Starting to sound like spring

REYKJAVÍK May 17-19 The temperatures don't always feel spring- like , but with the sun rising at 4 a.m. and setting at 11 p.m., there's no shortage of light to give the illusion of spring. Another trick employed by Icelanders wishing for spring is hosting a festival of artists from warmer climes. This year's Rite of Spring features Malian singer Oumou Sangare , a Scottish band called Salsa Celtica that mixes folk sounds with salsa, and Serbo-Croatian Goran Bregovic's curious gypsy-tinged melodies. Ticket prices have yet to be announced, but package deals will be available through Iceland Air. The Rite of Spring coincides with the city's massive Reykjavík Arts Festival (May 10- 26).

riteofspring.is, 011-354-552-0380.

SOMERSET, England April 27-29 Unlike the mammoth events that fill stadiums throughout Europe all summer, this is an intimate festival curated by a single act (this edition by the Australian trio the Dirty Three), resulting in a show that aims for artistic consistency rather than big ticket sales. The Dirty Three edition of All Tomorrow's Parties (the name is lifted from the Velvet Underground song) features sets from Nick Cave, Spiritualized, Magnolia Electric Co. , Joanna Newsom, and Cat Power. The show takes place at a resort, so ticket prices include a pass to the festival and three nights ' accommodation with television programming also chosen by the Dirty Three. Packages from $230- $270.

atpfestival.com, seetickets.com, 011-44-0-115-912-9000.

NEW YORK April 28-May 6 Cofounded by Robert De Niro as a way to help Lower Manhattan recover after the World Trade Center attacks, this festival showcases more than 200 films (selected from 4,500 entries). This year's spotlight series features premieres from overachiever Julie Delpy ("Before Sunrise"), who wrote, directed, edited, produced, composed music, and starred in "Deux jours à Paris ." There are also entries from Ed ward Burns ("Purple Violets," starring Selma Blair), John Dahl ("You Kill Me," starring Luke Wilson), documentaries from Diego Luna and James Franco , and two films starring Sarah Michelle Gellar. Packages and passes range from $60 to $1,100.

tribecafilmfestival.org, 212-941-2400.

BERGEN, Norway April 26- May 1 This rainy seaside town, which has spawned its own incredible music scene (think Annie, Röyksopp, Kings of Convenience, Sondre Lerche), hosts acts ranging from veterans such as Joe Ely, Los Lobos, Roger Waters, Pet Shop Boys, Gang of Four, and Marianne Faithfull to newer acts like I'm From Barcelona, Datarock, Hackensaw Boys, and Midlake.

bergenfest.com, billettservice.no, 011-47-55-21-61-70.

BARCELONA May 31-June 2 More than 80 acts are scheduled for this massive show in the port area of Barcelona. There's an emphasis on the founders of alternative rock, with sets from old timers such as Robyn Hitchcock, Patti Smith, the Durutti Column, Buzzcocks, Billy Bragg, Jonathan Richman, and Sonic Youth. A three-day pass is available for $150.

Parc del Forum, Rambla Prim 2-4, primaverasound.com.

Events sometimes are canceled, rescheduled, or sold out; call or check online to confirm. Christopher Muther can be reached at muther@globe.com.