https://www.savormeditation.com/en-sg/blogs/post.atom savormeditation - savormeditation Blog - Festival Fashion and Rave Culture 2024-09-27T15:00:03-07:00 savormeditation https://www.savormeditation.com/en-sg/blogs/post/the-ultimate-guide-to-international-festivals 2023-01-26T12:36:51-08:00 2023-01-26T12:36:53-08:00 The Ultimate Guide to International Festivals Julia Sachs Pack your bags & renew your passports, besties – it’s time to catch flights, not feelings! And if you catch feelings? Even better. If you’re thinking about jetting off to rave around the world, here are some of the best festivals to check out based on each region!

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]]> Pack your bags & renew your passports, besties – it’s time to catch flights, not feelings! And if you catch feelings? Even better. If you’re thinking about jetting off to rave around the world, here are some of the best festivals to check out based on each region!

Make sure to check out our other festival and travel blogs for even more in depth festival prep and don’t forget to be aware of the dates and travel implications for your chosen festival(s) to ensure you know where you’re going and how to get there! Be aware of each country’s native language, download duolingo, and make sure to have some basic phrases handy just in case! Of course, make sure your travel documents are up to date, and don’t forget to check out our outfits for some inspo for what to pack!

Happy travels, ravers!

LATIN AMERICA

Spicy, colorful, explosions of culture await just south of the border for those in the US - or anywhere around the world. A stark contrast from festivals like Lost Lands and Electric Forest or even Creamfields in the UK, the landscape of some of these Latin American festivals boast some of the most beautiful palm tree ridden backdrops with canopies of stars amidst sand & sea – what’s not to love about that? Check out some of our favs or these OTHER tropical escape music festivals!

HolyShip! Wrecked 

Location: Mayan Riviera, MX

Dates: DECEMBER

Tickets: https://www.savormeditation.com/ 

DAY ZERO 

Location: Tulum, MX

Dates: typically the first week of JANUARY

Tickets: https://www.savormeditation.com/locations/tulum/

EDC Mexico 

Location: Mexico City, MX

Dates: FEB 24 + 25 + 26, 2023

Tickets: https://www.savormeditation.com/en/


LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE

Location: Chile

DATES: MARCH 17 - 19, 2023

Tickets: https://www.savormeditation.com/




EUROPE

The vibe of European festivals vs. festivals in the US are so very different, and it shows in the fashion, the genres that dominate (techno, dnb, ukg, deep house) and the different regions/environments in which these festivals take place. The following are some of THE BIGGEST festivals around the world though, Tomorrowland and Mysteryland are classic European staple festivals and almost like a right of passage for a lot of ravers!

Creamfields 

Location: UK

Dates: Aug. 24 - 27

Tickets: https://www.savormeditation.com/

Primavera Sound 

Location: Iberian Peninsula (multiple locations: Barcelona, Madrid, Porto)

Dates: Multiple Dates 

Barcelona: June 1-3

Madrid: June 8 - 10

Porto: June 7 - 10

Tickets: https://www.savormeditation.com/en/


Tomorrowland 

Location: Belgium

Dates: July 21 - 30

Tickets: https://www.savormeditation.com/

Mysteryland 

Location: Netherlands

Dates:

Tickets: https://www.savormeditation.com/experience


ASIA

Asian festivals can be wild, and who doesn't want to pack in an exciting trip on their way to a fest? Here are some can't miss festivals around Asia that are definitely worth checking out! 

Sunburn Festival 

Location: Multiple locations, India

Dates: Dec. 28 - 30 

Tickets: https://www.savormeditation.com/


Ultra Korea

Dates: Typically the last week of September

Location: Seoul, Korea

Tickets: https://www.savormeditation.com/


AUSTRALIA

From Dom Dolla to Patrick Topping, to Anna Lunoe, Alison Wonderland and Flume – Australia is definitely a festival destination to check off the bucket list. Keep in mind that Australia's summer is the United States' winter, so you can head down there during our colder months to warm up and enjoy festival season all year long. 

Wildlands Music Festival

Dates: Multiple Dates (Dec. 30 | Jan 2nd. | Jan 7th)

Location: Multiple locations (Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane)

Tickets: https://www.savormeditation.com/

Split Milk

Dates: Multiple Dates (Nov. 26| Dec 3rd. | Dec. 4th)

Location: Multiple locations (Canberra, Ballarat, Gold Coast)

Tickets: https://www.savormeditation.com/


Field Day Music Festival

Dates: Multiple Dates (Nov. 26| Dec 3rd. | Dec. 4th)

Location: Multiple locations (Canberra, Ballarat, Gold Coast)

Tickets: https://www.savormeditation.com/

CANADA

Canada is truly slept on in the North American continent for boasting some of the best festivals with the most stacked llineups.

Shambhala

When: July 21-24, 2023

Where: Salmo River Ranch, British Columbia

Tickets: https://shambhalamusicfestival.com/



VELD Music Festival

When: August 4-6, 2023

Where:   Downsview Park, Toronto, Ontario

https://www.savormeditation.com/


BADLANDS Music Festival

When: July 6-16, 2023

Where: Calgary, Alberta

Tickets: https://www.savormeditation.com/


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Which of these international festivals do you want to hit this year? Any we should add to the list? Let us know & don’t forget to check out our

]]> https://www.savormeditation.com/en-sg/blogs/post/5-music-festivals-you-cant-miss-in-asia 2018-08-13T10:09:00-07:00 2022-03-03T13:37:40-08:00 5 Music Festivals You Can't Miss in Asia Kellie Burch Music festivals are popping up everywhere around the world, we’ve literally never had so many to choose from! Particularly in Asia where the music festival industry is still relatively new, so many new festivals have arisen over the last few years. We’ve been extremely spoiled for choice with local and international music festival brands setting up in all parts of South East Asia. They may be new contenders on the global music scene but these festivals should not be underestimated and are definitely worth flying across the globe for. 

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]]> Music festivals are popping up everywhere around the world, we’ve literally never had so many to choose from! Particularly in Asia where the music festival industry is still relatively new, so many new festivals have arisen over the last few years. We’ve been extremely spoiled for choice with local and international music festival brands setting up in all parts of South East Asia. They may be new contenders on the global music scene but these festivals should not be underestimated and are definitely worth flying across the globe for!


Quest Festival, Vietnam

This music festival is a hidden gem set beside a gorgeous lake in Ba Vi National Park, about 45 minutes out of Hanoi in Vietnam. Quest Festival’s reputation has been growing steadily for the last few years, what used to be a small gathering for a few dozen friends is now a 6000 person music festival complete with 5 stages and a party boat. This festival boasts an extremely versatile lineup that highlights regional talent, you can expect both live music and DJ acts. You can also expect a broad range of activities to keep you busy which includes sunset yoga, meditation, music workshops and more. It’s an opportunity to meet new people from all over the world, to discover new music and dive deep into Vietnamese nature. Not to be missed!

23 - 25 November 2018

https://www.savormeditation.com/


Wonderfruit Festival, Thailand

This festival has been going strong for 4 years now and has grown into a 10,000 person event! Set  over 4 days in The Fields at Siam Country Club just a mere two hours from Bangkok, this festival attracts a mixed crowd of local Thai and expats from nearby towns as well as an increasing international crowd. Wonderfruit features an exciting lineup of international and local music acts, art installations, talks and workshops, and even banquets hosted by some of the world’s best chefs. Wonderfruit dedicates itself to celebrating art, music, food and culture all in one weekend. It’s a truly extraordinary festival!

13 - 16 December 2018

https://www.savormeditation.com/


We The Fest, Indonesia

This festival is organised by a leading team of event organisers who are also behind other very successful and renowned festivals in Indonesia, namely Djarkarta Warehouse Project. We The Fest is a three day music, fashion and food extravaganza. The lineup usually features some of the world’s best music acts, recent lineups have included Dua Lipa, Odesza, Lorde, The Neighbourhood, Big Sean and many more… There’s never a dull moment at this festival, you’ll be sure to be kept moving the entire time and leave with a mind full of memories!

20 - 22 July 2018

https://www.savormeditation.com/


Ultra Bali, Indonesia

This one goes to the diehard EDM fans. Ultra Bali takes after all the other Ultra festivals taking place around the globe but with the added benefit that its set on one of the world’s most beautiful islands. Expect a stellar lineup of EDM acts, impeccable events management as well as one of the most gorgeous venues a festival could ever be held at: Potato Head Beach Club. Picture yourself partying day and night then being able to rest on gorgeous white sandy beaches and relaxing that hangover away. Or you could also just keep the party going as Bali is a notorious nightlife spot in Asia…Tempted yet?

TBC September 2018

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It’s The Ship, Singapore

It’s The Ship is one of Asia’s largest music festivals and it’s set on a massive luxury cruise ship. The ship sets off from Singapore, makes its way to Langkawi before heading back to Singapore. Each year the festival hosts over 30 international headliners, focusing mainly on subgenres of electronic music. Complete with themed pop-up parties, extracurricular activities like yoga and beer pong, and world-class facilities on board, it’s sure to be a cruise to remember!

4 - 7 November 2018

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Hopefully, these festivals will inspire you to get packing and set off to seek new adventures in Asia! If you’re in need of help to plan your festival adventures then head over to my blog, The Nitty Gritty, to find more information and updated festival travel guides on all these festivals and more! 

 

About the author: Charlotte travels the world and writes festival travel guides that provide you with all the information and advice you need so you don't ever have to worry about the planning phases of your festival adventures and can solely focus on having fun!

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