Focus on Music Festivals

From choosing the right festival to tips on camping and pacing yourself throughout the shows, Matador gives you (almost) everything you'll need to know about preparing for your next music festival.

Photo Essay: Boi Bumbá - The Beat of the Amazon

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TRIP IDEAS:   Second only to Rio Carnival, Brazil's Boi Bumbá festival is an exercise in trippy flamboyance.   More »

16 US Music Festivals Not to Miss in 2010

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NIGHTLIFE:   While many consider The UK and Europe to be the heavyweights of the festival circuit, America is quickly coming into its own with events like the sweet sixteen we present here.   More »

U.S. Summer Music Festivals Gone Green

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NIGHTLIFE:   While your roaming summer music enjoyment can still be a shock to the wallet, it doesn’t have to be as big of a shock to the earth.  More »

10 Australian Summer Music Festivals NOT to Miss

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NIGHTLIFE:   Matador gives you the quick and dirty on ten summer music festivals definitely worth checking out the next time you're down under. A very merry summer, indeed.  More »

How to Prepare for a Summer Music Festival

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NIGHTLIFE:   From choosing the right festival to tips on camping and pacing yourself throughout the shows, here's (almost) everything you'll need to know about preparing for your next music festival.  More »

Big Sky Sports + Party: Our Favorite Winter Festivals in Montana

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NIGHTLIFE:   No matter your style, from snowmobile to skis, horse riding to dog sledding, winter events around the state are sure to get you out and discovering the best of what Montana has to offer.   More »