From the wildest parties to the most beautiful festivals, there is something special about attending a large-scale event. Whether it's a music festival, a cultural celebration or a religious event, the biggest festivals in the world are sure to leave you with an unforgettable experience. From the Polish Woodstock to the Day of the Dead in Mexico, here are the 10 biggest festivals in the world that you should add to your bucket list. The Polish Woodstock is a fitting tribute to rock, pop, metal and folk music. With artists like The Prodigy playing in front of more than 1 million people, this free festival has a history of big crowds and a special atmosphere.
The motto of this festival is “Love, Friendship and Music” in honor of the original Woodstock festival that changed consciousness. The Mawazine Festival in Morocco is one of the most shocking festivals in the world. This celebration of Moroccan culture and arts attracts around 2.65 million people each year and features major international artists such as Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake and Rod Stewart, as well as a large number of African luminaries such as Amadou & Mariam and Tinariwen. The Thaipusam Festival is celebrated in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam during the hottest time of the year. This three-day festival is held on April 13th every year during the Thai New Year and is one of the most popular festivals in Southeast Asia. The best place to celebrate Thaipusam is in Chiang Mai, Thailand's ancient capital. The Day of the Dead is a festival in Mexico that celebrates the return of the souls of deceased relatives.
This beautiful festival takes place on October 31st and ends on November 2nd. People dress up in costumes and paint their faces like skeletons and skulls while ornate flower carpets line the streets symbolizing remembrance. St. Patrick's Day is an Irish festival that celebrates Ireland's patron saint. Born in the 4th century, St.
Patrick was taken to Ireland as a slave but escaped back to England. He returned to Ireland to establish churches, monasteries and Christian schools and after his death his legend grew and the Irish began to celebrate his death with parties. The Montreux Jazz Festival takes place at the end of June every year on Lake Geneva in Switzerland. This iconic music festival has been running for more than 40 years and brings the city to life with music and festivities. Some of the world's best artists have graced its stage including The Foo Fighters, Katy Perry and Kanye West. The Montreal Jazz Festival, which takes place at the end of June every year, is also one of the biggest music festivals in the world.
This 40-year-old event brings together some of the best jazz musicians from around the world for an unforgettable experience. The Summerfest in Milwaukee is one of those festivals that you've probably never heard of but it's actually one of the biggest music festivals in the world. For more than 40 years, Summerfest has attracted some of the best names in music industry and features emerging musicians. One of the most beautiful festivals in the world is Loy Krathong & Yi Peng. These two festivals take place at the same time in Chiang Mai, Thailand and are a magical time to be in this city. During Yi Peng (Lantern Festival), lanterns are thrown into the air while during Loy Krathong candles are placed in banana leaf jars and set on fire while navigating down rivers.
Sziget Festival
, which takes place on an island near Budapest for seven days every summer, is one of Europe's biggest cultural events.While other music festivals focus strictly on music, this festival celebrates arts, culture and interactive installations with some of today's biggest artists performing here such as Ed Sheeran, The Foo Fighters and Post Malone.
