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

Country Stampede is a long-running outdoor country music festival held at Azura Amphitheater near Bonner Springs, Kansas, USA. In addition to enjoying music near the stage, the venue offers a variety of ways to spend the entire weekend, such as on-site camping and viewing from the lawn area. In 2026, it will take place over three days from June 25 to 27 in the Kansas City area.

Hoofbeat Country Fest is a country music festival held in Cadott, Wisconsin, USA. With the official slogan “Wild, Wild Wisco,” it bills itself as “The Country’s Largest Party in a Hayfield.” Over three days, more than 45 acts perform across five stages, and the stay-over event features 7,500 campsite lots. In 2026, it will take place from June 25 to 27.

Electric Forest is a stay-over camping music festival whose official slogan is “Enter The Forest.” According to the organizers, camping is the core of the festival, with a wide variety of themed options such as group camping and Her Forest. In addition, there are interactive “Plug In Programs” that enable attendees to help create the festival through workshops and more. The 2026 edition will be held from June 25 to 28.

“Beyond Wonderland PNW” is an outdoor electronic music festival held at the Gorge Amphitheatre, an open-air venue in George, Washington, USA. Set against a backdrop overlooking a majestic canyon, it features multiple stages and a fantastical, immersive design aesthetic, offering a multi-day experience often paired with on-site camping. In 2026, it will be held over two days on June 27 and 28, with a pre-party planned for the night before.

An outdoor festival centered on house music held at the Queen Mary Waterfront in Long Beach, California. The official tagline is “Strictly House Music All Day Long,” with the dance floor running for two days on a waterfront bathed in sea breezes and sunshine. Set at one of SoCal’s most historic locations, the event is 21+ only. In 2026, it will take place on June 27 and 28.

"Rock The Country Sioux Falls" is an outdoor country festival held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA. W.H.

A stay-style event held at the Lyon Fairgrounds where you can enjoy two days of live performances by multiple artists. True to its official motto, “A Festival For The People,” it embraces a wide range of musical styles centered on country and Southern rock, serving as a celebration that connects the city and its people. Scheduled for June 2026.

This is a multi-day outdoor music festival held in a camping format at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California, USA. In addition to music, it features a rich lineup of experiences such as late-night shows, acoustic troubadour sessions, parades with giant puppets, and yoga. Family-friendly areas like the Family Village and Family Camp are provided, allowing people of all ages to enjoy the event together. In 2026, it will be held from July 2 to 5.