Whether it’s discovering new underground acts or indulging a travel buzz, music fans demand an extraordinary experience from festivals these days. A festival no longer means piling into a field for a weekend and accepting the meagre facilities on offer. More often it’s a wallet-friendly trip to a different country, to combine music with local culture, nightlife, sightseeing and gastronomic delights.

Europe’s music festival scene has never been better. From massive, globally-famous events like Glastonbury and Tomorrowland to intriguing boutique affairs

The music festival season kicks off with the Isle of Wight Festival in Newport