List of Overseas Music Festivals [2026]: A Comprehensive Introduction Across All Genres

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.

Music festivals are held not only in Japan but all around the world, thrilling countless music fans.

Among the most iconic are Coachella, SXSW, and Tomorrowland, and there are countless events of every genre and scale.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of overseas music festivals—from famous, marquee events to lesser-known, niche gatherings beloved by insiders.

We hope this will be helpful for music lovers planning an overseas trip, as well as those who want to travel abroad specifically to attend a festival.

Canada

OSHEAGAFri 7/31 – Sun 8/2, Canada

Schedule	Fri, Jul 31–Sun, Aug 2, 2026
place	Jean-Drapeau Park, Montreal, Canada
Website	https://osheaga.com/
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Croatia

OUTLOOK FESTIVALCroatia, Thu 7/23 – Mon 7/27

Schedule	Thu, Jul 23–Mon, Jul 27, 2026
place	Croatia Tisno The Garden
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Switzerland

Shapes FestivalSwitzerland, Mon 3/16 – Sun 3/22

Shapes Festival brings together top party promoters and artists in some of the most unique and beautiful settings across Europe and beyond. Shapes pairs the best underground party promoters and artists, matching them across Europe and other countries. Shapes is a high-quality underground festival.

Schedule	Mon, Mar 16, 2026 – Sun, Mar 22, 2026
place	Leysin, Switzerland
Website	https://shapes-festival.com/leysin/
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Montreux Jazz FestivalFri, July 3 – Sat, July 18, Switzerland

http://www.montreuxjazzfestival.com

Schedule	Fri, Jul 3, 2026 – Sat, Jul 18, 2026
place	Montreux, Switzerland on the shores of Lake Geneva
Website	https://www.montreuxjazzfestival.com/en/
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Sweden

Way Out West FestivalSweden, Thu 8/13–Sat 8/15

The Way Out Festival is held in Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city. The cityscape of Gothenburg is very beautiful, and it’s becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination. The audience area at this event is surrounded by trees, creating a magical atmosphere that seems perfect for enjoying live performances.

Schedule	Thursday, August 13–Saturday, August 15, 2026
place	Gothenburg, Sweden
Website	http://www.wayoutwest.se/
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