Greece

Birthplace of ancient theatre, Greece has turned live music into an art of setting: shows unfold below the Acropolis, on pine-covered hills, or with your feet in the Aegean sand. Athens hosts most of the marquee bills, from the Release Athens Festival, a summer fixture stacking international headliners and fervent crowds, to the veteran Rockwave Festival and the eclectic Ejekt Festival. Rock is something close to a national faith here, and the Greek love of loud guitars runs through the whole archipelago.

Yet the Greek festival is also an island escape: Lindos Rock brings Rhodes to life facing the Mediterranean, Rethymno Rocks lights up the Cretan coast, while the Free Earth Festival has turned its beach nights into a landmark of open-air electronic and psytrance culture. Between archaeological sites, hidden coves and seaside tavernas, picking the right weekend quickly becomes a puzzle. FestT calculates your FestiScore — the affinity between a lineup and your favourite artists — and keeps dates, headliners and ticketing up to date.