Since we're usually more excited to see an artist perform than we are about going to a venue, there are numerous arenas and concert spaces that have very little character. They offer good enough acoustics and a stage, perhaps seating and adequate lighting, but there is so much untapped potential waiting in the experience of going some place to listen to music. That's where these venues come in!
Around the world there are a handful of stages that have harnessed the power of history, design, nature, and culture to turn a regular concert into a life-changing experience. Click through to see some of the most unique and stunning music venues where you can listen to everything from rock and pop stars to orchestras and opera singers.