List of Overseas Music Festivals [2025–2026]: A Comprehensive Roundup Across All Genres

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL is a large-scale rock festival centered on loud rock genres like metal and punk. Alongside big-name artists active worldwide, there have also been performers from Japan in the past, including MAN WITH A MISSION, Crossfaith, VAMPS, coldrain, DIR EN GREY, and BABYMETAL.

“Bonnaroo” is slang meaning “truly delightful music,” and the Bonnaroo Festival brings together a wide range of genres—like rock and hip-hop—of this “truly delightful music.” The lineup of past performers has been incredibly impressive, and this year looks very exciting as well.

First held in 2016, this festival takes place annually on Mallorca, one of the islands in the western Mediterranean belonging to Spain. It has grown into an event that draws over 25,000 people, attracting fans not only from across Spain but from around the world. The lineup spans multiple genres, including rock and pop. There’s also a strong focus on indie artists, giving you the chance to support up-and-coming acts on the verge of breaking out. While enjoying the live performances, you can also take in Mediterranean scenery, cuisine, and sightseeing—an opportunity to experience an unforgettable show.

The Nova Rock Festival has been held since 2005. It takes place every year in June near Nickelsdorf in Burgenland, Austria’s easternmost state, close to the borders with Hungary and Slovakia. Ewald Tatar received awards for the 2004 and 2008 editions. In addition, the Lovely Days Festival is held every two weeks.

Launched in 1994, Sónar not only offers a variety of showcases beyond music but also features an accompanying fair of new and creative technologies. It’s an event where you can experience a wealth of fresh, creativity-filled ideas.

Winter festival. Stars of electronica, hip-hop, and forward-thinking music gather under the Northern Lights in the world’s northernmost capital, Reykjavík, Iceland. Sónar Reykjavík is an intimate experience held across four stages in one of Europe’s most unique concert venues. Three nights.

We will have 500 guests.