Summer has definitely hit Egypt, and locals and tourists alike are gearing up for long weekend escapes to the beach or other fun activities away from work and everyday life. Music festivals are amongst the most popular celebratory events held during the summer months across the globe. Over time, they have grown in abundance and become increasingly diverse in content, location and audience; tailored to suit a wide range of music tastes, their common denominator continues to be pure fun and enjoyment. Back in ancient Egypt and later in Greece, festivals frequently took place in the form of athletic or musical contests. In modern times, music festivals have mostly become commercially driven, often serving the purpose of attracting a large number of visitors to a variety of popular and undiscovered locations. At the same time there are many alternative, smaller and more intimate festivals that pop up every year, presenting fresh talent or local and more traditional music. Festival Flashback and Preview for Techno Lovers Sandbox (13-15 June) Last weekend, from 13-15 June, the Red Sea resort El Gouna hosted Egypt’s largest annual Electronic Music Festival Sandbox. For three consecutive…
A Selection of Egypt’s Most Popular Summer Music Festivals Worth Attending
June 18, 2019
