All music fans know there’s no better way to gather their favorite artists than to attend the best music festivals in the world.
Whether you’re looking for electronic, jazz, or rock music, there is something for everyone. Some festivals will also invest a lot in the environment they’re in, so people can only enjoy great music but also its surroundings. Furthermore, you might sometimes encounter recreational activities such as yoga classes, art galleries, and diving lessons.
So, no matter where you are reading us from and what is your musical preference, here is our list of the best music festivals in the world.
Europe
Glastonbury
- When: June 26th – 30th
- Where: Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset, England
- Tickets: currently sold out – new coach package tickets will be available on April 24th, and general admission tickets on April 28th
- Music: Indie, Alternative, Multi-genre
Tomorrowland
- When: July 19th – 21st & July 26th – 28th
- Where: Boom, Belgium
- Tickets: 1-day ticket (€105 – €200) | 1-weekend tickets (€249 – €510)
- Music: Electronic, EDM, Hardstyle
Montreux Jazz Festival
- When: June 27th – July 6th
- Where: Montreux, Switzerland
- Tickets: from €170
- Music: Jazz
Dimensions Croatia
- When: August 28th – September 1st
- Where: Pula, Croatia
- Tickets: 4-day tickets (£101 – £172)
- Music: Drum & Bass, Electronic, House, Reggae, Techno, Urban
North America
Coachella
- When: April 12th -14th and April 19th – 21st
- Where: Indio, CA
- Tickets: 3-day general admission ($429) | 3-day VIP pass ($999)
- Music: Electronic, Hip Hop, Multi-genre
Lollapalooza
- When: April 1st – 4th
- Where: Grant Park, Chicago, IL
- Tickets: 1-day ticket ($130 – $2000) | 4-day tickets ($340 – $4200)
- Music: Electronic, Pop, Multi-genre
Bonnaroo
- When: June 13-18
- Where: Manchester, TN
- Tickets: 4-day general admission ($319 + fees) | 4-day VIP pass ($825 + fees)
- Music: Blues, Country, Hip Hop
Governors Ball
- When: May 31 – June 2
- Where: New York, USA
- Tickets: 1-day ticket ($115) | 3-day tickets ($305)
- Music: Electronic, Hip Hop, Multi-genre
South America
Bahidorá
- When: February 15th – 17th
- Where: Cuautla, Mexico
- Tickets: 2-day tickets ($1490 mx – $1790 mx) | 3-day tickets ($1390 mx – $1990 mx)
- Music: Hip Hop, Dance, Multi-genre
Vive Latino
- When:
- Where: Mexico City, Mexico
- Tickets: 1-day tickets ($1510 – $2220)
- Music: Latin
Australia
Golden Plains
- When: March 9 th- 11th
- Where: Victoria, Australia
- Tickets: NA
- Music: Alternative, Indie, Multi-Genre
Splendour in the Grass
- When: July 19th – 21st
- Where: Byron Bay, Australia
- Tickets: NA
- Music: Multi-genre
Asia
Fuji Rock
- When: July 26th – 28th
- Where: Niigata Prefecture, Japan
- Tickets: 1-day tickets (¥19,000 – ¥20,000) | 2-day tickets (¥34,000 – ¥36,000) | 3-day tickets (¥42,000 – ¥45,000)
- Music: Alternative, Pop, Rock
Magnetic Fields
- When: December 2019
- Where: Rajasthan, India
- Tickets: NA
- Music: Electronic
Pentaport Rock Music Festival
- When: August 2019
- Where: Incheon, South Korea
- Tickets: NA
- Music: Rock, Electronic
