List of Overseas Music Festivals [2026]: A Comprehensive Introduction Across All Genres
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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Past events
Pitchfork Music FestivalMon, Nov 3 – Sun, Nov 9: France
The Pitchfork Music Festival is an annual summer music festival organized by Pitchfork Media and held at Union Park in Chicago, Illinois. Taking place over three days in July (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), the festival primarily features artists and bands in alternative rock, rap and hip hop, electronica, and dance music, but its lineup also includes hardcore punk, experimental/avant-garde rock, and jazz. In addition to music, the Pitchfork Music Festival features food, drinks, art, and gig posters from local, regional, and national vendors. The festival also hosts a record fair curated and operated by Chicago community radio stations.
| Schedule | Mon, Nov 3–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | Paris, France |
| Website | https://pitchforkmusicfestival.com/ |
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Terminal V HalloweenSat, Nov 1 — United Kingdom
| Schedule | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| place | Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
| Website | https://terminalv.co.uk/halloween/ |
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ScreamFri 10/31 – Sat 11/1 Canada
| Schedule | Fri, Oct 31, 2025 – Sat, Nov 1, 2025 |
| place | Edmonton EXPO Centre, Alberta, Canada |
| Website | https://screamhalloween.ca/ |
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BOO! SeattleFri 10/31 – Sat 11/1, United States
| Schedule | Fri, Oct 31, 2025 – Sat, Nov 1, 2025 |
| place | WAMU Theatre, Washington State, USA |
| Website | https://seattle.boo-halloween.com/ |
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Escape HalloweenFri 10/31 – Sat 11/1, United States
Escape Halloween is a large-scale Halloween music festival held in California, USA. It’s an event like a costume party where attendees participate in Halloween costumes. In addition to four stages, it also features dedicated photo areas, art, and performances.
| Schedule | Fri, Oct 31, 2025 – Sat, Nov 1, 2025 |
| place | San Bernardino, California, United States |
| Website | https://escapehalloween.com/ |
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