The main stage at Exit by Belkus.

Summer is right around the corner and the festival scene is beginning to hot up.  If you’re looking for something different to do this summer then we’ve picked out a few of the best festivals in Europe to whet your appetite:

1. 1st – 4th July, Belguim, Rock Wercher. This is one of Europe’s largest rock festivals, and stands up to Glastonbury in terms of artist quality and turnout, but with a truly European Twist. Tickets cost from 76 Euros per day. The festival park is located alongside the Haachtsesteenweg in Werchter, which is just 30km from Brussels and 15km from Leuven.  A festival bus will take you from Leuven to the festival (operated by De Lijn).
2. 8th – 11th July, Serbia, Exit Festival. Ths is possibly the hippest festival on offer with a line up of modern pop and rock, staged in the grounds of impressive Petrovaradin Fortress. Exit celebrates its 10th birthday this year so expect extra special stage action. Located in Novi Sad, which is within reaching distance of Belgrade (87km), Budapest (295km), and Zagreb (372km) airports, there are festival airport transfers on offer from a variety of operators.
3. 24th July, Germany, Love Parade.  Originally started in Berlin just months before the fall of the wall, and now held in a different location each year, this time Duisburg is the lucky host to the fun, frolicking and techno-wizardry of the parade of love. Free to attend, this is a must for electronic music lovers. Wacky outfits are optional but generall encouraged! Dusseldort International airport is just 20km away.
4. 9th – 11th July, Netherlands, North Sea Jazz Festival. Probably the biggest Jazz festival in Europe showcasing an array of talent with artists such as Joss Stone, Jamiroquai and Quincy Jones on show. Tickets are available per day (84 EUR) or for the full three days (194 EUR). The festival is located in Ahoy near Rotterdam and is accessible by public transport from Rotterdam Airport or the city centre.
5. 13 August -5 Sept., Edinburgh International Festival (and 6 – 30 August, Edinburgh Festival Fringe). Hundreds of shows across a vast range of genres from opera, modern dance  to stand-up comedy. Tickets are available on an event by event basis, so you can pick and choose depending on what takes your fancy. Edinburgh is easily accessible by train from cities in the UK or from Edinburgh airport (takes around 30 minutes). Check out our information on travelling to Edinburgh page for more detailed travel advice.

We can help you to get from your home right to the festival with our journey search engine, Zoombu, so after you’ve made your pick, give it a whirl to book your transportation.

- Posted by Rachel

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