Inaugural edition of the Festival 250 unveiled

Based on data gathered by Festival Insights, the list reveals the world's best festivals based on a range of categories.

Henry Lewis

Last updated: 3rd Oct 2016

Image: Coachella

A new annual project from Festival Insights has revealed the 250 best festivals around the world, in terms of size of the event and its commercial success.

The data was gathered during the 2015 season and was based upon ticket revenue, sponsorship estimates, capacity and the duration of the event.

The top three champions representatives from a trio of continents, with Japan's Fuji Rock taking third place and the world renowned Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset taking second place.

Topping the table, perhaps unsurprisingly is Coachella. The colossal California event takes place over two weekends and on the year of analysis had AC/DC, Jack White and Drake at the top of its bill.

There was also a place in the top ten for Download Festival (6th), T in The Park (8th) and Reading festival - the latter completing the top five behind Danish festival Roskilde. Watch above to see Catfish and the Bottlemen bringing the heat to the Main Stage at T in the Park this summer.

Top 20 below

1. Coachella

2. Glastonbury Festival

3. Fuji Rock

4. Roskilde

5. Reading Festival

6. Download Festival

7. Quebec City Summer Festival

8. T In The Park

9. Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival

10. Rock Am Ring

11. Isle Of Wight Festival