| Coachella |
Indio |
USA |
Various |
April |
Annual music and arts festival featuring top artists. |
| Burning Man |
Black Rock City |
USA |
Various |
August-September |
A week-long event dedicated to community, art, self-expression. |
| Tomorrowland |
Boom |
Belgium |
Electronic |
July |
One of the world's largest electronic dance music festivals. |
| Glastonbury |
Pilton |
UK |
Various |
June |
Five-day festival of contemporary performing arts. |
| Bonnaroo |
Manchester |
USA |
Various |
June |
Four-day music festival with a range of genres. |
| Electric Daisy Carnival |
Las Vegas |
USA |
Electronic |
May |
A massive electronic dance music festival. |
| Rock am Ring |
Nürburgring |
Germany |
Rock |
June |
Annual rock festival held at the Nürburgring racetrack. |
| Primavera Sound |
Barcelona |
Spain |
Indie |
May |
Festival known for its eclectic lineup and beautiful location. |
| Ultra Music Festival |
Miami |
USA |
Electronic |
March |
A massive electronic dance music festival in Miami. |
| Youth Day Festival |
Johannesburg |
South Africa |
Various |
June |
Celebrating music and arts by youth artists. |
| Pinkpop |
Landgraaf |
Netherlands |
Rock |
June |
One of the oldest pop festivals in the world. |
| Woodstock Festival |
Bethel |
USA |
Various |
August |
Iconic festival celebrating peace and music. |
| Roskilde Festival |
Roskilde |
Denmark |
Various |
June-July |
One of the largest annual music festivals in Europe. |
| Lollapalooza |
Chicago |
USA |
Various |
August |
Annual music festival known for a diverse lineup. |
| Newport Folk Festival |
Newport |
USA |
Folk |
July |
Celebrates folk music with various performances. |
| South by Southwest |
Austin |
USA |
Various |
March |
Festival focusing on music, film, and interactive media. |
| North Sea Jazz Festival |
Rotterdam |
Netherlands |
Jazz |
July |
One of the largest indoor music festivals in the world. |
| Underworld Festival |
Greece |
Greece |
Electronic |
September |
Showcasing electronic and techno music performances. |
| Exit Festival |
Novi Sad |
Serbia |
Rock/Electronic |
July |
Multi-genre annual festival in a fortress. |
| Summerfest |
Milwaukee |
USA |
Various |
June-July |
The largest music festival in the world by attendance. |
| OZZFEST |
Various Locations |
USA |
Metal |
Various |
Annual festival dedicated to heavy metal music. |
| Isle of Wight Festival |
Isle of Wight |
UK |
Various |
June |
Historic music festival, known for its key performances. |
| V Festival |
Various Locations |
UK |
Various |
August |
Multi-genre music festival with a range of artists. |
| Montreux Jazz Festival |
Montreux |
Switzerland |
Jazz |
July |
Iconic jazz festival held on the shores of Lake Geneva. |
| Fujifilm Festival |
Lake Biwa |
Japan |
Rock |
September |
Celebrating music amidst stunning scenery. |
| Hurricane Festival |
Scheeßel |
Germany |
Rock/Pop |
June |
Popular rock music festival in Germany. |
| Fuji Rock Festival |
Niigata |
Japan |
Various |
July |
One of Japan's largest music festivals, held in the mountains. |
| Benicàssim |
Benicàssim |
Spain |
Various |
July |
A beach festival featuring a wide array of genres. |
| Electric Forest |
Michigan |
USA |
Electronic |
June |
Known for its stunning light installations and electronic music. |
| The Great Escape |
Brighton |
UK |
Various |
May |
Focuses on new music and emerging talent. |
| Cabaret Vert |
Charleville-Mézières |
France |
Various |
August |
Eco-friendly music festival held in a park. |
| Sziget Festival |
Budapest |
Hungary |
Various |
August |
One of Europe's largest music and cultural festivals. |
| Download Festival |
Donington Park |
UK |
Rock/Metal |
June |
Celebrated rock and metal music festival. |
| Morecambe Music Festival |
Morecambe |
UK |
Various |
September |
Showcase of local and national talent. |
| Zenith Festival |
London |
UK |
Hip-Hop/Rap |
June |
Celebrating hip-hop culture and music. |
| Festival of the Sun |
Dahab |
Egypt |
Various |
December |
Beachfront festival featuring international acts. |
| Shambhala Music Festival |
Salmo River Ranch |
Canada |
Electronic |
August |
A unique underground electronic music festival. |
| Calgary Folk Music Festival |
Calgary |
Canada |
Folk |
July |
Celebrating folk music with a variety of artists. |
| Soundwave Festival |
Croatia |
Croatia |
Electronic |
July |
Beachfront festival featuring electronic music acts. |
| Bishopstock Music Festival |
Devon |
UK |
Various |
August |
Local music festival highlighting regional talents. |
| Donauinselfest |
Vienna |
Austria |
Various |
June |
Free outdoor festival with a wide range of genres. |
| Afropunk Festival |
Brooklyn |
USA |
Various |
August |
Celebrating black culture through art and music. |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival |
New Orleans |
USA |
Jazz |
April-May |
Celebrating the music and culture of New Orleans. |
| Folk by the Falls |
Duluth |
USA |
Folk |
August |
Summer folk music festival in Duluth, Minnesota. |
| Firefly Music Festival |
Dewey Beach |
USA |
Various |
June |
Multiple genre festival nestled in the woods. |
| Celtic Connections |
Glasgow |
UK |
Celtic |
January |
The UK's largest winter music festival. |
| Bayou Boogaloo |
Norfolk |
USA |
Various |
May |
Celebrating Bayou culture with music and food. |
| Rotterdam Unlimited |
Rotterdam |
Netherlands |
World Music |
July |
Celebrating multicultural music and performances. |
| Salzburg Festival |
Salzburg |
Austria |
Classical/Opera |
July-August |
Celebrating opera, drama, and classical music. |
| Music Midtown |
Atlanta |
USA |
Rock/Pop |
September |
Popular music festival in the heart of Atlanta. |
| Sunburn Festival |
Goa |
India |
Electronic |
December |
Massive electronic dance music festival in India. |
| Hellfest |
Clisson |
France |
Metal/Rock |
June |
Popular festival dedicated to heavy metal. |
| Nova Rock Festival |
Nickelsdorf |
Austria |
Rock |
June |
Annual rock festival featuring international bands. |
| Festival Internacional de Benicàssim |
Benicàssim |
Spain |
Various |
July |
Popular music festival along Costa del Azahar. |
| Riot Fest |
Chicago |
USA |
Punk/Alternative |
September |
Music festival focusing on punk, rock, and alternative music. |
| Sundown Festival |
Norwich |
UK |
Various |
August |
Unique festival celebrating various music genres. |
| Height of Winter Music Festival |
Telluride |
USA |
Various |
February |
Celebrating music amidst winter activities. |
| Art on the Avenue Festival |
Alexandria |
USA |
Various |
September |
Art and music festival highlighting local culture. |
| Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival |
Montego Bay |
Jamaica |
Jazz/Blues |
January |
Celebrating jazz and blues music in Jamaica. |
| Bluesfest |
Byron Bay |
Australia |
Blues |
April |
Celebrating blues music with top artists. |
| Lake Worth Music Festival |
Lake Worth |
USA |
Various |
April |
Showcasing local musical talent and culture. |
| Anjunadeep Open Air |
Various Locations |
Various |
Electronic |
Summer |
Showcasing deep house artists in outdoor settings. |
| Meltdown Festival |
London |
UK |
Various |
June |
Curated by famous musicians each year. |
| Freaks of the Valley Festival |
Los Angeles |
USA |
Various |
October |
Specializing in alternative and indie music. |
| All Points East |
London |
UK |
Various |
May |
Festival celebrating music and arts in East London. |
| Nantucket Music Festival |
Nantucket |
USA |
Various |
August |
Combining local acts and prominent artists. |
| Shenandoah Valley Music Festival |
Virginia |
USA |
Various |
August |
Family-friendly music festival with various genres. |
| Festival of Inspiration |
Various Locations |
Various |
Various |
June |
Celebrating inspirational music and arts. |
| Ska Festival |
Various Locations |
Various |
Ska |
Various |
Celebrating ska music from various artists. |
| Mariposa Folk Festival |
Orillia |
Canada |
Folk |
July |
Celebrating folk music in a beautiful outdoor setting. |
| Indie Music Festival |
Various Cities |
Various |
Indie |
Throughout the year |
Celebrating indie artists and bands. |
| Suncoast Jazz Festival |
Clearwater |
USA |
Jazz |
January |
Annual jazz festival celebrating various styles. |
| Cheshire Music Festival |
Cheshire |
UK |
Various |
April |
Local festival highlighting diverse talent. |
| Westfield Music Festival |
New Jersey |
USA |
Various |
June |
Showcasing emerging and regional acts. |
| Whale Watching Festival |
Kaikoura |
New Zealand |
Various |
November |
Combining music with whale watching experiences. |
| Baltimore Artscape |
Baltimore |
USA |
Various |
July |
Celebrating the arts and music in various genres. |
| World of Music Festival |
Budapest |
Hungary |
World Music |
July |
Celebration of world music with diverse acts. |
| Krakow Music Festival |
Krakow |
Poland |
Various |
June |
Focus on local talents and music groups. |
| Albuquerque Folk Festival |
Albuquerque |
USA |
Folk |
June |
Focus on folk music and culture. |
| Helsinki Festival |
Helsinki |
Finland |
Various |
August |
Celebrating art and music in the heart of the city. |
| Toronto International Film Festival |
Toronto |
Canada |
Various |
September |
Music and film festival celebrating the arts. |
| Rotterdam Dance Parade |
Rotterdam |
Netherlands |
Electronic |
August |
Celebrating electronic dance music with a parade. |
| Utopia Festival |
Various Locations |
Various |
Various |
Summer |
Celebrating diverse music and arts. |
| Paris Jazz Festival |
Paris |
France |
Jazz |
June-August |
Jazz festival held in outdoor gardens of Paris. |
| Great American Beer Festival and Music Fest |
Denver |
USA |
Various |
September |
Combining music with craft beer celebration. |
| Iceland Airwaves |
Reykjavik |
Iceland |
Various |
November |
Showcasing new Icelandic music and international artists. |
| Lakeside Music Festival |
Ontario |
Canada |
Various |
August |
Festival featuring local artists in a lakeside setting. |
| Belgium Beer Weekend |
Brussels |
Belgium |
Various |
September |
Celebrating beer and music culture. |
| Vancouver Folk Music Festival |
Vancouver |
Canada |
Folk |
July |
Showcasing local and international talent. |
| Russian Winter Festival |
Moscow |
Russia |
Various |
February |
Celebrating Russian culture through music and art. |
| Folk Music Festival of Maine |
Maine |
USA |
Folk |
August |
Celebrating traditional folk music and dance. |
| Festival de musique et d'arts de Montréal |
Montreal |
Canada |
Various |
June |
Celebrating music and arts from various cultures. |
| Festival de la chanson de Granby |
Granby |
Canada |
French Pop |
August |
Celebrating French music and artists. |
| Winter Music Conference |
Miami |
USA |
Electronic |
March |
Focusing on the electronic music industry and artists. |
| Infectious Music Festival |
Various Locations |
Various |
Various |
October |
Featuring up-and-coming musicians and artists. |
| Toronto Jazz Festival |
Toronto |
Canada |
Jazz |
June |
Annual festival celebrating jazz with international artists. |
| Country Comeback Festival |
Nashville |
USA |
Country |
June |
Celebrating the revival of country music. |
| National Black Arts Festival |
Atlanta |
USA |
Various |
July |
Celebrating black arts, including music and dance. |
| Shakespeare Festival |
Stratford |
Canada |
Classical |
June-August |
Integrating classical music with theater performances. |
| Montreal International Jazz Festival |
Montreal |
Canada |
Jazz |
June-July |
World's largest jazz festival featuring various genres. |
| Big Day Out |
Various Locations |
Australia |
Rock |
January |
Annual music festival featuring local and international acts. |
| Carnegie Hall Festival |
New York |
USA |
Classical |
Various |
Celebrating classical music in one of the finest venues. |
| Segovia Music Festival |
Segovia |
Spain |
Classical |
August |
Classical music within historical settings. |
| Florence Jazz Festival |
Florence |
Italy |
Jazz |
July |
Embracing jazz amid historical Florence. |
| Oslo Jazz Festival |
Oslo |
Norway |
Jazz |
August |
Annual jazz festival celebrating various styles. |
| Rhythm & Vines |
Gisborne |
New Zealand |
Electronic/Rock |
December |
Combining live music and New Year's celebrations. |
| Celtic Fests |
Various Locations |
Various |
Celtic |
Various |
Celebrating Celtic music and culture globally. |
| Rugby Music Festival |
Rugby |
UK |
Various |
September |
Annual festival in the historic town of Rugby. |
| Nashville Songwriters Festival |
Nashville |
USA |
Country |
September |
Celebrating songwriters and their music. |
| Festival of Lights |
Berlin |
Germany |
Electronic |
October |
Illumination and musical performance festival. |
| Baltimore Folk Festival |
Baltimore |
USA |
Folk |
May |
Celebrating folk music with local performers. |
| Orlando Jazz Festival |
Orlando |
USA |
Jazz |
November |
Showcasing international and local jazz artists. |
| Washington Folk Festival |
Washington D.C. |
USA |
Folk |
June |
Local folk music celebration in D.C. |
| Color Run and Music Festival |
Various Locations |
Various |
Various |
Summer |
Combining fun runs with music. |
| Nashville Film Festival and Music Festival |
Nashville |
USA |
Various |
April |
Highlighting film and music industry. |
| Eindhoven Music Festival |
Eindhoven |
Netherlands |
Various |
September |
Showcasing local talents and international acts. |
| Newport Jazz Festival |
Newport |
USA |
Jazz |
August |
Historic jazz festival showcasing various artists. |
| Extraordinary Music Festival |
Various Locations |
Various |
Various |
Throughout the year |
Encouraging unique performances. |
| Drift Music Festival |
Florida |
USA |
Acoustic |
September |
Showcasing acoustic music from all genres. |
| Brazos Valley Music Festival |
Texas |
USA |
Various |
July |
Celebrating the music of Texas in various genres. |
| Phoenix Music Festival |
Arizona |
USA |
Various |
December |
Focus on local artists and community engagement. |
| Misty Valley Music Festival |
Vermont |
USA |
Various |
August |
Celebrating local music and arts in a scenic setting. |
| Seattle Music Festival |
Seattle |
USA |
Various |
July |
Focus on local and upcoming artists. |
| Coastal Carolina Fair and Music Festival |
South Carolina |
USA |
Various |
October |
Celebrating culture through music and arts. |
| Granada International Festival |
Granada |
Spain |
World Music |
July |
Celebrating music from various cultures. |
| Tulsa Music Festival |
Tulsa |
USA |
Various |
May |
Showcasing diverse musical styles and local talent. |
| Alaska Folk Festival |
Juneau |
USA |
Folk |
April |
Celebrating folk music in a rich cultural setting. |
| San Antonio College Festival |
San Antonio |
USA |
Various |
April |
Highlighting music and arts from various backgrounds. |
| Mobile Music Festival |
Mobile |
USA |
Various |
July |
Showcasing local talents and promoting music culture. |
| Scarborough Music Festival |
Scarborough |
UK |
Various |
June |
Annual regional music festival in Scarborough. |
| Festival of the Arts |
Muskegon |
USA |
Various |
August |
Celebration of arts and music in the community. |
| Cleveland Blues Festival |
Cleveland |
USA |
Blues |
July |
Celebrating blues music and artists. |
| Utrecht Jazz Festival |
Utrecht |
Netherlands |
Jazz |
October |
Annual festival celebrating jazz music. |
| New York Film Festival |
New York |
USA |
Various |
September |
Highlighting music in film across time. |
| Wilmington Riverfest |
Wilmington |
USA |
Various |
September |
Celebrating arts, crafts, and musical performances. |
| Sedona Music Festival |
Sedona |
USA |
Classical |
September |
Combining classical music with scenic views. |
| Kitchener Blues Festival |
Kitchener |
Canada |
Blues |
August |
Celebrating the blues with various artists. |
| Mississippi Blues Festival |
Jackson |
USA |
Blues |
June |
Celebrating Mississippi's deep blues history. |
| Key West Songwriters Festival |
Key West |
USA |
Various |
May |
Showcasing songwriters in scenic Key West. |
| San Francisco Jazz Festival |
San Francisco |
USA |
Jazz |
June-July |
Showcasing a wide range of jazz performances. |
| Festival of the Chariots |
Various Locations |
Various |
Various |
Summer |
Celebrating culture through music and parades. |
| Canadian Music Week |
Toronto |
Canada |
Various |
May |
Showcasing music from all over Canada and beyond. |
| Montreal World Film Festival |
Montreal |
Canada |
Various |
August |
Celebrating music within the film industry. |
| Columbia Music Festival |
South Carolina |
USA |
Various |
April |
Focus on local and international acts. |
| Shreveport Music Festival |
Shreveport |
USA |
Various |
October |
Highlighting musical talent across genres. |
| Paris Jazz & Blues Festival |
Paris |
France |
Jazz/Blues |
August |
Celebrating jazz and blues music in the city. |
| Victoria Music Festival |
Victoria |
Canada |
Various |
July |
Celebrating diverse musical acts and cultural heritage. |
| Emerging Music Festival |
Various Locations |
Various |
Various |
Throughout the year |
Highlighting emerging artists and genres. |
| Cleveland Music Fair |
Cleveland |
USA |
Various |
July |
Celebrating local music talents across genres. |
| Partenopean Music Festival |
Naples |
Italy |
Various |
April |
Celebrating various musical acts within the city. |
| Emerald City Music Festival |
Seattle |
USA |
Various |
June |
Highlighting local artists in Emerald City. |
| Greater State Festival |
Chicago |
USA |
Various |
May |
Celebrating multicultural music in a city environment. |
| World Music Fest |
Chicago |
USA |
World Music |
September |
Global celebration of culture through music. |
| Bend Film Festival |
Bend |
USA |
Various |
October |
Combines independent films and music styles. |
| New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks |
New York |
USA |
Classical |
July |
Outdoor classical music concerts. |
| Nashville Chocolate Festival and Music Celebration |
Nashville |
USA |
Various |
October |
Combining chocolates with live music. |
| Coastal Celebration Music Festival |
Myrtle Beach |
USA |
Various |
June |
Celebrating beach culture with various performances. |
| Masters of the Universe Music Festival |
Los Angeles |
USA |
Various |
August |
Unique festival highlighting global sounds. |
| Quincy Music Festival |
Quincy |
USA |
Various |
July |
Celebrates music in various genres and local artists. |
| Charleston Music Fest |
Charleston |
USA |
Various |
April |
Showcasing East Coast music talents. |
| State Fair Music Celebration |
Various Locations |
USA |
Various |
August-September |
Annually celebrating music at state fairs. |
| Southwest Music Festival |
Albuquerque |
USA |
Various |
August |
Celebrating music artistry and cultural diversity. |
| Slovenia Music Festival |
Ljubljana |
Slovenia |
Various |
September |
Celebrating diverse music in scenic buildings. |
| Ravenna Music Festival |
Ravenna |
Italy |
Various |
July |
Celebrating music in historical environments. |
| Modern Music Festival |
Stockholm |
Sweden |
Electronic |
April |
Focusing on new music trends and emerging artists. |
| Food, Wine & Music Festival |
Various Locations |
Various |
Various |
Throughout the year |
Combining top chefs with live music. |
| Roots and Blues Festival |
Salmon Arm |
Canada |
Blues/Folk |
August |
Celebrating folk and blues music in Canada. |
| Macau Music Festival |
Macau |
China |
Various |
December |
Cultivating local and international musicians. |
| Walloon Music Festival |
Namur |
Belgium |
Various |
August |
Festivities combining culture and music performances. |
| Festival of Cultures |
Dublin |
Ireland |
Various |
August |
Focusing on cultural expressions in music. |
| Iceland Airwaves Music Festival |
Reykjavik |
Iceland |
Various |
November |
Featuring both Icelandic and international acts. |
| Morocco Music Festival |
Marrakech |
Morocco |
Various |
October |
Celebrating world music in a vibrant market. |