Music lovers can enjoy sun-soaked trips to Europe to watch their favourite festivals this month on a budget with Eurolines.
With some of the world’s biggest artists performing in Europe this summer - and a lack of sun in the UK – why not pop across to a festival in Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam to enjoy your favourite act. If you’re an indecisive type, then don’t worry – you can book as late as two days in advance. Here is our pick of the best festivals to attend this summer:
Enjoy great scenery to celebrate this best of this summer’s music
What: Rock en Seine Festival, Paris
When: 24-26 August
The Rock en Seine festival is a three-day celebration of music that takes place in the beautiful Parc de Saint-Cloud, which is very close to Paris. Across the three days, various big-names from across the music world will be performing at the rock ‘n roll festival, including Green Day, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Foster The People, Frank Ocean and Ed Sheeran: www.rockenseine.com
Dance away to your favourite club bangers
What: Mysteryland Festival, Amsterdam
When: 25 August
Mysteryland is a dance and hip-hop festival that this year contains some of the big names behind even bigger tracks. Based in Amsterdam, it is sure to be a hit and the area has a capacity of 70,000. Artists that are expected to perform are Calvin Harris, Simian Mobile Disco, Martin Solveig, Avicii and Ms. Dynamite: www.mysteryland.com
Let your hair down with some funky electronica
What: Laundry Day Festival, Antwerp
When: 1 September
Laundry Day is an electronica festival that features some up-and-coming groups that will be familiar to many fans of the genre. It is fairly new, only in its 14th year, and is bound to be worth checking out if you’re after something new. It is based in Antwerp, just under an hour’s drive away from Brussels: www.laundryday.be