[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.

Past events

High Water FestivalSat 4/18–Sun 4/19 (U.S.)

http://www.highwaterfest.com

Schedule	April 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), 2026
place	United States Riverfront Park / North Charleston / SC / USA
Website	https://www.highwaterfest.com/

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Two Step InnSat 4/18–Sun 4/19 (U.S.)

http://www.twostepinn.com

Schedule	April 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), 2026
place	United States San Gabriel Park / Georgetown / TX / USA
Website	https://www.twostepinn.com/

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Festival International de LouisianeAmerica, Wed 4/22 – Sun 4/26

http://www.festivalinternational.org

Schedule	Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – Sunday, April 26, 2026
place	United States Downtown Lafayette / Lafayette / LA / USA
Website	https://www.festivalinternational.org/

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