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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Chile
Lollapalooza ChileFri 3/13 – Sun 3/15, Chile
First held in the United States in 1990, Lollapalooza has grown into a large-scale outdoor rock festival now staged around the world. Known for its wide-ranging lineup from rock bands to hip-hop artists, it’s a cross-genre event. This time, it’s being held in Chile.
| Schedule | Fri, Mar 13–Sun, Mar 15, 2026 |
| place | Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, Chile |
| Website | http://www.lollapaloozacl.com |
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Germany
Lollapalooza BerlinGermany, Sat 7/18–Sun 7/19
First held in the United States in 1990, Lollapalooza has become a large-scale outdoor rock festival held around the world. It features a wide-ranging lineup from rock bands to hip-hop artists, making it a cross-genre event. This time, it’s being held in Germany.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, July 18–19, 2026 |
| place | Treptower Park, Berlin, Germany |
| Website | http://www.lollapaloozade.com |
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New Zealand
Electric AvenueFri 2/27 – Sat 2/28 New Zealand
| Schedule | Fri, Feb 27–Sat, Feb 28, 2026 |
| place | Hagley Park, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Website | https://electricavenuefestival.co.nz/ |
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France
Garosnow-Saint-LaryFrance, Fri 1/23 – Sat 1/24
Garosnow is a music festival held on the spacious mountaintops of French ski resorts, where participants can enjoy skiing and snowboarding while taking part. The lineup of star DJs active in France is also a major highlight. At the Luchon-Superbagnères venue, the atmosphere is amped up with genre-blending remixes—house, techno, dance music, and more—perfect for enjoying skiing and snowboarding.
| Schedule | Fri, Jan 23–Sat, Jan 24, 2026 |
| place | France Saint-Lary-Soulan |
| Website | https://www.garosnow.com/ |
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Brazil
Tomorrowland BrasilBrazil: Thu 4/30 – Sat 5/2
http://www.tokyoedm.com
Speaking of Tomorrowland, it’s the world’s largest outdoor EDM festival held every summer in Belgium. This time, Tomorrowland will take place in Brazil in the spring. Tomorrowland Brazil runs for three days across six stages, and the elaborately decorated stages—on par with the main Tomorrowland—are definitely worth checking out.
| Schedule | Thu, Apr 30, 2026 – Sat, May 2, 2026 |
| place | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Website | http://www.tomorrowlandbrasil.com |
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Hong Kong
ClockenflapFri 12/5 – Sun 12/7 Hong Kong
In November, there are three wonderful days, and the collective gathering of all these elements comes together to create a sparkling, magical atmosphere for the festival against the city’s glorious skyline. It’s the most enjoyable weekend in Hong Kong. All of this can only be experienced by you yourself.
| Schedule | Fri–Sun, Dec 5–7, 2025 |
| place | Central Harbourfront, Hong Kong |
| Website | http://www.clockenflap.com/ |
Portugal
Rock in RioFri 9/4 – Mon 9/7 Portugal
Rock in Rio is a large-scale rock festival that has been held around the world since it was first staged in Brazil in 1985. It offers a full range of music from rock to electronic. It’s a spectacular outdoor festival featuring globally popular artists.
| Schedule | Fri, Sep 4–Mon, Sep 7, 2026 |
| place | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Website | https://rockinrio.com/rio/pt-br/home/ |
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