[2026] Special Feature on Music Festivals in the United States
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.
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Past events
BeachLife FestivalFri 5/1–Sun 5/3 America
BeachLife Festival is a seaside festival that has been held since 2019 at Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach, California. Set in the South Bay, where surf culture thrives, it emphasizes care for the community and the environment, implementing measures such as no plastic bottles and refillable water stations on site. As one of Los Angeles’s premier festivals that embodies the Californian Dream, it is scheduled to take place in May 2026.
| Schedule | Fri, May 1–Sun, May 3, 2026 |
| place | United States Redondo Beach 239 N Harbor Drive Seaside Lagoon |
| Appearance | 【5/1】Duran Duran / The Chainsmokers / Grouplove / Flipturn / Fitz and The Tantrums / BØRNS / Jeremy Buck / The Schizophonics / Willowake / Jen Pop (Bombpops) / Triple Bueno / The Only Bay Allstars / Taft Buckley【5/2】The Offspring / Slightly Stoopid / Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Sugar Ray / Switchfoot / Bad Suns / Fortunate Youth / Landon McNamara / Surfer Girl / Makua / Jim Lindberg (Pennywise) / Mike Watt / Easy Honey / Pawnshop Kings / Jason DeVore / Water Tower【5/3】James Taylor and His All-Star Band / My Morning Jacket / Sheryl Crow / Peach Pit / Poolside / Buena Vista Orchestra / Chris Pierce / Winyah / Hendrix Frankenreiter / Dogpark / Daniel Bonte / The Spinouts / Righteous Waves |
| Website | https://www.beachlifefestival.com/ |
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RiverBeat Music FestivalFri 5/1–Sun 5/3 America
RiverBeat is a music festival held along the Mississippi River at Tom Lee Park in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The venue spans about 30 acres and is an urban waterfront park revitalized through a $61 million redevelopment, with the inaugural edition taking place in May 2024. It is organized by the independent promotion company Mempho Presents. In 2026, it will be held from May 1 to 3.
| Schedule | Fri, May 1–Sun, May 3, 2026 |
| place | United States Memphis 357 Riverside Dr Tom Lee Park |
| Appearance | THE RED CLAY STRAYS / WU-TANG CLAN / DAVE MATTHEWS BAND / LORD HURON / ICE CUBE / T-PAIN / SALT-N-PEPA / MARSHMELLO / ST. VINCENT / PHANTOGRAM / WALE / THE 502S / CHEAT CODES / JOHN BUTLER / ROB GARZA / HONESTAV / WALSHY FIRE / TINZO + JOJO / DJ SQUEEKY / DOGS IN A PILE / DEAD SOLDIERS / TURNSTYLES / MOONLGHT / HOPE CLAYBURN / OPTIC SINK / LUKAH / SCOTTY B / DJ NICO / STROOLY / KATIE LOOPZ / SOUTH MEMPHIS JEFF / YOBREEZYE / MEMPHIS RAP OGZ / BOO MITCHELL’S ROYAL STUDIOS JAM |
| Website | https://riverbeat.com/ |
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Welcome to RockvilleAmerica, Thu 5/7–Sun 5/10
This is a rock festival produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, held at Daytona International Speedway in Florida, USA. Branded as the “World Center of Rock,” the 2026 edition will take place over four days from May 7 to 10, headlined by Foo Fighters, Guns N’ Roses, My Chemical Romance, and Bring Me The Horizon.
| Schedule | Thu, May 7–Sun, May 10, 2026 |
| place | United States, Daytona Beach, 1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona International Speedway |
| Appearance | Foo Fighters / My Chemical Romance / Guns N’ Roses / Bring Me The Horizon / TURNSTILE / Five Finger Death Punch / The Offspring / Breaking Benjamin / A Day To Remember / Godsmack / Staind / Parkway Drive / Lamb of God / Yellowcard / Rise Against / All Time Low / Motionless in White / Alice Cooper / Ice Nine Kills / Amon Amarth / Simple Plan / Lorna Shore / Coheed and Cambria / Slaughter To Prevail / Sleeping with Sirens / Hollywood Undead / Black Label Society / Highly Suspect / Dance Gavin Dance / Architects / Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening / Poppy / The Warning / Behemoth / Dethklok / Zakk Sabbath / Flyleaf w/ Lacey Sturm / Underoath / Black Veil Brides / Mayday Parade / Sepultura / Suicidal Tendencies / Starset / Coal Chamber / Sevendust / The HU / Yelawolf / Sullivan King / Story of the Year / Plain White T’s / Avatar / In Flames / Switchfoot / The Home Team / State Champs / The Plot In You / Static-X / Hatebreed / We The Kings / Paleface Swiss / Kreator / Eagles of Death Metal / Waka Flocka Flame / 3OH!3 / Cradle of Filth / The Wonder Years / L. S. Dunes / Atreyu / DragonForce / Wind Rose / Carcass / Palaye Royale / Failure / Polaris / Memphis May Fire / Dorothy / blessthefall / DevilDriver / From First To Last / Apocalyptica / Senses Fail / Cartel / Violent Vira / Dying Fetus / Breathe Carolina / Whitechapel / Thrown / Bloodywood / Buckcherry / All That Remains / Anberlin / Magnolia Park / Cattle Decapitation / The Ready Set / Catch Your Breath / Chelsea Grin / Death Angel / Drowning Pool / Dope / Make Them Suffer / Thornhill / Demon Hunter / Saliva / Brand of Sacrifice / Fozzy / Born of Osiris / Sick Puppies / 10 Years / Dead Poet Society / Napalm Death / Spineshank / Thy Art Is Murder / Alpha Wolf / Deicide / The Paradox / Carnifex / Bodysnatcher / Fleshgod Apocalypse / Egypt Central / Winona Fighter / House of Protection / Fame On Fire / The Word Alive / Amira Elfeky / Suffocation / Nonpoint / The Ataris / Jiluka / Nekrogoblikon / Red / Ill Niño / Psychostick / Framing Hanley / Immolation / Archers / Galactic Empire / Signs of the Swarm / Primer 55 / Disembodied Tyrant / Spiritworld / Distant / Infected Rain / Castle Rat / Not Enough Space / The Haunt / Wolves At The Gate / Snuffed On Sight / If Not For Me / Colorblind / Afterlife / Ladrones / Platinum Moon / Netherwalker / Kill The Robot / NVSN / As You Were |
| Website | https://welcometorockville.com/ |
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Country Thunder FloridaFri 5/8–Sun 5/10, United States
“Country Thunder Florida” is a music festival held annually in Clearwater, Florida, by “Country Thunder,” which bills itself as North America’s largest country music festival brand. The venue is Coachman Park in Clearwater (300 Cleveland St). In 2026, it will be held over three days from May 8 to May 10.
| Schedule | Fri, May 8–Sun, May 10, 2026 |
| place | United States Clearwater 300 Cleveland St Coachman Park |
| Appearance | 【5/8】【RAM Main Stage】Gavin Adcock / Randy Houser / Elizabeth Nichols / Deltona【Shoreline Stage】Crossfire Creek / Crossfire Creek / Songwriters Showcase (Brent Anderson, Brooke Lee, Joey Hyde)【5/9】【RAM Main Stage】Zach Top / Max McNown / Gretchen Wilson / Cole Goodwin / Solon Holt【Shoreline Stage】Kelly Daniels / Nate Venturelli / Noah Hicks / Songwriters Showcase (Brent Anderson, Brooke Lee, Joey Hyde)【5/10】【RAM Main Stage】Kane Brown / Shaboozey / Braxton Keith / Dasha / Jay Webb【Shoreline Stage】Melissa Livingstone / Songwriters Showcase (Brent Anderson, Brooke Lee, Joey Hyde) / Tailgate Revival / Kaleb Sanders |
| Website | https://www.countrythunder.com/florida/ |
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ROLLING LOUD MIAMIFri 5/8–Sun 5/10, United States
| Schedule | Fri, May 8–Sun, May 10, 2026 |
| place | United States Camping World Stadium / Orlando / FL / USA |
| Website | https://www.rollingloud.com/ |
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Gettysburg Bluegrass FestivalThu 5/14–Sun 5/17, United States
The Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival is a bluegrass music festival in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, that has been held since 1979. Set at the Granite Hill Camping Resort, it is known for its family-friendly, laid-back atmosphere. Featuring a wide range of bluegrass—from traditional to contemporary—performed by artists from local talents to nationally acclaimed masters, it will take place in May 2026.
| Schedule | Thu, May 14–Sun, May 17, 2026 |
| place | United States Gettysburg 3340 Fairfield Road Granite Hill Camping Resort |
| Appearance | DAN TYMINSKI / RHONDA VINCENT & THE RAGE / STEEP CANYON RANGERS / THE SELDOM SCENE / THE APPALACHIAN ROAD SHOW / DRY BRANCH FIRE SQUAD / JUNIOR SISK / THE PO’RAMBLIN’BOYS / DANNY PAISLEY & THE SOUTHERN GRASS / THE AMANDA COOK BAND / AUTHENTIC UNLIMITED |
| Website | https://www.gettysburgbluegrass.com/ |
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Sonic TempleThu 5/14–Sun 5/17, United States
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is a large rock/metal-focused music festival held at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. First launched in 2019, it drew about 110,000 attendees. More than 140 bands perform across five stages over four days, and art exhibitions are also a hallmark of the event. In May 2026, My Chemical Romance, Tool, and Bring Me The Horizon will headline.
| Schedule | Thu, May 14–Sun, May 17, 2026 |
| place | United States, Columbus, 1 Black and Gold Blvd, Historic Crew Stadium |
| Appearance | My Chemical Romance / Tool / Bring Me The Horizon / Shinedown / Pierce The Veil / Good Charlotte / Breaking Benjamin / Godsmack / Sublime / Marilyn Manson / Staind / Megadeth / Halestorm / Lamb of God / Rise Against / All Time Low / Chevelle / Yellowcard / Simple Plan / Electric Callboy / Stone Temple Pilots / Public Enemy / Motionless in White / Coheed and Cambria / Amon Amarth / BUSH / The Used / Lorna Shore / Slaughter To Prevail / Alter Bridge / The Story So Far / Dayseeker / Black Label Society / Architects / Dance Gavin Dance / Chiodos / Body Count feat. Ice-T / Behemoth / Daughtry / New Found Glory / Black Veil Brides / Flyleaf w/ Lacey Sturm / Zakk Sabbath / Suicidal Tendencies / Dethklok / Sepultura / Kublai Khan TX / Avatar / Coal Chamber / Sevendust / Mayday Parade / Story of the Year / We Came As Romans / Thrice / In Flames / Everclear / Motion City Soundtrack / The Wonder Years / State Champs / P.O.D. / Static-X / The Ghost Inside / The Plot In You / The Amity Affliction / August Burns Red / Paleface Swiss / Kreator / L. S. Dunes / Cradle of Filth / Atreyu / Lit / Citizen / Biohazard / Carcass / Polaris / DragonForce / Alestorm / Wind Rose / Palaye Royale / Blessthefall / Knuckle Puck / DevilDriver / Hawthorne Heights / Whitechapel / Hinder / Senses Fail / Dying Fetus / Bloodywood / Apocalyptica / Thrown / Buckcherry / All That Remains / Anberlin / Cattle Decapitation / Magnolia Park / Catch Your Breath / Chelsea Grin / Dope / Pop Evil / Attila / Make Them Suffer / Saliva / From First To Last / Demon Hunter / Thornhill / Brand of Sacrifice / The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus / Thy Art Is Murder / Fozzy / Napalm Death / Snot / Bodysnatcher / Alpha Wolf / Egypt Central / Carnifex / Holding Absence / Fleshgod Apocalypse / Mushroomhead / Powerman 5000 / The Word Alive / Suffocation / Amira Elfeky / A Skylit Drive / Nekrogoblikon / Gideon / Drop Dead, Gorgeous / SOiL / Butcher Babies / Wind Walkers / Signs of the Swarm / Woe, is Me / Jiluka / Disembodied Tyrant / The Pretty Wild / Allt / FLAW / Spiritworld / Not Enough Space / Nerv / Novelists / Conquer Divide / Castle Rat / Windwaker |
| Website | https://sonictemplefestival.com/ |
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