The National Association of Music Merchants show drum festivals unite world-renowned drummers, and every other musicians around the globe with the global drumming community in a day-long (or several days-long) event. Usually taking place in an auditorium or theater, a fest is a great way to check multiple players off your ‘to-see’ list all at once. If you’ve never been to one – and want to know why the tickets or flights are 100% worth it – here’s why you should go at least once.