Our weekly round-up of festival news from around the world.
Thursday, Feb 12 — EDC Las Vegas unveils a colossal 2026 lineup led by Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Charlotte de Witte, & The Prodigy
EDC Las Vegas 2026
May 15-17, 2026
Las Vegas, NV
The Electric Daisy Carnival brings all the glitter and glam of Las Vegas to this three-day celebration of electronic music. Now a worldwide phenomenon, there’s no place like home for the flagship version of EDC, which shows off hundreds of performers set to the backdrop of a full-sized carnival.
Thursday, Feb 12 — Barcelona’s Sonar Festival completes 2026 lineup
Sonar Barcelona 2026
June 18-20, 2026
Barcelona, Spain
Since its founding in 1994, Sónar has held 25 editions of the festival in Barcelona and another 74 events in 33 cities around the world. The flagship event in Barcelona embodies the event at its core which is to be the “pulse of the current electronic landscape”. During Sónar by Day, the festival features a huge music program along with its own tech conference called Sónar+D. At night, the event moves to a massive venue that easily makes this Spain’s largest electronic festival. With its unique format and ever-changing style, Sonar continues to redefine the festival landscape.
Tuesday, Feb 10 — High Tide returns with The Chainsmokers, Louis the Child, Bob Moses, and Elderbrook leading the 2026 wave
High Tide Festival 2026
June 5-6, 2026
Charleston, SC
High Tide is an immersive music & lifestyle experience focused on creating special moments set against picturesque, coastal backdrops, making the destination as important as the journey.
Tuesday, Feb 10 — Solidays 2026 brings Amelie Lens, Major Lazer, Orelsan, and Zara Larsson together
Solidays 2026
June 26-28, 2026
Paris, France
The two-decade old Solidays celebrates another season of rock, pop, and hip-hop. This open-air Paris festival embraces over 200,000 attendees over three days. It’s not just about the music at Solidays — the French festival donates its proceeds to organizations fighting AIDS. Since its inception in 1999, Solidays has organized over 80 concerts and raised over 2 million euros.
Wednesday, Feb 11 — Illfest drops phase 2 and full lineup for 2026
ILLFest 2026
May 29-31, 2026
Austin, TX
ILLfest brings some of the world’s best electronic musicians to Austin. Art installations and trippy sights are around every corner at this two-day festival.
Thursday, Feb 12 — Jurassic Fields roars into 2026 with Scouting for Girls, Feeder, Goldie Lookin Chain + more
Thursday, Feb 12 — Magma 2026 ignites: Joy Orbison, Erika de Casier, Yaeji & more set the weekend ablaze
Magma Festival 2026
August 8-9, 2026
Berlin, Germany
MAGMA Open Air delivers sophisticated club music that you won’t hear on any mainstream airwaves. The festival runs from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm and brings an explosive mix of UK garage, house, breakbeat, future bass, trip hop, baile funk, dancehall, disco, and experimental club sounds to the open- air stage alongside international acts.
Wednesday, Feb 11 — Lagwagon and Souls of Mischief top Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival 2026 lineup
Thursday, Feb 12 — Pickin’ in the Pines Turns 20: The Infamous Stringdusters, Blue Highway & More Lead a Milestone Celebration in Flagstaff
Wednesday, Feb 11 — Rhythm + Waves Festival cancelled due to extremely challenging market
Wednesday, Feb 11 — Full lineup for Shakori Hills GrassRoots Spring Festival is here
Tuesday, Feb 10 — Boots and Hearts West rides into 2026 with Russell Dickerson, Shaboozey, and Midland
Tuesday, Feb 10 — State Fayre adds Joe Jordan, KT Tunstall, Stephen Wilson Jr., Molly Tuttle + more
State Fayre Festival 2026
June 26-28, 2026
Chelmsford, UK
The State Fayre is a three-day camping festival at Hylands Park. It’s designed as a celebration of rock, Americana, folk, and country-music traditions with a full-on BBQ and food-festival vibe, including pit-masters, craft beers and cocktails, fairground rides, and boutique-style camping. The line-up features a wide variety of acts spanning rock, country, folk and Americana.
Tuesday, Feb 10 — Wildflower! blooms with Kaleo, OK Go, Blues Traveler, and George Thorogood leading the 2026 lineup
Tuesday, Feb 10 — Wire Festival 2026 unveils a boundary-pushing lineup of global techno and experimental icons
Wire Festival 2026
May 14-17, 2026
New York, NY
Wire Festival is a multi-day electronic music festival in New York City, featuring prominent techno artists and collectives at the Knockdown Center.
Tuesday, Feb 10 — Palm Tree Festival Hamptons brings Kygo, The Chainsmokers, and more to the East End
Palm Tree Festival Hamptons 2026
June 27, 2026
Southampton, NY
Palm Tree Festival Hamptons is an annual summer electronic dance music event and lifestyle celebration held in the Hamptons, New York. Co-founded by Norwegian DJ Kygo and his manager Myles Shear, the one-day festival blends world-class EDM and house music performances with the laid-back luxury and beach vibes of the East End, drawing big-name DJs alongside rising talent and a spirited crowd ready to kick off the summer season.
Tuesday, Feb 10 — Sueños 2026 returns to Chicago with J Balvin, Kali Uchis, Fuerza Regida, and a massive Latin music takeover
Tuesday, Feb 10 — Bloc Party and Courtney Barnett lead BBC 6 Festival in Manchester
BBC 6 Music Festival 2026
March 25-28, 2026
Manchester, UK
With over 40 artists across six stages over three nights, the events bring together an impressive line-up of established acts and emerging artists who represent the very best alternative music of the moment.
Monday, Feb 9 — Jacksonville Jazz Festival 2026 brings funk, soul, and jazz legends to the riverfront
Jacksonville Jazz Festival 2026
May 21-24, 2026
Jacksonville, Florida
For over 40 years, the Jacksonville Jazz Festival has brought music lovers together for a weekend of food, drinks community and music. The Jacksonville Jazz Festival fills the streets of downtown Jacksonville and beyond with the sweet sounds of artists you love music you can groove to. The Jacksonville Jazz Festival weekend kicks off with the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition on Thursday, followed by 3-days of live, free entertainment in the heart of downtown Jacksonville.
Monday, Feb 9 — Cabaret Vert 2026 drops its first names and it’s loud, eclectic, and unforgettable
Cabaret Vert 2026
August 20-23, 2026
Charleville-Mézières, France
Le Cabaret Vert (aka The Green Cabaret), may be one of the largest festivals in France, but still remains close to the hearts of fans. Closing out the summer during the last weekend in August, Cabaret Vert brings a little bit of everything to eastern part of France. The campsite and festival are located around the edges of an abandoned factory.
Monday, Feb 9 — Four Winds Music Fest returns with Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Tim Baker, and a roots-filled 2026 lineup
