The Rough Guide to the World's Best Festivals: World Party

Roskilde Festival

With over ninety thousand people turning up each year to hear big-name punk, rock and metal bands from Scandinavia and beyond, Roskilde (www.roskilde-festival.dk) is one of the biggest events of its kind in Europe – second only to Glastonbury – and also one of the best organized, although the 2000 event was marred by the tragic deaths of some of the festivalgoers.

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Where?
Roskilde, Denmark

When?
July

How Long?
4 days


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The Rough Guide World Party is a detailed guide to the world's best events and festivals. If you've ever thought of partying in Rio, throwing tomatoes in Spain or riding a camel in Pushkar, this guide is for you. Full-colour throughout with detailed accounts of each major festival and insider tips on how best to enjoy each one. The useful 'festival keys' will help you to find the perfect world festival, from the best music, food and arts festivals to long-established religious celebrations to less ancient raves and fruit-throwing events. read more >>