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Festival of the week - Umbria Rock
Italy's newest festival Umbria Rock is this week's Festival of the week. Here's a short profile to whet your musical taste buds for this summers up-coming event.
Name:
Umbria Rock
Genre:
Rock/Electronic
Dates:
Friday 1 August – Sunday 3 August
Ticket price:
£75 for a 3 day pass
Location:
Umbria, Italy
Language:
Italy
Currency:
Euro
1 Euro equals
0.81 British Pound Sterling (May 2014)
Nearest Airport:
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport
Travel from the UK:
Climate:
The average temperature for Umbria in August is a gorgeous 26°C. The weather is usually dry and warm so bring shorts and shirts galore!
Line-up:
Paul Weller, Basement Jaxx, Courteeners, The Charlatans, Kaiser Chiefs, James, The Cribs
Accommodation:
Camping options are available and be purchased on the eufest tickets page. However, for the more discerning festivalgoer we also have a range of hotels and apartments available.
Alternative Entertainment:
Umbria Rock is a food lover’s heaven. The festival will be bursting with local food and wine from some of the region’s leading restaurants. There will also be a cinema showing a range of BAFTA and Cannes nominated cinema.
The site is also home to an 8th Century with a rich history and spiritual ties.
As a region Umbria is also known for its culture and natural beauty, the beauty of the landscape and nearby historical towns will woo any holiday maker long after the festival itself has finished.
