UB 40, Travis, Katy Perry all at Caribana this year

Caribana, the first of the summer festivals kicks off from 10-14 June down by the lake in Crans sur-Celigny next to Nyon. New on the agenda for this year is a third stage called the "beach stage" with more singers and more bands. Many of these were winners in the Caribana contest to help promote new and upcoming bands.

Sunday is especially a day for children and families with many activities planned and it's free entry on that day! See below The line up for the festival is: Wednesday Main stage -Lovebugs, ZZ Top , Lake Stage -Duff Mckagan's Loaded Beach stage -Kris Dane Thursday Main stage -Editors, Travis , Chris Cornell Lake stage - Poni Hoax, Wipe Out, Full Blast Beach stage - Fink , Fuse Factory Friday Main stage - Dub Inc, Madcon, Stress, UB 40 Lake stage - Junior Tshaka and Didier Awadi, Nneka, Tweek* Beach stage - Hindi Zahra, Projects Saturday Main stage - Dan Black, Katy Perry, Charlie Winston, Thomas Dutronc Lake stage - Yoav, Victoria14, Dorian Gray Beach stage - Licia Cherry, Krystle Warren, Krash on Earth

Sunday Caribakids

- Gates open at 12.00 and activities start at 13:00 until 18:00 Most of these activities are suitable for children 2-3 years upwards. Events include "Gaetan" - Children's singer songwriter, "Les Halluciments" musical group, disco for children at the surf bar, demonstration by rescue dogs, face painting workshops, bouncy castle, climbing wall, massive soft construction game on the big stage and lots more. At 17:30 it will all come to an end with a massive release of balloons into the air. More details, tickets etc on the Caribana website