The world of live music continues to pulse with energy as festival organizers unveil major lineups, date changes, and locations for the upcoming seasons. Fans are already marking their calendars for 2026, while the final months of 2025 offer a packed schedule of global music events. Whether you’re chasing the desert sun in California or the immersive stages of the UK, the festival scene is alive and vibrant.

2026 Festival Lineups and Dates to Watch

Some of the world’s biggest festivals have announced their next editions, bringing a mix of blockbuster headliners and exciting new acts:

• Coachella (Indio, California, USA): Slated for April 10–12 and April 17–19, 2026, Coachella continues to draw massive crowds with a diverse lineup. Early announcements suggest Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Anyma, and Karol G will headline, while fans can look forward to a 20th-anniversary reunion of K-pop sensation BIGBANG, a performance sure to make waves across social media.
• Download Festival (UK): Rock and metal fans are in for a treat with Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, and Guns N’ Roses topping the bill for 2026, promising a high-octane weekend of guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and nostalgic anthems.
• TRNSMT Festival (Glasgow, Scotland): The festival has shifted its dates earlier in June 2026, giving fans more summer vibes and longer evenings of music along the banks of the River Clyde.
• Pa’l Norte (Monterrey, Mexico): This festival’s 2026 edition will feature Guns N’ Roses, Tyler, The Creator, The Killers, and Deftones, offering a cross-genre experience for attendees from across North and South America.
• Boomtown Fair (UK): Known for its immersive, theatrical environments, Boomtown has revealed its first wave of acts for 2026, including Skrillex, Scissor Sisters, and Madness, bringing dance, electronic, and punk-infused performances into its unique narrative-driven festival world.
• Latitude Festival (UK): Celebrating its 20th year, Latitude promises David Byrne, Teddy Swims, and Lewis Capaldi, blending indie, pop, and soul into a weekend of music, art, and culture.
• The Innings Festival 2026, featuring headliners Blink-182 and Twenty One Pilots, will take place in Tempe, Arizona, from February 20-22, 2026. Tickets are available now, with options ranging from single-day to multi-day platinum passes. 
  
  Dates and Location
  Dates: February 20–22, 2026
  Location: Tempe Beach Park & Arts Park, Tempe, Arizona
  Note: The festival is expanding to three days for the first time since 2018 and coincides with Major League Baseball Spring Training. 
  
  Lineup Highlights
  The festival features over 25 artists across three stages with no overlapping sets. 
  Friday, Feb. 20: Mumford & Sons (headliner), Goo Goo Dolls, Myles Smith, Grouplove, OK Go, Public Enemy, and more.
  Saturday, Feb. 21: Twenty One Pilots (headliner), Cage The Elephant, Lord Huron, The Fray, Dashboard Confessional, Silversun Pickups, and more.
  Sunday, Feb. 22: Blink-182 (headliner), Sublime, Public Enemy, Big Boi, Switchfoot, Bowling For Soup, and more. 
  
  In addition to the music, the festival includes baseball-themed activities and appearances by MLB legends like Torii Hunter, Brandon Crawford, and Jessica Mendoza. 

Trends and Changes in the Festival Landscape

The festival world has not been without challenges. Several 2025 events, including Asuncionico, Paradise Blue, and Rolling Loud Europe, have been canceled, a shift partly driven by rising ticket prices and evolving fan priorities. Meanwhile, some festivals are seeking fresh beginnings: WOMAD, the celebrated world music festival, will relocate to Neston Park in Wiltshire for 2026, promising new scenery and experiences for attendees.

November 2025 is not slowing down, with standout events including Iceland Airwaves in Reykjavik, Freakout Festival in Seattle, and EDC Orlando, ensuring music lovers have plenty of opportunities to catch live performances before the year’s end. On November 6, fans can dive into Freakout 2025 in Seattle or head to the UK for Hard Rock Hell 2025 in Great Yarmouth, each festival offering unique lineups and immersive experiences.

Festival Radio: Nonstop Celebration of Music Festivals

For those craving festival vibes from the comfort of home, TuneIn to the Festival Radio Radio Show, airing every Thursday night. From 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., the show delivers over 8 hours of nonstop music exclusively from popular festivals around the world. Relive the moments, memories, and magic of the festivals you attended—or discover new favorites—through a continuous live mix that keeps the spirit of the stage alive all night long.

As music fans look ahead to 2026, it’s clear that the global festival circuit remains a cornerstone of live music culture. With massive headliners, innovative new stages, and a thriving radio experience keeping fans connected year-round, the pulse of the festival season continues to beat strong.

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