The Journal
Stories, guides, and roundups from the festival world.
Best Beach Music Festivals in the World
Eight festivals where the ocean is part of the stage — from Tortuga's Fort Lauderdale sand to Boom's Portuguese lakeside.
Best Boutique Music Festivals in the World
Eight intimate festivals where the curation matters more than the crowd size — from Dekmantel's warehouse techno to Meredith's Australian bushland.
Best Camping Music Festivals in the World
Eight festivals where the campground is half the experience — from Glastonbury's fields to Fuji Rock's mountain forests.
Best Electronic Music Festivals in the World
The definitive list of electronic music festivals worth traveling for — from Tomorrowland's fantasy stages to Dekmantel's warehouse techno.
Best Fall Music Festivals in the USA 2026
The best American music festivals from September through November — when the heat breaks, the lineups sharpen, and the crowds thin out.
Best Hip-Hop Festivals in the USA
The American festivals where hip-hop is the headline, not the token booking — from Rolling Loud's stadium scale to Camp Flog Gnaw's curated vision.
Best Jazz Festivals in the World
Six jazz festivals that have shaped the genre — from Newport's 1954 origins to Montreal's Guinness-record-holding summer program.
Best Music Festivals in Australia 2026
From Splendour's Byron Bay hinterland to Meredith's bushland amphitheater, these are the Australian festivals worth planning around.
Best Music Festivals in California 2026
From Coachella's desert spectacle to Stern Grove's free Sunday concerts, these are the California music festivals worth planning around in 2026.
Best Music Festivals in Florida 2026
From Rolling Loud's hip-hop takeover to Tortuga's beachfront country sets, these are the Florida festivals worth planning around in 2026.
Best Music Festivals in Germany 2026
From Rock am Ring's motorsport complex to Fusion's anarchic utopia, these are the German festivals worth crossing borders for in 2026.
Best Music Festivals in Texas 2026
From SXSW's citywide takeover to Austin City Limits' Zilker Park weekends, these are the Texas music festivals that define the state's scene.
Best Music Festivals in the UK 2026
From Glastonbury's 900 acres to Green Man's intimate Welsh hills, these are the UK festivals worth booking in 2026.
Best Rock Music Festivals in the World
Ten rock festivals that define the genre's live culture — from Download's metal heritage to Primavera's indie credibility.
Best Summer Music Festivals in Europe 2026
Nine European summer festivals that justify the flight — from Glastonbury's legacy to Pohoda's quiet brilliance in Slovakia.
Best Summer Music Festivals in the USA 2026
Ten American summer festivals from Summerfest's marathon scale to Electric Forest's woodland immersion — the events that define festival season stateside.
Coachella vs Bonnaroo: Which Festival Should You Choose?
A detailed comparison of America's two iconic multi-genre festivals — Coachella's desert spectacle and Bonnaroo's Tennessee community.
Glastonbury Festival: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about attending Glastonbury — tickets, camping, stages, and what makes Worthy Farm unlike anything else.
How to Plan a Festival Trip on a Budget
A practical guide to cutting festival costs without cutting the experience — from early-bird tickets to campsite cooking.
Tomorrowland vs EDC: Which Electronic Festival Should You Choose?
A detailed comparison of the world's two biggest electronic music festivals — Tomorrowland's Belgian fantasy and EDC's Las Vegas neon.
What to Pack for a Music Festival: The Complete List
A no-nonsense packing list for camping and day festivals — what you actually need, what to skip, and lessons from veteran festival-goers.
World's Biggest Music Festivals by Attendance
The 12 largest music festivals on Earth ranked by attendance — from Summerfest's 800,000 to Burning Man's 80,000.
Your First Music Festival: A Complete Guide
Everything a first-time festival-goer needs to know — from choosing the right festival to surviving day three.