The 2026 Zeitgeist Roster is packed with events for this year’s festival season. From Parklife to Truck Festival, 2026 will be one for the books, packed with stars and fresh new talent, making every festival an unforgettable adventure. Festivals are all about bringing people together to celebrate music, culture, art, food, and good times.

U.K. festivals at a glance:

Best for being immersed in an alternate universe: Boomtown – August 12-16, Matterley Estate, South Downs National Park, U.K.

Best for summer-defining party moments: Parklife – June 20-21, Heaton Park, Manchester

Best for off-the-wall character and unrivalled indie fun: Truck Festival – July 23-26, Hill Farm, Oxford, U.K.

Best for family-friendly fun: Wychwood Festival – May 29-31, Cheltenham Racecourse, U.K.

Best for music, art & culture in London: Somerset House Summer Series – July 10-20, Somerset House, London, U.K.

European festivals at a glance:

Best for iconic moments and bucket-list experiences: Rock in Rio Lisboa – June 20-21 and June 27-28, Parque Tejo, Lisbon, Portugal

Best for Afrobeats on the beach: Afro Nation – July 3-5, Praia da Rocha Beach, Portimao, The Algarve, Portugal

Best for big names on big stages: Open’er Festival – July 1-4, Gdynia, Poland

Best for arts, culture, and influential voices in modern culture: Bilbao BBK Live – July 9-11, Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

Best for vampires, goths, and 24-hour party people: Electric Castle – July 16-19, Banffy Castle, near Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Best for forward-thinking guitar music fans: Rock for People – June 10-14, Park 360, Hradec Králové, Czechia

Best for global rap and electronic fans: Rhythm + Waves – June 27-28, Praia da Rocha Beach, Portimao, The Algarve, Portugal