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Sziget 2027: first 20 acts and current pass price
The Budapest festivalâs opening wave spans genres and days. The five-day pass price and handling fee are public, while the full programme is still to come.
Baltic Summer Festival 2027 reveals first four acts
The two-day Vingis Park newcomer promises twelve acts, with the next announcement and Early Bird ticket window already scheduled.
COPENHELL 2027 adds Parkway Drive and 20 more bands
Parkway Drive headlines Saturday at the Copenhagen metal festival, while the new wave also fixes the timetable for day-ticket sales.
Fajtfest 2027: Hatebreed, Drain and Fear Factory
The Czech hardcore and metal festival completes its daily headliner line with Hatebreed, using one stage and no schedule clashes across three days.
EDC Mexico 2027 lineup: Martin Garrix, Tiësto and Dom Dolla
EDC Mexico returns to AutĂłdromo Hermanos RodrĂguez on 19â21 February 2027 with more than 100 artists and seven stages.
Andrew Scott receives Palm Springs 2027 Desert Palm award
The Palm Springs International Film Awards will honour Andrew Scott on 7 January 2027; the festival runs from 7 to 18 January.
Marrakech 2026 Conversations: Goldblum, Bellucci and Guadagnino
Jeff Goldblum, Monica Bellucci, Luca Guadagnino and Rian Johnson are among the guests for the 20â28 November festival, with three artists receiving tributes.
Y Not Festival 2027 anniversary lineup
The Derbyshire festival marks its 20th anniversary from 29 July to 1 August 2027, with Bastille and Sugababes joining four headline acts.
GTA VI Festival in Miami: Travis Scott and Cardi B
Rockstar Games and PlayStation will stage Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festival across two Mana Wynwood stages on 21 November; the presale lottery closes on 10 November.
Nordic Film Days LĂŒbeck 2026: 11 prizes worth âŹ70,000
The 68th Nordic Film Days LĂŒbeck awarded 11 prizes worth âŹ70,000 in total. Kasper Kalle's No Rest for the Wicked won the âŹ12,500 NDR Film Prize, while SĂĄmi stories featured across several categories.
Aesthetica 2026 winners: Don't Touch the Artwork takes top prize
Shams Uz Zuha Mansur's Don't Touch the Artwork won Best of Festival at Aesthetica 2026, while York's event also recognised documentary, animation, games, VR, podcasts and Irish band WineMom.
Banff 2026: Listen wins the mountain film Grand Prize
Taliesin Black-Brown's 15-minute US film Listen won the CAD 5,000 Grand Prize at the 2026 Banff Mountain Film Competition, where ten categories shared CAD 30,000 in awards.
Snowbombing 2027 full lineup: Bicep and Fatboy Slim
The 27th Snowbombing returns to Mayrhofen on 5â10 April 2027 with Bicep Live, Fatboy Slim, DJ sets from 2manydjs, Basement Jaxx and Groove Armada, plus a strong drum and bass contingent.
Raw Science 2026 festival winners announced
After the New York awards ceremony, the Raw Science Film Festival has published its 2026 jury and industry winners across formats from student shorts to documentary series.
TULCA 2026: Veruca Salt opens in Galway
From 7 November, all five exhibition venues are open for TULCA's 24th edition, which treats punk's fifty-year legacy as a contemporary artistic and community method.
Pohoda 2027 adds Cruz Beckham and The Breakers
Pohoda's 6 November announcement adds a new generation of British guitar music to the 2027 programme: Cruz Beckham and The Breakers will play the festival in TrenÄĂn on 8â10 July.
SCAD Savannah 2026: audience and competition awards
The 29th SCAD Savannah Film Festival announced its audience and competition winners on 6 November: You Can See Everything took the Audience Award and The Huntress won Best Fiction Feature.
Valley of Arts 2027: first acts and FĂ©nyArtban call
Ten Hungarian bands open the 2027 programme as the Klastrom light-art call and sales for the ten-day festival are also under way.
2000trees 2027 announces 65 bands and two NFG sets
Creeper, Mannequin Pussy, The Menzingers and Reuben join the first 2027 wave, while New Found Glory will close the main stage and play a separate deep-cuts Forest set.
Inferno 2027 adds Ihsahn, Conjurer and three more acts
Oslo's extreme-metal festival announced Ihsahn, Conjurer, Black Spikes, Frailty and Nedover on 5 November for its 25â28 March 2027 edition.
HBSFest 2026 in PĂĄpa: programme and practical guide
The free 5â6 November international student festival connects poetry, drama, short film, choir, music and city programmes across PĂĄpa.
BĂłnusz Festival 2026: full Hungexpo timetable
The 13â14 November Hungexpo programme runs across Red, Verknipt, Hyperspace 30 and Burn Terrace, with official set times now available.
Tokyo International Film Festival 2026: key award winners
Milcho Manchevski's film took the Tokyo Grand Prix, while Narita Ryo and Hu Ling won the main acting awards at the 4 November closing.
Jazz Open Stuttgart 2027: Mariah Carey on 8 July
The US singer plays Stuttgart's Schlossplatz on 8 July 2027 as the festival marks its complete line-up and a new ticket-sales phase.
Rock Werchter 2027: Nothing But Thieves on 2 July
The British band plays the Belgian festival's Main Stage on Friday 2 July; Muse, Tame Impala and Massive Attack are already on the bill.
Mystic Festival 2027 adds John Garcia and British Lion
John Garcia, Mondo Generator, British Lion and Dogma are the four new names in the GdaĆsk festival's 3 November update.
Electric Castle 2027: Limp Bizkit, Noisia and 5SOS
The first five acts span rock, pop, hip-hop and electronic music as the BĂĄnffy Castle festival returns on 14â18 July 2027.
Tomorrowland Brasil 2027: Symphony of Unity all three days
The 50-plus-member orchestra brings Horizon to the Brazilian festival for the first time, joined by a local musician.
SĂłnar 2027: first 30 acts and a new urban format
Bonobo, Jessie Ware, Carl Cox, Peggy Gou and Tokischa lead the first wave as SĂłnar by Day returns to central Barcelona.
Sand In My Boots 2027 lineup and official ticket prices
Morgan Wallenâs festival opens sales November 6 with Kings of Leon, Kygo, Nelly and Empire of the Sun on the bill; a standard weekend pass costs $676.87.
Zamna Tulum 2027: Amnesia 50 Years World Tour
Amnesia Ibizaâs 50 Years World Tour joins Zamnaâs tenth-anniversary Tulum season on January 2, 2027, with a limited presale opening November 9.
Mighty Hoopla 2027 anniversary lineup in London
The London pop festival celebrates its tenth birthday at Brockwell Park on June 5â6, 2027, with Robyn and Pussycat Dolls as the two headline names.
Primavera Sound Barcelona 2027 day split and tickets
The 151-act Barcelona programme now has a daily split: Fontaines D.C. and Massive Attack lead Thursday, Phoebe Bridgers and FKA twigs Friday, and Doechii Saturday. The Revolut presale opens today at 11:00 CET.
Holland Gnawa Festival 2026: Gnawa Diffusion closing night
The eighth edition concludes on 7 November at 19:45 at the Amare Danstheater; the Algerian band performs at the intersection of gnawa, rock, reggae, rap, blues and chaĂąbi.
Boro Festa 2026: all-night programme and final day in Kyoto
The independent festival, celebrating its 25th anniversary, will hold an all-night 'Boro the Party' programme on 2 November, followed by its final day on 3 November at the Kyoto KBS Hall.
RUSZT 2026: free opening procession on RĂĄday utca
The RĂĄday utca theatre festival will open in front of PinceszĂnhĂĄz on 3 November at 18:00, followed by a procession, short performances and a musical evening.
Helcity Open Air 2027: first five bands
Ars Veneficium, Asenblut, Fireforce, Guttural Disgorge and Nitrogods form the first wave; the 2,000-capacity Belgian metal festival plans 15 acts across two stages on 8 May.
GALA 2027 presale and first names
Four Tet, Shy FX, Blawan, HAAi and DJ Harvey appear in the first wave for the 28â30 May London festival; Peckham Rye Park remains subject to licence.
Design Without Borders finissage at Kiscelli
A closing guided tour runs from 16:00 to 18:00 in Kiscelli Museum's Church Hall, followed by a celloâviolinâpiano trio concert from 18:00.
Hocus Pocus 2026: the final night
Factory Town's three-day electronic event closes today with five connected stages, more than 100 artists across the weekend, and Sunday GA and VIP options.
BIFF closing gala: awards and two screenings
Eight Sunday screenings are listed at Corvin Cinema; the 19:00 Korda Hall gala includes speeches and awards, while a film-only screening starts at 20:00 in Kabos Hall.
Milwaukee Metal Fest 2027: Meshuggah anniversary
The first wave for 14â16 May 2027 also includes Testament, Crowbar, YOB, Pig Destroyer and Repulsion; passes are on sale.
EXIT returns to Novi Sad in 2027
The organiser says a special EXIT experience will return to Petrovaradin Fortress next July; exact dates, lineup and ticket details have not yet been announced.
Sand In My Boots 2027 dates confirmed
The Gulf Shores festival will run from 21 to 23 May 2027; the official guide confirms three music days, while the lineup and set times are still pending.
Zootown Festival 2027: full daily lineup
Missoula's two-day festival has published its day-by-day programme for 18â19 June, with Brandi Carlile on Friday and Jack Johnson on Saturday.
Zen Café returns to festivals at Provinssi 2027
The Finnish band will return to TörnĂ€vĂ€nsaari for its first festival performance since its comeback, adding a rare reunion to the 1â3 July programme.
Welcome To Rockville 2027: more than 150 acts
Blink-182, Korn, Pierce The Veil and Bad Omens lead the four-day Daytona programme, already published by day for 6â9 May.
Perth Festival 2027 programme is live
The 5â28 February edition returns to East Perth Power Station while ROHTKO, Operation:Orfeo and Lotterywest Films connect distinct audiences.
Frontiers Rock Festival 2027: Lita Ford first headliner
Harem Scarem, Paul Laine, Guild Of Ages, Grand, Care Of Night and Vypera join the three-day Milan-area weekend, with more names still to come.
Tallinn Music Week 2027: 3,589 artist applications
Submissions from 148 countries were nearly 70 per cent above the previous record; around 180 showcase acts will be named in January.
Silk Road Film Festival 2026: programme and Budapest Diaries
The 9â15 November hybrid festival combines Trinity screenings, a free production-design masterclass and an online selection available in Ireland.
Kilby Block Party 2027: Deftones, The Strokes and Jungle
More than 70 acts appear in the first programme, while several official slots remain TBA; the festival returns to Salt Lake City on 14â16 May.
Pohoda 2027: Massive Attack and The Chemical Brothers
Pohoda has added The Chemical Brothers to Massive Attack, confirming two headliners for TrenÄĂn on 8â10 July; the discounted ticket price is due to rise next week.
Palm Tree West Palm Beach 2027: two-day lineup
The 6â7 February waterfront edition becomes a full weekend, with official hotel packages and premium hospitality.
All Points East 2027: Phoebe Bridgers and ticket prices
Caroline Polachek, Kelsey Lu, Danielle Ponder and jasmine.4.t join the 27 August Victoria Park date, with general admission from ÂŁ79.95.
Boundless Life Festival 2027: Park City nonprofit model
The Black Crowes and Caamp lead the 25â26 June debut, with organisers pledging 100% of net profits to local cultural and nonprofit organisations.
Innings Festival 2027: Strokes, Pitbull and Alanis
The 26â28 February Arizona festival promises no overlapping sets and combines rock and pop with MLB legends and baseball conversations.
Tuska 2027: daily lineup, 14 additions and ticket prices
I Prevail, Orbit Culture, Paradise Lost and Turmion KĂ€tilöt join the 2â4 July Helsinki programme as one-day tickets start at âŹ149.
Actual Festival 2027: 500 blind passes sell in 90 minutes
The 37th Actual Festival sold its first 500 âŹ40 blind passes in an hour and a half; a second batch of 500 started at âŹ45 for the 2â6 January event in Logroño.
Viña Rock 2027: âŹ15 anniversary pass for residents
Registered Villarrobledo residents can pre-register from 26 to 29 October for a âŹ15 pass to the 2027 anniversary edition, subject to identity and residency checks.
Adelaide Festival 2027: full 54-event programme
The 26 Februaryâ14 March edition promises seven world premieres, twelve Australian premieres and ten Australian exclusives, spanning a Philip Glass 90th-birthday focus, opera, theatre, dance and literature.
Northern Lights Festival Boréal considers smaller 2027 edition
The Sudbury festival is considering a one- or two-day downtown event or a reduced Bell Park edition as its $65,000 rescue campaign reached $24,219 by 26 October.
Tokyo International Film Festival 2026 opens with 204 films
TIFF opens its ten-day run today with 204 films, Sukiyaki as the opening title, Godzilla Minus Zero in the spotlight and an international programme built around âConnectingâ.
Good News Festival 2026: DJ Seinfeld in Adelaide
Good News Festival debuts at Bonython Park on 26 December with a single-stage electronic programme led by DJ Seinfeld and featuring Jennifer Loveless, Osmosis Jones and Australian artists.
Cork Jazz Festival 2026 closes with 500 musicians
On the final day, nearly 80 Cork venues form one musical network; across five days the festival involves around 500 musicians and 100 events.
Kappa FuturFestival 2027: new ticket drop opens 26 October
The Turin festival opened a new ticket allocation on 26 October for its 2â4 July 2027 edition after saying the first batch sold quickly.
Csaba Sausage Festival 2026: Sunday finale and tickets
The Companiesâ Battle and stuffed-cabbage contest open Sunday before DzsĂșdlĂł, Nagy Bogi and BSW Ă©s a Gang close the four-day festival.
Sunfest 2026: Ocean City Sunday finale
Six free concerts, more than 200 makers and the Dock Dogs finals fill Sunfestâs closing Sunday at Ocean City Inlet.
Bram Stoker Festival 2026: Dublin Sunday programme
Free Stokerland, cemetery tours, a 4K Dracula restoration, fashion history and immersive evening music define the festivalâs busiest Sunday.
AMF 2026 today: sold out, David Guetta and the clock change
The sold-out Amsterdam arena show starts tonight with David Guettaâs Monolith production and an overnight clock change.
Sick New World Texas 2026 today: sold out and visitor guidance
The festivalâs first Texas edition debuts today at Texas Motor Speedway; tickets are sold out and the official guide details arrival and safety rules.
Sonic Temple 2027 full lineup: 140+ acts across five stages
Iron Maiden, Bring Me the Horizon, My Chemical Romance and Tool lead the four-day Columbus festival, which promises more than 140 bands across five stages.
Isle of Wight 2027: Robbie Williams, Fatboy Slim, Kings of Leon
The first major wave for Isle of Wight Festival 2027 brings three sharply different headliners to a four-day anniversary edition.
Csaba Sausage Festival 2026: Saturday programme and tickets
The international sausage-making contest starts at 10:00 before Kowalsky meg a Vega and Nótår Mary take over the evening programme in Békéscsaba.
Roadburn 2027 day tickets and two-day passes on sale 23 October
Visitors choosing one day or two consecutive days get their first dedicated products today, with three two-day combinations available.
Rock im Park 2027: 24 new acts and 50 confirmed bands
Killswitch Engage, Pendulum, Jinjer and Sleeping With Sirens lead the second wave; day tickets are sold out while weekend tickets remained available.
Sweden Rock 2027: 52 bands and 23 October ticket launch
Mötley CrĂŒe, Queens of the Stone Age, Parkway Drive and Alice Cooper lead the first major wave; four-day, youth and VIP products go on sale at 11:00.
BĂĄrka House Festival Vol.2 tonight in HĂłdmezĆvĂĄsĂĄrhely
The five-act house night starts at 21:00 in HĂłdmezĆvĂĄsĂĄrhely's Fekete Sas; the organiser lists Antique, T:MANIAK, Pat Duff, Anthony and Joystick.
Csaba Sausage Festival 2026: Friday programme and concerts
In CsabaPark, secondary-school and university teams start the sausage-making contest at 10:00 alongside a paprika-potato cooking competition; Neoton FamĂlia and ByeAlex Ă©s a Slepp follow in the evening.
New Orleans Film Festival 2026 opens its 37th edition
The 37th edition runs at New Orleans venues from 22â27 October, with virtual access through 1 November and a programme of more than 150 films involving over 250 filmmakers.
Budapest Jewelry Week 2026: final day across 36 venues
The 11th edition, running 16â22 October, connects 36 Budapest and regional venues; visitors should check each exhibition's closing time separately.
Pitch Music & Arts 2027 line-up, tickets and safety
The Australian electronic festival returns 5â9 March with a redesigned Pitch One, staged ticket releases and a free saliva drug test with each vehicle pass.
Party in the Paddock 2027: full four-night line-up
Tasmania's Quercus Park hosts six stages from 4â7 February, with a different headliner each night and presale opening on 23 October.
Bon Jovi returns to BST Hyde Park on 24 June 2027
The band returns to Hyde Park on 24 June; the official event page lists public sale for 23 October and offers standard, accessible, VIP and hospitality options.
A Day in the Gully 2027: The Veronicas and Peking Duk headline
The all-ages festival returns to Civic Park in Adelaide's northeast on 27 February, with Xavier Rudd, Ruel and Thirsty Merc also on the newly announced bill.
The Unconformity 2027 confirms Queenstown festival dates
The site-responsive arts festival returns to western Tasmania on 21â24 October 2027, with the full programme due in August 2027.
Belgrade Jazz Festival 2026 opens with 13 concerts
The 42nd edition runs at Dom omladine Beograda from 21 to 24 October, presenting international directions in contemporary jazz before a closing jam.
Scottish Storytelling Festival 2026 opens with 200+ events
For eleven days, storytellers, musicians and family programmes explore the relationship between people, birds and animals under the theme Bird and Beast.
Hacktivity 2026 opens today in Budapest with AI and OT security
Two main stages, seven hands-on workshops, an industry expo and a dedicated OT security afternoon are packed into one day at the Lurdy Conference and Event Centre.
VENUS Berlin 2026: four days of shows, fashion and adult lifestyle
From 22 to 25 October, stage performances, international exhibitors and face-to-face encounters will fill the halls of Messe Berlin. VENUS is an erotic and lifestyle exhibition strictly for adults aged 18 and over; planning the visit means checking not just the programme but also opening hours, tickets and trade access.
Call of the Wild 2027: twelve bands added
The third announcement wave brings returning favourites and new international acts to the four-day Lincolnshire rock festival.
On The Beach 2027: Pete Tong and Sonny Fodera first names
Brighton's beach festival has filled the first two of eleven July event days, with more headliners still to come.
Field Day 2027: Mall Grab revealed as final headliner
The Sydney New Year's Day festival has added the Australian DJ-producer alongside Major Lazer and Sub Focus; tickets are on sale.
SPARTAFEST 2027: seven acts and a detailed VIP package
Michal HrĆŻza, Rohony, Anna K. and Lake Malawi are among the first names for Prague's family sport-and-music festival.
DonnyFest 2027: Embrace, The Fratellis and The Enemy
The 5 June Doncaster festival has revealed three British bands in its first major announcement, with the next wave promised for January.
Imagine! Belfast 2027 call: deadline and revenue split
Imagine! Belfast opened its 2027 call on 16 October, inviting ideas until 20 November and offering venue, marketing and ticketing support.
Plumpton Revival 2027: Martin Barre Band and 23 acts
Martin Barre Band is the first headliner for Plumpton Revival 2027; the 7â8 August festival now lists 23 acts, connecting 1970s heritage with current performances.
Mystic Festival 2027 VIP pass: two stages and extra services
Mystic Festival doubles its VIP viewing offer for 2027, with dedicated platforms at Main Stage and Park Stage in a limited-capacity package.
56/70 Film Festival 2026 at Corvin Cinema
From 16 to 18 October, the 56/70 Film Festival fills Corvin Cinema with documentaries, features, Q&As and historian-led discussions; tickets cost HUF 1,956.
GoldenSky 2027 lineup: Zach Bryan and Megan Moroney
GoldenSky returns to Sacramento on 9â10 October 2027 after a year off, led by Zach Bryan and Megan Moroney with Treaty Oak Revival and Ty Myers also booked.
Scranton Fringe 2026: 3,500 visitors and 3D projection mapping
The festival closed with almost 50 productions, more than 20 venues and over 3,500 attendees; its two-night 3D mapping programme drew more than 600.
PriFest 2027 submissions: deadlines and festival dates
Prishtina International Film Festival opened submissions for its 19th edition on 15 October; early bird closes on 30 November and the regular deadline is 15 March.
Sundance 2027 passes and ticket packages go on sale
Passes and ticket packages went on sale on 15 October; films and the schedule arrive in December, while individual screening tickets go on sale on 8 January.
Budapest Tree Festival 2026: guided urban walks today
On the second day of the three-day festival, experts lead free registration-based walks through ecological, urban-history, tree-care and cultural perspectives.
Mundi Mundi Bash 2027 lineup: Jimmy Barnes and The Cat Empire
The Mundi Mundi Plains near Broken Hill will host 23 acts from 19â21 August 2027, led by Jimmy Barnes, The Living End and The Cat Empire; tickets go on sale on 22 October.
Water Festival 2027 international competition for young creators
The programme, culminating in RogaĆĄka Slatina on 19 March, accepts visual-art, literature, music and video entries until 31 January and explicitly excludes work made with generative AI.
Pegasus Parade 2027 applications open 16 October
The Kentucky Derby Festival will accept parade applications from 16 October to 12 January; the 72nd parade on 25 April carries the theme Springtime in the Bluegrass, with Zoeller Pump Company returning as title partner.
WOMADelaide 2027 first line-up: Underworld and Fatoumata Diawara
On 14 October, WOMADelaide unveiled the first major line-up for its 35th anniversary, adding Underworld, Fatoumata Diawara and Angine de Poitrine to previously announced acts Leon Bridges, Madness and Tinariwen.
Art Market Budapest 2026 opens today at MTK Sportpark
The four-day contemporary art fair opens at 11:00 on 15 October, with Zeus Salasâs day-long BECOMING performance making the creation of a large-scale painting visible to visitors.
Epic Metal Fest 2027 returns with Epica in Maastricht
Epica announced on 14 October that its curated festival will return on 4 June 2027 as the Friday programme of South of Heaven Festival, with Lacuna Coil and Ad Infinitum already confirmed.
PortoroĆŸ 2026: AI debate in todayâs Slovenian Film Festival programme
On day two, the 29th Festival of Slovenian Film pairs screenings with a professional discussion about AIâs role in contemporary film and audiovisual production.
JanĂĄÄek Brno 2026: all nine operas at one festival
The 10th JanĂĄÄek Brno opened yesterday and runs for five weeks under the ROOTS motto, placing the composerâs full operatic output and influence at the centre.
ATAFF 2026 Szolnok: 120 competition films and todayâs screenings
On day two, the production-design-focused festival runs parallel short, documentary and animation blocks, backed by an international field of submissions.
Autumn MargĂł 2026: programme, MargĂł Prize and evening shows
The Budapest anniversary edition opens by presenting the 12th MargĂł Prize and combines four days of free book events with ticketed evening performances.
Wild Adventures LIVE 2027: 11 concerts in the season pass
Skillet, Styx, Lecrae and Jo Dee Messina are among the acts in the Georgia parkâs 2027 series; general concert admission is included in the $99.99 Gold Season Pass.
Festival Ljubljana 2027: the 10th Winter Festival programme
From the Istanbul symphony to Charles Dutoitâs Wozzeck and a Beethoven finale, the anniversary programme runs 10â15 February; presale prices last until 5 November.
Festivali i Këngës 65: the full 28-act lineup
Albanian broadcaster RTSH has released the full field for the first national selection of Eurovision 2027; Kejsi Tola returns, while songs, dates and airtimes will follow later.
Liszt Birthday Festival 2026 â full programme
From 15 to 22 October, FĂŒlöp RĂĄnki, 2026 Utrecht Liszt Competition winner Aleksandr Kaspurin, museum programmes and a GĂĄbor TakĂĄcs-Nagy-led finale connect Lisztâs legacy in Budapest.
3 Days of Jazz 2027: 11 concerts and a new festival pass
Five venues, eleven concerts and, for the first time, one pass covering every ticketed event: sales for the 2027 anniversary edition opened on 12 October.
Atlanta Pride 2026 severe-weather programme change
Organisers cancelled the full Saturday programme, rebuilt Sundayâs schedule and honoured Saturday Premium Passes on Sunday.
LaLaLa Festival Jakarta 2027 Mandiri presale
Bank Mandiri presale opens today at 16:00 Jakarta time for a festival offering GA, VIP and six-person VVIP tiers.
Tomorrowland Winter 2027 tickets and packages
Four-day packages and one-, four- and seven-day festival tickets went on sale on 10 October for the 2027 edition in Alpe dâHuez.
Cleveland Orchestra in Budapest â Liszt Fest 2026
Franz Welser-Möst conducts Liszt, MartinĆŻ and Brahms at MĂŒpa Budapest on 13 October.
Dragon Fest Berlin 2026: inaugural pan-Asian festival closes today
Berlin's first dedicated pan-Asian culture festival combines dragon and lion dance, K-pop, Asian instruments, Wushu, a makers' market and family activities at Gleisdreieck.
Keszthely Chestnut Festival 2026: Sunday programme
A specialist talk, realistic-dessert workshop, pop, folk and acoustic performances fill Sunday at Kertészeti Centrum, starting at 10:30.
ADE 2026: Spotify playlist, Mix tools and 400+ Heineken tickets
Two fresh partner programmes connect digital discovery with physical festival access: a customisable Spotify mix, professional learning, an opening party and hundreds of tickets.
Stoopfest 2027: artist applications open in Lansing
The nonprofit DIY festival returns to Lansing's Eastside on 14â15 May 2027 and is also inviting house venues, volunteers and business supporters.
Back to the City 2026: 20 years of hip-hop and a major sponsor mix
Ab-Soul, Slum Village, Blu & Exile and leading South African artists perform as part of Johannesburg's 140th-anniversary programme, backed by an unusually transparent partner list.
No Bounds Festival 2026: Blawan, Mala and radio improvisation on Saturday
Sheffield's Saturday programme connects a free radio-music workshop, live electronic sets and multi-venue club nights, before Rotherham takes over with a community programme on Sunday.
FĂŒge Feszt 2026: Saturday programme in Badacsony
Mujahid ZoltĂĄn and GroupânâSwing, cooking and painting workshops, plus Wine & Vinyl carry the three-day lakeside gastronomy festival through Saturday.
SOC Events 20 Years in Trance 2026: eight-hour anniversary in Budapest
Markus Schulz, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Laura van Dam, Sneijder, Antoos and Tebron will celebrate two decades of SOC Events from 14:00 to 22:00, with L-Acoustics sound and a multi-service VIP package promised by the organiser.
SiĂłfok Fish Festival 2026 starts today: free concerts and fish competitions
The free 13th SiĂłfok Fish Festival opens on Main Square today, 9 October, and runs through Sunday with concerts, family activities and two cooking contests.
RADAR Festival 2027: Mick Gordon to debut world-exclusive live DOOM soundtrack show
RADARâs first 2027 wave is led by Mick Gordon, who will perform the DOOM soundtrack live for the first time with a custom instrument, band and orchestra.
Openâer 2027 adds The Chemical Brothers, Ellie Goulding and 5 Seconds of Summer
The Chemical Brothers will headline Openâer 2027 on Thursday, 25 years after playing the inaugural edition; four more artists have joined the bill.
Roadburn 2027 adds IAN and Kulk through community curation
Roadburn announced IAN and Kulk on 7 October. IAN will play its first show outside the UK in Tilburg, while both bookings grew directly from recommendations supplied by the festival community.
FEDOK 2026 opens today in Székesfehérvår
The second Fehérvår Documentary Film Festival opens on 8 October at Kodolånyi Jånos University. The three-day programme combines feature and short documentaries, audience meetings, concerts and an exhibition.
ROCKHARZ 2027: Amon Amarth headlines sold-out festival
ROCKHARZ announced Amon Amarth as a headliner on 7 October. The 7â10 July 2027 metal festival is already sold out, with registration open for interest in its official ticket resale market.
Mystic Festival 2027 adds four bands in GdaĆsk
Lorna Shore, Watain, Converge and Green Lung join the festival running 10â12 June 2027 in GdaĆsk Letnica.
Rock Werchter 2027 adds SOMBR; ticket sales start 30 October
SOMBR plays the Rock Werchter Main Stage on 4 July 2027, the day Tame Impala closes the festival; ticket sales open at 10 am on 30 October.
Primavera Sound 2027 tickets: Fan Sale registration closes today
Registration closes at 23:59 CEST on 7 October; sales open on 8 October with full-festival passes from âŹ295 and VIP from âŹ545.
Spinoza Jewish Festival 2026 opens in Budapest today
Fifteen programmes and around 70 contributors fill Budapest's Spinoza Theatre from 7 to 22 October, opening with a new biographical play about Barbra Streisand.
Liszt Fest 2026 opens in Budapest on 8 October
From 8 to 22 October, Liszt Fest presents 15 days of classical, contemporary and electronic music, dance, literature and visual arts across Budapest.
Joshua Tree 2026 launches $300,000 permanent-site campaign
The 21st Fall Joshua Tree Music Festival opens on 8 October while organisers crowdfund the purchase of its current grounds.
ADE Pro 2026 completes programme on AI and music rights
The 30th Amsterdam Dance Event has completed its 21â25 October conference programme, featuring Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Spotify, YouTube Music, NVIDIA and representatives of Sziget.
III Points 2026: 294 artists across 13 Miami stages
The 16â17 October festival spans five city blocks with a Red Bull stage, Apple Music and L-Acoustics collaboration, and a four-tier ticket offer.
ACL Festival 2026 Weekend Two: tickets, VIP and partners
After Weekend One of Austin City Limits, the organiser says only limited tickets remain for 9â11 October. The 25th-anniversary edition combines new VIP benefits, an app, online merchandise and a broad partner portfolio.
Changeover Festival 2026: 60+ artists in Belgrade
From 7 to 10 October, Changeover Festival turns Belgrade into a four-day network of more than 60 artists and over 10 venues. The format is simultaneously a curatorial, logistics and local-economy project.
Power to the People 2026: festival fund and VIP revenue
After the 3 October Power to the People Festival, organisers are continuing fundraising through a dedicated fund. The Tom Morello-curated event linked ticket income, all VIP net proceeds, nonprofit programming and an official livestream partner.
Belladrum 2027 lineup: James, Fatboy Slim and Amy Macdonald
James, Fatboy Slim and Amy Macdonald will headline Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2027. The Scottish event combines phased ticket pricing, digital entry, family safeguarding and a strong camping and glamping upsell model.
Muertos Fest 2026: programme, mobile app and sponsorship
Muertos Fest returns to Hemisfair in San Antonio from 23 to 25 October as a free three-day cultural event, combining live music, community altars and processions with an official app, hotel partner and tiered sponsorship structure.
Autumn Cultural Festival 2026: 350 events in Szeged
The University of Szegedâs anniversary arts festival is under way, with around 350 programmes at 80 venues across two months.
Budapest International Book Festival 2026: final day at Hungexpo
The four-day Budapest International Book Festival closes at 7pm on 4 October at Hungexpo. The free event connects 130 exhibitors, nearly 200 programmes and 400 signings with an inclusive childrenâs space and a strong international partnership network.
Azkena Rock Festival 2027 lineup and tickets: Patti Smith, Slash, Wilco
Azkena Rock Festival has announced nearly 60 acts for its 25th edition. Patti Smith, Bad Religion, Slash, Marilyn Manson and Wilco lead a programme supported by the new acoustic Strawhouse stage, segmented tickets and payment plans.
Adriatique X at Zamna Tulum 2027: tickets and VIP
Adriatique returns to Zamna Tulumâs tenth-anniversary season with a standalone X event on 8 January. The show is ticketed separately from the Multipass, with early-bird general admission from $120 and VIP from $350, plus accommodation packages.
Oktoberfest Budapest 2026: free Sunday programme
The second weekend of the 12th Oktoberfest Budapest closes on 4 October at ErzsĂ©bet Square and Margaret Island. Entry is free, more than 8,000 mugs and hats are being offered while stocks last, and an encore weekend follows on 9â11 October.
ArcTanGent 2027: new site, larger camping and VIP bar
The UK progressive music festival moves to Todenham Manor Farm in the Cotswolds for 2027. Capacity will stay the same, the compact stage layout will remain, camping expands and VIP gains a new bar.
Slam Dunk 2027 tickets: app presale, VIP and payment plans
Slam Dunk has opened its 2027 presale in the festival app. Day tickets are ÂŁ130 including booking fees, and presale payment plans cover admission, VIP, accessible tickets and travel.
HELLO 2027: Beton.Hofi headlines Budapestâs New Yearâs Eve festival
Two stages, more than a dozen Hungarian acts and an almost 90-minute Beton.Hofi concert just after midnight are coming to MVM Dome on 31 December. Public presale starts on 9 October, with club members gaining access one day earlier.
Shambala 2027 tickets: young-adult and elders tiers nearly gone
Fewer than 50 Tier 1 Young Adult tickets and roughly 50 discounted Elders weekend tickets remained after Shambala 2027âs first day of general sales. The independent UK festival combines age-based pricing, monthly payment plans and a refundable recycling bond.
Electric Love 2026 Aftermovie and 2027 VIP Sell-Out
The official 15-minute Electric Love aftermovie is out; all three 2027 VIP festival pass levels are sold out and the 5,000-ticket loyalty allocation moved in under an hour.
WE Fest 2027: Lineup and Ticket Sales from September 30
Tim McGraw, The Red Clay Strays and Riley Green lead the first WE Fest 2027 announcement, supported by local takeover events, presale and public onsale.
AFI FEST 2026: 157 Films and Canva Sponsorship
The 40th AFI FEST will screen 157 films from 50 countries; passes are available now and individual tickets go on sale October 3.
Slipknot in Golden Gate Park: GA, VIP and cashless model
Slipknot plays San Francisco on 15 August 2027 with Bring Me The Horizon, Motionless In White and Loathe; APE presale starts 30 September.
A State of Trance Rotterdam 2027: first wave and sold-out VIP
A State of Trance Rotterdam 2027 has revealed its first artist wave. Armin van Buuren will play three distinct sets, while Weekend VIP is already sold out.
Szent Gellért+ 2026: Li La and Yoon Kuk Lee at the Liszt Academy tonight
The Budapest encore of the Szent Gellért Festival arrives at the Liszt Academy tonight with cellist Li La, conductor Yoon Kuk Lee, Anima Musicae Chamber Orchestra and the Szent Gellért Wind Ensemble.
PĂ©cs Days 2026 closing day: Wine Song Festival and harvest parade on September 27
PĂ©cs Days 2026 closes today. At 3:00 PM the 30th European Wine Song Festival begins on the Promenade with a harvest parade, international choirs, dance and a public vote.
Apple Music Ă Goldenvoice: free Head Trip livestream coming in October
Apple Music and Goldenvoice will livestream Head Tripâs main-stage performances from Indio on October 10â11, combining global streaming reach with a premium festival product.
SXM Festival 2027: first 31 artists announced
Bob Sinclar, MEDUZA, Claptone, Patrick Topping and Sasha are among the first 31 artists announced for the festivalâs 10th anniversary edition in Saint Martin.
Afro Nation Portugal 2027: lineup, cashless RFID and accessibility
Davido, Rema and Fally Ipupa lead the first Afro Nation Portugal 2027 announcement, while the festival builds its visitor infrastructure around cashless RFID and a dedicated accessibility system.
European Winesong Festival 2026 opens today in PĂ©cs and VillĂĄny
The 30th European Winesong Festival opens on September 25 across PĂ©cs and the VillĂĄny wine region, combining a young singersâ competition, cellar concerts, premium wine programming and a gala.
ATOLL Festival 2026: 10,000+ visitors, sold-out shows and Bamboo on 24 September
The first week of ATOLL Festival attracted over 10,000 visitors, with multiple performances selling out. The festival continues today in Karlsruhe, featuring the NoFit State Circus production Bamboo, among others.
PĂ©csi Napok 24 September 2026: Band of Streets and free programmes in PĂ©cs
The programme for today's Pécsi Napok features a family dance house, art programmes, and a concert by Band of Streets at Sétatér. The business value of this free city festival manifests in tourism, hospitality, and increased footfall in the city centre.
Grauzone 2027 adds Mareux, Marissa Nadler and 15 new acts
Grauzone announced another 17 names for 2027 on September 22. Mareux, Marissa Nadler, Ora Cogan, Jakuzi and Phase Fatale are among the artists joining the February 11â14 underground festival in The Hague.
PĂ©cs Days 2026 starts today with free city programming
PĂ©cs Days 2026 begins today, September 23. The five-day city festival centered on the Promenade offers free concerts, family programmes, gastronomy and wines from Baranya.
PĂ©cs Learning City Festival 2026 starts today with pre-events
The pre-events of the 10th PĂ©cs Learning City Festival begin today, September 22. ScienceShow and city programmes lead into the main festival days on September 24â26.
Greenport Maritime Festival 2026 postponed to October by norâeaster
The 36th Greenport Maritime Festival has moved from September 25â27 to October 16â18 because of an incoming norâeaster, following coordination among organisers, the village, police and festival partners.
Barefoot Country Music Fest 2027: Carrie Underwood leads a strong VIP model
Barefoot Country Music Fest announced Carrie Underwood on 18 September as its first 2027 headliner. The four-day beach festival sells GA alongside Main Stage VIP, Super VIP and brandable luxury chalets.
Rochester Jazz Festival launches year-round series with 40% pass saving
Rochester International Jazz Festival is extending its brand year-round with a new seven-concert Innovation Jazz Series. The full pass costs $182.43 and is marketed as a 40% saving versus individual tickets.
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2026: 25th anniversary, VIP and record-breaking Sunday
Taking place on the border between Tennessee and Virginia, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion closes its 25th anniversary edition today; organisers report it is the most music-filled Sunday in the festival's history.
Glastonbury 2027 Ticket Price: Record ÂŁ408, Sales Begin in October
Glastonbury has officially confirmed the details for the 2027 ticket sales: standard tickets will cost ÂŁ408, with sales beginning on 1 October and 4 October.
MaXXXimum Drum & Bass 2026: Camo & Krooked, Mefjus, Roni Size and Krust in Budapest
The MaXXXimum Drum & Bass Daytime Rave opens at Budapest Park at 15:00 on 13 September 2026, bringing together the current leading figures and the founding generation of the genre on the same main stage.
Coala Festival 2026: Criolo, Seu Jorge and Tom ZĂ© on Closing Day 13 September
On the second day of SĂŁo Paulo's Coala Festival, Criolo celebrates the 15th anniversary of NĂł na Orelha, while Seu Jorge and the 90-year-old Tom ZĂ© also take to the stage.
Frontera Fest 2026: Last-Minute Cancellation and Insurance Dispute in Texas
Frontera Fest, planned for Harlingen, Texas, was cancelled immediately before it was due to begin. The recent case highlights the importance of festival insurance, vendor risk, and crisis communication.
Global Dance Festival 2026: Tiësto, Chris Lake and VIP areas on closing day
On the second day of Denver's Global Dance Festival, Tiësto, Chris Lake, Subtronics, Timmy Trumpet and several major electronic artists will perform. The organisers offer dedicated VIP entry, private bars and a lounge area.
Rock in Rio 2026 Today: Maroon 5, Demi Lovato, J Balvin and Giant LED Technology
On 12 September at Rock in Rio, Maroon 5, Demi Lovato, J Balvin and Pedro Sampaio take to the Palco Mundo stage. Technological developments for 2026 include 2,400 square metres of LED surfaces and a digital ticketing system.
Budapest Wine Festival 2026: Final Day Today with VIP Programme
The final day of the 35th Budapest Wine Festival takes place on 12 September from 14:00 to 01:00 at BudavĂĄri Palota. The Culinaris Wine & Music VIP operates from 18:00 to 02:00, with the American continent featured as this year's guest of honour.
PARADICE 2026 Las Vegas: Kaytranada and VIP Cabanas on 12 September
PARADICE 2026 takes place on 12 September at the Red Rock Casino Sandbar venue. Alongside Kaytranada, DRAMA and several other artists are featured, with VIP stage couch and cabana options offered for premium guests.
Blackworks Barcelona 2026: few tickets remain, VIP Stage âŹ80
At the 12-hour hard-techno festival starting today at 17:00, early tickets are already sold out, few regular tickets remain, and the VIP Stage Experience is âŹ80.
Appelpop 2026 sold out: two-day festival starts today in Tiel
The official Appelpop website lists this year's festival as sold out, filling Tiel with music on 11â12 September.
Global Dance Festival 2026: Kygo, Tiësto, Slander and VIP in Denver
Global Dance Festival takes place on 11â12 September in Denver; the official ticket page also offers separate VIP entry, private bars and a lounge area.
Anyma ĂDEN at Zamna Tulum 10th anniversary season in 2027
According to Zamna's official announcement on 9 September, Anyma will bring his ĂDEN audiovisual world to Tulum on 4 January 2027 as part of the festival's ten-day anniversary season.
Sziget 2027 Tickets: Five-Day and VIP Passes on Sale Now
The official Sziget website has already launched sales for the next edition, scheduled for 10â14 August 2027: a standard five-day festival pass costs âŹ349, and the VIP pass is âŹ569, plus booking fees.
ROCK IN JAPAN 2026: lightning evacuation plan with three shelter zones
ROCK IN JAPAN, which opens this weekend, has published a detailed lightning protocol: performances will be suspended if necessary and the audience directed to three designated shelter areas.
Chronosphere Festival 2026: full lineup with Moodymann and DJ Stingray 313
Chronosphere Festival has completed its programme. The Portuguese woodland event combines Moodymann, DJ Stingray 313, Gerd Janson, HAAi and Young Marco with services designed for neurodivergent guests.
ROCK IN JAPAN 2026: official YouTube special coming in November
ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL has announced an official November YouTube special featuring concert footage from all five 2026 festival days, with limited-time archive viewing.
KRAFT Beer Festival 2026: opens today with 300 speciality beers
The four-day KRAFT Beer Festival opens today at DĂŒrer Kert with around 30 Hungarian and regional breweries, roughly 300 beers and free open-air music.
Budapest Wine Festival 2026: Culinaris VIP opens tonight
The 35th Budapest Wine Festival is in its second day. Visitors are welcome from 15:00 to midnight, with the Culinaris Wine & Music VIP opening at 18:00.
Budapest Wine Festival 2026: how the Explorer ticket works
A retrospective account of the organiser's 13 August announcement, published on 10 September.
Budafok Sparkling Wine and Wine Festival 2026: Saturday programme with 40 wineries
The 36th Budafok Sparkling Wine and Wine Festival holds its biggest weekend programme today. Alongside 40 wineries, visitors can expect a wine knights' investiture, a vine blessing, family and robotics programmes, and concerts on several stages.
30A Songwriters Festival 2027: Gillian Welch, Dawes and St. Paul & The Broken Bones
The Florida-based 30A Songwriters Festival opens its 2027 season with a fresh headliner announcement. The January event promises more than 160 songwriters and over 300 performances across around 30 venues.
Burning Man 2026: gates closed after a death and rain
Another serious safety and operational situation has developed at Burning Man. A man in his fifties died following a medical emergency, while rain turned part of the playa into mud and entry and exit were temporarily closed.
Electric Picnic 2027: weekend ticket allocation sold out without a line-up
According to Electric Picnic's official ticket page, the 2027 weekend ticket allocation has sold out. The demand is particularly notable because next year's line-up has not yet been announced.
Rock in Rio 2026: 90+ brands, 100 activations and close to a million gifts
Rock in Rio increasingly operates as a standalone brand experience city. According to a recent summary, more than 90 companies and 100 brand activations are competing for the audience's attention at Cidade do Rock.
Rock in Rio 2026: More Than 100 Brand Activations and Nearly 1 Million Promotional Giveaways
Rock in Rio's commercial ecosystem this year is a festival within a festival in its own right: more than 100 brand activations and nearly 1 million promotional giveaways prepared for distribution across the seven days.
Budafok Champagne and Wine Festival 2026: Budapest's Wine District Festival Starts Today
The 36th Budafok Champagne and Wine Festival begins today. From 4 to 6 September, wine, champagne, concerts, and cultural programmes fill Budafok-Tétény.
Great Escape Festival: record demand, early bird sold out in 40 minutes
The Tasmanian Great Escape Festival has reported unprecedented early bird demand, with the discounted ticket allocation selling out in just 40 minutes.
DoorDash and Live Nation: three-year festival and concert partnership launched
DoorDash and Live Nation Australia & New Zealand have signed a three-year strategic partnership covering festivals, concerts, and venues.
Rock in Rio 2026: Festival Starts Today with Foo Fighters Concert
Cidade do Rock opens today in Rio de Janeiro. Running across seven festival days between 4 and 13 September, the event features Foo Fighters as the prominent artist of the opening day.
Agua Terra Gathering 2026: four-day regenerative festival begins today in Ericeira
The Portuguese Agua Terra Gathering opens today, building a substance-free and regenerative festival model alongside music, workshops, and community programmes. The four-day festival pass costs 289 euros.
Budafoki PezsgĆ- Ă©s BorfesztivĂĄl 2026: The 36th event begins tomorrow in Budapest
The 36th Budafoki PezsgĆ- Ă©s BorfesztivĂĄl takes place from 4 to 6 September. The multi-venue Budapest programme is free to attend, featuring Hungarian wineries, concerts, and family events.
Breaking Borders Malta 2026: Karan Aujla with two separate headliner sets, AP Dhillon on Saturday
The four-day destination festival Breaking Borders begins today in Malta. Karan Aujla will perform two different headliner sets on Friday and Sunday, while AP Dhillon leads the programme on Saturday.
AUDRA Festival 2026: starting today in Kaunas with SPFDJ, Chloé Caillet and Chez Damier
The Lithuanian AUDRA Festival begins this evening. The multi-venue programme includes SPFDJ, Chloé Caillet, Chez Damier and MCR-T, with several daytime events accessible for free.
Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival 2026: starts today with J Balvin, Jon Batiste and Toto
The three-day Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival begins on 3 September. The programme features Rubén Blades, Toto, Jon Batiste, J Balvin, Sean Paul, The Jacksons and Stephen Marley.
SK Innovation Great Music Festival: 10 years, 326 teams and 3,313 participants
The South Korean Great Music Festival has reached its tenth anniversary. Supported by SK Innovation, the programme has involved 326 teams and 3,313 participants over the course of ten years.
Tampere Jazz Happening 2026: 45th anniversary line-up unveiled
The 45th anniversary programme for Tampere Jazz Happening has been released: Dutch, Finnish and international productions, free opening and closing concerts, and experimental jazz projects are coming to the Finnish festival.
Festival safety: NSW allocates 4.3 million AUD to continue drug testing
The government of New South Wales announced on 2 September 2026 that it will provide 4.3 million AUD to continue drug testing services at music festivals following a one-year pilot.
Lollapalooza India 2027: Early bird ticket sales start today
Early bird sales for Lollapalooza India 2027 begin on 2 September at 11:00. The Mumbai festival is structuring its premium offer with five ticket categories, a RuPay presale, a VIP zone, and a Platinum tier.
Jewish Cultural Festival 2026: BarnabĂĄs Kelemen and Netanel Hershtik in Budapest today
The 28th Jewish Cultural Festival continues in Budapest this evening with a unique, one-off concert featuring world-renowned cantor Netanel Hershtik, violinist BarnabĂĄs Kelemen, and conductor Daniel Grossmann, performing with the MĂV Symphony Orchestra.
FORWARDS 2026: The Bristol festival operated on renewable energy
Expanded to three days in 2026, FORWARDS Festival based its operations entirely on renewable energy as part of the West of England Clean Power Pilot.
Sound & Gravity 2026: Grouper and Son Lux at Chicago's multi-venue festival
The Sound & Gravity festival will be held for the second time in Chicago. The four-day event brings over 50 productions to various clubs and cultural venues.
Burning Man 2026: New laser safety rules and total handheld laser ban
At this year's Burning Man, held between 30 August and 7 September, no handheld lasers may be used. Installed systems may only operate with permits and following on-site inspections.
Wonderfruit 2026 tickets: limited sale begins on 1 September
Thailand's Wonderfruit is opening a new, limited ticket sales window from 1â7 September. The festival returns to The Fields between 3â7 December.
Budapest festivals September 2026: wine, jazz and UH Fest
After the major summer events, Budapest does not slow down: in September, the Downtown Beer Festival, the Budafok Champagne and Wine Festival, the JĂłzsefvĂĄros Jazz Festival and UH Fest all offer strong programmes.
AFRIMMA 2026: Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort becomes the festival's presenting sponsor
Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort has joined the AFRIMMA Music Festival in Dallas on 12 September as presenting sponsor, where African music, culture, gastronomy, and community programmes will be featured across multiple stages.
Daisy Chain Fields 2026: USD 20 million in funding for organisations supporting women
Melinda French Gates has doubled the USD 10 million charitable contribution of Olivia Rodrigo's first Daisy Chain Fields festival, bringing the total to USD 20 million for ten non-profit organisations supporting women and girls.
Notting Hill Carnival 2026: Main Parade Today, With Enhanced Technological Security
The main parade of the 60-year-old Notting Hill Carnival takes place in London today. In this anniversary year, GBP 4.66 million in extra funding has been allocated for crowd management, additional stewards, and technological upgrades.
Electric Picnic 2027: Ticket sales start, no price hikes
Electric Picnic is launching its next sales cycle immediately following the 2026 weekend: early access begins on 1 September, while the organiser states that neither ticket prices nor capacity will increase for 2027.
INOTA 2026: Wabererâs transported 11 tons of art to the festival
As an official logistics partner, the Wabererâs Group moved approximately 11 tons of artworks, light installations, and technical equipment for INOTA 2026 from four European countries.
Do You Remember Festival 2026: event cancelled due to low ticket sales
The French Do You Remember Festival, which was rescheduled to 5â6 September, will not take place after all; according to the organisers, the ticket sales level required for hosting the event was not reached.
Daisy Chain Fields 2026: three KATSEYE members appear briefly despite cancelled concert
KATSEYE's performance was cancelled after Megan's ankle injury, but Megan, Yoonchae and Lara still appeared on Daisy Chain Fields' stage to introduce the nonprofit Baby2Baby.
Creamfields 2026: Swedish House Mafia and official Beatport live stream on closing day
Creamfields' 20th Daresbury anniversary closes today with Swedish House Mafia. The festival's official site runs a multi-stage live stream through a Beatport partnership.
Rock en Seine 2026: sold-out closing day with The Cure in Paris
Rock en Seine's final day is completely sold out. The Cure takes the main stage at 20:55, with Interpol, Mogwai, Slowdive and Wolf Alice also on the bill.
INOTA 2026: the festival closes today at the former thermal power plant
From 27 to 30 August, INOTA transformed the former Inota Thermal Power Plant into an electronic music and light-art venue. The programme runs until Sunday late morning, after which the campsite empties out.
Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival 2026: 188,000 tickets and 149 sold-out concerts
One of Germany's biggest music festivals is closing a strong year. Of the eight-week series' 205 concerts, 149 sold out completely.
All Points East 2026: Tyler, The Creator and a ÂŁ259.90 VIP Garden in London
Tyler, The Creator leads All Points East's programme, while the London festival monetises the same day across several tiers, from group discounts to the high-priced VIP Garden.
Rock in Rio 2026: 7,000 security staff and a drone-monitoring centre protect the festival
Rock in Rio is preparing with a more complex safety system than ever before: thousands of police officers, a drone-monitoring centre and a dedicated phone-theft unit will all be on duty.
Festival safety: Daisy Chain Fields prepares cooling buses for extreme heat
Extreme heat warnings have been issued for the Irvine area. The sold-out festival is responding with cooling buses, misting gates, shade and free hydration points.
Daisy Chain Fields 2026: sold-out debut and a $10 million commitment from Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival is held for the first time today in California. The event is completely sold out and linked to significant social support.
INOTA 2026 today: D.Dan, Sandwell District, Extrawelt and MarambĂĄ at the former power plant
INOTA's Saturday programme brings one of the festival's strongest underground days, with D.Dan, Sandwell District, Extrawelt and MarambĂĄ.
Springing the Blues: Florida's free festival ends after 34 years
Another long-running festival is disappearing. Jacksonville Beach's Springing the Blues board has announced that the 2026 edition was its last.
TAMATAMA Festival 2026: new line-up, free concerts and a digital stamp rally in Tokyo
This Tokyo city festival connects free open-air concerts, ticketed music programming, theatre, a market and digital community games.
iHeartRadio 2026: BTS, Cardi B and Zara Larsson rooms in Hyundai's mixed-reality festival space
iHeartRadio House of Music, presented by Hyundai, is building a mixed-reality experience around BTS, Cardi B, Kenny Chesney and Zara Larsson.
Electric Picnic 2026: preparing for 80,000 visitors, festival opens with police checks
One of Ireland's biggest festivals opens today in Stradbally. Police have set up a dedicated traffic and safety system for the roughly 80,000-strong crowd.
Ancient Future Gathering 2026: a Hungarian lakeside festival for just 360 people
Not every festival is built for growing crowds. Ancient Future Gathering, held at the PĂĄpa Lakes, deliberately builds a community premium experience for just 360 attendees.
INOTA 2026 today: Ben Klock, MARRĂN, Alarico and Loscil at the former thermal power plant
After yesterday's opening, one of INOTA's strongest electronic-music days arrives today, with Ben Klock, MARRĂN, Alarico and Loscil.
Springing the Blues: legendary free American festival ends after 34 years
The Jacksonville Beach festival's board has announced the event's end. Rising operating costs and logistical changes both played a role in the decision.
Daisy Chain Fields 2026: Depop Oasis and second-hand fashion at Olivia Rodrigo's festival
Depop isn't bringing a banner to Olivia Rodrigo's new festival, but styling, video content, prizes and a purchasable digital collection.
Nibirii Festival 2026: every ticket sold out, only a waiting list remains
Germany's Nibirii Festival opens tomorrow, but standard ticket sales have already closed: every category has sold out.
Creamfields 2026: anniversary festival opens today, for the first time with digital-only tickets
Creamfields' 20th Daresbury anniversary begins today. The entire ticketing system has moved to mobile.
Reading Festival 2026: sold-out camping and a 100% green-energy stage
Reading Festival opens today. Every camping ticket has sold out, while one full stage runs on a battery system charged with green energy.
INOTA Festival 2026: opens today with Ben Klock, MARRĂN and monumental light art
One of Hungary's most distinctive audiovisual festivals opens its gates today at the former Inota Thermal Power Plant.
Pitchfork Music Festival CDMX 2026: full line-up arrives in Mexico City
The programme for September's Pitchfork Music Festival CDMX is now complete. The festival connects several Mexico City clubs and cultural venues.
iHeartRadio Music Festival 2026: Ciara and The Smashing Pumpkins join the line-up
New names have been added to September's Las Vegas iHeartRadio Music Festival. Ciara and The Smashing Pumpkins have joined the programme.
Creamfields 2026: every ticket goes digital as the anniversary festival prepares with a 3D map
Creamfields' 20th Daresbury anniversary begins tomorrow. The entire ticketing system has moved to mobile, with an interactive 3D map coming to the app.
Reading Festival 2026: camping tickets sold out, one full stage runs on batteries
Reading Festival opens tomorrow. Every camping ticket has sold out, while one full stage operates without a fossil-fuel generator.
Rock en Seine 2026 today: Tyler, The Creator opens the five-day festival in Paris
Tyler, The Creator opens Rock en Seine's five-day edition tonight. The following days are led by Lorde, Nick Cave, Deftones and The Cure.
INOTA Festival 2026: opens tomorrow with Ben Klock, MARRĂN and monumental light installations
INOTA Festival opens tomorrow at a former thermal power plant. The programme connects industrial heritage with electronic music, light art and technology partners.
Starlite Occident 2026: Concerts, gastronomy, afterparty and VIP boxes in one premium festival
The Starlite festival in Marbella is not a traditional weekend event. It has built a concert, gastronomy, and VIP platform that operates throughout the long summer season in a natural stone quarry.
Creamfields 2026: Twenty years in Daresbury, Swedish House Mafia and Pepsi MAX naming rights
The anniversary edition of Creamfields begins on Thursday. The festival has been held in Daresbury for twenty years, and this year features Swedish House Mafia, Calvin Harris, and other electronic music stars.
Rock en Seine 2026: Tyler, The Creator, Lorde, Nick Cave, Deftones and The Cure in Paris
Rock en Seine's five-day edition begins on 26 August at Paris's Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, with a different global headliner each day.
Festival booking 2026: AI and streaming data may decide who makes the line-up
AI, streaming data and social media metrics are playing an ever-larger role in selecting the next major festival line-ups.
Sziget 2026: festivalgoers spent HUF 182,000 on average
Concrete economic figures have emerged from this year's Sziget. In GKI's on-site survey, visitors reported average spending of HUF 182,000.
INOTA Festival 2026: Ben Klock, MARRĂN and 30 light installations arrive at a former power plant
One of Hungary's most distinctive audiovisual festivals begins on 27 August. INOTA connects industrial spaces, electronic music and international light art.
Free Earth Festival 2026: Greece's 5,000-capacity beach festival opens today
Free Earth Festival opens its gates in Greece today. Organisers are deliberately capping capacity at 5,000.
Reading Festival 2027: fourth main-stage day approved despite local opposition
Reading Festival has been granted permission to also use its main stage on Thursday evening from 2027. Some local residents are concerned about noise.
Bonnaroo 2027: storms force one of America's biggest festivals to take a full year off
Despite upgraded roads and drainage, Bonnaroo's site needs time to recover. The festival will therefore not open in 2027.
BBC Introducing 2026: ten-city live series launches after split from Reading & Leeds
BBC Introducing is organising concerts, workshops and music-industry programmes in ten British cities in November, after losing its own stage at Reading & Leeds.
All Points East 2026: 15 new sponsors show festival marketing's new direction
Bumble, Converse, Flannels, K-Way, Meller and other brands have joined the London festival. The focus is no longer simple logo placement, but content-generating experiences.
STRAND 2026: the ZamĂĄrdi festival closes â Desh, PogĂĄny IndulĂł and Manuel close out the season
The 2026 STRAND Festival has come to an end after four days. Desh, PogĂĄny IndulĂł, Manuel, Quimby and several other Hungarian acts performed at the finale.
Outlaw Music Festival 2026: Willie Nelson and The Avett Brothers today in Indiana
Outlaw Music Festival continues its 2026 tour today in Noblesville. The event carries a complete festival brand across American amphitheatres.
Kaya Fest 2026: four Marleys, Busta Rhymes and a three-tier VIP model in Toronto
Stephen, Damian, Ky-Mani and Julian Marley all appeared on the same bill at Kaya Fest. The event also built a separate all-inclusive premium package above standard VIP.
Reading Festival 2026: new Ballroom Stage runs entirely on green-energy batteries
A new technology and sponsorship partnership has arrived at Reading Festival: the new stage's entire power supply is provided by a battery system.
All Points East 2026 today: Deftones, IDLES and Interpol â even entry works only via the app
Outbreak Festival arrives at London's All Points East today. Deftones, IDLES and Interpol all perform, while the mobile app itself serves as the event's entry infrastructure.
STRAND 2026: CBA activated with a DJ talent search and its own stage
CBA built a more complex campaign than classic festival sponsorship: its own sound bank, an online competition, audience voting and a festival performance were all connected.
STRAND 2026: ZamĂĄrdi festival ends after storms, technical issues and a strong finale
The four-day STRAND ended on Saturday, but one of this year's most memorable moments came from Friday night's unexpected storm.
Mundi Mundi Bash 2026: festival reopens and refunds affected guests after flooding
One of Australia's most distinctive outback festivals continued even after 75mm of rain, damaged campsites and closed car parks.
Festival technology 2026: Black Bear Americana introduces verified fan photos and stories
Black Bear Americana Music Festival's new technology, built with MeedScore, aims to make user-generated festival content more trustworthy.
Nibirii Festival 2026: waiting list, RFID wristband and a fully cashless festival
A week before opening, Germany's Nibirii shows strong demand. A waiting list is already running on the festival's official site, while the entire on-site payment system is built around an RFID wristband.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026: Mavis Staples, Los Lobos and Lukas Nelson join the line-up
A new wave of acts has arrived from San Francisco. The entirely free Golden Gate Park festival has expanded its October programme with more major names.
Bonnaroo 2027: festival cancelled as the site needs to recover after storms
One of the year's most important festival-industry announcements has come from Tennessee. Bonnaroo will not return in 2027, after two consecutive years of serious storms strained the festival grounds.
STRAND 2026 closing day: Desh, PogĂĄny IndulĂł, Quimby and Manuel today in ZamĂĄrdi
The four-day STRAND Festival ends today. Saturday's programme features Hungarian mainstream, hip-hop, alternative music and world music all at once.
Field Maneuvers 2026: British underground festival begins completely sold out
Field Maneuvers begins today, and every ticket has sold out. The small-capacity underground electronic festival, held at a secret location, builds on community rather than crowd size.
Brave! Factory 2026: more than 50 performers in Kyiv, some appearances cancelled due to airstrikes
Brave! Factory has announced more than fifty acts across seven stages, but several international performers had to cancel due to the security situation in Kyiv.
Neon City Festival 2026: Marshmello, Kaskade and Fat Joe at a free Las Vegas festival
Neon City Festival has announced a fresh line-up: Marshmello, Kaskade, Subtronics, Fat Joe and The Fray arrive in downtown Las Vegas in November â with no admission ticket required.
Daisy Chain Fields 2026: Athleta becomes the new main partner of Olivia Rodrigo's festival
Athleta is bringing not just brand exposure, but exclusive products, on-site activation and nonprofit support to Olivia Rodrigo's new festival.
MicrOasis 2026: new stage, Funktion-One and Danley sound system at the Hungarian electronic festival
This year the smaller, community-focused electronic festival has been strengthened with a new stage, expanded camping and an upgraded sound and visual system.
STRAND 2026 today: Beton.Hofi, DzsĂșdlĂł, Halott PĂ©nz and Sigma in ZamĂĄrdi
On STRAND's Friday, Hungarian pop and hip-hop take centre stage alongside international electronic music.
Green Man 2026: every ticket sold out, the Welsh festival begins today
Wolf Alice, Four Tet, Wilco, Mogwai and Sparks are all on today's Green Man programme. Weekend tickets have completely sold out.
ArcTanGent 2026: hearing protection tested as Britain's first safe-listening festival
This year ArcTanGent has introduced a dedicated hearing-protection programme for its audience, staff and performers.
Sixthman 25: 242 festival cruises and more than 544,000 guests
One of the biggest specialists in at-sea festivals has turned 25. Sixthman has taken more than half a million passengers on musical getaways across 242 events.
Camp Flog Gnaw 2026: Tyler, The Creator, Future, Turnstile and Steve Lacy on the line-up
The full programme for Los Angeles's Camp Flog Gnaw has arrived. Alongside Tyler, The Creator, Future, Turnstile and Steve Lacy also appear, with premium tickets priced at a very high level.
Pukkelpop 2026: the festival begins today, Diplo replaces John Summit
One of Belgium's most important festivals begins with a last-minute line-up change. John Summit has cancelled his performance, with Diplo taking his place.
STRAND 2026 today: Azahriah, and a major fireworks display over Lake Balaton at 22:10
On 20 August, Azahriah leads one of STRAND's strongest Hungarian-artist days, while the evening brings a specially scored festive fireworks display over Lake Balaton.
Music tourism 2026: Live Nation and IHG build joint concert and hotel packages in Asia
A new partnership between Live Nation Asia and InterContinental Hotels Group connects concerts, tickets, accommodation and a loyalty programme â directly adaptable to festivals too.
Festival funding 2026: 16 Australian events receive more than $640,000 combined
The state of Victoria is distributing funding for the third time under the Live Music Festivals Fund. In this round, 16 city and regional events share more than $640,000 Australian dollars combined.
Festival technology 2026: offline smart lockers can reduce theft and staffing costs
Locker technology that can be booked online, operates automatically and works even without an internet connection is spreading across European festivals.
Reggae Land 2026: 135,000 visitors, with 45,000 tickets for 2027 already sold
Britain's Reggae Land has reported strong attendance and ticket-sales figures. More than 135,000 attended its first three-day edition, while 45,000 tickets for next year's festival have already sold.
STRAND 2026: ONE STRAND CITY, the WOLT+ Club and ReSTRAND showcase the new sponsorship model
A beauty salon, garden cinema, theatre, disco and even a festival wedding have all found their way into ONE STRAND CITY. STRAND's various partnerships now build a standalone visitor service.
STRAND 2026: Timmy Trumpet, Robin Schulz and Purple Disco Machine on today's opening day
The 2026 STRAND Festival opens its gates today in ZamĂĄrdi. Three major international electronic acts arrive on opening day, while this year for the first time two equally sized main stages are running.
ArcTanGent 2026: Primus, Chelsea Wolfe and more than 100 acts near Bristol
One of Britain's strongest niche festivals begins on 19 August. ArcTanGent packs more than a hundred experimental, metal, prog and hardcore acts into a compact festival site.
Tix Africa: the African festival and ticketing platform enters the UK market
Nigeria-founded Tix Africa is expanding outside Africa for the first time. The UK launch builds on the growing international market for African music, gastronomy and diaspora events.
MS Dockville: festival can stay in Hamburg until 2030 after 40,000 visitors
A rare piece of long-term good news has arrived from the European festival market: MS Dockville has secured its Hamburg venue until 2030.
Rock The Bells Festival 2026: LL COOL J, Lil' Kim, Method Man & Redman and The Lox on the line-up
A major new hip-hop festival announcement has arrived from the United States. Rock The Bells brings together defining performers from several generations in Newark in late November.
STRAND 2026: Timmy Trumpet and Majka open the festival tomorrow in ZamĂĄrdi
STRAND's gates open on 19 August. The day zero's two headline names are Timmy Trumpet and Majka, with the four-day VIP pass available at HUF 129,990.
Sziget 2026: 350,000â360,000 visitors, a bigger-than-expected loss â continuing in 2027
Sziget set out this year aiming for 400,000 visitors, but according to initial estimates, 350,000â360,000 attended the festival. It will definitely continue in 2027.
Townsville Medieval Festival 2026: sold out with 4,500 visitors at its second edition
Australia's Townsville Medieval and Fantasy Festival closed sold out. Just its second edition sold 4,500 tickets.
Bourbon & Beyond 2026: a $2,360 VIP package and 18 amusement-park rides come with the festival
This September's American festival no longer simply sells concerts. Premium hospitality, an all-inclusive bar, gourmet catering, an amusement park, glamping and a hotel package make up the product.
Stern Grove 2026: 160,000 ticket requests for 12,000 spots at Al Green's concert
San Francisco's free Stern Grove Festival closed its season with extraordinary demand. Al Green's concert saw more than thirteen times more requests than available spots.
Highfield 2026: costs rose 45%, festival to pause next year
Highfield's One Last Dance edition closed with around 28,000 visitors. Organisers say the festival is no longer economically sustainable in its current form.
STRAND 2026: Timmy Trumpet, Robin Schulz and Purple Disco Machine â with a HUF 129,990 VIP pass
ZamĂĄrdi takes over the baton on 19 August. STRAND is preparing with international and Hungarian stars, two main stages and an increasingly strong premium-ticket offering.
Sziget 2026: festivalgoers arrived in Budapest from 112 countries
Now that the festival has closed, Sziget's international reach is clear: this year's event was represented by 112 countries across six continents, with foreign visitors making up close to 50% of the crowd.
Breakaway 2026: festival prepares with naloxone and overdose-prevention education
Festival safety's new direction isn't only about security and crowd management. Breakaway, working with the organisation End Overdose, is bringing life-saving equipment and knowledge directly to its audience.
The Festival 2026: new American music festival debuts with Broadway stars
Around two thousand attendees and representatives from 48 US states came to the new three-day event built around musical theatre in New York State.
Airbeat One 2027: David Guetta first headliner, anniversary follows 210,000-strong record
One of Europe's biggest electronic festivals has already started selling next year's edition. David Guetta arrives with a special Monolith show for the 25th-anniversary Airbeat One.
STRAND 2026: Azahriah, Beton.Hofi and Pendulum, alongside a HUF 129,990 VIP pass
After Sziget, the Hungarian festival market's focus shifts to Lake Balaton. STRAND arrives from 19 to 22 August, where a significant price gap has now emerged between standard and VIP tickets.
Sziget 2026: visitors from 112 countries attended the Budapest festival
Sziget remains one of Hungary's most international tourism events: this year's festival drew visitors from 112 countries.
Sziget 2026: on-site wristband balance can be used until noon today
After Saturday night's finale, Sziget 2026's operating period officially ends today. The campsites remain open until noon, and the same deadline applies to any balance loaded onto wristbands on-site.
Panorama Festival 2026: Peggy Gou and Solomun in a 12-hectare Puglia quarry
Italy's Panorama Festival is turning a natural quarry into a three-day electronic music destination, with Peggy Gou, Solomun and Jamie Jones.
Amplifire Festival 2026: Hamburg's new rock festival debuts with 10,000 visitors
While several European festivals struggle with financial difficulties, a new event built around a deliberately narrow musical profile has successfully debuted in Hamburg.
XRoads41 2026: festival sets a record with 66,543 visitors
Wisconsin's XRoads41 hit a new attendance record in its third year. Organisers are already selling tickets for the next event.
Breakaway Music Festival 2026: after nearly 160,000 visitors, first 2027 venues already announced
The American Breakaway series' 2026 season is still in full swing, but the first seven festival weekends have already drawn nearly 160,000 attendees. Organisers have already announced the first stops for 2027.
Sziget 2027: next year's sales have already begun during the 2026 festival
This year's event hasn't even ended, and Sziget is already building pre-registration for 2027 passes. The strategy shows clearly why a festival's finale becomes the first day of sales for the next business year.
Sziget 2026 closing day: Skrillex, Jorja Smith, bbno$ and Soulwax in Budapest
After five official festival days, the 2026 Sziget comes to an end this evening. The closing day's headliner is Skrillex, alongside Jorja Smith, bbno$ and Soulwax.
Detty December Fest 2026: Wizkid headlines the Lagos festival's opening night
Another big Afrobeats announcement has arrived: Wizkid opens the 13-day Detty December Fest in Lagos on 18 December.
Way Out West 2026: the Gothenburg festival is completely sold out
Way Out West has officially announced that every ticket has sold out. The Cure and Gorillaz both perform on today's second day.
Global Citizen Festival 2026: Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz and John Legend to appear
This year's acts for New York's Global Citizen Festival have been announced. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Fugees' album The Score in Central Park.
Sziget 2026: KPMG and Diageo join social causes in the Changemakers programme
Festival sponsorship isn't only about stages and VIP. In Sziget's Changemakers programme, KPMG and Diageo appear as supporters of social and community projects.
Sziget VIP 2026: Don Julio parties, the Geely main stage and several separate premium zones
Sziget's VIP offering no longer consists of a single dedicated area. Don Julio runs separate VIP parties, Geely sponsors the main-stage premium zone, while Revolut and Bolt each attach their own VIP venues to the festival.
Sziget 2026 today: Bring Me The Horizon headlines Friday in Budapest
Sziget has reached its second-to-last day. On 14 August, Bring Me The Horizon takes centre stage on the main-stage programme, while the final online price for a standard Friday day ticket is EUR 109.
Way Out West 2026: Gothenburg's sustainable major festival begins today
The three-day Swedish festival has built its brand not only on a strong international line-up, but on meat-free catering, a policy limiting single-use plastics and conscious carbon management.
Nibirii 2026: a club night has grown into a 50,000-strong electronic festival in Germany
Nibirii began as one of Cologne's Bootshaus club nights and has now become a festival hosting 50,000 visitors. Organisers say the key to growth has been community, venue and brand building.
Highfield 2026: festival to pause in 2027 after a 45% rise in costs
As one of Germany's biggest rock festivals gets under way, organisers already know they can't continue in their current form: Highfield will not take place in 2027.
Sziget 2026: Revolut tickets and exclusive golf carts show festival sponsorship's new direction
Festival sponsorship is increasingly about more than simple advertising space. At Sziget, Revolut connects directly to the visitor experience through discounted tickets and its own mobility service.
Sziget 2026 today: Florence + The Machine and Lewis Capaldi in Budapest
On Sziget's third official day, two major international stars, Florence + The Machine and Lewis Capaldi, both perform. Today's programme also includes Loyle Carner and Paris Paloma.
Festival tickets 2026: instalment payment may save the increasingly expensive festival market
After several difficult years, the UK festival market is showing renewed strength, but audience payment habits have changed. Nearly half of camping festival tickets are now bought on a payment plan.
Outside Lands 2026: 75,000 daily visitors, and the 2027 festival has already been announced
Around 75,000 people visited San Francisco's Outside Lands each day over the three days. Organisers have already announced the date of the next edition.
Festival record 2026: one million visitors and 50 million online views across the EVENTIM network
Rock am Ring, Rock im Park, Hurricane, Southside and Nova Rock all delivered a strong season for EVENTIM LIVE. Alongside the physical audience, streaming viewership has also become a new business dimension.
Good Things Festival 2026: Limp Bizkit, Simple Plan and Spiritbox lead the new line-up
One of Australia's most important alternative festivals has announced its full programme. Limp Bizkit returns as a headliner, alongside Simple Plan, Spiritbox and Bad Religion.
Sziget 2027: pre-registration has already opened for next year's cheapest passes
The 2026 Sziget is still in full swing, but organisers are already gathering next year's buyers. Pre-registration is required to access 2027 passes at their most favourable tier.
Sziget 2026 today: Twenty One Pilots, Biffy Clyro and Natasha Bedingfield in Budapest
On Sziget's second official day, international stars and Hungarian productions once again take turns on stage. Twenty One Pilots, Biffy Clyro and Natasha Bedingfield are all on the bill.
Festival safety 2026: power banks can also pose a serious fire risk
Modern festivals use an increasing number of battery-powered devices. Experts say fire-safety plans need to be rethought because of power banks, e-cigarettes and other lithium-ion batteries.
Bloodstock 2027: Mercyful Fate, Electric Callboy and Motionless in White to headline
This year's Bloodstock has barely ended, and the British metal festival has already launched next season's marketing and ticket sales.
LA Jazz Festival 2026: entire event cancelled over security and permitting costs
John Legend and Janelle MonĂĄe were also on the bill, and organisers had expected 250,000 visitors. The 17-day festival was nonetheless cancelled on its own opening day.
Fleadh Cheoil 2026: record one-million audience in Belfast
One of the world's biggest traditional music events closed its first Belfast edition with a record: organisers reported around one million visitors over eight days.
UNTOLD 2026: more than 500,000 visitors over four days
Another huge attendance figure has come out of Romania. According to UNTOLD's organisers, more than half a million visitors attended the four-day Cluj festival.
Sziget 2026: the five-day festival begins today in Budapest
The 2026 Sziget officially begins on 11 August. Hundreds of programmes, international stars, digital check-in and a multi-tier VIP system await the audience on Ăbudai-sziget.
Outside Lands 2026: Amazon broadcast the festival on two parallel live channels
Outside Lands' weekend is further strong proof that a standalone digital television product can be built from a major festival. Amazon Music broadcast the programme on two parallel streams.
Pangea Festival 2026: audience grows past 15,000, bigger stages and a drug-checking programme arrive
Germany's Pangea Festival is expanding both its capacity and its services. Larger stages have been built and more tickets issued, while an on-site drug-checking programme is also being introduced.
Outside Lands 2026: Leon Bridges becomes the festival's last secret act
Outside Lands kept one act secret until Sunday evening. Leon Bridges was announced less than an hour before the concert began.
UK festival market turnaround: record ticket sales and instalment payment drive the 2026 season
After several difficult years, the UK festival market is showing signs of recovery. Several major events sold out at record speed, while nearly half of camping festival tickets are now bought via instalment payment.
Sziget 2026: personal programme planner and navigation added to the festival app
Sziget's app is now far more than a simple programme list: it helps visitors with a personalised schedule, on-site navigation and notifications before concerts start.
Sziget Icons 2026: Faithless, Morcheeba and Goran BregoviÄ perform today on Sziget's day zero
Life on Ăbudai-sziget already begins today. Before the official five-day Sziget, a dedicated Sziget Icons day evokes the musical world of the festival's first generation with performances by Faithless, Morcheeba and Goran BregoviÄ.
Loyle Carner Sziget Festival 2026 concert tickets and information
Loyle Carner performs at Sziget Festival on 13 August 2026, presenting his album "hopefully !" and his distinctive jazz-rap style on Ăbudai-sziget.
Outside Lands 2026: Charli XCX makes a surprise guest appearance with The Strokes
One of Saturday night's biggest surprises at Outside Lands was Charli XCX's unexpected return to the main stage.
Outside Lands 2026: two parallel streams expand the digital festival experience
A physical festival's capacity is finite; its digital capacity isn't. Outside Lands offers home viewers a choice between two parallel online programme streams.
STRAND 2026: building a year-round festival community with the WOLT+ STRAND Club
The ZamĂĄrdi festival no longer communicates with its audience only during the August event: it's building community through free club membership, discounts and early programme information.
Sziget 2026: how check-in and festival safety work
Before Tuesday's opening, it's worth completing online check-in and reviewing the safety rules. The event runs a dedicated medical and security system.
Outside Lands 2026: the $15,749 luxury wedding package went unbooked
One of Outside Lands' most extreme premium products showed that even the luxury festival market has a price ceiling.
Up In The Sky 2026: waitlisted VIP tickets and a luxury festival in Aspen
Up In The Sky Festival connects the concert experience with a mountain getaway and premium hospitality. On the official system, the VIP ticket started at USD 770 and has moved to a waiting list.
Outside Lands 2026: Tycho arrives as a surprise act
San Francisco's own Tycho has been added to Outside Lands' Saturday programme with a 90-minute DJ set, while organisers are holding back a further surprise act for Sunday.
Arcade Music Fest 2026: VIP zone expands with video games and digital art
In Covington, the historic Arcade Tunnel has been turned into an interactive VIP space with DJs, light installations and indie video games.
AFTRSUN 2026: the Belgian festival is held for the last time
According to organisers, enthusiasm isn't what ran out: running independent festivals has become harder than ever before.
Outside Lands 2026: a massive mosh pit erupts at Turnstile's concert
Turnstile's performance became one of the most talked-about concerts of Outside Lands' opening day, as guitar music made a spectacular return to the centre of the San Francisco festival.
Sziget 2026: online check-in, hundreds of programmes and digital entry
Only days remain until Sziget opens. This year it's especially important for visitors to complete online check-in in advance: according to official information, there's no entry without check-in.
Outside Lands 2026: Tycho surprise set, 75,000 daily visitors and a two-channel Amazon stream
Outside Lands begins today in San Francisco. Organisers have added Tycho to the line-up at the last minute, while the city prepares to move 75,000 festivalgoers a day, and Amazon streams on two parallel channels.
Sziget 2026: online check-in, 600 programmes and an exclusive hundred-person SkyVIP
Only a few days remain until Sziget's official opening on 11 August. This year organisers have introduced mandatory online check-in, while at the top of the premium offering a SkyVIP area receives just a hundred people a day.
Hellsinki Metal Festival 2026: Accept, Black Label Society and Carpenter Brut on today's opening day
The two-day Hellsinki Metal Festival begins today in Helsinki. The event is a good example of how a festival aimed at a narrower musical audience can still build a stable festival brand with a strong international line-up.
Summer Well 2026: VIP tickets and more than twenty major brand partners at today's opening festival
Romania's Summer Well begins today. The event is notable not only for its music programme: its extensive sponsor portfolio spans banking, telecoms, fashion and the hotel industry.
UNTOLD 2026: Maceo Plex and GORDO lead today's UNTOLD x Zamna programme
UNTOLD, which began yesterday, is holding a dedicated Zamna takeover on the Galaxy Stage today. The Romanian festival also uses age-based ticket pricing and a digital check-in system.
Hungarian Festival Guide 2026: Sziget, O.Z.O.R.A. and Lake Balaton events
Budapest summer has officially shifted into higher gear: the full map and schedule of the 2026 festival season has arrived, from June's nostalgia parties to August's international headliners.
Festival technology: CES Power and Caterpillar sign multi-year energy partnership
CES Power and Caterpillar are expanding temporary power capacity in the UK and Ireland through a multi-year agreement. The development could also affect the operation of festivals, tours and major events.
Outside Lands 2026: sold out, two-channel Amazon stream launches
Outside Lands' standard, GA+ and VIP tickets have sold out. Those who can't attend can follow the San Francisco festival on two parallel Amazon Music channels.
O.Z.O.R.A. 2026: festival's programme shortened following two deaths
Two people died at O.Z.O.R.A. Festival. Following the tragedies, organisers decided that Sunday's music programme would end at midnight.
Sziget 2026: preparing its own power generators for extreme heat
Persistent heat and low Danube water levels are creating new challenges for energy and water supply. Sziget's organisers are preparing for the 11 August festival with their own power-generating capacity and special operational solutions.
Budapest events 2026: Sziget, concerts and sporting events
Budapest's 2026 event calendar offers a varied programme for visitors, from international superstar performances to large-scale sports matches.
Sziget 2026: the Budapest festival begins in six days
Sziget opens its gates on 11 August. In these final days, attention is turning not just to the line-up, but to day tickets, VIP services, travel and on-site costs.
Festival safety 2026: why visitor numbers alone aren't enough to set medical staffing
A new industry analysis warns that festival safety needs to be planned around an event's actual risks, not simply its visitor numbers.
AccredTix: a new digital accreditation system launches for festivals
AccredTix aims to bring staff, press, supplier and backstage-area permissions together on a single online platform.
Sziget 2026: the festival begins in a week, day tickets available from EUR 70
Exactly one week remains until Sziget Festival opens. On the official ticket page, Monday's standard day ticket costs EUR 70, the VIP version EUR 120, while the festival's full programme and mobile app are also available.
Fleadh Cheoil 2026: 700,000 visitors, a 26-hour stream and seven major sponsors in Belfast
Belfast is preparing for one of the biggest cultural events in its history. Fleadh Cheoil fills the city with music for eight days, supported by live television broadcasts, a park-and-ride system and major corporate sponsors.
O.Z.O.R.A. Festival 2026: the DĂĄdpuszta festival town reaches its final full day
3 August is O.Z.O.R.A. Festival's final full programme day. The more-than-ten-day Hungarian event closes its gates at DĂĄdpuszta on 4 August.
Wacken 2027: first discounted tickets sold out, youth allocation expanded
The 2026 Wacken Open Air has barely closed, and demand for next year is already huge. The Faster and Younger ticket categories sold out, with organisers opening a new batch of the latter.
Sziget 2026: Budapest's biggest international festival begins in eight days
Sziget opens its gates on 11 August. Alongside music acts, dedicated art, community, sustainability, culinary and premium venues await the audience.
Festival safety: an event cancelled over wildfire smoke and poor air quality
Organisers cancelled the first HQ Music Festival due to wildfires, smoke and travel risks. The case again shows that air quality has become a fundamental festival safety factor.
Festival safety: entrance crush injures several people in London
Several people were injured in overcrowding at the entrance to Ghana Party in the Park. Initial police information indicates none of the injuries are life-threatening.
Outside Lands 2026: all GA, GA+ and VIP tickets have sold out
The 7â9 August Outside Lands' standard, GA+ and VIP admissions have all sold out. Organisers are preparing with a mobile app, the premium SOMA Social Club, and personalised programme planning.
Wacken 2027: Five Finger Death Punch, Knocked Loose and Halestorm among the first acts
Wacken Open Air, which hosted 85,000 visitors, has already revealed the first wave of its 2027 programme. The special loyalty tickets sold out quickly.
Sziget 2026: opening approaches with a EUR 399 pass and day tickets over a hundred euros
Sziget opens its gates on 11 August. The full five-day pass currently costs EUR 399, the three-day package EUR 279, while day tickets start from EUR 109.
Fekete Zaj 2026: pre-loadable cashless wristband and a real-time festival app
MĂĄtra's Fekete Zaj operates with a digital payment system and mobile app. Organisers responded to an unexpected venue closure with a quick programme relocation.
All Together Now 2026: sold out and fully cashless in Ireland
Every ticket for the Irish festival at Curraghmore Estate has sold out. Bars and vendors accept electronic payment only.
HARD Summer 2026: Sunday tickets sold out as the Los Angeles festival begins today
The two-day HARD Summer opens in Los Angeles today. Sunday's general admission tickets have sold out, while limited stock remains for two-day and Saturday tickets.
Lollapalooza 2026: two-channel live broadcast launches on Hulu and Disney+
Chicago's Lollapalooza digital audience can choose between two parallel concert streams, while more than thirty global brands are tied to the event.
Sziget 2026 VIP: three premium stages, priority arrival and hundred-person SkyVIP
Sziget's new VIP system offers separate entry, priority boat and taxi access, premium restaurants, and a limited SkyVIP service.
Valley of Arts 2026: the last full festival day opens with active programmes
On 1 August, the anniversary Valley of Arts reaches its final full programme day. Alongside cultural events, it also offers trail running and active tourism experiences.
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Sziget 2026: five days on the Island of Freedom
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Glastonbury takes a break in 2026
The British festival is taking its traditional fallow year.
Tomorrowland: two July weekends in Boom
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Cabrillo Festival 2026: world premieres and a conversation on AI's musical future
The American Cabrillo Festival, dedicated to contemporary music, offers world premieres, free broadcasts and an industry conversation on AI's creative impact.
Great Barrier Reef Festival 2026: anniversary, growing attendance and strong sponsors
The 25th edition of Australia's Great Barrier Reef Festival begins on 31 July. Attendance at the event has been growing by 10â15% a year.
Verbier Festival 2026: Apple Music Classical, live streaming and virtual reality
Switzerland's Verbier Festival is growing its audience through an Apple Music Classical partnership, live and on-demand broadcasts, and its own virtual-reality experience.
Outside Lands 2026: sold out in San Francisco, with an Amazon broadcast
General admission, GA+ and VIP tickets for the 7â9 August Outside Lands have all sold out. Those who can't attend can follow selected concerts on Amazon Music's platforms.
Valley of Arts 2026: the final weekend opens with international productions
On 31 July an Italian production, and on 1 August a German one, continue the 35th Valley of Arts' international programme series.
Sziget 2026: the student pass, press accreditation and Cycle2Sziget deadlines expire today
31 July is the final day for several important opportunities for Sziget's audience and the press: the discounted student pass, media accreditation and Cycle2Sziget registration all close.
Beyond The Valley 2026: Black Eyed Peas, John Summit and Skepta in the fresh line-up
The full New Year's programme for Australia's Beyond The Valley has arrived. Organisers say advance ticket interest has already exceeded last year's record.
Wacken Open Air 2026: free water and 560 medical staff amid the heat
This year the sold-out Wacken Open Air is battling not mud but temperatures above 30°C. Organisers have prepared with new shaded areas, free water points and hundreds of medical staff.
Lollapalooza 2026: the festival begins today with more than 170 acts in Chicago
Lorde, John Summit, Charli XCX, Olivia Dean, Jennie and Tate McRae all perform at today's opening of Lollapalooza. The festival's safety and sustainability programmes are backed by several global brands.
Fekete Zaj 2026: the MĂĄtra event opens with cashless payment and a festival app
Fekete Zaj Festival opened on 29 July in MĂĄtrafĂŒred-SĂĄstĂł. The underground music event offers cashless payment, a mobile app and direct buses from Budapest.
Valley of Arts 2026: the 35th anniversary festival celebrates across three villages
Kapolcs, Taliåndörögd and Vigåntpetend have once again become one of Hungary's largest cultural hubs for ten days. The anniversary Valley of Arts welcomes visitors until 2 August.
Wacken Open Air 2026: opens with 85,000 visitors and a new safety road
The sold-out metal festival hosts 154 bands, having spent more than half a million euros on infrastructure.
Lollapalooza 2026: SafeFest safety programme launches the Chicago festival
The festival launches with more than 170 acts, eight stages and a SafeFest support team backed by Allianz.
O.Z.O.R.A. Festival 2026: six musical venues and more than ten days at DĂĄdpuszta
The event, running until 4 August, operates with six distinct musical venues and a programme built around an extended stay.
Lollapalooza 2026: 170 acts, eight stages and dozens of global sponsors
The Chicago festival offers more than 170 acts, eight stages, premium ticket packages and a broad partner portfolio.
Sziget Festival 2026: VIP passes, instalment payment and current ticket categories
Sziget, running from 11 to 15 August, offers standard and VIP passes, three-day tickets, camping and instalment payment.
O.Z.O.R.A. Festival 2026: more than ten days of music and festival tourism
Running from 24 July to 4 August, the event at DĂĄdpuszta operates a distinctive, extended-stay festival model.
All Together Now 2026: cashless system and strict safety rules
The Irish festival, hosting 35,000 visitors, is introducing cashless payment, an alcohol limit and voluntary breathalyser use.
Outside Lands 2026: standard and VIP tickets both sold out in San Francisco
Outside Lands is heading into August sold out: standard, GA+ and VIP tickets are no longer available.
Music Festival Tycoon: Live Nation launches a festival-management game on Roblox
In the game, users can build and run a virtual festival. The first featured artist is CORTIS.
Ticket-sales crisis: Scotland's Replay Festival postponed to 2027
Organisers say ticket sales fell by more than half, so the August event has been postponed to May 2027.
Tomorrowland 2026: limited fireworks and reinforced fire protection
Only controlled pyrotechnic elements can be used on the second weekend, alongside daily weather and fire-risk assessments.
Spotify Reserved: top listeners get concert tickets set aside for them
Spotify identifies top fans based on activity data, then sets aside Ticketmaster tickets for them.
Ticketing market consolidation: PLG acquires Romania's iaBilet platform
Estonia's PLG is acquiring one of Romania's best-known ticketing companies, which processed more than four million tickets in 2024.
Campus Festival 2026: here's how much Saturday's standard and VIP tickets cost
The Saturday standard day ticket is available for HUF 25,990, the VIP ticket for HUF 38,990, at Campus Festival in Debrecen.
All Together Now 2026: 35,000 visitors, cashless payment and breathalysers
The sold-out Irish festival is preparing with an official app, free transfers and on-site breathalysers.
Campus Festival 2026: Friday VIP day ticket costs HUF 38,990
Campus Festival continues its third day on 24 July in Debrecen. The VIP ticket provides fast-track entry, a separate hospitality area, toilets and a main-stage stand.
Drone surveillance strengthens security at a Spanish festival
Barbastro is preparing with foot patrols, traffic checks, drones, and alcohol and drug testing.
Campus Festival 2026: Thursday day ticket HUF 25,990, VIP ticket HUF 38,990
The festival has reached its second day; the gap between standard and VIP entry is HUF 13,000.
Robbie Williams to be Lytham Festival 2027's first headliner
Under current plans, the 3 July concert will be the singer's only UK show in 2027.
Against ticket fraud: Singapore's leading ticketing company builds an official resale platform
The aim is to let fans resell unused concert and festival tickets through a verified system.
Marshall x 2000trees: how festival sponsorship becomes a genuine community experience
Marshall carried out the festival's biggest brand activation to date, fitting naturally into underground culture.
Festival safety 2026: why professional radio communication is indispensable
A dedicated radio network provides channels independent of the mobile network for security, medical and technical teams.
AI-based ticketing: India's thumpN raises EUR 3.3 million
The platform aims to offer personalised concert, festival and sports event recommendations.
Fake BTS tickets defraud more than a hundred fans â five people detained
Thai police detained five people; victims' losses exceeded EUR 47,000.
Mainland Block Party has sold one million tickets â preparing for international expansion
The Nigerian festival brand reached the milestone in six years, building a year-round community through regular events.
Campus Festival 2026: one advance sales window closes on 17 July
Only five days remain until the gates open, as one in-person ticket sales window comes to a close.
New York Comedy Festival 2026: more than two hundred acts, multi-stage ticket sales
The multi-day presale is activated via a code available through the newsletter, engaging the festival's existing audience.
Reading and Leeds 2026: new stages and immersive visuals transform the festival
The British twin festival's biggest site overhaul to date brings new music areas and a stage for emerging acts.
Heritage Live 2026: festivals cancelled after weak ticket sales and a failed investment deal
Concerts by Christina Aguilera, Lionel Richie, Janet Jackson and Eric Clapton have also been called off.
Sziget 2026: separate day-zero events and an all-inclusive SkyVIP at EUR 1,999
Two extra event days are being added before the official five-day festival, with an all-inclusive SkyVIP topping the premium offering.
Campus Festival 2026: day ticket HUF 25,990, VIP ticket close to HUF 39,000
A week before opening, the premium ticket offers fast-track entry, a VIP stand, its own bar and separate services.
How the cashless festival works: NFC wristbands, faster entry and live data
The new-generation technology can link ticketing, entry and payment on a single wristband.
Heritage Live 2026 festivals cancelled: world-famous artists' concerts called off
Weak ticket sales, rising costs and a collapsed investment deal made continuing impossible.
Sziget 2026: Wizz Air supports festival tourism with more than a thousand routes
The official airline partnership makes it easier for international visitors to travel to Budapest.
Campus Festival 2026: safety and evacuation plans made public
The official website now includes the event's safety, fire-protection and evacuation documents.
Festival safety: police investigate suspected sexual offence at Tiree Music Festival
A 24-year-old man was detained; the case highlights the importance of campsite security and victim support.
Mosswood Meltdown 2026: a separate Pavement pre-show joins Iggy Pop and Bikini Kill
The separately ticketed pre-show extends Oakland's punk and indie festival to three days.
Festival weddings and luxury VIP: Outside Lands builds a new revenue model
The sold-out San Francisco event now offers wedding packages, private lounges and golf-cart transport.
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