Dalmat : The French Have Arrived : Over the past few years the French presence has gradually grown into a significant force, both in the way of performers and visitors. Along the way Dalmat has become their stronghold, and the French will crowd the place every Sziget night.

Rehearsal (La Fura dels Baus) : Day -2 : La Fura dels Baus, a street theater company from Catalonia is rehearsing for what's promising to be one of the highlights of the international program at Sziget Festival 2009.

Graffiti : The innumerable venues all slice out a piece of island ground for their activities with large fences, come covered for additional privacy. Needless to say plain white coverings quickly transform into (often unsolicited) artwork at the hands of the omnipresent urban artists.

Pre-Festival : Getting ready (Main Stage) : Here we go. The Main Stage has been taking shape. Whatever the rumors, no matter the road closings along the Danube - here's your living proof: Sziget Festival 2008 is about to get switched on.