October 2026 marks the start of the indoor season: with 62 festivals, this quieter month offers a tight but quality programme focused on concert halls and clubs. Autumn inspires darker, more intense atmospheres — ideal for metal, alternative rock, and electronic music. For dedicated fans, it is often a privileged period, far from the summer crowds.
Leading the programme, Sick New World stands out as the month's flagship event in Texas, bringing together 61 artists for one explosive day. In Europe, Festival Otoño y Sal in Spain, Rock Your Brain Fest and the Tourcoing Jazz Festival in France, and the Black Waves Festival in Poland round out a varied picture. The leading genres are Rock, Pop, Metal, and Dance.
Germany leads again with 15 festivals, ahead of the United States (10) and France (9). Spain (5) and the Netherlands (4) complete the European podium. This geographic concentration on Europe confirms that October is primarily a continental festival month, with a particularly vibrant metal and rock scene.