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If you’re looking for a music festival that’s bigger than Coachella, you’re in luck! There are many festivals around the world that are even larger than this iconic event. Here are some of the biggest music festivals on the planet.

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Glastonbury English music festival with a capacity of around 200,000 attendees

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This English music festival is one of the largest in the world, attracting people from all over the globe. With a capacity of around 200,000 attendees, Glastonbury is a must-visit for any music lover.
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas Festival with a capacity of around 140,000 attendees
This festival is known for its impressive visual elements, including smoke, decorations, and lighting effects.
It focuses on music genres like dubstep, techno, house, trance, and hardstyle, and attracts top-notch artists like Vini Vici, Alesso, Martin Garrix, The Chainsmokers, Nina Kraviz, Timmy Trumpet, and many more.
The festival can host around 140,000 attendees and is held in Las Vegas in May 1.
Tomorrowland Belgian festival with a capacity of around 400,000 attendees
This Belgian festival is one of the most popular in the world, with a capacity of around 400,000 attendees.
It features a wide range of music genres, including electronic dance music, techno, house, and more. The festival is held in Boom, Belgium, and has attracted top artists like David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, and many more 1.
Creamfields North UK festival with a capacity of around 70,000 attendees
This UK festival is one of the largest electronic dance music festivals in the world, with a capacity of around 70,000 attendees. It features top artists like Carl Cox, Eric Prydz, and deadmau5, and is held in Daresbury, Cheshire 1.
Lollapalooza Chicago American festival with a capacity of around 100,000 attendees

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This American festival is one of the largest in the world, with a capacity of around 100,000 attendees.
It features a wide range of music genres, including rock, pop, hip-hop, and more. The festival is held in Grant Park, Chicago, and has attracted top artists like Foo Fighters, Post Malone, Tyler, The Creator, and many more 1.
Primavera Sound Barcelona Spanish festival with a capacity of around 220,000 attendees
This Spanish festival is one of the largest in Europe, with a capacity of around 220,000 attendees.
It features a wide range of music genres, including indie rock, pop, electronic, and more. The festival is held in Barcelona and has attracted top artists like Radiohead, Arcade Fire, The National, and many more 1.
Pol’and’Rock Festival (former Woodstock Poland) Polish festival with a capacity of around 500,000 attendees
This Polish festival is one of the largest in Europe, with a capacity of around 500,000 attendees.
It features a wide range of music genres, including rock, metal, punk, and more. The festival is held in Kostrzyn nad Odrą, Poland, and has attracted top artists like Iron Maiden, The Prodigy, and many more 1.
These festivals are just a few examples of the many events around the world that are even bigger than Coachella.
Thank you for reading! Whether you’re a fan of electronic dance music, rock, pop, or any other genre, there’s sure to be a festival out there that’s perfect for you. So why not start planning your next music festival adventure today? 🎶🎉

Christian Wiedeck, all the way from Germany, loves music festivals, especially in the USA. His articles bring the excitement of these events to readers worldwide.
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