors to immerse themselves in Korean tea culture. This festival, relaxing as it may be, is educative.

3. Jinju Namgang Yudeung (Lantern) Festival

Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival: This festival takes place in October every year in Jinju City and showcases a marvelous view of exquisite, euphoric lanterns that light up the Namgang River. It is held to commemorate the history and memories of lanterns lit as signaling and messaging during battles of Imjin War from 1592 to 1598. The place is a charm to visit, with several thousand beautifully prepared lanterns swimming on the river or placed on its banks. The festival also extends to lantern-making workshops, traditional performances, and reenactments that will send participants away with an experience of Jinju’s historical and cultural past. The festival is a mesmerizing combination of history, light, and art.

4. Gwangju Biennale

The Gwangju Biennale, held every two years in Gwangju and considered to be Asia’s oldest contemporary art biennale, features contemporary art from all over the world. It is usually held in the month of September and attracts artists and lovers of art from all parts of the globe. The biennale takes up current issues via various exhibitions, installations, performances, and even multi-media presentations. This becomes a venue for international and Korean artists to express provocative ideas that challenge the boundaries of art and culture.

The city of Gwangju has a very active record of activism and political history, so it forms a good backdrop for deliberations on social change resulting from the involvement of art in society.

5. Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)

Chuseok falls on the second phase of the full moon in late September or early October and is one of the most important holidays in South Korea. This three-day harvest festival is very much a time to reunite all family members and pay respect to ancestors by visiting ancestral graves and offering foods through performing a ritual called charye.

Foods are prepared and shared among family members, such as songpyeon, a half-moon-shaped rice cake filled with sweet ingredients. During Chuseok, folk games like ssireum, Korean wrestling are played and people join the traditional dances ganggangsullae, a circle dance under the full moon. During Chuseok, the autumn harvest is celebrated by thankfulness, bringing families together for the abundance.

6. Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)

The Busan International Film Festival, one of the most prestigious film festivals in Asia, takes place every October, and filmmakers, actors, and cinema enthusiasts from around the world surge in. From independent and experimental films to international blockbusters, a variety of films can be watched at this festival in the energetic coastal city of Busan. For the young beginning filmmakers, it is a big chance to present their works accordingly.

From screenings to panels and networking, BIFF provides one of the most active environments in which the general public and industry professionals can participate in the art of filmmaking.

7. Andong Mask Dance Festival

The Andong Mask Dance Festival is one of the unique cultural events celebrated in October, which brings together in one world Korea’s traditional mask dance dramas, called talchum. For that to be possible, it was held in the historic city of Andong. It showcases performances of these traditional dances that originally were performed as satires or for people’s entertainment during the Joseon Dynasty.

During the event, visitors can witness colorful and vibrant performances, participate in mask-making workshops, and view exhibitions explaining the history and significance of the masked dances. The festival offers a dizzying view of Korean folk culture with its bustling marketplace, traditional games, and food stalls.

8. Seoul Lantern Festival

Beginning every November, the Seoul Lantern Festival lights up Cheonggyecheon Stream in downtown Seoul with a mesmerizing array of thousands of glowing lanterns. The event symbolizes lanterns that beautifully light up everything from Korean folklore and historical events to even modern cultural icons. Visitors can take in the intricate design and craftsmanship by walking along the stream.

Other attractions include cultural performances, food stalls, and numerous interactive exhibits. These are among the main reasons why this festival has been a must-see both for locals and tourists. The fusion of tradition and modernity at the heart of this city makes for an enchanting setting indeed.

9. Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival

Every August, the biggest rock music festival in South Korea, the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, is held. Equally close to Seoul, this event also stages local and international acts of rock bands, offering everything from indie rock to heavy metal.

Thousands of fans attend the event to enjoy the live performances along with several activities such as art installations, food trucks, and workshops. What’s more, the event has an electrifying atmosphere, with fans camping out to enjoy a full weekend of music, making it one of Asia’s best events for rock aficionados.

10. Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival

It takes place every year in October within the historic city of Suwon and is a festival showcasing the cultural heritage of the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, which is listed as one of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. It showcases a royal procession reenactment, typical performances, martial arts demonstrations, and a marketplace showing off local crafts. It means that visitors will be able to take in views of the fortress and become familiar with its historical value and the rich cultural significance of the event. The Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival offers a great blend of history, architecture, and Korean traditional culture into one event beautifully.

Conclusion

Each of these festivals is an event steeped in and representative of South Korea’s rich history. They are perfectly combined with diverse culture and artistic expression. Regardless of your preferences – if you enjoy traditional rituals, modern art, or energetic music – each of the festivals has something to offer and makes for an experience that no visitor should miss when visiting South Korea. If you want to continue exploring Korean culture outside of festivals listed here, we suggest checking out famous K-Pop bands such as ATEEZ and ENHYPEN.

Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us 2025 Tour Dates Announced

6th September 2024 | Category: Concerts

Gracie Abrams is going on a tour! The ongoing new tour is supporting Abrams’ sophomore studio album The Secret of Us. This is her fourth tour, as she had gone on the I’ve Missed You, I’m Sorry Tour in 2021, This Is What It Feels Like in 2022, Good Riddance Tour in 2023-2024, and now this one.

The new tour is split into two parts, the North American (mostly USA) leg and the international leg that covers Europe and Australia.

Behind the Scenes

The tour was first announced on June 3, 2024. Abrams announced a handful of dates on her social media and captioned it as ‘pt 1’ which means there were more dates to come. And indeed, she later announced the rest of the dates for Europe and Australia. She also added new dates for the New York, Los Angeles, and Denver shows due to high demand.

The Album

The second album, titled The Secret of Us was a long-awaited release from Abrams. It came out in the middle of the summer, featuring an arrangement of raw poetry characteristic for Abrams. Her writing, mixed with Aaron Dessner and Audrey Hobert, conveys fantastic themes of love and heartbreak in an album that many critics have labelled as indie pop, country pop, and folk.

Before the album came out, Abrams released two singles – “Risk” and “Close to You”, both of which were received exceedingly well. In total, the album contains 13 tracks, one of which is a feature with Taylor Swift. The two collaborated and released the track “us.” which was also produced by Abrams, Swift, Dessner, and Jack Antonoff, a famous producer notable for his work with Swift.

Going on Tour

The tour is ongoing, as it has officially begun on September 5 in Portland, Oregon. The North American leg will conclude on October 10 in Portland, Maine. Here’s the full list of dates for the US part of the tour.

  • September 5, 2024 – Portland, Oregon – Alaska Airlines’ Theater of the Clouds
  • September 6, 2024 – Seattle, Washington – WaMu Theater
  • September 8, 2024 – Berkeley, California – The Greek Theatre
  • September 9, 2024 – Los Angeles, California – Greek Theatre
  • September 11, 2024 – Los Angeles, California – Greek Theatre
  • September 12, 2024 – Los Angeles, California – Greek Theatre
  • September 15, 2024 – Denver, Colorado – Fillmore Auditorium
  • September 16, 2024 – Denver, Colorado – Fillmore Auditorium
  • September 19, 2024 – Irving, Texas – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
  • September 20, 2024 – Houston, Texas – 713 Music Hall
  • September 22, 2024 – Austin, Texas – Moody Amphitheater
  • September 24, 2024 – Kansas City, Missouri – Uptown Theater
  • September 25, 2024 – Minneapolis, Minnesota – The Armory
  • September 27, 2024 – Chicago, Illinois – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
  • September 29, 2024 – Nashville, Tennessee – Ryman Auditorium
  • September 30, 2024 – Atlanta, Georgia – Coca-Cola Roxy
  • October 2, 2024 – Washington, D.C. – The Anthem
  • October 4, 2024 – New York, New York – Radio City Music Hall
  • October 5, 2024 – New York, New York – Radio City Music Hall
  • October 6, 2024 – New York, New York – Radio City Music Hall
  • October 8, 2024 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The Met Philadelphia
  • October 9, 2024 – Boston, Massachusetts – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
  • October 10, 2024 – Portland, Maine – State Theatre

Role Model is the opening act for all the shows in the USA, except for the last one (in Portland, Maine).

Europe & Australia Dates

Once the American tour ends, Abrams will take a break before continuing the tour. The tour will pick up February 2025 with a concert in Madrid, Spain.

  • February 8, 2025 – Madrid, Spain – Palacio Vistalegre
  • February 9, 2025 – Madrid, Spain – Palacio Vistalegre
  • February 11, 2025 – Lisbon, Portugal – MEO Arena
  • February 15, 2025 – Stuttgart, Germany – Porsche Arena
  • February 17, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
  • February 19, 2025 – Hamburg, Germany – Alsterdorfer Sporthalle
  • February 21, 2025 – Düsseldorf, Germany – Mitsubishi Electric Halle
  • February 22, 2025 – Berlin, Germany – Velodrom
  • February 24, 2025 – Zürich, Switzerland – The Hall
  • February 25, 2025 – Milan, Italy – Unipol Forum
  • February 27, 2025 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
  • February 28, 2025 – Brussels, Belgium – Forest National
  • March 3, 2025 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
  • March 4, 2025 – Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena
  • March 6, 2025 – London, UK – The O2 Arena
  • March 7, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
  • March 8, 2025 – Cardiff, Wales – Utilita Arena
  • March 10, 2025 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
  • March 12, 2025 – Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro
  • April 29, 2025 – Auckland, New Zealand – Spark Arena
  • May 2, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
  • May 3, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
  • May 4, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
  • May 6, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
  • May 7, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
  • May 9, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
  • May 10, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
  • May 11, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
  • May 13, 2025 – Adelaide, Australia – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
  • May 16, 2025 – Perth, Australia – RAC Arena
  • May 17, 2025 – Perth, Australia – RAC Arena

Setlist

As the tour already commenced, the setlist is as follows:

  1. Felt Good About You
  2. Risk
  3. Blowing Smoke
  4. 21
  5. I Love You, I’m Sorry
  6. Where Do We Go Now?
  7. Gave You I Gave You I
  8. Mess It Up
  9. Full Machine
  10. Surprise Song
  11. Good Luck Charlie
  12. I Knew It, I Know You
  13. I Know It Won’t Work
  14. Friend
  15. Normal Thing
  16. Feels Like
  17. Let It Happen
  18. Tough Love
  19. I Miss You, I’m Sorry
  20. Free Now
  21. Encore
  22. Us
  23. Close To You

Please note that this setlist is not final and is subject to change as the tour goes on. Moreover, Abrams also performs one surprise song on each tour.

NFL 2024/2025 Season Week 1 Schedules

15th August 2024 | Category: Sports

Football is back! All those looking forward to the amazing NFL football nights from Thursday to Monday and to cheer on their favorite team are in luck: NFL off-season is over, and we’re deep into preseason games.

So far, preseason weeks have flown by, and even though it’s never too serious, we’ve been rooting wholeheartedly for our teams. However, it’s not until September that the game truly begins. It is only in September with season games that the teams start showing off their biggest guns and their full potential.

And the question on everyone’s minds’ right now: can Kansas City Chiefs achieve a three-peat? And are we witnessing the birth of a full-fledged dynasty right before our eyes?

Week 1 Schedule

The first week of football is packed, and it’s no secret that the Chiefs have one of the toughest schedules ever. But we doubt that will stop them in their endeavor.

In any case, here’s the date for every single game in the first week of the new NFL season.

 Friday, September 6

  • Baltimore Ravens vs Kansas City Chiefs (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium)

Saturday, September 7

  • Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles (Arena Corinthians)

Sunday, September 8

  • Pittsburgh Steelers vs Atlanta Falcons (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
  • Arizona Cardinals vs Buffalo Bills (Highmark Stadium)
  • Tennessee Titans vs Chicago Bears (Soldier Field)
  • New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals (Paycor Stadium)
  • Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts (Lucas Oil Stadium)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars vs Miami Dolphins (Hard Rock Stadium)
  • Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints (Caesars Superdome)
  • Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants (MetLife Stadium)
  • Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers (SoFi Stadium)
  • Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks (Lumen Field)
  • Dallas Cowboys vs Cleveland Browns (Cleveland Browns Stadium)
  • Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Raymond James Stadium)

Monday, September 9

  • Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions (Ford Field)

Tuesday, September 10

  • New York Jets vs San Francisco 49ers (Levi’s® Stadium)

The season is going to be very busy! From the looks of it, it’s going to be quite intense. The opening game of the season is the Chiefs vs Ravens, one of the most anticipated games ever. The Ravens have a chance to even the score from the conference championship game. That was a tough loss for the Ravens and we’re certain they are going to seek revenge for the devastating loss that cost them their ticket to the Super Bowl finale.

Another interesting thing is that the Eagles vs Packers game from the very beginning of the season takes place abroad. This is the first time the NFL reaches Brazil, and it’s the first week of the season as well. You can purchase tickets for the event right HERE.

NFL Preseason Week 2 & 3

While we wait for the season to begin, we can also enjoy the preseason games which are slowly ending. The first week of preseason has ended, with a couple of expected (and some unexpected) results.

Here are the schedules for Preseason Week 2 and Week 3.

Preseason Week 2

Friday, August 16

  • Eagles vs Patriots (Gillette Stadium)

Saturday, August 17

  • Falcons vs Ravens (M&T Bank Stadium)
  • Bengals vs Bears (Soldier Field)
  • Giants vs Texans (NRG Stadium)
  • Lions vs Chiefs (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium)
  • Vikings vs Browns (Cleveland Browns Stadium)

Sunday, August 18

  • Jets vs Panthers (Bank of America Stadium)
  • Cardinals vs Colts (Lucas Oil Stadium)
  • Commanders vs Dolphins (Hard Rock Stadium)
  • Bills vs Steelers (Acrisure Stadium)
  • Seahawks vs Titans (Nissan Stadium)
  • Rams vs Chargers (SoFi Stadium)
  • Buccaneers vs Jaguars (EverBank Stadium)
  • Cowboys vs Raiders (Allegiant Stadium)

Monday, August 19

  • Packers vs Broncos (Empower Field at Mile High)
  • Saints vs 49ers (Levi’s® Stadium)

Preseason Week 3

But there’s more. The preseason finale takes place in the third week, with a host of new games to look forward to.

Friday, August 23

  • Colts vs Bengals (Paycor Stadium)
  • Bears vs Chiefs (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium)

Saturday, August 24

  • Jaguars vs Falcons (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
  • Dolphins vs Buccaneers (Raymond James Stadium)
  • 49ers vs Raiders (Allegiant Stadium)
  • Panthers vs Bills (Highmark Stadium)
  • Steelers vs Lions (Ford Field)
  • Rams vs Texans (NRG Stadium)
  • Ravens Vs Packers (Lambeau Field)
  • Vikings vs Eagles (Lincoln Financial Field)
  • Chargers vs Cowboys (AT&T Stadium)

Sunday, August 25

  • Giants vs Jets (Metlife Stadium)
  • Browns vs Seahawks (Lumen Field)
  • Titans vs Saints (Caesars Superdome)
  • Cardinals vs Broncos (Empower Field at Mile High)

Monday, August 26

  • Patriots vs Commanders (Commanders Field)

Enjoy the return of football!

Usher’s Past Present Future Tour Dates for UK, Europe, & USA

15th July 2024 | Category: Concerts

Usher’s new tour kicks off in August, and fans of the R&B star are going to be able to see him in over 30 cities across the North American and European continents. It’s all very exciting, and both Usher and his loyal fans cannot wait to enjoy a fantastic show Usher is known to create.

How the Tour Came to Be

Usher: Past Present Future is the sixth concert tour for Usher. The tour is in support of the pop star’s latest album Coming Home (2024) which came out in February 9th, 2024. As a matter of fact, February was a big month for Usher as his album release, Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show performance, and tour announcement all happened within one week.

Coming Home took a lot of time for Usher, as it’s his first album since 2016’s Hard II Love. The album A that came out in 2018 was a collaboration with Zaytoven, so it doesn’t count as his own standalone content.

In any case, fans are ecstatic to be able to both enjoy new music from Usher and get to see him perform once again.

However, the fact that we haven’t had an album since 2016 and 2018 does not mean Usher was gone from the public’s eye. He’d been doing his residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and Park MGM in Las Vegas, a total of 100 shows that took place during 2021, 2022 and 2023.

The amazing Super Bowl Halftime Show garnered so much attention and brought an overwhelming demand for new shows. Hence, the tour dates doubled, going from 24 to 58 after the Super Bowl performance.

Tour Dates

Usher: Past Present Future tour officially begins in August in Atlanta. From there, Usher plans to host 60 shows in the USA, and 20 abroad (Europe and the UK). There is a high chance visitors will get to hear some of the biggest hits of the R&B star, including ‘Yeah!’, ‘Burn’, and ‘U Got It Bad’.

North American Leg

Here are the dates for the first part of the tour, starting in Atlanta this August and ending in November 2024 in Houston.

  • August 14 – Atlanta, United States (State Farm Arena)
  • August 16 – Atlanta, United States (State Farm Arena)
  • August 17– Atlanta, United States (State Farm Arena)
  • August 20 – Washington, D.C., United States (Capital One Arena)
  • August 21 – Washington, D.C., United States (Capital One Arena)
  • August 23 – Baltimore, United States (CFG Bank Arena)
  • August 24 – Baltimore, United States (CFG Bank Arena)
  • August 27 – Boston, United States ( TD Garden)
  • August 28 – Boston, United States ( TD Garden)
  • August 30 – Philadelphia, United States (Wells Fargo Center)
  • August 31 – Philadelphia, United States (Wells Fargo Center)
  • September 2 – Toronto, Canada (Scotiabank Arena)
  • September 3 – Toronto, Canada (Scotiabank Arena)
  • September 6 – Brooklyn, United States, (Barclays Center)
  • September 7 – Brooklyn, United States, (Barclays Center)
  • September 9 – Brooklyn, United States, (Barclays Center)
  • September 10 – Brooklyn, United States, (Barclays Center)
  • September 12 – Detroit, United States (Little Caesars Arena)
  • September 13 – Detroit, United States (Little Caesars Arena)
  • September 17 – Denver, United States (Ball Arena)
  • September 18 – Denver, United States (Ball Arena)
  • September 21 – Inglewood, United States (Intuit Dome)
  • September 22 – Inglewood, United States (Intuit Dome)
  • September 24 – Inglewood, United States (Intuit Dome)
  • September 25 – Inglewood, United States (Intuit Dome)
  • September 28 – Oakland, United States (Oakland Arena)
  • September 29 – Oakland, United States (Oakland Arena)
  • October 3 – Dallas, United States (American Airlines Center)
  • October 4 – Dallas, United States (American Airlines Center)
  • October 5 – Dallas, United States (American Airlines Center)
  • October 7 – Austin, United States (Moody Center)
  • October 8 – Austin, United States (Moody Center)
  • October 11 – Miami, United States (Kaseya Center)
  • October 12 – Miami, United States (Kaseya Center)
  • October 14 – Miami, United States (Kaseya Center)
  • October 17 – Atlanta, United States (State Farm Arena)
  • October 18 – Atlanta, United States (State Farm Arena)
  • October 20 – Atlanta, United States (State Farm Arena)
  • October 22 – Charlotte, United States (Spectrum Center)
  • October 23 – Charlotte, United States (Spectrum Center)
  • October 25 – St. Louis, United States (Enterprise Center)
  • October 26 – St. Louis, United States (Enterprise Center)
  • October 28 – Chicago, United States (United Center)
  • October 29 – Chicago, United States (United Center)
  • October 31 – Chicago, United States (United Center)
  • November 2 – Minneapolis, United States (Target Center)
  • November 3 – Minneapolis, United States (Target Center)
  • November 7 – Vancouver, Canada (Rogers Arena)
  • November 8 – Vancouver, Canada (Rogers Arena)
  • November 10 – Seattle, United States (Climate Pledge Arena)
  • November 11 – Seattle, United States (Climate Pledge Arena)
  • November 15 – Paradise, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
  • November 16 – Paradise, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
  • November 18 – Anaheim, United States (Honda Center)
  • November 19 – Anaheim, United States (Honda Center
  • November 23 – Phoenix, United States (Footprint Center)
  • November 24 – Phoenix, United States (Footprint Center)
  • November 27 – Houston, United States (Toyota Center)
  • November 29 – Houston, United States (Toyota Center)
  • November 30 – Houston, United States (Toyota Center)

But that’s not all! The tour will also pick up in 2025 in Europe.

Europe & UK Dates

Starting with the new year, Usher will move to Europe. More specifically, London, UK – where the star plans to hold 10 shows. This is a remarkable feat as Usher has not performed in the UK for 10 years. That is why we think this will mark a great opportunity for both the fans and Usher to experience the UK experience after so many years.

  • March 29 – London, England (The O2 Arena)
  • April 1 – London, England (The O2 Arena)
  • April 2 – London, England (The O2 Arena)
  • April 5 – London, England (The O2 Arena)
  • April 6 – London, England (The O2 Arena)
  • April 8 – London, England (The O2 Arena)
  • April 9 – London, England (The O2 Arena)
  • April 11 – London, England (The O2 Arena)
  • April 15 – Paris, France (Accor Arena)
  • April 16 – Paris, France (Accor Arena)
  • April 22 – Amsterdam, Netherlands (Ziggo Dome)
  • April 23 – Amsterdam, Netherlands (Ziggo Dome)
  • April 25 – Amsterdam, Netherlands (Ziggo Dome)
  • April 26 – Amsterdam, Netherlands (Ziggo Dome)
  • April 28 – Amsterdam, Netherlands (Ziggo Dome)
  • May 1 – Berlin, Germany (Uber Arena)
  • May 2 – Berlin, Germany (Uber Arena)
  • May 4 – Berlin, Germany (Uber Arena)
  • May 6 – London, England (The O2 Arena)
  • May 7 – London, England (The O2 Arena)

Grab your Usher tickets HERE. Enjoy!

Top 5 Summer Festivals in Europe This Year

19th June 2024 | Category: Concerts

Europe is host to dozens of massive, highly successful festivals, and that’s not restricted to specific seasons. However, it’s seems as if summer is always the best time of year to enjoy a fantastic festival – and if you are lucky enough, you can also make it a small vacation and enjoy a couple of days off traipsing around Europe.

Here are our top 5 summer festivals you can visit with friends, partners, and family this year!

Primavera Sound in Barcelona, Spain

The first item on our list is the absolute best summer festival in all of Spain – the Primavera Sound. Barcelona is on everyone’s bucket list, and if you are planning to travel this summer to a cool, summery location, then Barcelona is the best choice. Moreover, Primavera Sound is among the most popular festivals not just in Spain, but all of Europe.

The event houses an eclectic mix of amenities and genres – from electronic music to the dashing sounds of the guitar, there’s almost every genre covered at Primavera Sound. Paired with the city’s lovely (and very lively) nature, you get a fantastic combo to explore during the summer. Make sure to check out the Spanish cuisine when you are not at the festival to complete the experience.

Tomorrowland in Boom, Belgium

Tomorrowland is for EDM what Glastonbury is for rock music. A July event, taking place over a couple of days in Boom, Antwerp, this is the largest electronic music festival in Belgium. The capacity exceeds 70,000 visitors, and each year, the total number of festival goers increases. Tomorrowland has been around since 2005, which means next year is going to be a landmark year for the organization.

Bear in mind that there are other variants of Tomorrowland, such as the Tomorrowland Brasil taking place in Itu, Brazil, while March 2025 is the month when we get Tomorrowland Winter in France. This year, we are going to see Armin Van Buuren, ATliens, Don Diablo, John Newman, Netsky, MC Stretch, Miss Monique, and many others. Don’t miss this chance to experience the very best visual and audio event in electronic music you can experience in this world.

Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, England

Glastonbury is perhaps one of the biggest festivals in not just Europe, but also the UK. On this list, Glastonbury is by far the biggest in terms of space as it’s a greenfield festival so there’s lots of room for visitors to roam the field and explore the shows. Given its size and popularity, Glastonbury is always hard to get to – traffic, prices, whatnot – but it’s more than worth it.

As a summer festival, it’s always taking place in June but as it’s an English summer, it’s not that hot like it gets in other parts of Europe. The history of Glastonbury begins in 1970, and for over 40 years, it has been a staple of English music and musical events. This year, the stars headlining Glastonbury are Dua Lipa, PJ Harvey, SZA, Coldplay, Camilla Cabello, and many others who joined such as Anne-Marie, Jungle, Jessie Ware, the iconic Sugababes, Paloma Faith, and lastly, Shania Twain. It’s a must-see for sure.

Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary

Before we wrap up the list in the middle of Balkan, we are stopping by the Serbian neighbours – Hungary. The Hungarian capital is home to Sziget Festival, one of Europe’s largest festivals you can visit. However, there’s one thing that’s quite unique about Sziget – It’s located on Óbudai-sziget, a massive 108-hectare island on the Danube.  It takes place in August, in the middle of summer and during the hottest of days, so the fact that you are surrounded by water certainly helps.

Each year, Sziget draws in a massive crowd of visitors and performers. Over half a million people pass through the 5-day event. This year, Sziget will host Fred Again, Halsey, Kylie Minogue, Martin Garrix, Liam Gallagher, Sam Smith, RAYE, Dom Dolla, and many others.

EXIT Festival in Novi Sad, Serbia

Serbia is not a major country like France or Belgium, so it’s not a surprise its festivals are not that famous worldwide. There is one that’s reaching audiences worldwide, though, and it’s getting bigger and bigger with each year. That is, ladies and gentlemen, EXIT Fest. EXIT is predominantly a techno-EDM-house music festival, but the lineup each year features a full cast of diverse artists and performers. More often than not, the lineup includes cross-genre shows, which delight visitors from all walks of life.

A massive benefit of visiting EXIT in Serbia is the pricing. These festivals are frequently visited by students, which means funds and budgets are always on the tighter side. Thankfully, Serbia offers a plethora of options for budget accommodation and amenities, and since EXIT is not as big as Tomorrowland or Glastonbury, it’s easier to snatch up good accommodation at a lower price. And the culture, history and food are fantastic too.