Music Festivals Around the World

The White Nights Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia also known as 'The Stars of the White Nights Festival' is one of the most famous cultural events that celebrates Russia's rich history in the arts of ballet, opera and classical music. It takes place every year during summer months when the sun never sets and the beauty of St. Petersburg glows in magical twilight. The White Nights Festival features world class performances of both Russian and world's finest opera singers, musicians, and ballet dancers.

White Nights Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia will take place May 27 - July 24, 2011.

White Nights Festival takes place during the most magical time of the year seducing, enchanting and mesmerizing you with unforgettable artistic performances in the most magnificent city of the entire Russia. Don't miss the highlight of White Nights Festival known as the Scarlet Sails celebration. We absolutely love Scarlet Sails celebration which brings with it spectacular, one-of-a-kind fireworks along with a perfect mixture of romantic atmosphere and fantastic partying.

Check out this great article How to Enjoy the Magic of White Nights in St. Petersburg, Russia for other fun things to do during white nights.

For additional information or to purchase tickets, please visit:
White Nights Festival
TOLL FREE USA: +1 (866) 869 8634
TOLL FREE UK: +44 (0) 800 279 7129
Phone: +1 (212) 757-9632
Email: info@wnfa.org

Edinburgh International Festival is an exciting festival of performing arts that takes place every year in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. It features famous artists from around the world giving inspirational performances of classical music, opera, dance, theater, and visual arts.

Edinburgh International Festival will take place August 12 - September 4, 2011.

We loved Edinburgh International Festival because it offers a unique opportunity to be part of thriving international arts scene while discover the city of Edinburgh, known for its special enchantment, mysterious scenery and awe-inspiring legends.

For additional information or to purchase tickets, please visit:
Edinburgh International Festival
Phone: +44 (0)131 473 2000
Email: marketing@eif.co.uk

The Salzburg Festival takes place every year in the Austrian town of Salzburg, which is a birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - one of the greatest musicians who have ever lived. The Salzburg Festival features magnificent performances of classical music, opera, symphony and drama. In 2010, The Salzburg Festival celebrated its 90th year anniversary.

The Salzburg Festival will take place between July 27 - August 30, 2011.

The Salzburg Festival is a spectacular event set amidst one of the most romantic cities in Europe. There is nothing better than being a part of annual grandiose appearance of world's most talented musicians and artists while getting acquainted with visitors and guests from 72 countries around the globe.

For additional information or to purchase tickets, please visit:
Salzburg Festival
Phone: +43-(0)662-8045-500
Email: info@salzburgfestival.at

Savonlinna Opera Festival is an annual opera festival that takes place in the medieval city of Savonlinna in Finland. The actual event takes place at the fairytale fortress castle built in 1475 featuring world class opera singers from 12 courtiers inside the medieval walls that boast unparalleled acoustics.

Savonlinna Opera Festival will take place between July 1 - July 27, 2011.

Savonlinna Opera Festival offers a rare combination of dramatic work of opera and breathtaking destination of the city of Savonlinna. Don't miss this spectacular festival if you have the chance! It is truly an unforgettable experience to enjoy opera performances inside the walls of the enchanting castle set among clear blue lakes.

For additional information or to purchase tickets, please visit:
Savonlinna Opera Festival
Phone: +358 600 10 800
Email: feedback@lippupalvelu.fi

The Copenhagen Jazz festival is one of the most highly anticipated jazz music festivals in the world. It features sought-after famous jazz performers, Grammy-winners, as well as talented, rising stars musicians who participate in over nine hundred jazz shows and concerts in ten days.

Copenhagen Jazz Festival will take place between July 1 - July 10, 2011.

We liked the fact that the Copenhagen Jazz festival offers a great number of jazz concerts for free, which makes it affordable to enjoy a wide range of jazz shows and musical performances. Jazz concerts take place all over the Copenhagen city, which is quite small and super easy to get around. We loved Copenhagen's eco-friendly system of free city bikes to cruise around from one jazz concert to another.

For additional information or to purchase tickets, please visit:
Copenhagen Jazz Festival
Phone: +45 33932013
Email: info@jazz.dk

Rainforest World Music Festival is probably one of the largest and most popular events in Malaysia. It takes place every year in July in the middle of rain forest in Sarawak village. This musical festival celebrates a wide range of musical genres from traditional music to folk music to contemporary and everything in between.

Rainforest World Music Festival will take place between July 8 - July 10, 2011.

The location of Rainforest World Music Festival in South East Asia is surreal! Set amongst lush vegetation next to a stunning Mount Santubong, it really feels like you are being taken to a far away place. Imagine being surrounded by the sound of music that you have never heard before and by the array of instruments that you have never seen before. Refreshing taste of topical jungle air perfectly blended with hypnotizing drumbeats of tribal music will offer the most memorable experience ever. We were completely captivated throughout the entire festival!

For additional information or to purchase tickets, please visit:
Rainforest World Music Festival
Phone: +6082-423600
Email: pauline@sarawaktourism.com

Pinkpop Festival is an annual rock festival that takes place in the city of Landgraaf in Netherlands. This festival is widely known as the biggest outdoor event in Europe featuring popular rock, pop and dance artists from around the world. PinkPop Festival is considered to be the oldest annual festival in the world and the tickets to this three day festival get completely sold out year after year.

PinkPop Festival will take place between June 11 - June 13, 2011.

If you love powerful energy on stage and enthusiastic spirit of music fans, then you are definitely going to enjoy every minute of this impressive event. We loved energetic vivaciousness of the crowd wearing bright pink colors and jumping high in the air with joy. It is definitely worth a visit at least once in a lifetime!

For additional information or to purchase tickets, please visit:
Pinkpop Festival
Email: info@pinkpop.nl

Reggae Sumfest Festival is probably the best reggae music festival that you will ever attend! This week-long annual outdoor event celebrates the best reggae music with endless amount of creative concerts and fun parties. It attracts everyone from local artists to international superstars to tourists from all over the world who come to enjoy great music and celebrate under the sun.

Reggae Sumfest Festival will take place July 16 - July 23, 2011.

Expect fun international crowd who loves music, food, and big party. Reggae Sumfest Festival is a merry feast of entertainment, parties, concerts, and music parades. Plus, exotic Caribbean charm of Montego Bay offers turquoise waters, beautiful white sand beaches, magnificent sunsets, and sun-soaked vacation.

For additional information or to purchase tickets, please visit:
Reggae Sumfest Festival
Phone: 001 876 953 2933

California WorldFest Music Festival is an annual event that takes place in sunny California every year during the month of July. It features eight different stages playing music of every possible genre from all over the world as well as dance, crafts, arts, workshops and never ending entertainment.

California WorldFest will take place between July 14 - July 17, 2011.

California WorldFest is a fun event packed with cheerful people, amazing artists, and boundless activities for every mood, taste, and age. We enjoyed overnight campgrounds nestled among huge pine trees under a star-studded sky. Expect to see a lot of creative decorations, engaging performances, artisan vendors, and fun workshops!

For additional information or to purchase tickets, please visit:
California WorldFest
Phone: 530-891-4098
Email: info@worldfest.net

The International Montreal Jazz Festival is one of the largest jazz festivals in the world which is held every year in Montréal, Québec, Canada for 11 days during the summer season. This electrifying festival offers 650 concerts featuring talented artists and brilliant musicians from around the world. The event sells out every year and more than 2 million music fans travel from near and far to luxuriate in musical experience.

The Montreal Jazz Festival will take place between June 25 - July 4, 2011.

The entire city of Montreal seems to transform into a multicultural music scene where everyone shares their love and appreciation for music. Many streets are closed to traffic during the entire jazz festival transforming Montreal into a pedestrian heaven. More than half of all concerts are free for all and offer a great variety of shows, venues, and artists.

For additional information or to purchase tickets, please visit:
Montreal Jazz Festival
Montreal (514)871-1881
North America 1-888-515-0515
Email: commentaires_jazz@equipespectra.ca