12 sun-soaked European music festivals to discover in 2016

LONDON — From Spain’s legendary Benicassim festival to the massive pile-up of bands that constitutes Rock Werchter in Belgium, there’s an almost endless number of music weekenders on offer throughout Europe in the summer.

There are some stunning line-ups booked this year at a host of festivals in cities, by beaches and even on an island in the Danube. Catch Skepta at Sonar in Barcelona, rock out to Red Hot Chili Peppers at Roskilde in Denmark or get down the front for Arcade Fire at Bilbao’s BBK fest.

We’ve whittled down the choice to 12 stand out favourites in a number of countries across the continent so pick your favourite and get those flights booked. Read more…