Festivals in May 2027

May 2027: 50 upcoming festivals, including 23 with tickets on sale.

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May marks the start of the main open-air festival season: with milder temperatures, many events move out of concert halls and into parks, fields and outdoor sites, while city-wide formats spread across several venues remain a strong presence. The month lists 74 festivals, a sizeable number that makes it an important entry point into the summer season for live music fans.

Among the biggest line-ups, The Great Escape Festival takes over venues across Brighton from 12 to 15 May with 194 artists, while Extrema Outdoor Belgium (155 artists) and Vestrock (138 artists) liven up the Benelux weekends. At Ashton Court, Love Saves the Day Festival closes the month on 29 and 30 May. Stylistically, pop and rock each appear at 36 festivals, followed by electronic music (34).

Geographically, the United States (29 festivals) and the United Kingdom (23) account for most of the offering, ahead of France (8), the Netherlands (4) and Germany (2). To keep exploring, see April 2027 for the start of the season or June 2027 for the arrival of summer.

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Questions fréquentes

How many festivals are there in May 2027?▼
The directory lists 74 festivals for May 2027, including major events such as The Great Escape Festival, Extrema Outdoor Belgium and Vestrock.
What are the biggest festivals in May 2027?▼
By number of artists booked, the biggest are The Great Escape Festival (194 artists, Brighton, United Kingdom), Extrema Outdoor Belgium (155 artists, Belgium), Vestrock (138 artists, Eiland Buitenvest, Netherlands), Love Saves the Day Festival (118 artists, Ashton Court, United Kingdom) and Awakenings Upclose (108 artists, Halfweg, Netherlands).
What genres dominate in May 2027?▼
Pop and rock are tied at the top with 36 festivals each, followed by electronic (34). Hip-hop (28) and dance (26) round out the top 5.
Which countries host festivals in May 2027?▼
The United States leads with 29 festivals, followed by the United Kingdom (23), France (8), the Netherlands (4) and Germany (2).
Which artists are booked most often in May 2027?▼
Five artists are booked at 4 festivals this month: Girls Dont Sync, Max Dean, Basslayerz, East End Dubs and Bakey.
Is May a good time to go to a festival?▼
May suits fans who want to enjoy the first open-air festivals of the year, with milder temperatures than early spring and crowds that are often more moderate than in midsummer. It also offers a mix of large events, such as The Great Escape Festival, and more intimate formats.