Festivals in Mestre
Edit ThisMestre is a city which is a frazione of the commune of Venice and is famous for Mestre festivals. The city is well connected to Venice by road and by rail, making it easily accessible to tourists. With its rich cultural background, Mestre has a fine blend of modern and ancient buildings and beliefs coexisting side by side in harmony, making it a great place to visit. There are several attractions in Mestre that keep tourists occupied. Other than these attractions, Mestre is also famous for its festivals. Given below are the details on some Mestre festivals.
Heineken Jammin' Festival
The Heineken Jammin' festival is a three day long rock festival which attracts some of the best international and national artists. It is an annual event held every year from July 3rd to July 6th. The Heineken Jammin' festival is held at the Parco San Giuliano at Mestre. As the festival hosts some of the best rock bands in the world, there are several rock fans who visit Mestre to participate in the festival. Some of the famous artists who have performed at this festival over the years include Chemical Brothers, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Bon Jovi, Mettalica, Iron Maiden, Linkin Park, The Police, and many more.
Electro Venice Festival
The Electro Venice Festival is also held in the San Giuliano Park in Mestre. This festival stages some of the greatest musicians and artist from all around the world. The focus of this festival is purely on electro-house and techno music. There are movies aired in the park on the history of these genres. Several electro and techno music fans gather at Mestre to enjoy the festival and the music.
