The Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ) is Canada’s biggest outdoor music festival — 11 days of huge headliners in the heart of historic Québec City, all on one incredibly good-value pass.
Pol’and’Rock is the largest free festival in Europe — up to 750,000 people, zero ticket price, and a legendary spirit of freedom and volunteering.
Naples is the soulful heart of Italian music — the home of the Neapolitan song, a fierce contemporary scene, and a city where music spills into the streets.
Madrid parties harder and later than almost anywhere — world-class clubs, flamenco tablaos, a booming Latin scene and big festivals like Mad Cool.
Manchester is one of the most important music cities on earth — the home of Oasis, Joy Division, The Smiths and the legendary Haçienda, with a live scene that still leads the way.
Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music and the home of The Beatles — a music-pilgrimage city with a brilliant live scene to match its history.
Porto is Portugal’s atmospheric second city — riverside charm, port-wine cellars, the striking Casa da Música, and the Porto edition of Primavera Sound.
Lisbon pairs soulful Fado in the old quarters with a thumping modern club scene and big summer festivals.
Memphis is where rock ‘n’ roll, soul and the blues were born — Beale Street, Sun Studio, Stax and Graceland in one pilgrimage.
Cape Town blends a rich jazz heritage with summer open-air concerts and one of the world’s most beautiful settings.