[2026] Special Feature on Music Festivals in the United States

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Have you ever wanted to attend an overseas music festival at least once? Massive stages, electrifying crowds, and a unique sense of freedom you can’t quite experience in Japan.

In the United States in particular, festivals are held in diverse locations—deserts, urban parks, along the coast—turning not just the music but the entire trip into a special experience.

In this article, we’ll introduce the appeal and distinctive features of music festivals held in America.

Check out the events that catch your eye and be sure to add them to your list of potential travel destinations.

September

All Things Go Fall ClassicFri 9/25–Sun 9/27, United States

allthingsgofestival.com

Schedule	Fri, Sep 25–Sun, Sep 27, 2026
place	United States Merriweather Post Pavilion / 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy / Columbia / Maryland / USA
Website	https://allthingsgofestival.com/
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The Ohana FestivalFri 9/25–Sun 9/27, United States

http://www.ohanafest.com

Schedule	Fri, Sep 25–Sun, Sep 27, 2026
place	Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, California, USA
Website	https://www.ohanafest.com/
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October

Wakaan Music FestivalOct 1 (Thu)–3 (Sat) America

http://www.wakaanfestival.com

Schedule	Thu, Oct 1–Sat, Oct 3, 2026
place	United States Mulberry Mountain / Ozark / AR / USA
Website	https://www.wakaanfestival.com/

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Aftershock FestivalThu 10/1–Sun 10/4, United States

Schedule	Thu, Oct 1–Sun, Oct 4, 2026
place	Discovery Park, California, United States
Website	https://aftershockfestival.com/
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Hardly Strictly BluegrassFri 10/2 – Sun 10/4, United States

hardlystrictlybluegrass.com

Schedule	Friday, Oct 2, 2026 – Sunday, Oct 4, 2026
place	United States Hellman Hollow / Golden Gate Park / San Francisco / California / USA
Website	https://hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/

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