Do you love the concept of festivals where you can eat, drink, dance, or just relax? How about doing all of these things while on beautiful beaches throughout the world? Get ready to soak up the sun and vitamin sea. From live music or adventure sports to dancing and endless movie watching, we’ve put together seven of the most diverse, fun-filled beach festivals that are upcoming in 2019.
Much awaited by locals of California and travelers from all over the world, this FREE summer beach festival is full of color and life. Dance all day to the multiple live bands or marvel at the various forms of art. This year’s two-day festival is in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. Many of the musical performers were selected to celebrate and remember Woodstock’s musical history and the spirit of peace and love that influenced so many.
Come watch as artists build huge sculptures made of sand and water on America’s first public beach! Revere Beach is filled with attractions suited for the whole family, making it a blast for people of all ages. Enjoy the magnificent sand sculpting competition, delicious food trucks, vendors, and other amusements. You can even vote for your favorite sculpture to win the People’s Choice Award. Plus, don’t miss the spectacular fireworks display Saturday night.
What is reckoned to be one of the most popular beach festivals in the world, the Boardmasters Festival combines professional surfing and skateboarding with music in the town of Newquay. This is an event where you can see your favorite surfer compete and then turn to see a popular artist perform live on stage. Be a part of the five incredible days of music, surf, and beach lifestyle all set to the beautiful backdrop of the Cornish coastline. From the first wave to the last beat – Boardmasters brings like-minded souls together for a unique festival experience.
Summer is all about spending time at the beach and basking in the sun. There is no better place to do that than the Washington State International Kite Festival. Visit this amazing beach festival to see the sky come to life with colorful kites. Whether it be day or night, the sky is strewn with colorful kites, high flying action and choreographed movement. This wonderful event is hosted by the World Kite Museum in America, an organization solely dedicated to kite history, making, and flying.
Considered to be one of the largest Caribbean beach music festivals, this giant event stretches for three days and offers music of every kind ranging from R&B to soul, and from jazz blues to funk. The Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival has grown in popularity and now has big name artists from the global music industry gracing the event.
Take a vacation to Hawaii for this incredible festival and enjoy three full weekends of wine tasting, feasting on delicious cuisines, and relaxing in the Hawaiian sun. This beach festival is a culinary feast with more than a hundred chefs to provide you with all sorts of delicious dishes as you sip on craft cocktails, specialty beer, and wine. The best part? This festival benefits the non-profit Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance. A portion of the proceeds is sent to farmers, ranchers, and fishermen of Hawaii. You will leave this event wishing that a return to it next year could come sooner.
Take a trip to Airlie, Australia for an incredible music experience right at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Only at Airlie Beach can you see 74 bands alongside 74 beautiful islands. With jaw-dropping ocean views of the coral reef right from the main tent, it’s a festival in a tropical paradise. Vacation goers and music lovers can stroll from venue to venue, while a fun and helpful staff of Community Ambassadors are there to answer all questions. The festival provides free courtesy buses from Friday through Sunday for those not staying directly in the heart of town. Extend your stay and take a tour to experience the Whitsunday Islands and all that the Great Barrier Reef has to offer. There is something for everyone in Airlie, so make sure you don’t miss out on this experience.
