Spring Festivals in 2026: Your Guide to the Best Events

Spring is packed with seasonal experiences and exciting events. Vibrant festivals take place around the world, featuring music, traditional ceremonies, and parades. INFOBUS is here with a guide to the best spring festivals in 2026 — from Coachella to EDC Las Vegas. 

Top Festivals in April 2026 

April features plenty of fascinating events, including music festivals and cultural celebrations. Here’s a list of the best festivals in April 2026 to check out. 

Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2026

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One of the most anticipated music festivals in 2026 is the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. Coachella 2026 takes place on April 10–12 and 17–19 in Indio, California. The music festival features dozens of popular artists across multiple stages. The headliners include Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G. Read more in our Coachella 2026 guide.

📅 When: April 10–12 and 17–19 

📍 Where: Indio, California 

DGTL Amsterdam 2026

DGTL Amsterdam 2026 returns to the NDSM Docklands for a mind-blowing weekend of electronic music. The festival takes place on April 3–5, featuring five different event segments — Friday night, Saturday, Saturday night, Sunday, and Sunday night. The lineup features popular international artists, including Armand van Helden, CamelPhat, Patrick Mason, Dom Dolla, and I Hate Models, as well as rising stars. Join art and music in Amsterdam on the first weekend of April. 

📅 When: April 3–5 

📍 Where: Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Snowbombing 2026

A week of après-ski festivities in the Austrian Alps awaits you from April 6–11. Snowbombing 2026 blends snowboarding, skiing, electronic music, and parties in Mayrhofen. The resort offers 600 km of pistes for beginners and experts, hiking trails, paragliding, and running marathons. The festival headliners are Maribou State, De La Soul, and Orbital. The lineup includes Sub Focus, East and Duds, Folamour, Hybrid Minds, Girls Don't Sync, and many others across a few venues.

📅 When: April 6–11

📍 Where: Mayrhofen, Austria 

Tortuga Music Festival 2026

Planning a trip to music festivals in April 2026? A three-day oceanfront festival in Florida brings together rock, roots, and country fans. The music festival is held right on the beach at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. Tortuga Music Festival 2026 runs from April 10–12. It’s one of the best festivals in April as it also promotes ocean conservation. The event raises funds for the Rock The Ocean Foundation, which is the event’s founder and host. Post Malone, Kenny Chesney, and Riley Green headline the festival, joined by Ice Cube, The Fray, Dwight Yoakam, Clay Walker, Lukas Nelson, and others. 

📅 When: April 10–12 

📍 Where: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

French Quarter Fest 2026 

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The French Quarter Fest 2026 returns to New Orleans on April 16–19, celebrating the city’s rich culture. The riverfront music and food festival takes place along the Mississippi River through the French Quarter, with a new location in Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park. It brings together over 300 artists across 20+ stages, featuring popular headliners such as Irma Thomas, Cyril Neville, PJ Morton, and Big Freedia. The event will also offer food and drinks from over 50 vendors. 

📅 When: April 16–19 

📍 Where: New Orleans, Louisiana 

Feria de Abril 2026 

The Seville Fair 2026 is a traditional event in the Andalusian capital of Seville, held two weeks after Holy Week. The fair runs from April 21–26, beginning at midnight on Monday. It takes place in the Los Remedios neighbourhood. The fair starts with the lighting of the façade of the exhibition centre and wraps up with a fireworks display over the Guadalquivir River. The festival features flamenco music, dance, food, drinks, and traditional costumes. 

📅 When: April 21–26 

📍 Where: Seville, Spain 

Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2026

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Cherry blossom season is one of the most fascinating experiences in spring. The Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Hirosaki Castle Park from April 17 to May 5. The park features over 2,600 cherry trees of different sorts, including weeping cherries and the century-old Somei Yoshino. Visitors can enjoy evening illuminations starting at 10 PM, boat rentals, and food stalls. The festival offers breathtaking scenery and a romantic atmosphere. 

📅 When: April 17–May 5 

📍 Where: Aomori Prefecture, Japan

Terminal V Festival 2026 

Scotland’s top electronic music festival is back for its last edition in Edinburgh. The techno festival takes place on April 18–19 in the Royal Highland Center. It features over 100 international artists, including Sara Landry, I Hate Models, Mall Grab, Klangkuenstler, and others. Terminal V 2026 attracts over 40,000 people across six stages. The festival will feature mind-blowing visuals, modern electronic music, and dance.

📅 When: April 18–19

📍 Where: Edinburgh, Scotland

Top Festivals in May 2026 

May is packed with music festivals and global events. Here’s a list of the best festivals in May 2026 — from the US to Europe. 

EDC Las Vegas 2026 

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EDC Las Vegas is one of the world’s largest electronic dance festivals, and it returns for its 30th anniversary. The festival features unique art installations, visual effects, carnival rides, fascinating stage production, and firework displays. EDC Las Vegas 2026 takes place on May 15–17 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, offering a weekend of music, dance, and fun. The EDC Las Vegas 2026 lineup includes FISHER, Martin Garrix, The Chainsmokers, Charlotte de Witte, John Summit, 999999999, Armin van Buuren, and others. 

📅 When: May 15–17 

📍 Where: Las Vegas, Nevada 

Welcome to Rockville 2026 

Daytona Beach invites everyone to join the popular rock festival. Welcome to Rockville 2026 takes place on May 7–10 at the Daytona International Speedway. The festival offers camping or hotel packages, a shopping area, food and drinks, art, and carnival rides. The festival headliners are Bring Me The Horizon, Guns N' Roses, Foo Fighters, and My Chemical Romance. The lineup also includes Slipknot, Parkway Drive, TURNSTILE, All Time Low, Lamb of God, and others. 

📅 When: May 7–10 

📍 Where: Daytona, Florida 

The Great Escape 2026 

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The Great Escape 2026 is an event for new music, featuring over 450 rising artists. It’s a great opportunity to discover emerging artists before they headline solo tours. The festival runs from May 13–16 in Brighton. Over 30 venues across the city welcome visitors to join the festivities. The lineup includes Peaches, Kingfishr, BIG WETT, Keo, and The Lottery Winners. 

📅 When: May 13–16 

📍 Where: Brighton, the UK 

Orange Warsaw Festival 2026 

This festival is one of the most popular events in Warsaw, bringing together over 60,000 people. The Orange Warsaw Festival 2026 takes place at the Służewiec Horse Racing Track and is scheduled for May 29–30. The festival boasts great food and drink options and features global artists. The headliners include FKA twigs, Olivia Dean, Lewis Capaldi, and TV Girl.

📅 When: May 29–30  

📍 Where: Warsaw, Poland 

BottleRock Napa Valley 2026 

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Looking for the top music festivals in May 2026? BottleRock Napa Valley 2026 is a major music festival in Napa, taking place from May 22–24. It’s held at the Napa Valley Expo and features tiered ticket packages. It’s one of the best festivals in May, featuring bars, restaurants, the Culinary Stage, a club, silent disco, wine cabanas, the Culinary Garden, and more. The BottleRock Napa Valley 2026 lineup includes over 80 artists, with Lorde, Teddy Swims, Sombr, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Zedd, Foo Fighters, Backstreet Boys, and LCD Soundsystem headlining the festival.

📅 When: May 22–24

📍 Where: Napa, California 

Nuits sonores 2026 

Nuits sonores 2026 is a major music festival in Lyon, scheduled for May 13–17. The 23rd edition of the five-day festival will focus on electronic, techno, house, and experimental music. The event will feature a diverse lineup with over 80 artists, including Amelie Lens, Ben Klock, Four Tet, Carl Craig & Seth Troxler, and others. The festival will be held across 40 venues, offering workshops and art installations. 

📅 When: May 13–17 

📍 Where: Lyon, France 

Sanja Matsuri

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Sanja Matsuri is a major cultural festival in Tokyo, celebrating Japanese culture and tradition. The festival brings together thousands of people from Japan and other countries, featuring cultural processions, traditional costumes, performances, food stalls, and rituals. Sanja Matsuri 2026 runs from May 15–17 in Asakusa. Join the mikoshi processions as locals carry around 100 portable shrines through the streets. Enjoy taiko drumming, try delicious yakitori, and take a glimpse at rituals at Asakusa Shrine.

📅 When: May 15–17

📍 Where: Tokyo, Japan

AVA Festival 2026 

AVA Festival 2026 is held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, featuring local and international artists. The 12th edition of the electronic dance festival runs from May 29–30, offering music, arts, and workshops. The AVA Festival 2026 lineup includes KNEECAP, Octo Octa b2b Eris Drew, KETTAMA, Annie Mac, ¥ØU$UK€, Honey Dijon, and Or:La. The festival takes place at Titanic Slipways and offers weekend and day tickets.  

📅 When: May 29–30 

📍 Where: Belfast, Northern Ireland 

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FAQ 

What festivals are in April? 

Quite a few festivals take place in April worldwide, including Coachella 2026, the Tortuga Music Festival, the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival, Terminal V, and others. There are music festivals, cultural events, and more scheduled for April 2026. 

What festivals are in May? 

EDC Las Vegas, BottleRock Napa Valley 2026, Welcome to Rockville, Sanja Matsuri, and several other festivals take place in May. These are the most popular upcoming events, ideal for music fans and people looking for seasonal activities. 

What are the biggest music festivals in May 2026?

EDC Las Vegas 2026, BottleRock Napa Valley 2026, and the Orange Warsaw Festival 2026 are generally the biggest music festivals in May 2026, featuring international artists, popular venues, and entertainment. 

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