24 cities every music lover should visit in their lifetime

From the pioneering electro sounds of Berlin to the grunge scene of Seattle, some of the world's biggest cities have birthed the very best in music.

Thanks to their rich musical history, many of these cities have become hubs for music lovers to explore.

From the US and Canada to Europe and South America, here are 24 cities every music lover should add to their bucket list. 

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AUSTIN, TEXAS: Nicknamed the "Live Music Capital of the World", it's not hard to see why Austin made the list. Besides festivals like South by Southwest, Austin City Limits, and the Fun Fun Fun Fest, the city has a myriad of bars for catching live bands throughout Sixth Street, East Austin, and in areas around the University of Texas.

BERLIN, GERMANY: From punk rockers and DJs to classically trained musicians, Berlin attracts some of the world's top talent. Its Kreuzberg district is the historic home of the Berlin punk rock movement and continues to attract music lovers to legendary locations like the SO36 music club, a favorite stop for Iggy Pop and David Bowie back in the day.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: From blues and jazz to rock and hip hop, Chicago is rich in musical history. Pay homage to famed blues musicians like Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon at Buddy Guy’s Legends, or check out Metro for alt-rock bands like Wilco and the Smashing Pumpkins. Chicago is also home to festivals like Lollapalooza and the annual Chicago Jazz Festival.