Europe – The Mecca of Music, Opera and Ballet Tours

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Now that you have saved enough to travel through the overwhelmingly beauty that Europe is, let’s discuss talk about the things that it is to offer you.

There are a lot of reason to love Europe. Europe tourism – from its rich history and culture to the open, free and merrymaking lifestyle that the locals follow. But if you are heavily into music, opera and ballet, enjoy every little detail their genres have to offer, then we have something to tell you. Europe is the place.

So, let’s give you low down on the best fests that Europe has to offer:

Melt, Germany

This event is notoriously known as the “sleepless stage”. The name came from the fact that it offers non-stop music marathon that runs from Saturday morning to midday on Monday. This epic German festival for those who love an all-hours party, in Ferropolis, Gräfenhainichen.

Primavera Sound, Spain

This festival has rapidly grown all-across Europe with its mish mash of striking electronic music and guitar-led acts. If you love music, this one you cannot miss. Primavera Sound takes place in Barcelona. So, you know, a little trip down to the Spain seems like a great idea in case you didn’t plan on visiting it.

Arena di Verona Summer Opera Season

The Arena di Verona is an ancient Roman amphitheater in Verona which opens its summer opera season with Nabucco. This popular summer opera festival brings a crowd as huge as 16,000 people to each opera production.

International Festival of Lyric Art, Aix-en-Provence, France

This opera festival has tons to offer. Hosted in Aix-en-Provence this festival presents its visitors with opera, concerts of orchestral, chamber, vocal and solo instrumental music. It’s a medley you should experience at least once.

The Holland Festival, Netherlands

This unique performing arts festival features theater, music, opera. ballet and modern dance as well as visual art and film. Performances take place throughout Amsterdam at the city theatre, the opera, and the Westergas factory.

BBC Proms, London

The BBC Proms hosts concerts at the Royal Albert Hal and chamber music recitals at Cadogan Hall. People can stroll around in the concert hall during the performances, with PROM being the area in the hall where the audience stands. They call it the best place in the house to be in.

Salzburg Festival

This is that once-in-a lifetime opera that everyone must be a part of. This is music fest in the Mozart City of Salzburg presents Cosi fan utte, Don Giovani and Norma amongst other opera performances. Aside from opera, the festival offers its visitors plays as well as concerts.

Budapest Ballet

If you are on your way to the beauty that is Budapest, do not miss out on their Ballet festival at the Erkel Theatre.

It’s time to unleash your inner nerd appreciator and soak in the cultural beauty of Europe. Pack your bags and head to Europe with SOTC’s Europe tour packages to explore the unique Euro cultural mix!

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