Festivals in August 2026

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August keeps peak summer going with 547 festivals taking place worldwide, one of the busiest months of the year. Building on July's momentum, the calendar stays dominated by major open-air events set in parks, gardens and estates, before the return to indoor stages gradually picks up with the new season.

Highlights include Shambala Festival (United Kingdom), Rebellion Punk Music Festival (United Kingdom), Decibel Outdoor Festival (Netherlands) and Dimensions Festival (Croatia), among the month's biggest line-ups. On the genre side, Pop (361 festivals) and Rock (354) lead by a wide margin, followed by Electro (298), underlining just how varied the late-summer bill really is.

Geographically, France (103 festivals) leads the way ahead of the United States (85), the United Kingdom (82), Germany (63) and Canada (28). After July's outdoor peak, August closes out the open-air season before September gradually shifts things back toward urban and indoor formats — book accommodation and tickets early, as demand stays high right through the month.

Questions fréquentes

How many festivals take place in August 2026?▼
547 festivals are scheduled in August 2026, making it one of the busiest months of the year. These include Shambala Festival, Rebellion Punk Music Festival and Decibel Outdoor Festival.
What are the biggest festivals in August 2026?▼
By line-up size, the biggest festivals this month are Shambala Festival (338 artists, United Kingdom), Rebellion Punk Music Festival (300 artists, United Kingdom) and Decibel Outdoor Festival (230 artists, Netherlands). Close behind are AVL Sounds Fest (222 artists, United States) and Dimensions Festival (191 artists, Croatia).
Which genres dominate in August 2026?▼
Pop (361 festivals) and Rock (354) top the month's genre rankings. They are followed by Electro (298), Dance (249) and Hip-Hop (228).
Which countries host August 2026 festivals?▼
France leads with 103 festivals in August 2026. It is followed by the United States (85), the United Kingdom (82), Germany (63) and Canada (28).
Which artists play the most festivals in August 2026?▼
Several artists are booked at multiple festivals this month, starting with SOMBR, who plays 15 festivals. Amyl and The Sniffers, DIJON, Geese and NOVAH each follow with 10 festivals.