All Major Music Festivals & Concert Tours in 2026 (Dates & Countdowns)
Every major music festival and concert tour in 2026 — Coachella, Glastonbury, BTS, Ed Sheeran, and more. Live countdown timers for each event.
2026 is a massive year for live music. The biggest festivals are back, several superstar artists are on world tours, and there are more concert events happening around the globe than ever before.
Whether you're planning your festival season or just want to know when your favorite artist is playing near you, this guide has every major music event of 2026 with live countdown timers.
Quick Reference: 2026 Festival Calendar
| Date | Festival | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10–12, Apr 17–19 | Coachella | Indio, CA |
| May 8–11 | New Orleans Jazz Fest | New Orleans, LA |
| Jun 12–14 | Bonnaroo | Manchester, TN |
| Jun 12–15 | Download Festival | Donington, UK |
| Jun 24–28 | Glastonbury | Somerset, UK |
| Jul 17–19, Jul 24–26 | Tomorrowland | Boom, Belgium |
| Jul 30–Aug 2 | Lollapalooza | Chicago, IL |
| Aug 7–9 | Outside Lands | San Francisco, CA |
| Aug 21–23, Aug 28–30 | Reading & Leeds | UK |
| Sep 18–20 | Life Is Beautiful | Las Vegas, NV |
Major Festivals
Coachella — April 10–12 & April 17–19, 2026
The world's most famous music festival returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Two weekends, hundreds of artists, and the cultural event that sets the tone for the entire festival season. Headliners are typically announced in January, with tickets selling out within hours.
Weekend 1: April 10–12, 2026 Weekend 2: April 17–19, 2026
Bonnaroo — June 12–14, 2026
The Great Stage Park in Manchester, Tennessee hosts four days of music, comedy, and camping. Bonnaroo's lineup consistently delivers one of the most diverse festival experiences in the US — from hip-hop to indie rock to electronic.
Dates: June 12–14, 2026 — Manchester, Tennessee
Glastonbury — June 24–28, 2026
The granddaddy of all music festivals. Over 200,000 people descend on Worthy Farm in Somerset, England for five days of music, art, and the legendary Pyramid Stage. Glastonbury tickets are the hardest to get in the music world — they sell out in minutes.
Dates: June 24–28, 2026 — Somerset, England
Tomorrowland — July 17–19 & July 24–26, 2026
The world's biggest electronic dance music festival takes over Boom, Belgium for two weekends of stages, pyrotechnics, and bass drops that you feel in your chest. Tomorrowland's production value is unmatched — it's less a festival and more an alternate reality.
Weekend 1: July 17–19, 2026 Weekend 2: July 24–26, 2026
Lollapalooza — July 30 – August 2, 2026
Chicago's Grant Park becomes the center of the music universe for four days every summer. Lollapalooza's multi-stage format delivers something for everyone — rock, pop, hip-hop, electronic, and everything in between, all with the Chicago skyline as a backdrop.
Dates: July 30 – August 2, 2026 — Chicago, Illinois
Outside Lands — August 7–9, 2026
San Francisco's Golden Gate Park hosts this beloved West Coast festival known for its curated lineup of music, food, wine, and comedy. The foggy Bay Area setting gives it a totally unique vibe compared to the sun-drenched festivals of the Southwest.
Dates: August 7–9, 2026 — San Francisco
Reading & Leeds — August 21–23 & August 28–30, 2026
The UK's iconic twin festivals bring the heaviest lineups of the summer. If rock, punk, and alternative are your thing, Reading & Leeds is where you need to be. The festivals run simultaneously at two venues with shared lineups.
Dates: August 21–30, 2026 — Reading & Leeds, UK
Major Concert Tours
BTS — World Tour 2026
BTS is back. After military service completions, the world's biggest K-pop group has confirmed live dates for 2026, including shows at SoFi Stadium in September. The ARMY fandom is one of the most passionate on earth — expect these shows to sell out in seconds and generate global headlines.
Confirmed: September 2026 — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles + world tour dates
Ed Sheeran — 2026 Tour
Ed Sheeran continues his seemingly never-ending world tour with 2026 dates including a massive run at SoFi Stadium in August. Love him or not, Sheeran is one of the most successful touring artists of all time, consistently selling out stadiums across every continent.
Confirmed: August 2026 — Multiple venues worldwide
Bruno Mars — 2026 Tour
Bruno Mars brings his legendary live show to stadiums across the US and beyond, with SoFi Stadium dates confirmed for October 2026. If you've never seen Bruno live, fix that — he's widely considered one of the best live performers in the world right now.
Confirmed: October 2026
More Festivals Worth Knowing
- New Orleans Jazz Fest (May 8–11) — Jazz, blues, gospel, and the best food at any festival
- Primavera Sound (June, Barcelona) — Europe's premier indie/alternative festival
- Download Festival (June 12–15, UK) — The UK's biggest rock and metal festival
- Rock am Ring / Rock im Park (June, Germany) — Germany's twin rock festivals
- Sziget Festival (August, Budapest) — One of Europe's largest festivals, 7 days on an island
- Life Is Beautiful (September 18–20, Las Vegas) — Music, art, food in downtown Vegas
- Austin City Limits (October, Austin TX) — Two weekends of music in Zilker Park
Plan Your Festival Season
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