From Woodstock to Coachella, music festivals have become ingrained in the culture of many, a way of expressing individuality or making a political statement among others who feel the same. While the UK and the United States are home to some of the most famous music festivals each year, many of the biggest music festivals in the world take place in some very unexpected locations, proving just how universal the language of music really is.
#10 – Download
Download is a premier rock festival held each year in Donington Park in the UK. The three-day festival hosts more than 110,000 attendees and the line-up includes rock legends like Metallica, Megadeth, Slash, and AC/DC. Due to the nature of the bands playing, children under 5 are completely banned from attending and anyone under 16 must always be accompanied by an adult.