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

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

Would you like to attend an overseas music festival where you can experience an overwhelming scale and a sense of the extraordinary? Overseas music festivals offer experiences that go even beyond domestic events.

In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive roundup of overseas festivals for those who want to know which festivals are held and when.

From rock and hip-hop to EDM and more, there are countless events across a variety of genres.

We hope you find a favorite event—and if possible, make the trip to experience it on-site!

Past events

Iceland AirwavesIceland, Thu 11/6–Sat 11/8

Iceland’s largest music festival, held once a year in Iceland. Artists from both inside and outside the country, whether professional or amateur, come together for the event.

Schedule	Thu, Nov 6–Sat, Nov 8, 2025
place	Iceland Reykjavik
Website	http://icelandairwaves.is
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Simple Things FestivalTue, 11/4 – Sun, 11/9, United Kingdom

http://www.simplethingsfestival.co.uk

Simple Things Festival is a must-attend event for music lovers, featuring only the hottest artists in the UK. It’s an intense, genre-defying day spanning jazz, hip-hop, electronic, punk, and more!