The Sziget Festival
Budapest, Hungary - August 9th-16th 2010
The Sziget Festival started in 1993 as a low-profile student event it then escalated into the huge success it is today, one of the biggest music and cultural festivals in Europe, held every August in Budapest, Hungary. It takes place on a large Island (266 acres) called Óbudai-sziget which translates to “Old-Buda Island.” This island is on the Danube and year year holds more than 1000 artists who perform live.
On a recent trip to Budapest I got to see this Island, and now it is my 100% goal to attend this festival which attracts thousands of people who flock from around Europe each year. The festival is especially popular with the French with over 10 000 attending in 2009.
An Australian guy (who now lives in Budapest) I talked to had spent an entire summer trekking around Europe attending as many music festivals he possibly could, he ranked Szget number one, describing it as an intense week long party, giving me even more reason to go. The 2009 lineup was incredible with such performers as Bloc Party, Snow patrol, Lily Allen, Pendulum and The Prodigy who are all such to put you in the mood to party strong for 5 days straight! Many Hungarian rock bands also perform and receive great support from their local fans. Sziget was sued in 2008 by the major of Ujpest for keeping the locals awake, therefor main stage is shut down by 11pm and performances are no longer allowed. This does not affect festival goers too much as they continue to find entertainment in the form of sleep or in designated 'chill out tents'... not too shabby.
The lineup for Sziget 2010 has not been announced yet but going by previous years it is guaranteed not to disappoint.
Camping tickets are €200 and non camping is €170, day tickets are €45. More information can be found on www.sziget.co.uk including cheap flights to Budapest and cheap accommodation.
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