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[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

EDC Las VegasMay 15 (Fri) – 17 (Sun), United States

Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas is one of the world’s largest dance music festivals produced by Insomniac. Since 2011, it has been held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway under the motto “Under the Electric Sky.” In 2026, marking its 30th anniversary, over 200 artists will gather across multiple genre-specific stages over three days, May 15–17.

Schedule	Fri, May 15–Sun, May 17, 2026
place	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Website	http://lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com
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ZipanguSat, 5/16 (United States)

Zipangu is a Japanese music event that aims to gather music born in Japan every day and deliver Japan’s unique cultural value to the world. Produced by CLOUD NINE and Goldenvoice, it will be held at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, USA. Marking the beginning of a new story that connects the power embedded in Japanese music and culture to music fans around the world, it will kick off in May 2026.

Zipangu 2026

Zipangu

Schedule	Saturday, May 16, 2026
place	Brookside at the Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena, USA
Appearance	【5/16】Ado / ATARASHII GAKKO! / CHANMINA / HANA / MAN WITH A MISSION / Yuki Chiba / 10-FEET
Website	https://zipangu-event.cloud/
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In conclusion

At overseas music festivals held in the United States, you’ll find a vast, uniquely expansive atmosphere and a rich variety of genres. If there’s an event that catches your eye, be sure to head there in person. Under the boundless blue sky, the sound and the heat will make your travel memories all the more vivid.