2026 Music Festivals: The Ultimate Guide You’ll Check All Year

It’s officially 2026, and festival season is upon us.

We’ve rounded-up a list of must-see festivals from all different genres; whether you’re looking to put on some cowboy boots and sing along at Stagecoach and Cattle Country, dance the night away at EDM’s Ultra and EDC Daisy Carnival, head-bang alongside metalheads at Louder Than Life and Aftershock, or reminisce with early 2000’s rock at When We Were Young and Sick New World — we’ve got you covered.

See our full list of 2026 music festivals — complete with a brief description and links to get tickets — below, updating weekly:

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5 O’Clock Somewhere Fest — West Palm Beach, FL (June 12-13)

Alan Jackson is bringing a new live music event to South Florida this summer with the launch of the first-ever Alan Jackson’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere Fest, featuring Ella Langley, Old Dominion, Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, Dylan Scott, Clint Black, Shenandoah, John Anderson, Rodney Atkins, Jammy Buffet, Allen Stone and more. Read more…

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Aftershock — Sacramento, CA (October 1-4)

Aftershock is returning to Sacramento with a stacked lineup of rock icons. The four-day festival will take place at Discovery Park from October 1 through 4, featuring headlining performances from the metalheads of Tool, emo legends My Chemical Romance, nu-metal’s Limp Bizkit, and the pop-punk outfit Pierce the Veil. Read more…

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ARC Music Festival — Chicago, IL (September 4-7)

Chicago’s ARC Music Festival is expanding to four days in 2026 while unveiling a lineup packed with leading electronic and house music artists. The 2026 lineup features a wide-ranging group of electronic music artists and producers, including Sara Landry performing her Eternalism show, Ki/Ki, The Blessed Madonna, Nia Archives, Michael Bibi, Chris Stussy, Anyma, Underworld, Cloonee, and Chase & Status. Read more…

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Austin Reggae Festival — Austin, TX (April 17-19)

The Austin Reggae Festival is entering a new chapter in 2026, unveiling a stacked lineup and announcing Reggae Rise Up as new co-owners of the long-running Central Texas event. Headliners include Stephen Marley, Original Koffee, and Iration, with acts like Protoje, Jesse Royal, Steel Pulse, Collie Buddz, Tribal Seeds, Hirie, and Zion Marley rounding-out the bill. Read more…

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Austin Psych Fest — Austin, TX (May 8-10)

Austin Psych Fest has announced the lineup for its 2026 edition, confirming a three-day return to The Far Out Lounge in South Austin from May 8 through May 10. The festival will be headlined by The Flaming Lips, The Black Angels, and Thee Sacred Souls, with additional performances from Melody’s Echo Chamber, Ty Segall, DIIV, and several dozen other acts. Read more…

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Barefoot Country Music Fest — Wildwood, NJ (June 18-21)

The Barefoot Country Music Festival has unveiled the full lineup for its 2026 edition, set to take place on the beaches of Wildwood, New Jersey this summer. The four-day festival will run June 18 to 21 and feature headlining performances from Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, Post Malone, and Eric Church. More than 40 additional artists are slated to perform across the beachfront stages, making it one of the largest country music events on the East Coast. Read more…

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BeachLife Festival — Redondo Beach, CA (May 1-3)

BeachLife Festival will return to Redondo Beach, California, May 1 to 3, with a lineup topped by Duran Duran, The Offspring, and James Taylor and his All-Star Band. The annual beachfront event will take place at Seaside Lagoon. Read more…

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Bonnaroo — Manchester, TN (June 11-14)

Bonnaroo is returning to The Farm in Manchester, Tennessee with headliners The Strokes, Noah Kahan, Skrillex, and RÜFÜS DU SOL. Other confirmed performers include Turnstile, Geese, Yungblud, Alabama Shakes, Role Model, Clipse, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Amyl and the Sniffers, Mt. Joy, Blood Orange, and Wet Leg. Read more…

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Boots In The Park Albuquerque — Albuquerque, NM (May 15-16)

Post Malone and Jelly Roll will headline Boots In The Park when the country music festival returns to Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on May 15 to 16. More than 20 artists are set to perform across multiple stages including Jessie Murph, Koe Wetzel, Max McNown, and Tyler Hubba. Read more…

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Boots In The Park Gilbert — Gilbert, Arizona (March 21)

Keith Urban has been confirmed as the headliner for the 2026 edition of Boots In The Park in Gilbert, Arizona. The upcoming festival will feature a full day of performances that include Dustin Lynch, Mitchell Tenpenny, Mackenzie Carpenter, Bryan Martin, and additional artists still to be named. Read more…

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Bottle Rock Napa Valley — Napa Valley, CA (May 22-24)

BottleRock Napa Valley is returning this May with a stacked lineup at the Napa Valley Expo. The music, wine, craft brew, and culinary festival will feature headlining performances from rock favorites Foo Fighters, indie-pop star Lorde, the EDM powerhouse LCD Soundsystem, and the iconic boyband Backstreet Boys. Read more…

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Bourbon & Beyond — Louisville, KY (September 25-27)

Organizers of Bourbon & Beyond, the annual music, food, and spirits festival in Louisville, have unveiled the complete artist lineup for its 2026 event, featuring Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews Band, Queens of the Stone Age, and Kacey Musgraves.  The four-day festival is scheduled for September 24 to 27. Read more…

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Breakaway — Multiple Cities (April – November)

Breakaway Music Festival, the nationally touring electronic and dance music festival, will return to Columbus for Breakaway Ohio this May. The festival’s national tour, which will expand to a record 14 cities, includes new markets in Houston and Salt Lake City, with one additional stop still to be announced. Read more…

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Burning Man — Black Rock Desert, NV (August 30-September 6)

Burning Man Project, while not necessarily a typical “music festival,” is an annual gathering of art, creativity, and innovation in the Nevadan desert. The event brings-in more than 70,000 participants from over 100 countries to collaboratively build the temporary “Black Rock City” through art installations, theme camps, and mutant vehicles. Read more…

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Carolina Country Fest — Myrtle Beach, SC (June 4-7)

The Carolina Country Music Fest has announced its complete lineup for 2026, confirming a four-day schedule of performances, featuring headlining performances from Post Malone, Riley Green, Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton. Read more…

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Cattle Country — Gonzales, TX (April 10-12)

The Cattle Country Festival will return for its third year April 10 to 12 in Gonzales, Texas.  This year’s lineup features Koe Wetzel, Treaty Oak Revival, Randy Houser, Robert Earl Keen, and Josh Abbott Band. The three-day country music and camping festival will once again take place at “The Boot,” a 400-acre ranch along the Guadalupe River, about an hour from Austin, San Antonio, and Houston. Read more…

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Cloud City — Denver, CO (April 17-18)

Belgian bass duo Ganja White Night will debut their largest-ever headline event next spring with the launch of Cloud City Music Festival, a two-day, multi-stage takeover set for April 17–18, 2026, at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre. Cloud City will open at 2 p.m. daily and feature 28 artists across bass, experimental electronic music, and live reggae, alongside immersive production, live art installations, and partnerships with local vendors and creatives. Read more…

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CMA Fest — Nashville, TN (June 4-7)

CMA Fest will return to downtown Nashville from June 4 to 7, bringing four days of country music performances to venues across the city, including nightly stadium concerts at Nissan Stadium. Top artists to take the stage are Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban. Read more…

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Coachella — Indio, CA (April 10-12, 17-19)

Coachella has officially revealed its 2026 lineup, confirming earlier reports that Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G would top the bill. The announcement, made late Monday, also included a surprise twist: Justin Bieber will headline the desert festival for the first time. The pop-heavy lineup paid off, as the fest is already sold out. Read more…

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Country Splash — Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (Sept. 4-6)

A new country music festival is coming to Cabo San Lucas this Labor Day weekend. Country Splash will debut September 4 to 6 on the beaches of Cabo. Set to headline the inaugural event are country singers Riley Green, Jon Pardi, Tucker Wetmore, and DIPLO. Read more…

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Electric Forest — Rothbury, MI (June 25-28)

Electric Forest will return to Rothbury, Michigan, June 25–28, 2026, with a powerful initial lineup of 100 artists, marking one of the festival’s most expansive billings to date. Headliners include GRiZ — appearing twice with a standard set plus his fan-favorite Chasing The Golden Hour performance — alongside ILLENIUM, Chris Lake, Excision, KASKADE, and multi-night hosts The String Cheese Incident. Read more…

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ESSENCE Festival of Culture — New Orleans, LA (July 3-5)

ESSENCE Festival of Culture has unveiled its first wave of performers taking the stage at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome this July, featuring iconic R&B artists. The festival is set to take place over Independence Day Weekend, running from July 3 to 5. On Monday, festival organizers revealed a handful of performers, including “I Like It” rapper Cardi B, as well as R&B star Kehlani, pop-rap artist Latto, R&B duo Brandy & Monica, and the “Godmother of Soul” Patti LaBelle. Read more…

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Gem & Jam — Tucson, AZ (February 6-8)

After a brief hiatus, the beloved Gem & Jam Festival will return to the Sonoran Desert next year with a reimagined production and a massive lineup featuring more than 50 artists. Set for February 6–8, 2026 at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Arizona, the multi-sensory event promises to deliver its signature fusion of music, art, and crystal culture. Read more…

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Governor’s Ball — Queens, NY (June 5-7)

Governors Ball has announced its lineup for 2026 with Lorde, Stray Kids, and A$AP Rocky taking the headlining spots. The three-day music festival is scheduled to take place June 5–7 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York. Read more…

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HARD Summer — Inglewood, CA (August 1-2)

HARD Events has unveiled the lineup for the 2026 edition of HARD Summer Music Festival, returning August 1–2 to Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California. The two-day event features a mix of global superstars, club innovators, and crossover acts. Headliners include GRAMMY-winning Colombian artist Kali Uchis, a rare collaborative set from Knock2 B2B Zedd, DJ Snake performing a special Hip-Hop Set, Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, RL Grime, Maceo Plex, Mau P, Vintage Culture, and Tokischa. Read more…

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Harvest Music Festival — Fredericton, NB, Canada (Sept. 15-20)

The Harvest Music Festival has announced the lineup for its 2026 edition, with Barenaked Ladies, Graham Nash, and Young the Giant set to headline. The event will take place September 15 through September 20 in downtown Fredericton. Read more…

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High Water — North Charleston, SC (April 18-19)

High Water Festival will return to North Charleston, South Carolina’s Riverfront Park on April 18 and 19, 2026. This year’s lineup includes performances from Alabama Shakes, Caamp, My Morning Jacket, Sheryl Crow, Lake Street Dive, Maren Morris, Jesse Welles, Peach Pit, and more. Read more…

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Hinterland —  St. Charles, Iowa (July 30 – August 2)

Hinterland Music Festival has announced the full lineup for its 2026 edition, confirming headliners Mumford & Sons, Lorde, KATSEYE, and Kali Uchis. The four-day event will take place in St. Charles, Iowa, from July 30 through Sunday, August 2. Read more…

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Igloofest — Edmonton, AB (March 12-14)

Igloofest is heading to Edmonton for the first time in 2026, bringing a trio of big-name electronic acts to Fan Park at ICE District for a three-night winter festival March 12–14, topped by Alison Wonderland, Disclosure (DJ set) and deadmau5. The event marks Igloofest’s debut in Alberta as the long-running cold-weather festival expands beyond Québec. Read more…

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iHeartCountry Festival — Austin, TX (May 2)

The 2026 iHeartCountry Festival will return to Austin, Texas, on Saturday, May 2, at Moody Center. The annual event, now entering its 13th year, is presented by Capital One and will feature Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Shaboozey, Dylan Scott, Russell Dickerson, Gretchen Wilson, Chase Matthew and Lauren Alaina. Read more…

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Inkcarceration — Mansfield, OH (July 17-19)

Metalheads: you’ve been arraigned.

Danny Wimmer Presents’ Inkcarceration, America’s metal music and tattoo festival, has dropped its 2026 lineup, featuring the nu-metal icons of Limp Bizkit, alt-metal’s Disturbed, and metalcore’s Bad Omens. Top acts in the scene are set to appear throughout the weekend, including A Day To Remember, Papa Roach, Gojira, Motionless In White, Ice Nine Kills, Cypress Hill, The Used, Lorna Shore, Hollywood Undead, and Poppy. Read more…

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Jam In The Streets — Athens, GA (March 28)

Goose will headline the seventh annual Jam In The Streets when the festival returns to downtown Athens, Georgia, on March 28. The festival blends national touring acts with emerging college bands, alongside local vendors, food partners, and interactive community activations. Read more…

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Just Like Heaven — Pasadena, CA (August 22)

Goldenvoice has unveiled the lineup for the 2026 edition of Just Like Heaven Festival, which returns to Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on Saturday, August 22. This year’s single-day indie and dance event will be headlined by The Strokes and feature a bill led by LCD Soundsystem, TV Girl, Chromeo, The Rapture, Feist, Twin Peaks, Matt and Kim, Dayglow and EKKSTACY. Read more…

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Kilby Block Party — Salt Lake City, UT (May 15-17)

Kilby Block Party has announced its lineup for 2026, featuring headliners Lorde, Turnstile, Hayley Williams, Modest Mouse, Alex G, and The xx. The Salt Lake City festival will take place May 15 to 17 at the Utah State Fairpark. The three-day event includes a mix of established and emerging acts across indie, alternative, and pop. Read more…

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La Cura Fest — Hermosillo, Sonora, MX (March 14-15)

Carín León is bringing a new live music experience to his hometown this spring. The Mexican singer-songwriter has announced the launch of La Cura Fest, a two-day festival set for March 14 and 15 at Expogan in Hermosillo, Sonora. The inaugural event will be headlined by Alejandro Sanz, Jelly Roll, and Grupo Frontera. Read more…

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Levitate Music & Arts Festival — Marshfield, MA (July 18-19)

Alanis Morissette, Caamp, and Ziggy Marley will top the bill at Levitate Music & Arts Festival when it returns to Marshfield Fairgrounds in Marshfield, Massachusetts. The two-day event will also feature Sammy Rae & The Friends, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Larkin Poe, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Pepper, The Movement, The Elovaters, Royel Otis and Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country. Read more…

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Lightning in a Bottle — Buena Vista Lake, CA (May 20-24)

Lightning in a Bottle has confirmed the full artist lineup for its 2026 festival, set to return to Buena Vista Lake, California, from May 20 to 24 over Memorial Day Weekend. Empire of the Sun, Mau P, Sara Landry and Zeds Dead lead the list of artists set to appear at the festival. The bill also includes Chase & Status, Mochakk, Of the Trees, and Barry Can’t Swim. Read more…

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Lost In Dreams —  Abbotsford, British Columbia (February 15)

Lost In Dreams is officially expanding beyond the U.S. for the first time, with Insomniac and Canadian promoter OFF2 unveiling the festival brand’s Canadian debut set for February 15, 2026, featuring  ILLENIUM, Dabin, Sabai, Elephante, TELYKAST, Koji Aiken, and OBLVYN. Read more…

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Louder Than Life — Louisville, KY (September 17-20)

Louder Than Life is set to take place at Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. At this time, the full lineup has not been revealed, aside from My Chemical Romance — who will headline the event alongside Danny Wimmer Presents’ Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple — and Iron Maiden. Read more…

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Lunatic Ball — Miramar Beach, FL (October 23-25)

Shinedown fans are headed to the beach next fall. The rock band has announced the Lunatic Ball Beach Weekend, a new destination festival experience taking place October 23–25, 2026, at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida. Billed as a “turnkey beach escape with Shinedown Nation,” the weekend promises live performances, curated activities, and community-driven experiences designed exclusively for fans. Read more…

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Milwaukee Metal Fest — Milwaukee, WI (June 5-7)

Milwaukee Metal Fest is taking over The Rave/Eagles Ballroom next June with a stacked lineup, including headliners Acid Bath, Killswitch Engage, and Ministry. Other acts set to take the stage include Obituary, Power Trip, Agalloch, After The Burial, All Shall Perish, Iron Reagan, and Havok. Read more…

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Minnesota Country Club — St. Paul, MN (July 10-11)

The Red Clay Strays and Treaty Oak Revival will headline the inaugural Minnesota Country Club Festival, scheduled for July 10 to 11 at Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul, Minnesota. The new two-day event will take place along the Mississippi River and feature more than 15 artists performing across two stages. Read more…

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Minnesota Yacht Club — St. Paul, MN (July 17-19)

The Minnesota Yacht Club Festival will return to St. Paul in 2026 with The Strokes, The Lumineers, and Matchbox Twenty set to headline the event. More than 25 artists will perform across two stages throughout the weekend. As in previous years, the festival will continue its no-overlap scheduling format, allowing attendees to see every act without conflicting set times. Read more…

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Montreux Jazz Festival Miami — Miami, FL (February 27-March 1)

The third annual Montreux Jazz Festival Miami has announced its initial lineup, featuring a mix of legendary performers and contemporary artists. The festival will take place from February 27 to March 1 at The Hangar at Regatta Grove in Coconut Grove.  Headliners include Nile Rodgers with his band CHIC, six-time Grammy-winning band TOTO, and Colombian electro-tropical group Bomba Estéreo. Other early confirmed performers include Cuban percussionist and singer Pedrito Martinez and French-Caribbean soul-funk bassist and vocalist Adi Oasis. Read more…

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Movement — Detroit, MI (May 23-25)

Detroit’s Movement Festival will return for its 20th year from May 23 to 25 at Hart Plaza, featuring headliners Carl Cox, Dom Dolla, and Sara Landry. Other performers announced for this year’s lineup include The Dare, Josh Baker, Eli Brown, AYYBO, Carl Craig, Zack Fox, and The Martinez Brothers. Read more…

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival — New Orleans, LA (April 23- May 3)

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell has unveiled its sweeping 2026 music lineup, assembling one of the most far-reaching and star-powered bills in the event’s history. The 2026 edition brings an extraordinary cross-section of global icons, genre innovators, and Louisiana legends. Among the top-line performers are Eagles, Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, Kings of Leon, Lainey Wilson, Teddy Swims, Lorde, Jon Batiste, and Tyler Childers — among many more. Read more here…

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Noise Pop — San Francisco, CA (February 19-March 1)

Noise Pop Festival will return to San Francisco for its 33rd year next winter, with organizers revealing the first wave of performers for the 2026 edition running February 19 through March 1. The Bay Area’s signature celebration of independent music and arts will once again transform the city into a multi-venue showcase of live music, art, and community events. Read more…

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Oceans Calling — Ocean City, MD (September 25-27)

Oceans Calling Festival has announced its headliners for 2026, with Dave Matthews Band, Twenty One Pilots, and Mumford & Sons set to lead the three-day event. The festival will take place September 25 to 27 at Ocean City Inlet Beach along the Ocean City, Maryland Boardwalk. More than 40 artists are scheduled to perform across three stages throughout the weekend. Read more…

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Okeechobee — Okeechobee, FL (March 19-22)

Okeechobee Festival will return in 2026 after a three-year break, marking its 10th anniversary with a four-day event at Sunshine Grove in south Florida. The festival is scheduled for March 19 to 22. This year’s lineup features Australian DJ and producer Fisher, funk and bass artist GRiZ with two sets, hip-hop and R&B performer T-Pain, and folk-rock band The Lumineers as headliners. Read more…

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OSHEAGA — Montreal, QC (July 31-August 2)

OSHEAGA has dropped its 2026 lineup, featuring a stacked bill of chart-setting artists across various genres, including rock’s Twenty One Pilots, indie star Lorde, and pop’s Tate McRae. The festival is set to run from July 31 to August 2 at Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau. Read more…

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Outlaw Music Festival — Multiple Cities (July 3 – August 30)

The Outlaw Music Festival will return in 2026 with a new round of summer dates with Willie Nelson set to headline. The 2026 tour is scheduled to begin July 3 in Irving, Texas. The opening show will feature Willie Nelson & Family along with The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Wilco, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Margo Price, Sierra Hull, Robert Randolph, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, and Lily Meola. Read more…

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Outside Lands — San Francisco, CA (August 7-9)

Outside Lands will return to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco from August 7 to 9 for its 18th anniversary edition. This year’s lineup includes Charli xcx, Rüfüs Du Sol, The Strokes and The xx among the headlining acts. The three-day festival will also feature performances by Baby Keem, Turnstile, Geese and GRiZtronics, the joint project from GRiZ and Subtronics. Additional artists on the bill include Djo, Labrinth, Empire of the Sun, Dijon and Disco Lines. Read more…

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Railbird — Lexington, KY (June 6-7)

Tyler Childers and The Lumineers will headline the 2026 Railbird Music Festival, taking place June 6 and 7 at The Infield at Red Mile in Lexington, Kentucky. The annual two-day event will feature more than 30 performers across three stages. This year’s lineup also includes Zach Top, Ella Langley, Caamp, Mt. Joy, Sam Barber, Muscadine Bloodline, Stephen Wilson Jr., Houndmouth and Robert Earl Keen. Read more…

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Reggae Rise Up Arizona — Tempe, AZ (April 17-19)

Reggae Rise Up Arizona will return to Tempe Beach Park from April 17–19, 2026, featuring its largest and most diverse lineup to date. The three-day event will once again take place along Tempe Town Lake, featuring headliners De La Soul, Stephen Marley, SOJA, Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, Rebelution, Atmosphere, and Collie Buddz. Read more…

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Reggae Rise Up Florida — St. Petersburg, FL (March 12-15)

Reggae Rise Up Florida will return to Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg from March 12–15, 2026, following a year of record-breaking ticket sales. Set along the waterfront near the St. Pete Pier, the four-day festival will feature De La Soul, 311, Slightly Stoopid, Cypress Hill, Sublime, Rebelution, Iration, SOJA, Yelawolf, Skip Marley, Protoje, Tribal Seeds, Common Kings, and Steel Pulse. Read more…

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Rocklahoma — Pryor, OK (September 4-6)

Rocklahoma will celebrate its 20th anniversary over Labor Day weekend, September 4 to 6, at the Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma. Headliners for the 2026 edition include Slayer, Godsmack and Papa Roach. The three-day camping festival, known for its focus on hard rock and metal, will also include performances by artists like Stone Temple Pilots, Cypress Hill, Black Label Society, Insane Clown Posse, Jet, Buckcherry, Militarie Gun and Ugly Kid Joe. Read more…

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Rock The Country — Multiple Cities (May – September)

Rock The Country is set to return in 2026 with an expanded, eight-city festival run celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary. Artists performing across select Rock The Country 2026 dates include Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Jelly Roll, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, Creed, Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Shinedown, Riley Green, Jon Pardi, Brantley Gilbert, Ella Langley, Treaty Oak Revival, Gavin Adcock, Ludacris, Nelly, and more. Read more…

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Rock The South — Decatur, AL (June 11-13)

Rock The South will enter a new era next summer with Jason Aldean, Riley Green, and Zach Top headlining its 2026 edition at The Fields at Decatur. The three-day country festival is set for June 11–13, 2026, marking its first year at the new permanent site in Decatur, Alabama, after 15 years in Cullman. Read more…

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Rolling Loud — Orlando, FL (May 8-10)

Rolling Loud has announced the lineup for its 2026 festival in Orlando, naming Playboi Carti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and Don Toliver as headliners. The three-day event is scheduled for May 8 through May 10 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Read more…

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Shaky Knees — Atlanta, GA (September 18-20)

Shaky Knees Music Festival has announced the lineup for its 2026 edition, set for September 18 to 20 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. The Strokes, Gorillaz, Turnstile, LCD Soundsystem, Wu-Tang Clan, Pavement, Geese, Danny Elfman, Modest Mouse, and The Prodigy are among the top-billed acts for the three-day event. Read more…

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Shamrock Slaughter — Fort Wayne, IN (March 13-14)

The full lineup has been unleashed for Shamrock Slaughter 2026, set to take over Piere’s Entertainment Center and Stan’s Room in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on March 13–14. The two-day metal festival will feature 28 bands across two stages, delivering one of the Midwest’s heaviest weekends of the year. Read more…

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Sick New World Texas — Fort Worth, TX (October 24)

Sick New World is expanding to Texas in 2026, bringing a heavy lineup topped by System Of A Down and Deftones to Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth on Oct. 24. The inaugural Sick New World Texas will also feature Slayer — performing Reign in Blood — along with Evanescence, The Prodigy, Marilyn Manson, Knocked Loose, AFI, Ministry, Mastodon, Power Trip and others. Read more…

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Sick New World Las Vegas — Las Vegas, NV (April 25)

System Of A Down and Korn will headline the return of Sick New World to Las Vegas next spring. The festival will take place April 25, 2026, at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. The lineup includes Bring Me The Horizon, Evanescence, Marilyn Manson, Danny Elfman, Knocked Loose, Ministry, AFI, Cypress Hill, and Acid Bath, among others. More than 70 artists are expected to perform throughout the one-day event. Read more…

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Skyline — Los Angeles, CA (February 28-March 1)

Factory 93’s Skyline Festival is returning to Los Angeles in 2026 with its most expansive edition yet, unveiling a stacked initial lineup and a new venue for its fifth anniversary including Dennis Cruz, Chris Stussy, Beltran, and LA native Hank. Read more…

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Solid Sound — North Adams, MA (June 26-28)

Wilco have revealed the full lineup for the 2026 Solid Sound Festival, which will take place at MASS MoCA in North Adams, Massachusetts, from June 26 to June 28. The festival will feature multiple sets from Wilco, a solo performance from frontman Jeff Tweedy, and appearances by The Breeders, Gang of Four, and Billy Bragg. Read more…

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Sonic Temple — Columbus, OH (May 14-17)

The Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival will return to Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, from May 14 to 17, with an expanded format that includes more than 140 bands across five stages. Danny Wimmer Presents announced that Tool and Shinedown will join previously confirmed headliners My Chemical Romance and Bring Me The Horizon for next year’s edition. The 2026 lineup also includes Pierce The Veil, Good Charlotte, The Offspring, Godsmack, Sublime, Marilyn Manson, Staind, and Lamb of God. Read more…

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Stagecoach — Indio, CA (April 24-26)

Stagecoach has announced its 2026 lineup, set to take place April 24 to 26 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and Post Malone will headline the three-day festival. Read more…

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Sublime Me Gusta Fesival — Multiple Cities (May 9 — TBA)

Sublime is expanding its touring calendar next year with the introduction of a brand-new music festival, Sublime Me Gusta, which will travel to multiple cities across the United States in 2026. The band has confirmed that the festival will debut on May 9 at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth, Texas, with Slightly Stoopid joining as a featured performer for the opening edition. Read more…

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Suenos Festival — Chicago, IL (May 23-24)

Sueños Music Festival will return to Grant Park May 23 to 24 for its fifth edition, with J Balvin, Fuerza Regida and Kali Uchis set to headline the two-day event. The annual Latin music festival will feature more than 40 acts across multiple genres, including reggaeton, Latin EDM and música Mexicana. Organizers also announced a special second-day performance from Los Tucanes de Tijuana, the norteño group that became the first regional Mexican act to perform at Coachella in 2019. Read more…

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Summerfest — Milwaukee, WI (June 18-20, June 25-27, & July 2-4)

Summerfest has announced its 2026 lineup, with Garth Brooks, Ed Sheeran, Post Malone, Muse, Jelly Roll, Carín León and Megan Moroney set to perform across three weekends. The 58th annual festival is scheduled for June 18 to 20, June 25 to 27 and July 2 to 4 at the 75-acre Summerfest grounds along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee. Read more…

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SXSW — Austin, TX (March 12-18)

South by Southwest (SXSW) has announced the first 100 showcasing artists for its 2026 festival, which will take place March 12 to 18 in Austin, Texas. Organizers also confirmed that The All-American Rejects will perform at the festival’s Opening Party on March 12. The event will take place at Stubb’s Amphitheater and feature live performances from showcase artists, along with food, drinks, and other festivities. Read more…

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Syndicate Smokedown — Fort Worth, TX (April 18)

The Syndicate Smokedown & Music Festival is gearing up for its milestone 5th anniversary, returning to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards on April 18, 2026 — and organizers are celebrating with the event’s biggest music lineup to date, featuring outhern rock headliners Whiskey Myers, Texas country staples Randy Rogers Band, and GRAMMY winner Amanda Shires. Read more…

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Tailgate N’ Tallboys — Bloomington, IL (June 18-20)

Tailgate N’ Tallboys will mark its 10th anniversary next summer with a high-octane country lineup and three days of live music at the McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington, June 18–20, 2026. Headliners Zach Top, Jessie Murph, and Treaty Oak Revival top a bill packed with rising stars and fan favorites, including Gavin Adcock, BigXthaPlug, Wyatt Flores, Dylan Gossett, Cameron Whitcomb, Chase Matthew, Braxton Keith, Waylon Wyatt, Drew Baldridge, Kaitlin Butts, and Zach John King. Read more…

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Tortuga — Ft. Lauderdale, FL (April 10-12)

The 2026 Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival will return to Fort Lauderdale Beach from April 10 to 12. The annual three-day event marks the festival’s 13th year and will feature headliners Post Malone, Kenny Chesney, and Riley Green. Read more…

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Ultra — Miami, FL (March 27-29)

Ultra Music Festival has announced its 2026 lineup, returning to Miami’s Bayfront Park from March 27 to 29.  The festival will feature performances by DJ Snake, Illenium, Major Lazer, John Summit, ISOxo, Hardwell, Yousuke Yukimatsu, and several other artists. Read more…

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Up In The Sky — Aspen, CO (August 7-8)

John Summit and Dom Dolla will headline the second annual Up In The Sky Music Festival, set to take place August 7 to 8 in Aspen, Colorado. The festival returns to the scenic base of Buttermilk Mountain, offering fans a two-day event that combines live music with panoramic views of the surrounding Aspen landscape. Read more…

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Vans Warped Tour — Multiple Cities (June – November)

Following its 30th anniversary celebration in three locations in 2025, Warped tour revealed it will commence across five locations this year. Fans can look forward to Warped Tour taking over Washington, D.C. from June 13-14, Long Beach on July 25-26, and Orlando from November 14-15 once again, as well as newly-announced editions in Montreal on August 21-22 and Mexico City on September 12-13.

Full lineups per date are set to be revealed in mid-March. Read more…

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Velocity — Dyersville, IA (September 4-6)

Velocity Festival will return to the legendary “Field of Dreams” site in Dyersville, Iowa next year with a stacked lineup. The three-night event, taking place from September 4 through 6, will feature headlining performances from the rockers of Shinedown and Creed, as well as country-pop superstar Carrie Underwood. Read more…

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Welcome to Rockville — Daytona Beach, FL (May 7-10)

Welcome to Rockville is returning to Daytona Beach next spring with a stacked lineup of rock heavyweights, featuring Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Bring Me The Horizon, and My Chemical Romance. The four-day festival is set to run from May 7 through 10 at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida with over 160 artists. Read more…

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Why Not Now? — Brooklyn, NY (May 23-24)

A new electronic music experience is set to debut in Brooklyn this Memorial Day weekend as EMW Presents and ZERO Productions launch the inaugural Why Not Now?, a two-night event scheduled for May 23–24, 2026 at Industry City. The boutique-style festival will take place within the sprawling open-air courtyards of the Brooklyn complex, transforming the industrial venue into a multi-stage electronic music destination featuring international DJs and emerging artists. Read more…

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WinterWonderGrass — Steamboat Springs, CO (February 27-March 1)

Steamboat Ski Resort will once again host WinterWonderGrass, the three-day Music & Craft Brew Festival that blends live roots music, craft beverages and mountain culture into a signature winter event. The 2026 edition runs February 27 through March 1, with a free Welcome Party set for February 26. Read more…