All music festivals. Summer classical music festivals

For some, the end of spring and summer is the time for a lazy vacation on the beach. But if you want to spend your vacation outside the box and have fun in a huge company of like-minded people, then there is nothing easier. We present to you rating of the best European music festivals to visit this summer. We did not rank the events from the best to the worst, they take their places only by the time they are held - from the end of May to the beginning of September.

Where - Spain, Barcelona

The selection of the most popular music festivals opens with an annual event that briefly turns the capital of the province of Catalonia into a center of pilgrimage for music lovers. People from all over the world flock to Barcelona to experience unusual eclectic music. This year's festival will feature hip-hop artist Frank Ocean, indie folk band Bon Iver and Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire.

Where - Croatia, Zrce Beach, island of Pag.

Taking place on Croatia's gorgeous Zcre pebbly beach, the Hideout Festival was once described as "the biggest party to date". More than 150 of the world's best electronic music masters come to it. In addition to dance music, festival guests will enjoy entertainment in world-famous clubs - Papaya, Aquarius and Kalypso. In 2017, such famous performers as American DJ Diplo, British DJ Jamie Jones and Italian musician Marco Carola will come to the festival.

Where is Denmark, Roskilde.

This festival has a strong line-up of rock and indie artists, but besides the music, there will be other enjoyable events such as open mic nights. That is, participants from the public will be able to go to the microphone and perform various numbers. Roskilde Festival 2017 will be attended by singer Solange, singer Bryson Tiller, singer Lorde and rock band Foo Fighters.

Where: Portugal, Lisbon.

As Lisbon summer temperatures reach 30 degrees during the daytime, the NOS Alive Festival's music scene prudently comes alive after 5 pm, giving the crowd time to take a break from the heat. The following popular bands are scheduled to perform this year: Mode Depeche, Alt-J and Foo Fighters.

Where is Spain, Madrid.

One of the most unforgettable rock and pop music festivals that Europe has to offer to music lovers. The event takes place in the urban heart of Madrid and is ideal for fans of urban entertainment and rock music lovers. Mad Cool Festival will feature punk rock band Green Day, composer and singer Ryan Adams, musician SBTRKT and singer M.I.A.

Where - Serbia, Novi Sad

On the fifth line of the top 10 most popular summer festivals in 2017 is one of the most multinational events in the world. Spectators and participants of more than 60 nationalities come to it. Lately Exit Festival has gravitated towards the dance field rather than attracting young and energetic audiences. It will be attended by The Killers, musician Liam Gallagher and DJ Robin Schultz.

Where - Croatia, the island of Pag, the city of Novalja.

This festival is known as one of the best hip hop festivals in the world. Fresh Island is visited by the best hip-hop, rap and RnB groups. Hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd, Jamaican dancehall artist Sean Paul, British singer Lady Leshurre and British rap duo Krept and Konan are scheduled to attend this year.

Where is Finland, Helsinki.

July 2017 is very rich in musical events. And Flow Festival is one of the brightest. On it, you seem to find yourself in a parallel world, where representatives of the northern countries can by no means be called cold and calm. In addition to the music program, the festival will feature works by contemporary artists, both large-scale installations and video art. And cafes and restaurants in Helsinki will have a special festival menu. Among the performers will come: singer Lana Del Rey, beatmaker Flume and musical group London Grammar.

Where - Norway, Oslo.

Even discreet Scandinavians like to have a blast from time to time. At the same time, the organizers of the event are proud that their brainchild is considered one of the greenest festivals in the world. Green in the literal sense - under the feet of the dancers there is green grass, because the Øya Festival takes place in the open air, in a city park with ancient ruins and a pond. You can dance and sing along to the music of pop indie band The xx, Lana Del Rey, alternative rock band Pixies and other famous performers.

Where - Croatia, Fort Punta Cristo, Pula

If you love music with lots of bass, then Outlook is the event you should visit. During the day, visitors to the festival can have fun on the beach, as well as order the notorious party liner in the company of famous DJs. Only participation in the party on the ship will have to be paid separately, since it is not included in the cost of the festival ticket. And in the evenings in Forte Punta Cristo, in the very center of Pula, there will be concerts in the arena of the Roman amphitheater. They will feature rapper Dizzee Rascal, trip-hop founder DJ Shadow and rapper and DJ Wiley.

Summer music festivals in Moscow are not only an expected event for Open-Air lovers, they can also be a new discovery, for example, for those who did not get a long-awaited vacation in the summer. Many festivals have already managed to gather their army of fans, so we decided to make the top 5 most interesting and grandiose Open Airs.

Festival Motherland Summer 2017»

Domestic young performers have always appeared on the stage of Motherland, who successfully increase the number of their fans. So this time, among the participants will be "Pasosh", Motorama, "Thank you", Ploho, "Date", "Refinery", Palma Plaza and many others. The Motherland Summer 2017 festival will take place on June 12 on a festive day at the Pravda Urban Culture Center, and visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy rock and roll and stroll through the food court and fair located on the territory.

Ahmad Tea Music Festival

On June 24, the Muzeon Arts Park will host the Ahmad Tea Music Festival, a British rock music festival. The festival has been held since 2011, and one of the missions of this annual event is to introduce the Russian public to the emerging British music. The headliners will be Richard Ashcroft, founder and vocalist of the band Verve, as well as representatives of indie music Catfish and The Bottlemen.

Park Live Festival 2017

Fans are counting down the days until the kick-off, which is correct, as two legendary rock bands, System Of A Down and Three Days Grace, will play on stage this year. In addition, Park Live turns 5 this summer! The list of artists is still unknown, but this is far from the main thing, because in five years the festival has become truly a cult and has always pleased music lovers with a list of participants. Park Live 2017 will take place on July 5 at the Arena CSKA stadium.

Festival "Swallow"

The Lastochka debuted last year and the spectators who visited this Open Air were satisfied. Therefore, this summer the festival promises to be successful again. The British trio from London Years&Years, the French duo Her, the extravagant Finnish girl Alma, the world-famous singer Ellie Goulding and others will perform on stage. The festival will take place at the Luzhniki sports complex on July 22, where, in addition to music, there will be a lot of entertainment.

Festival Picnic "Afishi" 2017

This year Afisha Picnic will provide a venue for iconic British indie rock bands such as Kasabian and Foals. The rap team "Mushrooms" from Ukraine will also appear on the stage, blowing up the Internet space with the hit "The ice is melting between us." The organizers themselves believe that the atmosphere of the Picnic is unique and allows you to feel free and happy without leaving the Moscow Ring Road, and we cannot but agree with this! The Afisha picnic will take place on July 29 in the Kolomenskoye park.

So, the number of festivals is large, we have covered only a part of them, but now you know exactly how to pass this or that summer day. The choice is yours!

Can you imagine that summer is just around the corner. It’s hard to believe when outside the window is the end of April and snow is falling thickly, but we know for sure that summer will come, and with it the time of open-air music festivals, when it will be possible to indulge in the rhythms of music in the fresh air. The national calendar has compiled the TOP 10 interesting musical events of this year.

International Festival "Other Art" covers a wide range of arts, including theater and music. Creative teams from different countries will demonstrate their artistic finds for four days. The peculiarity of this festival lies in the joint performances of professionals and people with disabilities, for which it gets into the TOP-10 most interesting music festivals of the year.

With all its existence, St. Petersburg proves that high musical art can be accessible to absolutely everyone, holding annually a grandiose open-air "Classics on Dvortsovaya". A gala concert with the participation of brilliant soloists of the world opera stage, such as Anna Netrebko, Elina Garancha, Yusif Eyvazov, Ildar Abdrazakov, Massimo Giordano, Khibla Gerzmava, Maria Guleghina and other performers, can be visited by anyone absolutely free of charge. The highest level of the concert is maintained not only in the stellar cast of artists: scenography and technology, lighting design and surround sound, colorful costumes and stylish decor elements, live music performed by a top-level symphony orchestra.

Where: Krasnodar Territory, Sochi, Rosa Khutor, st. Olympic, 35
When: June 12 - June 26

Generation NEXT is the most relevant international competition for young talents. During its eight-year existence, it was held at different times in the Crimea, Tunisia and Turkey, and for the second time in Sochi, at the Rosa Khutor resort. For 10 days in a row, its participants have the opportunity to learn the skills of vocals, dances and other arts from recognized pop stars. The festival will end with a large-scale gala concert with the participation of the brightest contestants and invited guests.

The Wild Mint Festival is three days of music, love and freedom. It is one of the top three popular festivals in the country. Three stages, 70 groups from 10 countries, street theaters, convenient camping, hotels, the Oka and Vashana rivers, a lecture hall, a cinema, dozens of restaurants, a children's playground, a large-scale quest zone. Already announced: BI-2, Therr Maitz, SunSay, OSOG (IL), Pompeya, MANIZHA, Mill, Mustelide (BY), La Dame Blanche (CU), Optimystica Orchestra, Khartyga & Albert Kuvezin, Tina Kuznetsova & Zventa Sventana, Marlins .

Where: Tyumen region, Tobolsk, Tobolsk Kremlin
When: 1 July

The festival takes place in the open air of the Sophia courtyard of the Tobolsk Kremlin and is intended for fans of classical music. Concerts with the participation of world stars on the territory of the Sophia Court leave an indelible impression. The start of this prestigious event was given in 2006, when the opera by M.P. Mussorgsky "Boris Godunov" by the artists of the Moscow theater "New Opera" named after. E. Kolobova. In 2017, the traditional music festival "Summer in the Tobolsk Kremlin" will be dedicated to the work of the Tobolsk composer Alexander Alyabyev.

Where: Nizhny Novgorod region, Balakhna district, Bolshoye kozino village
When: July 7, 16.00

Fresh air and bright sun. Secret airfield on the banks of the Volga. Music that changes the mood. Technologies that change the world. What does it take to hear and see the future? Everything is simple. Be at the Alfa Future People festival. Here you will find the world's best electronic music performers, exciting extreme and water shows, new technologies and gadgets, camping and a sports zone. Record power of sound and light on the largest open-air stage in the country on the banks of the Volga.

A three-day ethno-cultural non-stop - the festival of ethnic music and crafts "WORLD of Siberia" is held on the territory of the famous village of Shushenskoye. "WORLD of Siberia" is 215,000 square meters of ethno-interactive, 4 stages, more than 10 thematic zones for tourists, dozens of various master classes, a fair of unique souvenirs, a territory of national cuisines, and educational locations. At various times, Ivan Kupala, Zdob si Zdub, Nino Katamadze, Mgzavrebi performed here. Folk stars Sergei Starostin and Inna Zhelannaya became permanent participants of the festival.

Where: Kaliningrad, Central Park of Culture and Leisure
When: August 4 - August 6

All the most fashionable, most beautiful and most cheerful Kaliningraders meet under the flags of this festival, whether on the main stage of the Summer Theater in the Central Park of Culture and Leisure or under the canopy of the fountain near the Kaliningrad Regional Drama Theater, near the small stage. The program of the festival is close and understandable not only to a connoisseur-music lover, but also to a person who is far from modern music. In addition to evening concerts, night jam sessions are organized during the festival in various clubs of the city.

A lot of good music sounds for three days in August in Tambov. The festival is held in the open air within the city of Tambov. In a picturesque place, the infrastructure of the concert venue is being created with all the necessary conditions for a comfortable stay of the audience; free parking for cars and a tent camp are operating on the territory of the festival. During the festival days from 15.00 to 23.00 leading Russian musical groups take the stage. Everyone strives to get to the festival "Chernozem" because this is the #Most SoulfulEvent of the Year.

Khoomei Day is a unique festival dedicated to throat singing. Khoomei is a unique kind of art, inherent only to some peoples of the Sayano-Altai region - Tuvans, Altaians, Mongols, as well as Bashkirs living in the European part of Russia. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that the performer extracts two notes at once at the same time, forming a two-voice solo. The popularity of this art form has reached the United States and is gaining new fans every year.

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Kasabian and Foals, Richard Ashcroft and System of a Down, Ellie Goulding and Years & Years are just a few of the foreign headliners coming to Russia this summer. Read more in the Afisha guide to the main music festivals in 2017.

British Rock Festival with Richard Ashcroft as headliner

The headliner of the most English festival in Moscow this year will be Richard Ashcroft, the founder and vocalist of the legendary The Verve. For the first time in Russia, both his solo songs and the well-known hits "Bitter Sweet Symphony", "The Drugs Don't Work" and "Sonnet" will be performed.

Outdoor Jazz Festival

The most pleasant and most family-friendly festival in Moscow takes place on the territory of the estate of the Yusupov princes built in the 19th century. The word Jazz in the title conveys the atmosphere rather; after all, funk, blues, folk and indie pop peacefully coexist with jazz on the festival stages. This year's headliners are: Bootsy Collins, Niels Petter Molver, Nino Katamadze and others.

A festival with a varied line-up and a focus on heavy music

The festival with a focus on loud alternative rock has once again changed its location (now it will be held on the territory of the brand new CSKA stadium) and signed the Armenian rockers from Los Angeles, strongly beloved here, System of a Down, as a key headliner.

The main summer festival of St. Petersburg

The 16th Stereoleto Festival will traditionally be held in a beautiful park on Elagin Island. An important moment of the festival: on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of Viktor Tsoi, there will be a performance of the Symphonic Kino project - Kino guitarist Yuri Kasparyan and the symphony orchestra play compositions orchestrated by one of the most respected producers of St. Petersburg - Igor Vdovin. The video sequence was created by Tsoi's son Alexander. In addition, the festival program includes: U.N.K.L.E., "Mushrooms", "Spleen", 25/17, Husky and others.

Russia's largest festival of new independent music

The line-up of the festival of new independent music "Pain" includes American electronic musician Lotik, fashionable punks from Denmark Iceage, experimental pop performer from Switzerland Aisha Devi, Irish noise-rockers Girl Band, British coldwave duo The KVB, which has repeatedly performed in Moscow, Japanese bands based in Berlin avant-gardists Group A, Barcelona-based beatmaker Filastine, New York street brass band Too Many Zooz, playing something like house music, only not electronic, but with live drums and brass. Three dozen local artists will also perform at the festival: Husky, Naadya, LSP, Morning, Vulgar Molly, Pasosh, IC3PEAK, Moa Pillar, Slava KPSS (Purulent), Sonic Death, Bruno's 4 Positions ”, “Yes Yes Yes” with the program 2H Company, Shortparis, Lucidvox, uSSSy, BCH, Love Cult and others.

Still the country's premier music festival

The eternal stars of "Our Radio" and their listeners will meet at their usual place - in the Tver region. More than 100 bands and 200,000 spectators are two numbers that prove that Invasion is still the main festival of the country.

Deafening mass electronics in Nizhny Novgorod fields

The big-budget electronic music festival Alfa Future People, which for some time tried to reproduce our Tomorrowland in Nizhny Novgorod in the sense that it focused on representatives of the most massive and sought-after commercial EDM, this year suddenly diversified the lineup in a pleasant way, adding a block of artists to the program , which place on the conditional Outline.

The largest social network in Russia goes offline for the third time and arranges a youth festival in the park of the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg on the shores of the Gulf of Finland. Popular bloggers, representatives of millionaire publics, concerts by Guf, Max Korzh, Mumiy Troll and four dozen other musicians are waiting for visitors - in a word, the scale is expectedly serious.

Festival in Luzhniki with future world pop stars in the lineup

The festival, which debuted last year in the open space between the Luzhniki stadium and the Moskva River embankment, has announced a sequel. The two main stars in the Swallows lineup are the English singer Ellie Goulding and the rising stars of the intimately sincere indie pop Years & Years.

Big rave with ambition

Last year's Present Perfect put St. Petersburg on the map of the global club scene - many specialized publications in Europe wrote about the event. The third festival, it seems, will not yield in scope: among the already announced artists, The Black Madonna, performing in Russia for the first time, is the best artist of last year according to Mixmag magazine and one of the most respected representatives of the DJ profession. DJs like Ben UFO or Daniel Avery also perform in Russia, not exactly every day.

The largest outdoor festival in Moscow

Since 2004, Afisha Picnic has established itself as one of the main city events in the capital, with a diverse line-up, first-rate headliners and a lot of music-related entertainment. This year, top British bands Kasabian and Foals are playing in Kolomenskoye, as well as one of the main discoveries of the moment - the Ukrainian trio "Mushrooms".

V Rox

Showcase festival in Vladivostok, curated by Ilya Lagutenko

The founder, ideologist, curator and main driver of the festival, V-Rox contributes to the cultural life of his native city and attracts interesting musicians to Vladivostok, none of whom can be said to be stars in Russia. All weekend these artists play on three stages on the city embankment, and in the evening the activity shifts to the clubs. It turns out an ebullient musical weekend, firmly shaking the city, which has not been spoiled by such events.

Usadba Jazz is the most significant international open-air festival taking place in a number of Russian cities (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Voronezh, Kazan, Sochi), where jazz, funk, lounge and blues rule the roost. The capital festival will traditionally be held in the Arkhangelskoye estate.

One of the most anticipated events of the event will be the first performance in Russia by Israeli actress and singer of Ethiopian origin Esther Rada. And now, for the tenth time in a row, the Georgian performer Nino Katamadze & Insight will "set fire" to the audience with her emotionality and energy. Singer and TV presenter Alexei Chumakov will perform with a special program. Other performers include Pompeya, Shoo, trumpeter Nils Petter Molvaer, guitarist Raul Midon and others.

Ticket price: from 3500 rubles.

The music festival "Wild Mint" has become one of the most favorite events for fans of Russian bands. Fresh air, open skies, evening fun by the fire, various events and, of course, music, music, music - a variety of genres. This year, "Bi-2", Ivan Dorn, "Mill", The Hatters, "Cockroaches", Nuki, "Crematorium", "Aloevera" and many others will appear on the stage. The event will take place in the village of Bunyrevo, Tula region.

Price: from 3500 rubles for three days.

The Park Live Festival is once again ready to gather rock music lovers in one place, this time at the CSKA Moscow Arena. The headliner of the holiday will be the famous band System Of A Down. Also on stage will be Three Days Grace, Twin Atlantic, Louna and others. Music lovers "heavier" from all over the country are already packing their bags for the road and laying the route.

"Invasion" is a cult festival with a rich history dedicated to Russian rock music. The event will take place in Bolshoy Zavidovo, Tver region. Among the declared groups, as always, are legends and simply beloved by the public musical groups: "Alisa", "Bravo", Garik Sukachev & "Brigada S", "DDT", Dolphin, "Kalinov Most", Kipelov, "Piknik" , "Pilot", "Earring", "Spleen", "Chizh & Co" and many others. Traditionally, within the framework of the festival, sports tournaments in beach football and volleyball will be held. You can expect many other interesting events.

The Russian festival of electronic music and technology ALFA FUTURE PEOPLE, which will be held near Nizhny Novgorod on the banks of the Volga, is the world's stars of electronic music, water and extreme shows, technology and sports zone, fresh air and bright sun. The leaders of "stadium" electronic music will perform on the main stage: Hardwell, Blasterjaxx, Cosmic Gate, Don Diablo, Dyro, Infected Mushroom, NERVO, Oliver Heldens, Pendulum, Swanky Tunes, W&W, Alexander Popov, Fonarev and many others. In addition to the main one, there will be four more stages: BassStage, Mash-up Stage and two brand new live and techno stages.

The Alfa Future People – 2017 Technology Zone will host "activities" and installations dedicated to the evolution and development of mankind. In the space zone there is a multimedia exhibition that will tell about the past, present and future of the exploration of the Universe. More than 100 best innovative devices and technologies will be presented in the gadgets zone. It is noteworthy that Alfa Future People will traditionally become a territory completely free of cash. At the entrance, guests will receive a bracelet with a contactless card. She will be able to pay for all additional services.

Picnic "Afisha" - 2017 will traditionally be held in the Moscow park "Kolomenskoye". The headliner of the event will be the band Kasabian, the titans of the British scene, playing incendiary stadium rock. Also on stage will be the English indie band Foals, the recent CIS breakthrough - the group "Mushrooms", as well as "GSh", ASAP Ferg, "Husky" and others. According to the organizers, the Afisha picnic is a unique atmosphere that allows you to feel like a free and happy person without leaving the metropolis.

Europa Plus LIVE is a hot musical adventure. Venue - the capital "Luzhniki". The multi-hour marathon, consisting of the best hits, will be led by Sergey Lazarev, Swanky Tunes, Max Barskikh, EMMA M, Misha Marvin, Paul Damixie, Nyusha, Burito, Pizza, Yulianna Karaulova, Elena Temnikova. Other prominent representatives of the domestic radio will also take the stage: Era Istrefi, Bebe Rexha, Dua Lipa, Ofenbach, Boostee, Artik & Asti, Yolka, Matt Nash, Arilena Ara, Oceana, Eric Saade, Kokab. The main thing is that the show is free, and everyone can get into it. So it’s worth marking this day in your calendar and freeing it from all other things.