music festival

Meaning

A music festival is an organized event, usually lasting a few days, where many musicians and bands perform live. These events are often held outdoors in parks or fields, and people buy tickets to watch multiple concerts. It is a very common term used when talking about summer plans and entertainment.

Examples

• We bought tickets for a three-day music festival this summer.

  We bought tickets for a three-day music festival this summer.

• I love camping at a music festival with my friends.

  I love camping at a music festival with my friends.

• Which bands are playing at the music festival this weekend?

  Which bands are playing at the music festival this weekend?

• The music festival was cancelled because of the heavy rain.

  The music festival was cancelled because of the heavy rain.

• She bought a vintage t-shirt at the music festival.

  She bought a vintage t-shirt at the music festival.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ We went to a music party last weekend.

  ✓ We went to a music festival last weekend.

  Learners often use 'party' or 'concert' when they mean a large, multi-day event with multiple stages. 'Music festival' is the correct term for this specific type of event.

• ✗ The festival of music starts tomorrow.

  ✓ The music festival starts tomorrow.

  While 'festival of music' is grammatically correct, native speakers almost always use the compound noun 'music festival' in casual conversation.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Are you going to the big ___ in the park this July?

  💡 An outdoor event with many bands playing over a weekend.

  Show answer

  music festival

• Glastonbury is a very famous ___ in the UK.

  💡 A large event where many musicians perform.

  Show answer

  music festival