Festivals in October 2026

October 2026: 172 upcoming festivals, including 73 with tickets on sale.

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October places festivals in a season of transition: the year's last open-air events share the calendar with urban and indoor formats better suited to shorter evenings. The calendar lists 245 festivals for the month, a reminder that live music does not stop when summer ends, with closing parties, club events and gatherings of independent scenes all on the schedule.

Several events stand out for the size of their line-ups. The Fest 2026 in Gainesville, United States, lists 358 artists, ahead of OUT.FEST 2026 in Barreiro (332), III Points 2026 in Miami (311) and the Amsterdam Dance Event, spread across venues throughout the city (310). In terms of styles, pop is the most represented, closely followed by electronic music and rock, then dance and hip-hop.

Geographically, the United States (90 festivals) and France (78) account for most of the offer, far ahead of Germany (14), the United Kingdom (11) and Australia (9). To widen your search, browse the festivals of September 2026, or look ahead to November 2026.

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Questions fréquentes

How many festivals are there in October 2026?▼
The calendar lists 245 festivals in October 2026. Among them, The Fest 2026, III Points 2026 and the Amsterdam Dance Event are among those with the most artists.
What are the biggest festivals in October 2026?▼
Ranked by number of artists, they are The Fest 2026 in Gainesville (United States, 358 artists), OUT.FEST 2026 in Barreiro (Portugal, 332), III Points 2026 in Miami (United States, 311), the Amsterdam Dance Event across several Amsterdam venues (Netherlands, 310) and EDC Korea 2026 in Incheon (South Korea, 157).
Which music genres dominate in October 2026?▼
Pop leads with 152 festivals, followed by electronic (137), rock (136), dance (107) and hip-hop (97). Since a festival can blend several styles, these totals overlap.
In which countries do the October 2026 festivals take place?▼
The United States has 90 festivals and France 78, making them the top two countries of the month. Germany (14), the United Kingdom (11) and Australia (9) follow.
Which artists are booked the most in October 2026?▼
Mary Droppinz and LYNY are on the bill at 7 festivals each. GRiZ, HerShe and Mouth Ulcers follow with 6 festivals each.
Is October a good time for festivals?▼
Yes, as long as you accept the change of season: open-air events become rarer and the weather less predictable, while indoor formats and urban events take over. It is also a month with highly varied line-ups, from clubbing to independent scenes.