European Music Festivals
Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, Dimension, More Announced for Balaton Sound 2023
After this year’s eye-popping return to the majestic rolling hills of Zamardi, Balaton Sound is gearing up for 2023 after announcing its first wave of artists. Europe’s biggest beachfront music festival will again return to the crystal clear waters of Hungary’s Lake Balaton with a massive 2023 lineup. Organizers recently revealed its first phase, giving prospective attendees plenty of time to start planning their European festival getaway. Primed to headline Balaton Sound 2023 are Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, Dimension and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, alongside Don Diablo, Joel Corry and Vini Vici, among others. More artists will be announced in the weeks ahead. Balaton Sound 2023 is scheduled for June 28th to July 1st, 2023. You ...
Traveling to Europe for a Music Festival? These Hostels Are the Best Places to Stay
When you’re backpacking in Europe, it’s almost foolish not to experience one of the region’s many electronic dance music festivals. The genre’s overseas roots are deep and rich, celebrated at Tomorrowland, Creamfields, Balaton Sound and more—the list is endless. And while it can be tough to choose which events to attend, what’s even more difficult is finding affordable, comfortable, quality lodging along the way. That’s where St Christopher’s comes in. Jarett Lopez/EDM.com A staple of European backpacking culture, St Christopher’s Inn operates 20 excellent youth hostels in the most popular cities across the U.K. and Europe. You can count on the company for clean and reliable accommodations in London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam and Barcelon...
20 Photos That Capture the Astounding EXIT Festival 2022
Numbers don’t lie: with over 200,000 festival-goers passing through its gates and over 1,000 artists performing across a staggering 40 stages, EXIT Festival is celebrating one of the most unforgettable years in its history. Taking place in the beautiful countryside landscape of Novi Sad, Serbia, EXIT 2022 was a diverse nexus of music, arts and people. The true spirit of the festival was palpable all weekend long as fans danced from sundown to sunrise each night. There’s an immense scale to EXIT not easily seen at first glance. The massive Petrovaradin Fortress offers one of the world’s best festival grounds thanks to its sheer size and capability to house an enormous amount of production. The towering Mainstage saw massive performances from the likes o...
4 Things Not to Miss at Balaton Sound 2022, Europe’s Largest Beachfront EDM Festival
If you’re planning on traveling to Balaton Sound this year, chances are you’re already clued into the dazzling sights and sounds to expect. Scheduled to June 29th to July 2nd on the southern bank of Lake Balaton, Hungary, Europe’s largest beachfront electronic dance music festival is returning in a big way this year. And ravers are in for a one-of-a-kind experience. Here’s a list of four things you need to do while attending this year’s Balaton Sound in Hungary. Set Sail and Party On Lake Balaton Why rave only on land? Forecasts are predicting beautiful weather at the breezy Lake Balaton all week long, so it’s an ideal time to set sail. Balaton Sound offers unforgettable boat parties in the middle of the gleaming lake, featuring nautical DJ sets from a nu...
Balaton Sound, Europe’s Biggest Beachfront Festival, Set for Huge Return In 2022
Since its inception in 2007, Balaton Sound has continued to cultivate a one-of-a-kind festival experience which exists only in a lane of its own. Set to return June 29th to July 2nd in the scenic town of Zamardi, the fest annually offers a world-class lineup of electronic music artists and an oasis of a venue situated on the water’s edge of Lake Balaton, a glittering freshwater lake stretching 48 miles through the center of Hungary. Attendees of Balaton Sound, however, are in for more than just a music festival. It’s easy to see why so many dance music loyalists and thrill-seekers regard the event as one of the best beachfront celebrations of live music in Europe. Tickets are available now and can be purcahsed here. c/o Balaton Sound Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles...
The Ultimate European EDM Festival Tour for Summer 2022
Sadly, summer has come and gone. But there’s always next summer. While you may have been able to squeeze in a music fest or two close to home this year, festivals across Europe felt the wrath of COVID-19, navigating the pitfalls of countless postponements and cancellations. Despite the hardships, major European events are setting their sites on 2022 and it looks like a promising summer for the return of international music festivals. We’ve put together the ultimate 30-day electronic music European tour for 2022, plus our firsthand recommendations on how to travel to them on a budget. Travel Europe has one of the best train systems in the world. It’s fast, cheap and comfortable. Traveling from country to country can be stressful and tiring—and you’re going to wa...
The Ultimate European EDM Festival Tour for Summer 2022
Sadly, summer has come and gone. But there’s always next summer. While you may have been able to squeeze in a music fest or two close to home this year, festivals across Europe felt the wrath of COVID-19, navigating the pitfalls of countless postponements and cancellations. Despite the hardships, major European events are setting their sites on 2022 and it looks like a promising summer for the return of international music festivals. We’ve put together the ultimate 30-day electronic music European tour for 2022, plus our firsthand recommendations on how to travel to them on a budget. Travel Europe has one of the best train systems in the world. It’s fast, cheap and comfortable. Traveling from country to country can be stressful and tiring—and you’re going to wa...
UK Music Festivals Are Selling Out After Government Releases Plan to End Lockdown
Music festivals in the UK are selling out in record numbers after the country’s government unveiled a timeline for ending lockdown restrictions before the summer. However, festival organizers are still wary of cancellations that could lead to detrimental financial losses without a government-backed insurance policy. On Monday, Boris Johnson announced his government’s plan to ease out of lockdown, which is set to conclude with the complete removal of social distancing restrictions on June 21st. As The Guardian reports, the news has led to major festivals like Field Day and Reading & Leeds selling out at historic rates, as demonstrated by a 600% rise in Ticketmaster traffic. “We’ve had around 2 million fans on our site with half a million visits to the Ticketmaster Festival Finder g...
