Sziget Festival, Budapest, Hungary (August)

Held on Obudai Island in Budapest, Sziget Festival is the largest cultural and music festival in Central Europe. It won Best European Major Festival at the European Festival Awards in 2011. It comprises several large stages and plenty of smaller platforms with as many as 1000 performances each year. In 2012 it is held between August 6 and 13. The festival offers the best value for your money when you compare it to the similar rock festivals in Europe.

In 2012, fans can enjoy famous rock bands such as Placebo, Hurts, The Subways, The Stone Roses, and The Horrors.

With the bankruptcy of Malev, the Hungarian national carrier, the Budapest airport is now a major hub for low cost carriers such as Wizz Air and Ryanair. The letter already introduced affordable flights to/from various large European airports, but make sure to plan and book your flight in advance.

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Festival (December 30-January 1)

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is a 3-day winter festival which takes place at the end of each year. It starts early in the evening of December 31. At midnight the bells ring and people sing the old folk song Auld Lang Syne. The Torchlight Procession, concerts, movies, and street parties attract about 80,000 visitors each year.

The Torchlight Procession takes place on December 30 and is one of the major highlightsof this festival. You can attend it for free (but you need to purchase the torch) and take part in the “river of fire” which goes through the city. The busiest day is obviously December 31, when you can attend a candlelight concert in St. Giles’ Cathedral, attend a street party or a concert, and watch the fireworks at midnight. On the first day of the year you can play games in various venues in the Old Town.

The celebration dates back to the Vikings and has its roots in the pagan practice of fire and sun worship. Later it became the Roman festival of Saturnalia, while Viking Yule became the 12 Days of Christmas.It’s not hard to get to Edinburgh but you’ll be traveling during peak season so plan in advance and avoid flying during the busiest days of the year.

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