Plan a trip around the best festivals in the world
Your way of traveling says a lot about your personality, priorities, and even your zodiac sign. But what about your musical tastes? There’s undoubtedly a direct relationship between the music that moves you and the destinations that captivate you, especially if those places host unique events. Combining your vacation with a journey through the map of your musical inspirations will enhance your experience and nourish you from within. Let yourself be guided by the rhythm of the process and savor each burst of joy, each revelation, and every part of the journey with all five senses: the world’s best festivals await you!
Mallorca Live, Mallorca
Since 2016, the Balearic island has been hosting the Mallorca Live Festival, one of Spain's most popular music festivals for fans of pop, rock, and alternative electronic music. Held in June, this festival attracts audiences of all ages due to its wide variety of styles, with early afternoon concerts perfect for families with children. Picture yourself watching the sunset with the sea breeze gently blowing, surrounded by loved ones while enjoying your favorite artist live. Music is just one part of what Mallorca offers as the epicenter of art in the Mediterranean. In this destination, you can combine relaxing on paradisiacal beaches and coves with the best cultural experiences.
Iberostar Selection Jardín del Sol Suites is conveniently located near the Mallorca Live Festival venue in Calvià. Situated on the Costa de la Calma, this adults-oriented hotel offers the opportunity to stay in a suite with sea views, perfect for resting and recharging after the festival. By booking Star Prestige, you gain access to a private area featuring two solariums, indoor and outdoor heated infinity pools, Balinese beds, and direct beach access, providing an even more exclusive experience.
Circoloco, Ibiza
If you love electronic music, you can combine your summer tour of the best music festivals in the world with a getaway to Ibiza to enjoy one of its most famous all-day parties, Circoloco at DC10. From April to October, each Monday, it gets lit up with its iconic red lights for twelve uninterrupted hours of dancing. The planes flying over the outdoor terrace just before landing at the island's airport have become an iconic symbol of the club since its opening in 1989. Interestingly, the nightclub shares its name with an aircraft model. Artists such as Amelie Lens, Luciano, Carl Cox, Tale Of Us, and Damian Lazarus have all performed there.
And the next morning? Ibiza’s secret beaches will welcome you with their hedonistic and relaxed atmosphere. At s’Argamassa, Iberostar Selection Santa Eulalia Ibiza is designed for couples and small groups, where the peace of the surroundings blends with the unmistakable fragrance of the Ibizan forest, courtesy of the pines, aromatic herbs, and other protected plants that surround its coastal area. These surroundings invite leisurely exploration, with sustainable hiking or cycling routes to balance your body and mind after a night of partying.
Jazz in July, Crete
Jazz in July, held in Crete, is one of the most interesting festivals in the world, combining the beach and live jazz. Can you think of a better soundtrack for your next great trip to Greece? Since its first edition in July 2012, this event has gained followers and recognition not only among the local population but also internationally. As you plan your dream escape to Crete, you can get into the spirit by listening to music from the holiday movie Mamma Mia!, which perfectly captures the Mediterranean essence that will captivate you as soon as you set foot on the Greek islands. The five-star hotel Iberostar Selection Creta Marine features its own private beach. Between shows, you can relax by its pools, indulge in spa treatments, savor healthy Greek cuisine, or toast with a cocktail at one of its four restaurants and bars.
Afro Nation, The Algarve
Considered one of the best festivals in the world to experience Afro-American sounds like afrobeats, reggae, dancehall, hip hop, and R&B, Afro Nation fills Portugal’s Algarve with summer vibes in June. Its eclectic lineup has featured artists from Nicki Minaj and Rema to 50 Cent, Little Simz, and Musa Keys. These are just a few performers who have graced its stages in Portimão. Live in the moment, enjoying the concert while soaking in the magical white sand and turquoise waters of the coast, knowing that afterward, there’s more: just thirty kilometers from the venue, at Meia Praia in Lagos, you’ll find Iberostar Selection Lagos Algarve. Both adults and children will have a great time at this all-inclusive resort. Its modern, exclusive, open atmosphere, and impressive oceanfront viewpoint, provide a tranquil counterpoint to those musical moments of pure energy.
Sarab Festival, Marrakech
Morocco is one of Generation Z’s favorite destinations. In September, the heart of its infinite night beats in sync with the electronic music of the Sarab Festival. At this unconventional event among the world’s best festivals, oscillations of techno, deep house, and trance fuse with a sensory spectacle of lights and artistic installations, including video mapping and performances to make you vibrate in the Agafay desert. Just half an hour away, Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech comes to life like the gardens with 100,000 palm trees that shelter it. The Marrakech Palm Grove, planted during the Almoravid dynasty, has become one of the world’s most important warm-climate forests. In addition to beautiful gardens, the resort features exclusive adults-only pools and a splash pool for kids.
Reggae Sumfest, Montego Bay
At Reggae Sumfest, held in Montego Bay throughout July, you’ll delve into the soul of Jamaican music. This destination is ideal for a getaway with friends. Picture the sounds of the Rastafarian spiritual movement complemented by sustainable travel plans and the comfort of a luxury stay. A coastal oasis, JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar blends seamlessly with the emerald and blue horizon. This superior category resort offers 24-hour butler service in select rooms, with the option to stay in a private suite by the sea, pristine beaches, and an exotic yet comfortable beauty concept that aligns with sustainable tourism. From its location, you can enjoy snorkeling and diving excursions to observe marine life ethically or attend one of the world’s most important festivals.
Transcendence, Riviera Maya
Transcendence, held in Riviera Maya between November and December, is a unique event that combines high-vibration sounds, group movement sessions, art, and other collective activities, allowing you to journey to the center of your emotions through music. Held in Playa del Carmen, in a tropical postcard setting amidst the sea and lush vegetation, the event embodies a conscious and eco-friendly vacation concept.
Choose an accommodation that supports this philosophy of caring for nature and leaving it better than you found it. Free of single-use plastics, like all Iberostar resorts, and with all the amenities and comforts of a superior category hotel, at JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar, you won’t have to sacrifice a thing. The complex hosts a coral nursery for studying and restoring reefs, where you’ll learn how to preserve this magnificent ecosystem with actions that make a difference. Start organizing your next vacation with friends around the best festivals in the world to experience firsthand how music can transform into so much more.
