31 Must-See Music Festivals of 2026: A Global Guide
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Jazz Monroe, Walden Green, Nina Corcoran, Kiana Mickles, Hattie Lindert, Alex Suskind
Hot, fresh, and worth queueing round the block for.
Summary
A curated guide to the 31 most anticipated music festivals of 2026, spanning from June through November. The article covers major events like Governors Ball, Lollapalooza, and Bumbershoot alongside niche festivals such as Dekmantel and Levitation. It highlights key performers including Lorde, Baby Keem, Kali Uchis, and A$AP Rocky, and notes the return of Eaux Claires and All Things Go. The piece positions itself as an alternative to the Coachella-centric view of festival season.
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Over the next few months, dozens of worthy multi-day, multi-stage events will take place all over the world.
We've selected a handful that are worth checking out from now through November.
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