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Beat the Lulls: How to Stay Entertained Between Festival Acts this Summer

Are you organising a trip to a music festival this summer? Finding your favourite musicians and a venue is the easy part. However, suppose you want a truly outstanding festival. In that case, you might consider exploring some non-musical entertainment options between your favourite acts. Let’s face it, all-day or weekend festivals cannot cater to our musical tastes 24/7.
While for some folks, listening to music for hours on end is pure nirvana, for others, a few additional entertainment choices between acts would be much appreciated. Fear not, as today we’ll offer some great suggestions for non-musical entertainment between acts that can make those long festival days and performance intervals fly by!
Search for On-site Sctivities
Many large-scale festivals will have specially prepared activities for festivalgoers to check out and participate in. Sometimes known as ‘the activities tent,’ they’re a perfect way to kill time and keep the good times rolling.
Coachella is the perfect example of a festival done right. Festival attendees may engage in classic activities and dance contests between sets, when they aren’t rocking out to the headliners. Among the entertainment options in the tent, located on the festival grounds, are games such as giant Tic-Tac-Toe, beer pong, musical chairs, and Flip Cup.
Along with DJ music, Coachella’s ‘activity tent’ offers spectators the chance to enter a raffle and win a variety of prizes, including meal vouchers, Ferris wheel rides, VIP upgrades, and merchandise vouchers.
Integrate Music with Online Casinos for Added Thrills
Including live music events in online casinos not only enhances the entertainment but also increases player engagement. Longer entertainment value from music can improve attention and mood, therefore keeping gamers interested. When your favourite acts still haven’t hit the stage, don’t force yourself to listen to music continuously, but instead, why not try your luck at these new UK casinos to keep you entertained throughout the wait?
Better yet, you don’t even need to attend a festival to blend music and that festival atmosphere because online casinos are fully utilising this advantage by hosting virtual concerts for game evenings or special events, thereby increasing player engagement. These sites often host special events that allow users to interact personally with artists by posing questions and requesting songs, thereby fostering a community-style feel that is sometimes lacking in online gaming experiences. On these sites, chats, voting on songs people enjoy, and festival ticket awards offer more levels of thrills and interaction with games.
Interact with Fellow Festival-Goers
Music events reflect individuals as much as they do about music. Engage with others who are celebrating the event. Share stories, hang out, and participate in group events. This enhances your entire experience. Remember, respect and compassion go a long way. Strike up discussions in line or between acts; many exceptional connections begin with a mutual appreciation of the same music.
Take part in group yoga classes, art installations, or community events, including seminars. Sometimes, these encounters result in lifelong friendships, while at other times, they create unforgettable memories. The festival community relies on good energy and mutual respect; hence, every interaction holds great significance.
Tour the Festival Site
If you haven’t already, why not stroll around the event site? One of the best ways to experience a festival is to take a tour, allowing you to explore all the available activities and side missions.
Aside from discovering activities and pop-ups that you may have previously missed, some of the best entertainment and memories can stem from watching fellow festivalgoers enjoying themselves and having a good time (whatever that may be).
Embrace the Delicious Food and Drink
The vast array of foods available is a mainstay of every festival, besides the music, of course. Hundreds of food vendors, offering a wide range of options from pizza to steak, will set up shop. After hours of dancing, your stomach will be grumbling, but don’t worry—expect cuisine that is suitable for vegetarians, vegans, and even carnivores.
Final Thoughts: Plan Accordingly
I know everyone you’re travelling with has a thorough roster of artists they would literally “give a right arm to see perform.” Consider this, though: Festivals abound, typically on some hill, and walking from one stage to another can take what feels like a lifetime. On the other hand, you spend your whole life seated and would most likely prefer to use the tube rather than walk 20 minutes to your destination. On this one, trust me: you are not suited for the sheer mental and physical effort required to watch all the performances everyone wants to see, so plan accordingly, not only your itinerary but your camping items and pitch.
Consider instead giving yourself completely to the vibes and seeing what you wish to see, and when you do. If you don’t want to spend your hard-earned holidays hiking through the meadows with a small map, like you’re in Lord of the Rings, consider planning and participating in other activities, as we’ve mentioned today. The vibe is a strong thing; it will seldom lead you astray. Ultimately, it’s a festival, and good times are ahead, no matter what you do!
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