We all love to go to music festivals and hear our favorite artists live. Music festivals are a great way to connect with your people and enjoy some time off from the daily grind. If you're looking for a place that has more than just music, then we have compiled a list of 8 largest music festivals around the globe for you!

Rock In Rio (Rio De Janeiro, Brazil)

Over one million people attend this music festival every year! This ten day long event features some of the world's best known pop and rock stars performing live on seven different stages. The show also includes fireworks displays as well as circus acts that are all free to the public. The world's brightest music festival, according to many, might be found on the continent of South America. The event is recognized for packing in big headliners every year thanks to its star-studded lineup. In 2015, Katy Perry, Rhianna, Queen, Metallica, Rod Stewart and Elton John were just a few of the headlines. The festival is also held in Madrid and Lisbon in the years the Brazil event is taking a break.

Summerfest (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

The annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival, which takes place on the last weekend in June, is known as "the people's party." It is also one of the most inexpensive music festivals in the United States, with a day pass costing just $20. Over the course of 11 days, it features over 800 artists and over 800,000 fans. Paul McCartney , Stone Cold Steve Austin, and The Eagles have headlined this music festival.

Woodstock (Warsaw, Poland)

The Polish Woodstock is a musical celebration in which artists pay tribute to the music of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen, Radiohead, The Who and other famous bands. With headliners like The Prodigy bringing in more than one million people to their performances, the event has a long history of huge crowds and a unique ambience. Entire cities in Poland shut down for this live music celebration, and many people travel from all over Europe to be a part of the event. Festival motto is " Love, Friendship and Music", in honour of the original, conscious-shifting festival.

Mawazine Festival (Rabat, Morocco)

This music festival is one of the biggest in all of Africa and it attracts over a million visitors each year. There are six different stages that feature artists from around the world as well as three pavilions which showcase local Moroccan talent. This event draws people from more than 80 countries!

Donauinselfest (Vienna, Austria)

Vienna has always been a haven for musical geniuses, with luminaries such as Mozart having previously resided there, so it's no surprise that it now plays host to the world's biggest music festival. In 2016, Donauinselfest was held on an island in the Danube River and attracted 3.1 million people. Every year at the start of summer, there's a free open-air concert in Rejvizin Park. With more than 200 performances spread across 11 stages, you'll find something for everyone. In 2017, one of the headliners will be a tribute performance to music legend Falco, who passed away in 2000.