3. Coachella, the Model of a Cutting Edge Music Gathering
Coachella has made an outstanding name for itself with its lineups of first-rate musical acts. With its cool factor off the charts, Coachella is a must-attend event if you can get there. Highlights of past events include performances by the Replacements, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Outkast, Wu-Tang Clan and the Stone Roses. The 2015 lineup will feature throwbacks like AC/DC and crowdpleasers like Drake. Camping out in the desert setting just adds to the vibe. If you only attend one fest in the course of the next year (why would you only attend one though?), this event should top your list.
4. Festival d’Ete Is a Million-Strong Event During Canada’s Most Beautiful Time of Year
As one of Quebec’s largest and most exciting summer festivals, Festival d’Ete is an eleven-day musical extravaganza that is held on the historic Plains of Abraham in downtown Quebec. Held during the first week of July since it’s start in 1968, the event attracts more than a million people annually. It used to showcase francophone talent, but is now an internationally diverse event. Recent headlining acts have included Journey, Sarah McLachlin, Lady Gaga, Van Halen, Kiss, Rush, Soundgarden, Def Leppard, and so many other amazing acts. The main stage is the largest of its kind in north America, with a complement of smaller venues featuring an eclectic range of artists.
