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American Holiday Ideas for Music Lovers
Do you enjoy great music? Why not plan your next holiday around attending an exciting music festival. No matter where you live, it’s likely that you’ll be able to find one or more great music festivals to enjoy during your next holiday. Keep in mind that major music festivals attract huge crowds, so be sure to make plane and hotel reservations as early as possible.
Beale Street Music Festival
If you enjoy great music, you’re sure to enjoy attending the annual Beale Street Music Festival held in Memphis the first weekend of each May. You’ll have an opportunity to hear local, national, and international acts performing all types of music, including blues, jazz, and other genres. You’ll have an opportunity to dine on famous Memphis barbecue, as well as many other types of cuisine. Take a look at the Beale Street Festival website for more.
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
For four days each June, music lovers from all over converge in Manchester, Tennessee to enjoy a wide variety of conventional musical acts. The festival includes an entertainment village that covers more than 100 acres and features a wide variety of activities. In addition to live musical performances, attractions include a comedy club, theater performances, a musical technology display, a beer festival, and much more. Camping is available on site. Take a look at the Bonnaroo site for more.
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is a popular annual event that attracts visitors from all over the world. Not just for jazz lovers, headliners from all genres perform at this event. In addition to being able to enjoy amazing live music performance, visitors can dine on delicious regional cuisine. The event also features an arts and crafts exhibit that highlights the work of local and regional craftspeople. New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival is held each year during the last weekend in April and the first weekend in May.
Spoleto Festival
Charleston’s Spoleto Festival is one of the most popular music-related events in the southeast. It attracts visitors from around the world. Visitors can enjoy musical performances across a wide variety of genres, including classical, jazz, opera, musical theater, and more. The festival also includes dance performances, lectures, and other events of interest to those who appreciate the arts. This event is held each year during May and June and lasts for more than two weeks. For more on the Spoleto Festival see the website.
Planning Your Trip
These are just a few of the many different music festivals you might want to consider attending. No matter what time of year it is or where you are located, it’s likely that you’ll be able to plan an upcoming trip around attending a live music festival event. Be sure to check with festival organizers to find out about the best way to purchase tickets and get to the site. Taking the time to research your options and plan ahead will help ensure that your music festival adventure is a holiday to remember. Take a look at Travelzoo for some cheap flights, while for budget accommodation and hostels in the US, it’s worth taking a look at HostelBookers.com. |
