Though it boasts a variety of other attractions from film and cabaret to woodland parties, Latitude’s music acts are fairly focused on indie-rock and electronica with Wilco, The Good the Bad & the Queen, The Rapture, Gruff Rhys, Andrew Bird, Midlake, CSS, Maps and more.

24 hours of music across 8 countries, drawing over 2 billion people. Al Gore ain’t frontin’. The cream of the crop lineups range from the Chili Peppers to Smashing Pumpkins to Akon to Madonna to the Police.

This hugely popular festival brings old-school heavies like Brian Wilson and new-school faves like Avril Lavigne, Amy Winehouse and Mika. Plus buzzy acts such as Cold War Kids, Digitalism, The Gossip and The Pipettes.

A long-standing rock festival with a humanitarian heart, Roskilde packs a wide-ranging punch, with acts from Beastie Boys, Bjork, Red Hot Chili Peppers and DJ Tiesto to Justice, CSS, Bonde do Role, and New Young Pony Club.

Sure, legends like Buddy Guy and Robert Cray perform, but this Canadian festival ain't just about blues. New blues-rock gods like The White Stripes and Cat Power kick out the jams alongside veterans like Bob Dylan and Van Morrison. They even find room for Kanye West.