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1. Coachella
Where to stay: Signature Inn Hotel
- Where: Indio, USA
- When: April 10 – 12 and April 17 – 19
- Price: $649 for weekend 1
- Attendance: 125,000 per day
Coachella is one of the most internationally recognized music festivals.
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Coachella is one of the most internationally recognized music festivals, and passes for the 2026 festival have already sold out! While travelers are guaranteed to be entertained by the performance on stage, they’re also likely to find plenty of celebrities in the crowd. Coachella’s line-up is one of the most exciting of the year, offering a mixture of up-and-coming performers with legendary acts and chart toppers.
The festival has gained a reputation in recent years as being a focal point for brands, with many inviting influencers and hosting activations across both festival weekends. Coachella’s 2026 line-up includes Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Ethel Cain.
2. Lollapalooza
Where to stay: Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
- Where: Chicago, USA
- When: July 30 – August 2, 2026
- Price: $200+ for single-day tickets
- Attendance: 400,000 over the weekend
Lollapalooza is unique, as it’s also family-friendly.
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If you wish you had been able to attend a music festival in the ‘90s – or your clients want to rediscover their youth – Lollapalooza is the perfect festival for both you and your customers. It began in 1991, led by Perry Ferrell, the frontman of Jane’s Addiction, and has now been held annually at Grant Park in Chicago for over a decade.
3. Tomorrowland
Where to stay: Hotel Domus
- Where: Boom, Belgium
- When: July 17 – 19, 2026
- Price: €300 for GA weekend passes
- Attendance: 400,000 total attendance
When it comes to electronic dance music, Tomorrowland is Europe’s biggest festival.
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When it comes to electronic dance music, Tomorrowland is Europe’s biggest festival. With registration just a few weeks away, now is the perfect time to start planning a visit to this iconic festival.
The stages lean heavily into a fairytale-inspired design, making it feel as if you’re on another planet, while legendary DJs like Tiesto and David Guetta perform to 400,000 people across 14 stages over the course of the festival. Hosted annually in Boom, a town just 17 miles from Brussels, this is one of the top festivals if you want to go camping for a fully immersive experience.
4. Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC)
Where to stay: The Palazzo at The Venetian
- Where: Las Vegas, USA
- When: May 15 – 17, 2026
- Price: $500 for GA early bird
- Attendance: Over 500,000 total attendance
EDC Las Vegas is all about electronic dance music and is the largest festival for the music genre in North America.
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Held annually in May at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, EDC Las Vegas is all about electronic dance music and is the largest festival for the music genre in North America. While the 2026 line-up has not been announced yet, the 2025 festival took over the city with performances by Martin Garrix, Tiesto, and Alesso.
5. Glastonbury
Where to stay: Wall Eden Farm
- Where: Somerset, UK
- When: Returns in 2027!
- Price: $500 in 2025
- Attendance: 210,000 attendance
It’s impossible to list the best musical festivals in the world without mentioning Glastonbury – even if the festival isn’t happening in 2026. This year is considered a “fallow year”, which allows the land at Worthy Farm to rest, improving its soil quality. A fallow year falls every five years, meaning that 2027 will make Glastonbury one of the most exciting festivals of the year. Glastonbury tickets sell out within minutes, attracting musicgoers from across the UK and beyond, even before any music acts are announced.
6. Sziget Festival
Where to stay: Hotel Carlton Hotel Buda Castle
- Where: Budapest, Hungary
- When: August 11 – 15, 2026
- Price: $445 for a full pass
- Attendance: 95,000 per day
What makes Sziget stand out is that you can expect to hear almost every genre of music.
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Nicknamed the “Island of Freedom,” Sziget Festival is held on Budapest’s Óbuda Island every summer, hosting around 95,000 music lovers per day. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed at this event with 50 venues and 200 daily performances throughout the week-long event.
What makes Sziget stand out is that travelers can expect to hear almost every genre of music, from folk and metal to jazz, and everything in between. Beyond music, they’ll get a chance to sample Budapest’s vibrant cultural scene during the 5-day event, with early bird tickets already on sale. Headline acts for 2026 include Florence and the Machine, Lewis Capaldi, Sombr, and Twenty-One Pilots.
7. Primavera Sound Barcelona
Where to stay: Hotel Acta Voraport
- Where: Barcelona, Spain
- When: June 3 – 7, 2026
- Price: $410 for a full festival pass
- Attendance: 293,000 people
Primavera Sound Barcelona is a great option if you’re planning your first international festival.
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If your clients are considering different city festivals in Europe, Barcelona’s Primavera Sound deserves a spot on their list. 2026 tickets, including one-day tickets, are already on sale with several acts announced, including Doja Cat, The Cure, Addison Rae, and Little Simz. Held in Parc del Forum, they’ll be right next to the beach and treated to a packed schedule of artists from almost every genre, including independent musicians.
8. Fuji Rock Festival, Japan
Where to stay: Hotel Nikko Niigata
- Where: Naeba Ski Resort, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
- When: July 24 – 26, 2026
- Price: $380 for a 3-day ticket
- Attendance: 140,000 total attendance
Fuji Rock Festival unique is that it’s held at the base of Fuji Mountain.
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It’s easy to think that most music festivals happen in Europe or the USA, but Japan is home to one of the most popular festivals in Asia. Held annually since 1999, what makes Fuji Rock Festival unique is that it’s held at the base of Fuji Mountain and hosts an array of international talent, with everyone from Coldplay to Kendrick Lamar and The Chemical Brothers stepping onto the main stage.
In recent years, the festival has moved slightly to Naeba Ski Resort, which is part of the larger Mt. Naeba area, with organizers focusing on making the event as sustainable and eco-friendly as possible. We’re expecting that advance sales for the 2026 festival will start in late February, with the general sale happening in May, if the organizers follow previous release schedules.
9. Rock in Rio
Where to stay: Rio Othon Palace
- Where: Cidade do Rock, Rio
- When: September 4 – 13, 2026
- Price: $150 for a one-day pass
- Attendance: 700,000 people
When it comes to throwing a party, nowhere does it better than Rio.
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When it comes to throwing a party, nowhere does it better than Rio. If your clients want a carnival atmosphere and some of the biggest crowds you’ll find anywhere in the world, you need to add “Rock in Rio” to their travel bucket list. The 2026 schedule includes a rare solo show by Elton John, with K-pop boy band, Stray Kids, due to perform on September 11th.
10. Jazz & Heritage Festival (Jazz Fest)
Where to stay: Loews New Orleans Hotel
- Where: New Orleans, USA
- When: April 23 – May 3, 2026
- Price: $399 for a 4-day pass
- Attendance: 460,000 total attendance
While this music festival might be called “Jazz Fest,” it’s not all about this one genre.
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While this music festival might be called “Jazz Fest,” it’s not all about this one genre. Over its 55+ years, this city event has evolved to become a mainstay in the festival industry, bringing together an international lineup with gospel groups, blues performers, and brass bands.
Headline acts for the 2026 New Orleans Jazz Festival include Stevie Nicks, The Eagles, Kings of Leon, Lorde, and Lainey Wilson. General admission tickets have just been released with 4-day passes for both weekends, while single-day tickets should be released in the coming months.
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2026 is going to be full of amazing music festivals from SXSW in Austin to JazzFest in New Orleans and across the UK and Europe. If you’re a travel agent, this is a niche you’ll want to incorporate into your portfolio.
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