Festivals in April 2027

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April brings the timid return of open-air festival season: after a quiet winter, 39 festivals are scheduled across April 2027, spanning the last Easter dates and the first true spring outings. The month stays hybrid — part indoor showcase, part electronic rave, part early outdoor kickoff.

The lineup is led by Tallinn Music Week, an Estonian showcase festival bringing together 186 artists on its own, followed by Teddy Rocks (92 artists) on a UK farm and Motel Mozaique in the Netherlands (63 artists). Techno fans head to Time Warp Germany in Mannheim, while Cruise to the Edge sets sail on a prog-rock cruise linking Miami and Puerto Plata. On the genre side, Rock (17 festivals) narrowly leads Pop (14) and Electronic (12), keeping the month eclectic.

Geographically, the United States host the most events (14), driven by a wide spread of smaller festivals rather than one giant gathering, ahead of Germany (5), the United Kingdom and the Netherlands (3 each) and Canada (2). Coming off a still-wintry March, April marks the turn toward outdoor season — pack something warm for the evenings, since the weather stays unsettled before May takes over.

Questions fréquentes

How many festivals take place in April 2027?▼
39 festivals are scheduled for April 2027, including Tallinn Music Week in Estonia, Teddy Rocks in the UK and Motel Mozaique in the Netherlands. The month mixes showcases, electronic raves and the first outdoor dates of the year.
What are the biggest festivals in April 2027?▼
The biggest by lineup size is Tallinn Music Week (186 artists, Estonia), followed by Teddy Rocks (92 artists, UK), Motel Mozaique (63 artists, Netherlands), Time Warp Germany (57 artists, Germany) and Cruise to the Edge (35 artists). This ranking is based on the number of announced artists.
Which genres dominate in April 2027?▼
Rock leads with 17 festivals, ahead of Pop (14), Electronic (12), Folk (11) and Jazz (11). No single genre dominates, making for an eclectic month.
Which countries host festivals in April 2027?▼
The United States lead with 14 festivals, followed by Germany (5), the United Kingdom and the Netherlands (3 each) and Canada (2). This early-season month favors a wide spread of smaller events over one single flagship festival.
Which artists play more than once in April 2027?▼
No one truly dominates this month, but several artists play two festivals each, including Adam Beyer, Ben Klock, I Hate Models, DJ Gigola and Asia. None of them appears on more than two dates in April 2027.
Is April a good time for festivals?▼
Yes — April marks the gradual reopening of the season, between the last Easter dates and the first spring outings, even though the weather still stays unsettled before May. It's also a good time to catch smaller-scale formats, from showcases to music cruises.