Festivals in December 2026

December 2026: 50 upcoming festivals, including 13 with tickets on sale.

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December brings winter to the northern hemisphere: festivals mostly move indoors, into cities or to mountain resorts, while Southeast Asia and Australia still host large open-air gatherings. The month lists 56 festivals, a tighter calendar than in peak season but a well-stocked one, spanning year-end closers and the first events of the winter season.

Leading by number of artists booked, Tomorrowland Thailand in Khao Mai Kaeo brings together 119, ahead of EDC Thailand (Round 2) in Phuket (103) and Rave on Snow in Austria (87). In France, Les Trans Musicales in Rennes (80 artists) remains the month's go-to event for discovery. On the genre side, electronic music leads (34 festivals), followed by rock (29) and pop (28).

Geographically, the United States (16 festivals) and France (15) account for most of the offer, ahead of Germany (6), Australia (4) and Thailand (3). To keep exploring the calendar, check out November 2026 or look ahead to January 2027.

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Questions fréquentes

How many festivals are there in December 2026?▼
The directory lists 56 festivals for December 2026, including headliners such as Tomorrowland Thailand, Rave on Snow and Les Trans Musicales.
What are the biggest festivals in December 2026?▼
By number of artists booked, the biggest are Tomorrowland Thailand (119 artists, Khao Mai Kaeo, Thailand), EDC Thailand (Round 2) (103 artists, Phuket, Thailand), Rave on Snow (87 artists, Austria), Les Trans Musicales (80 artists, Rennes, France) and Lost Paradise (64 artists, Glenworth Valley, Australia).
What genres dominate in December 2026?▼
Electronic leads with 34 festivals, followed by rock (29) and pop (28). Hip-hop and dance (24 each) round out the top 5.
Which countries host festivals in December 2026?▼
The United States leads with 16 festivals, followed by France (15), Germany (6), Australia (4) and Thailand (3).
Which artists are booked most often in December 2026?▼
Five artists share the top spot with 4 festivals each: Crankdat, Mary Droppinz, GRiZ, Subtronics and ALLEYCVT.
Is December a good time to go to a festival?▼
December suits fans of indoor and urban formats, such as Les Trans Musicales in Rennes, or those who want to extend the season in milder latitudes like Thailand or Australia. In the northern hemisphere, winter festivals do call for proper gear.