Our pick of London’s weekender festivals, this year’s Lovebox has a new home in Gunnersbury Park and a line-up boasting exclusive UK appearances from some of the hottest names in hip-hop, grime and dance. Key acts: Depeche Mode, Queens Of The Stone Age, Massive Attack Why not enjoy the sights of Madrid before a short trip to Caja Mágica, where things kick off at 7pm? And, if you’re that way inclined, once the headliners have played, the site becomes a dance party till the wee small hours. And this year it seems in no danger of slowing down. Mad Cool Festival, Madrid, Spain (12-14 July)Ī baby when it comes to festivals, but with a line-up that means it holds its own among the best music festivals of 2018, Mad Cool may have only started in 2016 but has already attracted Neil Young, Wilco, MIA, Ryan Adams and The Who, among many more. It matches the UK institution for size, eclectic line-ups and a sense of collective abandon – the truly dedicated, youthful hardcore stay for a week, by which time it’s likely they’ve forgotten where they live. Traditionally a festival that catered for the unquenchable Scandinavian taste for heavy rock, over the past few decades Roskilde has broadened its horizons to the point where it’s regarded as Europe’s answer to Glastonbury. Roskilde, Roskilde, Denmark (30 June-7 July) Key acts: Mott The Hoople, The Cult, Steve Earle Over the past few years the likes of ZZ Top, Uriah Heep and Whitesnake have entertained the denim’n’leather-clad masses, and this year they’ve aced it by snagging an exclusive show from the classic 1973-74 line-up of Mott The Hoople, in the process ensuring that, for classic rock fans, RMF will be one of the best music festivals of 2018. If you prefer rock of a “classic” hue, washed down with a Southern Comfort chaser, Ramblin’ Man will be the one for you. Ramblin’ Man Fair, Maidstone, England (30 June-1 July) Key acts: Van Morrison, Tyler The Creator, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds ![]() This year is no different, so why not enjoy a pre-show dip in Lake Geneva before catching some of the most prestigious acts on the circuit. ![]() Since launching, in 1967, as a festival mainly dedicated to jazz, MJF has thrown its perimeters wide open to cover everything from heritage rock acts to minimal electronica and hip-hop. Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland (29 June-14 July) And the choice is mind-boggling, so where to start? Here are some of the best music festivals of 2018, from all around the world. Where once music festivals were genre-specific enclaves for music fans so devoted they were willing to sacrifice hygiene and basic nourishment for the cause, over the past few decades they have become an eclectic, family-friendly and inclusive way of life for many.
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