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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.

Brazil

Tomorrowland BrasilBrazil: Thu 4/30 – Sat 5/2

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Speaking of Tomorrowland, it’s the world’s largest outdoor EDM festival held every summer in Belgium. This time, Tomorrowland will take place in Brazil in the spring. Tomorrowland Brazil runs for three days across six stages, and the elaborately decorated stages—on par with the main Tomorrowland—are definitely worth checking out.

Schedule	Thu, Apr 30, 2026 – Sat, May 2, 2026
place	São Paulo, Brazil
Website	http://www.tomorrowlandbrasil.com
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Rock in RioFri 9/4 – Mon 9/7 Brazil

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Rock in Rio is a large-scale rock festival that has been held around the world since it was first staged in Brazil in 1985. It offers plenty to enjoy, from rock to electronic music. It’s a spectacular outdoor festival featuring artists who are popular across the globe.

Schedule	Fri, Sep 4–Mon, Sep 7, 2026
place	Brazil Rio
Website	https://rockinrio.com/rio/pt-br/home/
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Rock in RioFri 9/11 – Sun 9/13 Brazil

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Rock in Rio is a large-scale rock festival that has been held around the world since it was first staged in Brazil in 1985. It offers plenty to enjoy, from rock to electronic music. It’s a spectacular outdoor festival featuring artists who are popular across the globe.

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Schedule	Fri, Sep 11–Sun, Sep 13, 2026
place	Brazil Rio
Website	https://rockinrio.com/rio/pt-br/home/
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Belgium

Rock WerchterThu 7/2 – Sun 7/5 Belgium

Rock Werchter has been held annually in Belgium since 1975. It’s a long-running, large-scale festival where rock stars gather. With such a long history, the lineup is always outstanding. If you’re a fan of Western rock music, you’ll definitely enjoy its thrilling roster.

Schedule	Thu, July 2, 2026 – Sun, July 5, 2026
place	Belgium Wervik
Website	http://www.rockwerchter.be
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TomorrowlandFri 7/17 – Sun 7/19 Belgium

Held in Belgium since 2005, this festival features performances by over 300 top DJs on a massively decorated stage. A total of 180,000 dance enthusiasts gather from around the world. With 2.5 million people applying for 100,000 tickets, this monster festival sells out in an instant.

Schedule	Fri, Jul 17–Sun, Jul 19, 2026
place	Boom, Belgium
Website	https://belgium.tomorrowland.com/en/welcome/
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