Venue: Austria / Vienna
More than 2,000 participating artists, 600 hours of non-stop music and around 3 million visitors make this event in the Austrian capital the largest music festival in the world.
Donauinsel is known as one of Vienna’s most popular parklands, complete with a wealth of entertainment options including beaches (including nudist areas), bars, restaurants, sports fields and playgrounds. The Danube Island Festival, which since its debut in 1983 has earned the reputation of Europe’s largest free open-air event, has brought international fame to the place. During the days of the music festival, a relatively small strip of artificial land stretching 20 kilometers along the Danube River holds 21 themed venues with 11 stages, where a grand three-day art marathon unfolds.
In addition to size and accessibility, the key ingredient in Donauinselfest’s recipe for success is its inclusiveness. The main stages of Donauinselfest are traditionally dedicated to headliners from the top of the pop and rock charts. Kelly Family, Zucchero, Bloodhound Gang, Gigi d’Agostino, Samy Deluxe, Falco and Sean Paul have been among them. Smaller venues scattered around the island serve as genre “oases” where such eclectic styles as danceable electronica, hip-hop, metal, folk, goth rock, disco, classical music and reggae are in harmony.
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