Top World Festivals In 2016

Broaden your horizons in 2016 and combine a trip with a festival abroad. At the following world festivals, not only do you get a world-class line-up, you can also soak up the culture, meet the locals and explore your destination further…

Coachella, USA

The annual two-weekend music and arts festival is held at the Empire Polo Club in California, located in the Colorado Desert. From the grassy fields and beer gardens, to the joyful vibes permeating the dance tents, the atmosphere at the festival is one of tranquillity and cool paradise. The event embodies numerous music genres including indie, rock, hip-hop, and electronic dance music. The 2015 line-up, with artists like Drake, The Weeknd, and ACDC, was announced on Tuesday 6th January 2015 so be on high alert during the first week of 2016!
coachella.com

Tomorrowland, Belgium

Tomorrowland is a 3-day festival set in De Schorre in Boom, Belgium, a park with lakes, beaches, forest and a natural amphitheatre. The line-up consists of electronic acts and brings a mix of house, dub step, electro, progressive, minimal and trance artists. With a total of 170,000 people, 71 different nationalities unite through the common interest of wanting to fulfil their dreams and have the time of their lives. Every year, the vibe is intensely enhanced by the amazing stage decorations ranging from active volcanoes to explosive butterflies. The 2016 line-up has yet to be revealed, but 2015 featured the likes of Alesso, Avicii, Armin Van Buuren, Martin Garrix, Hardwell and more. Tomorrowland will take place from 22nd – 24th July 2016.
www.tomorrowland.com

Sónar, Spain

This annual festival of progressive music and multimedia arts in Barcelona, Spain, unites established artists with emerging talent in all areas of musical and audio-visual production. The festival is divided into two main locations: Sónar by Day, located in Fira Montjuïc, and the larger shows at Sónar by Night, in Fira Gran Via de L’Hospitalet, where the leading names in the current international music scene are staged. They have just announced their impressive line-up including Fatboy Slim, The Black Madonna, Kenny Dope, Skepta, Oneohtrix Point Never and many more. The 23rd edition will take place 16th – 18th June 2016.
sonar.es

Ultra, Korea

Ultra Music Festival in Korea is an alliance of electronic artists and minds, gathered together for music and partying. Swimming pools, worldwide DJs and party people will unite in Seoul between 10th and 12th June 2016 for the ultimate music festival. With its unparalleled stage designs and top production, it’s previously boasted the world’s top EDM DJs including Skrillex, David Guetta, Hardwell and Nicky Romero. Ultra Korea is held at the former Olympic Stadium in Gangnam from 10th – 12th June 2016. Tickets are selling fast so make sure to grab yours!
umfkorea.com

BPM Festival, Mexico

BPM Festival will make its return to Playa del Carmen, Mexico on 8th January 2016. The festival delivers an incomparable experience while providing the perfect winter getaway along the beautiful Caribbean coastline. Stretched across 10 days of continuous musical experiences with an ever-growing calendar of events and global talent, the festival will welcome Chris Liebing, Hot Since 82, Pleasurekraft, Nina Kraviz, Maya Jane Coles, Route 94, Scuba, Sidney Charles, Skream and many, many more.
thebpmfestival.com

By Ellie Berckmans