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.

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Golden PlainsAustralia, Sat 3/7 – Mon 3/9

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Schedule	Sat, Mar 7–Mon, Mar 9, 2026
place	Meredith, Australia Supernatural Amphitheatre
Website	https://goldenplains.com.au/

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Rolling Loud AustraliaSat 3/7 – Sun 3/8 Australia

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026
place	Australia Sydney Centennial Park / Melbourne Flemington Racecourse
Website	https://www.rollingloud.com/australia-2026
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RUSH BALL in TaiwanTaiwan, Fri 3/6–Sun 3/8

Also known by names such as “RUSH” and “Rashubo.” RUSH BALL, a hallmark of summer, is also held in Taiwan! It’s well-regarded for booking a wide range of artists—from perennial festival regulars you can always count on each year to local up-and-coming newcomers—spanning diverse genres.

Schedule	Fri, Mar 6–Sun, Mar 8, 2026
place	Taiwan The Wall Live House / Legacy TERA / Legacy Taichung
Website	https://www.rushball.com/
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Elevate FestivalThu 3/5 – Sun 3/8 Australia

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Held across several venues in Graz, Australia, this event is a rare festival that blends academic and cultural content—not only featuring music and art, but also hosting discussions on society, including politics. A variety of programs are offered to spark thinking about the challenges facing humanity’s future, such as workshops in philosophy and meteorology, as well as performances that convey ideas through music and art in collaboration with experts gathered from around the world.