List of Overseas Music Festivals [2025–2026]: A Comprehensive Roundup 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
BospopNetherlands, Fri 7/11–Sun 7/13
| Schedule | Fri, Jul 11–Sun, Jul 13, 2025 |
| place | Stienestraat, Weert, Netherlands |
| Website | https://www.bospop.nl/ |
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NN North Sea Jazz FestivalNetherlands, Fri 7/11–Sun 7/13
| Schedule | Fri, Jul 11–Sun, Jul 13, 2025 |
| place | Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Website | https://www.northseajazz.com/nl/ |
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Bilbao BBK LiveSpain, Thu 7/10 – Sat 7/12
It’s an outdoor festival held in Bilbao, a city in Spain’s northern Basque Country. It’s quite large in scale and known for a refined lineup that appeals to music aficionados. Genres range from rock and hip-hop to dance music—like a delicious stew of sounds. As a multi-day music celebration, many attendees bring tents and enjoy camping. Set in the Basque region, it’s a city with a distinct character even within Spain. Be sure to check it out on your next trip to Europe.
| Schedule | Thu, Jul 10–Sat, Jul 12, 2025 |
| place | Bilbao, Spain |
| Website | https://www.bilbaobbklive.com/es/ |
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EXIT FestivalThu 7/10 – Sun 7/13 Serbia
This festival, which began in Serbia in 2000, originally started as an on-campus event at a university. What sets it apart from other festivals is that it runs through the night—making it a must-attend for music lovers.
| Schedule | Thu, July 10, 2025 – Sun, July 13, 2025 |
| place | Novi Sad, Serbia |
| Website | http://www.exitfest.org |
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Mad Cool FestivalSpain, Thu 7/10 – Sat 7/12
Mad Cool Festival brings together popular artists from around the world. It’s a large-scale festival held in Madrid, Spain, featuring artists from a wide range of genres. The venue is expansive, making it irresistible for music fans.
| Schedule | Thu, Jul 10–Sat, Jul 12, 2025 |
| place | Madrid, Spain |
| Website | https://madcoolfestival.es/ |
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Pohoda FestivalThu 7/10 – Sat 7/12 Slovakia
Pohoda Festival is an open-air music and art festival that has been held in Slovakia since 1997. It seems that artists from various genres sometimes collaborate on stage. At Pohoda Festival, the keywords are “Peace, Ease, Contentment,” and they also take measures to prevent overcrowding by limiting the venue capacity to 30,000 people.
| Schedule | Thu, Jul 10–Sat, Jul 12, 2025 |
| place | Trenčín Airport, Slovakia |
| Website | http://www.pohodafestival.sk |
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Sea Dance FestivalJul 10 (Thu) – 13 (Sun) Montenegro
This is an EDM festival held at Jaz Beach, which LONELY PLANET described as the most beautiful beach in Europe. Sway your body as you feel while enjoying the best music in a stunning location, and you’re sure to have an incredibly pleasant time.
| Schedule | Thu, July 10, 2025 – Sun, July 13, 2025 |
| place | Montenegro Buljarica Budva |
| Website | https://www.exitfest.org/en/sea-dance-festival-en |
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