Best Music Festivals in the USA 2026
Live-music festivals across every genre — bluegrass, jazz, folk, rock, and more. We list 1,872 music festivals across 49 states for 2026, with the season peaking in September, July, October. Below are the highest-rated events nationwide — then browse by state.
Top-rated music festivals nationwide
4.9(2362)Chattanooga Tasting Festival
Taste a bounty of delicious food options including American, Asian, Italian, African, Caribbean, Mexican, Cambodian, Indian, soulfood, vegan, BBQ, fish, and more.
5(157)The Fourth Street Festival of Arts and Crafts
It will host nearly 120 artisans from across the country who will showcase and sell their original works in various media.
4.9(850)In 13 daysEllsworth Cheese Curd Festival
There will be live entertainment, classic car show, cheese curd eating contest, 5k/10k cheese curd run, and more.
4.9(331)Wheatland Music Festival
Enjoy live music performances on multiple stages.
4.9(288)In 12 daysBlue Ox Music Festival
It will feature a great lineup of artists and bands in the genres of bluegrass, country, southern rock, jam, alternative and more.
4.9(277)Atlanta World Oddities Expo
A craft fair in Atlanta.
4.9(214)Adkins Midsummer Market Days
It will feature seasonal farm produce, unique boutiques, delicious baked goods, handcrafted artisan items, and much more.
4.9(214)Adkins Fall Market Days
A craft fair in Adkins.
4.9(214)Adkins Holiday Market Days
A craft fair in Adkins.
4.9(197)Omaha World Oddities Expo
A craft fair in Omaha.
4.9(186)Carrollton Arts Festival
It will host more than 70 local and national fine artists and crafters displaying and selling their original works of art.
4.9(159)Westminster Summer Art Night Out
It will feature live music, street performers, an art market with 50 vendors, food trucks, as well as a beer, wine, and cider garden.
4.8(3620)Reggae Nights Summer Concert
It will feature live concert and music, unique crafts and merchandise, food vendors and more.
4.8(2920)In 7 daysThe Stone Arch Bridge Festival
It will host more than 200 artists and culinary artists showcasing their original creations in a broad spectrum of artistic mediums including photography, painting, jewelry, sculpture, woodworking, ceramics, printmaking, glass, and fine crafts.
4.8(2395)Fort Wayne Midsummer Night Market
This boutique outdoor open-air market will feature an art show, live music outdoors, local artisan vendors, food trucks and much more.
4.8(1950)Royal Palm Beach 4th of July Celebration
A craft fair in Royal Palm Beach.
4.8(1950)Royal Palm Beach Rock-N Fall Fest
This festival will feature family fun, a variety of craft vendors, cold beers, savory foods and many other fun activities.
4.8(1565)Jacksonville World Oddities Expo
This is a celebration of all things weird, intriguing, and magically macabre.
4.9(134)The Art on the Rockies
This festival will feature over 115 fine artists and craftspeople, silent auction, kidÆs art tent, scrumptious food, and more.
Recurring4.9(129)Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival
Come enjoy live traditional bluegrass musical performances of talented artists.
4.9(129)Williamsburg Winter Sunday Art and Music Festival
A craft fair in Willamsburg.
4.8(1036)Ohio Labor Day Weekend Renaissance Festival
Journey back in time to the days of knights and queens at the sixteen century English village.
4.8(1034)Waukesha Apple Harvest Festival
This festival will feature arts and crafts vendors, apple market, scavenger hunt, self-guided childrens activities, planetarium shows, beer garden, sweet treats, live music and much more.
4.8(968)Safety Harbor End of Summer Folly Faire
A craft fair in Safety Harbor.
Recurring4.9(121)Arkansas Renaissance Festival
Travel back into time to the 16th century European village.
4.9(121)Arkansas Labor Day Renaissance Festival
Travel back into time to the 16th century European village.
4.9(121)Arkansas Fall Renaissance Festival
Travel back into time to the 16th century European village.
4.8(553) Happening nowSafety Harbor Folly Faire
It will feature nursery plant sale, petting farm/animals, live music, kid’s crafts, family-friendly nature activities and more.
4.8(553)Safety Harbor Summer Folly Faire
A craft fair in Safety Harbor.
4.8(553)Safety Harbor Midsummer Folly Faire
It will feature nursery plant sale, petting farm/animals, live music, kid’s crafts, family-friendly nature activities and more.
Music Festivals by state
Frequently asked questions
How many music festivals are there in the USA in 2026?
Festivals & Fairs USA lists 1,872 music festivals across 49 states for the 2026 season.
When is the best time for music festivals?
Nationally, music festivals peak in September, July, October — though you'll find events in most months somewhere in the country.
What is the most popular among music festivals?
By Google reviews, Breckenridge July Art Festival in Breckenridge, Colorado is among the most popular — 4.7★ from 16,307 reviews.
Which states have the most music festivals?
New York (129), California (115), Ohio (106), North Carolina (105), Pennsylvania (90) lead the country for music festivals in our directory.
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