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.

United Kingdom

Truck FestivalThu 7/23–Sun 7/26, United Kingdom

Schedule	Thu, Jul 23, 2026 – Sun, Jul 26, 2026
place	Steventon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Website	https://truckfestival.com/
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Latitude FestivalThu 7/23–Sun 7/26, United Kingdom

The Latitude Festival is an annual music festival held at Henham Park near Southwold, Suffolk, England. The inaugural event took place in July 2006. Latitude is similar to festivals in Europe. It comprises four stages—the Obelisk Arena, the BBC Radio 6 Music Stage, the i Arena, and The Lake—where musicians, bands, and artists have performed.

Schedule	Thu, Jul 23, 2026 – Sun, Jul 26, 2026
place	Henham Park, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Website	http://www.latitudefestival.com
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Tramlines FestivalFri 7/24 – Sun 7/26, United Kingdom

Schedule	Fri, Jul 24–Sun, Jul 26, 2026
place	Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Website	https://tramlines.org.uk/
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WildernessThu 7/30 – Sun 8/2, United Kingdom

Schedule	Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026
place	Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Website	https://www.wildernessfestival.com
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BoomTown FairUnited Kingdom, Wed 8/12 – Sun 8/16

A kaleidoscope of vibrant music and art, Boomtown is one of the most innovative festivals in the world. It draws 60,000 attendees and is renowned for its theatrical, immersive experience. With nine stages, you can enjoy everything from electro-swing, jazz, and bluegrass to ska, folk, gypsy, reggae, punk, disco, bass music, jungle, and even techno.

Schedule	Wed, Aug 12–Sun, Aug 16, 2026
place	South Downs National Park, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Website	https://www.boomtownfair.co.uk/
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