Redefining Music Travel: Our Recognition at the 2026 Music Cities Awards
Musical Getaways and Havana Music Tours are honored to be nominated for the 2026 Music Tourism Award by Sound Diplomacy.
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UK Jazz Festivals 2026: Where the Music Actually Happens
Plan your perfect music trip with our guide to the UK Jazz Festivals 2026. From London to Cheltenham, discover the lineups, dates...
Thirty Years of the Petronio Álvarez Festival: A History of Pacific Music in Cali
The Petronio Álvarez Festival began in 1997 as a small-scale competition in Cali, Colombia. Founded by historian Germán Patiño Ossa, its original goal was to provide a dedicated stage for the music of the Colombian Pacific, a region historically isolated from the country’s interior.
Beyond the Neon: 5 Secret Locations Where American Music History Was Actually Made
When you look past the tourist crowds on Bourbon Street or the glitz of Nashville’s Broadway, you find the actual workshops of American music. These are the rooms where the frequencies changed, where engineers broke the rules, and where the genres we listen to today were forged in real-time.
To understand the South, you have to look at these five specific locations through a technical and historical lens.
La Rioja Festival 2026: A Musician’s Guide to Classical Music in Rioja, Spain
Each May, the La Rioja Festival transforms Spain’s most celebrated wine region into a network of classical music performances across monasteries, historic churches, and village squares. The 2026 edition runs from May 14 to May 24 and features artists including Pablo Sáinz-Villegas and Plácido Domingo.
The Ultimate Music Anime Pilgrimage: 4 Must-Visit Real-Life Locations in Japan
Step into the scenes of Bocchi the Rock and Your Lie in April. Discover Japan’s indie rock hubs and traditional koto settings on a bespoke anime music pilgrimage.
