Worldwide Rhythms: Discover the Beat With Our Top 30 Global Music Festivals

We've went all around the world (figuratively of course) and handpicked the top 30 music festivals covering rock, pop, and everything in-between. Check out our editors picks below:

Fancy a trip over to the US of A? From east coast to west coast here are our US selections

1. Coachella:

• What: An iconic and influential music festival featuring diverse genres.
• When: April
• Where: Indio, California

2. Lollapalooza:

• What: A four-day music festival with an eclectic lineup.
• When: July-August
• Where: Chicago, Illinois

3. Bonnaroo:

• What: A multi-genre festival known for its camping experience.
• When: June
• Where: Manchester, Tennessee

4. SXSW (South by Southwest):

• What: A combination of music, film, and interactive media festival.
• When: March
• Where: Austin, Texas

5. Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC):

• What: One of the largest electronic dance music festivals in the country.
• When: May-June
• Where: Las Vegas, Nevada

6. Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL):

• What: A two-weekend festival showcasing a diverse range of artists.
• When: October
• Where: Austin, Texas

7. Ultra Music Festival:

• What: An electronic dance music festival featuring renowned DJs.
• When: March
• Where: Miami, Florida

8. Outside Lands:

• What: A music festival that combines music, art, and food in a scenic setting.
• When: August
• Where: San Francisco, California

9. Governors Ball:

• What: A three-day festival with a focus on indie, rock, and hip-hop music.
• When: September
• Where: New York City, New York

10. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival:

• What: A celebration of jazz, blues, and heritage in the heart of New Orleans.
• When: April-May
• Where: New Orleans, Louisiana

Now, lets' heat things up and head south! Our 10 festivals from Rio to Bogotá 

1. Rock in Rio:

• What: One of the largest music festivals in the world, featuring a mix of rock, pop, and electronic music.
• When: Usually held in September.
• Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

2. Lollapalooza Chile:

• What: A multi-genre music festival with a focus on alternative and indie music.
• When: Usually held in March.
• Where: Santiago, Chile.

3. Creamfields Buenos Aires:

• What: A massive electronic dance music festival showcasing top DJs from around the world.
• When: Usually held in November.
• Where: Buenos Aires, Argentina.

4. Estéreo Picnic:

• What: A three-day festival featuring a mix of international and local artists across various genres.
• When: Usually held in April.
• Where: Bogotá, Colombia.

5. Festival Internacional de la Canción:

• What: An iconic music festival featuring performances by renowned Latin American and international artists.
• When: Usually held in February.
• Where: Viña del Mar, Chile.

6. Festival de Verano:

• What: A vibrant festival showcasing Latin American music, including salsa, cumbia, and reggaeton.
• When: Usually held in January.
• Where: Barranquilla, Colombia.

7. Personal Fest:

• What: A two-day festival with a diverse lineup of international and local artists.
• When: Usually held in November.
• Where: Buenos Aires, Argentina.

8. Festival Nuestro:

• What: A celebration of Latin American music and culture, highlighting emerging artists.
• When: Dates may vary.
• Where: Buenos Aires, Argentina.

9. Festival REC:

• What: A festival dedicated to showcasing independent music from South America and beyond.
• When: Dates may vary.
• Where: Santiago, Chile.

10. Rock al Parque:

• What: One of the largest free rock festivals in Latin America, featuring local and international rock bands.
• When: Usually held in July.
• Where: Bogotá, Colombia.

Jetting over to Europe, here are our top 10 selections 

1. Glastonbury Festival:

• What: One of the largest and most iconic music festivals in the world, featuring a diverse range of genres.
• When: Usually held in June.
• Where: Somerset, England.

2. Tomorrowland:

• What: A massive electronic dance music festival known for its extravagant stages and top DJ performances.
• When: Usually held in July.
• Where: Boom, Belgium.

3. Roskilde Festival:

• What: A renowned music festival focusing on rock, pop, and alternative genres.
• When: Usually held in June-July.
• Where: Roskilde, Denmark.

4. Sziget Festival:

• What: A week-long festival showcasing a diverse lineup of international and local artists across various genres.
• When: Usually held in August.
• Where: Budapest, Hungary.

5. Primavera Sound:

• What: A cutting-edge music festival with a lineup featuring indie, alternative, and electronic artists.
• When: Usually held in June.
• Where: Barcelona, Spain.

6. Rock am Ring / Rock im Park:

• What: Twin festivals that simultaneously take place, featuring rock, metal, and alternative music.
• When: Usually held in June.
• Where: Nürburgring (Rock am Ring) and Nuremberg (Rock im Park), Germany.

7. EXIT Festival 

• What: An eclectic music festival held in a fortress, featuring a mix of genres and a unique atmosphere.
• When: Usually held in July.
• Where: Novi Sad, Serbia.

8. Reading Festival / Leeds Festival:

• What: Simultaneous festivals featuring rock, indie, and alternative music, with the same lineup performing on different days.
• When: Usually held in August.
• Where: Reading (Reading Festival) and Leeds (Leeds Festival), England.

9. Isle of Wight Festival:

• What: A legendary festival with a rich history, featuring a wide range of musical genres.
• When: Usually held in June.
• Where: Isle of Wight, England.

10. Øya Festival:

• What: A popular music festival known for its diverse lineup and focus on sustainability.
• When: Usually held in August.
• Where: Oslo, Norway.