Music festival

Culture news

'A scam': Glastonbury fans furious over music festival's historically high ticket prices for 2027

Many music fans are criticising the 2027 festival price hike as “not fair” and "a scam". Would you pay around €480 for Glasto?

09/09/2026

Culture news

From flamenco to punk: Granada launches Neorama, festival of young talent

From 3 to 5 September, Granada hosts Neorama, a travelling festival for young talent, with 40 concerts in jazz, classical, rock, punk and electronic music.

03/09/2026

Culture news

Thinking outside the box about wellbeing: inside Medicine Festival

More than 10,000 people have traveled to Medicine Festival to take part in ancestral ceremonies, dance, practice yoga and explore different approaches to mind-body health. Many have travelled from across Europe to participate.

19/08/2026

Culture news

'Conscious' festivals: where music, spirituality and nature meet

Thousands of people from across Europe and beyond have travelled to the UK to experience the Medicine Festival, where music, spirituality, nature and traditional ceremonies come together.

14/08/2026

Cult

Music brings cultures together

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The Gabala Music Festival is celebrating 15 years by bringing together music, art and people from different cultures. With Gabala Fest, the event is going beyond concerts to create a space where artists can connect, collaborate and share their work.

11/08/2026

Modern Nomads

Summer music festivals are powering Kazakhstan's creative wave

In partnership with MDQ

From ancient nomadic traditions to contemporary music festivals, Kazakhstan is transforming destinations across the country into stages for massive cultural events.

29/07/2026

Culture news

Literary world gets pride of place at NOS Alive

In this 18th edition of NOS Alive, a key innovation is the Literary Stage, a space for books, writing and the power of stories, showing how a music festival can also embrace other arts.

10/07/2026

Travel News

Oasis and Glasto effect: A record year for UK music tourism in 2025

New data from UK Music has revealed that sell-out concerts, tours and festivals in the UK in 2025 attracted a record 24.7 million music tourists while spending hit a new high of £11.2 billion (€13.1 billion).

10/07/2026

Culture news

Rock in Rio 2026: Live music still draws thousands of people

The opening weekend of Rock in Rio drew thousands of visitors from 125 countries, at a time when music and live shows fit into a mobile phone.

24/06/2026

Culture news

Why France is looking to tighten its grip on free parties

On Monday, the French National Assembly will start reviewing a new governmental bill aiming to crack down on unauthorised outdoor gatherings, or 'free parties'.

22/06/2026

Culture news

Get ready for the French Fête de la Musique 2026

If you are out and about anywhere in France on 21 June 2026, your ears will be in for a treat as the 45th edition of the now world-famous music event "Fête de la musique" takes place. The lineup country-wide is very promising...

21/06/2026

Culture news

Olivia Rodrigo reveals she has smelled diaper-wearing fans at shows

At a time when concert etiquette feels like it couldn't get much worse, the 23-year-old singer may have uncovered an entirely new frontier of diabolically shameful fan behaviour.

19/06/2026

Culture news

The best European music festivals you can still book this summer

Most of Europe's music festivals have sold out, but there are plenty you can still get tickets for across the continent.

09/06/2026

USA

Two in critical condition after shooting incident at festival in Ohio

At least two of the victims are in critical condition and are receiving treatment for their wounds. Police say the search for the perpetrators remains ongoing.

07/06/2026

Culture news

International jazz festival draws thousands with free open-air concert

The Tashkent International Jazz Festival brought together artists from Europe, the Americas and Central Asia through a series of free open-air performances. Organisers say audience numbers and international interest are increasingly growing.

17/05/2026

Culture news

Edinburgh Fringe 2026 to feature the UK’s first 'Sauna Theatre'

The “Sauna Theatre” will be the first of its kind in the UK, providing an immersive experience for wellness and culture fans alike.

08/05/2026