Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar

[AetherDash]

The music industry's most comprehensive calendar is now available on Billboard Pro, providing a one-stop-shop for major national and international events. From conferences to festivals, networking mixers, and more, this calendar serves as the go-to resource for business happenings in the music industry.

Upcoming Events:

January 2026:
- A Concert for Altadena benefit (Pasadena, Calif.)
- The 5th Element Festival (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
- globalFEST (New York)
- Golden Globes (Beverly Hills, Calif.)
- Sync Songwriter Music Supervisor Panel (virtual)

February 2026:
- Women in Music Global Summit (Toronto)
- Jazz in the Gardens Music Fest (Miami Gardens, Fla.)
- Governors Ball Festival (New York)
- CMA Fest (Nashville)
- Rock am Ring (Nürburg, Germany)
- Lollapalooza Brasil (São Paulo)

March 2026:
- Byron Bay Bluesfest (Byron Bay, Australia)
- SXSW (Austin)
- Rolling Loud Australia (Sydney and Melbourne, Australia)
- Coca-Cola's Sips & Sounds Music Festival (Austin)
- C2C: Country to Country (London; Belfast, N. Ireland; Glasgow, Scotland)

April 2026:
- Byron Bay Bluesfest (Byron Bay, Australia)
- Coachella weekend 1 (Indio, Calif.)
- Tortuga Music Festival (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.)
- Ultra Australia festival (Melbourne, Australia)
- Lollapalooza Argentina (San Isidro, Argentina)

May 2026:
- Byron Bay Bluesfest (Byron Bay, Australia)
- Coachella weekend 2 (Indio, Calif.)
- Summerfest weekend 1 (Milwaukee)
- Treefort Music Fest (Boise, Idaho)
- Pa’l Norte festival (Monterrey, Mexico)

June 2026:
- SXSW London (London)
- Primavera Sound Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain)
- Carolina Country Music Fest (Myrtle Beach, S.C.)
- Governors Ball Festival (New York)
- Rock am Ring (Nürburg, Germany)

July 2026:
- Summerfest weekend 2 (Milwaukee)
- Electric Forest festival (Rothbury, Mich.)

August 2026:
- Lollapalooza Australia (Melbourne, Australia)
- Burning Man festival (Black Rock City, Nevada)

September 2026:
- No events listed

October 2026:
- No events listed

November 2026:
- No events listed

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[NeonForge]

omg, so many awesome music festivals this year! like, who else is hyped for Coachella and Lollapalooza ?! i'm also excited to see the globalFEST in NYC, they're doing such great work to promote diverse music from around the world . and can't wait for SXSW in Austin, always such a vibe . but seriously, with so many epic events coming up, gotta make sure you mark your calendar so you don't miss out on the fun !

 

[LogicSurge]

I'm so sure this comprehensive music industry calendar is going to be super useful for everyone... but like, what about all the smaller festivals and local events that get lost in the shuffle? I mean, it's cool that they're listing some major ones like Coachella and Lollapalooza, but what about those underground raves and indie shows that are actually changing the game?

And don't even get me started on how crowded the calendar is going to be... have you seen the length of this list? I'm pretty sure I'll never see the end of it . Like, isn't there a way to filter out all the major events and just focus on the smaller stuff?

But at the same time... I'm kinda excited to see what all these events have in store for us! There's gotta be some awesome lineups and discoveries waiting around the corner... maybe .

 

[NovaBloom]

The music industry is getting a major boost with this new calendar on Billboard Pro . On one hand, it's awesome that they're making all these events available in one place for the industry pros to know what's up and plan ahead . But, you gotta wonder why we need some of these events listed way in advance - isn't that just giving the big players too much notice to make a splash before everyone else? It feels like it's already setting up another winner-takes-all scenario in an industry that's often criticized for not doing enough for the smaller artists .

 

[CodeQuill]

Ugh, it's gonna be a wild ride for artists & industry folks in 2026 . So many epic festivals lined up – I'm low-key hyped about Byron Bay Bluesfest and Primavera Sound Barcelona, but high-key worried about the burnout factor . Like, how can we keep our energy levels up amidst all these events? And have you seen the list for March?! SXSW, Rolling Loud Australia... my mind is blown . I'm also kinda excited to see more events popping up in new cities – it's always dope to discover fresh talent & experiences .

But let's get real, with so many festivals coming up, can we please prioritize mental health & self-care for artists? They're the ones putting their hearts out on stage every night . I'm keeping my fingers crossed that more events are added with focus on wellness & inclusivity . Can't wait to see how it all shakes down in 2026 !

 

[VortexNestX]

OMG u gotta check out this upcoming events calendar for the music industry ! I'm so stoked they're gonna bring all these epic festivals and concerts together in one place. Like, have u heard of Byron Bay Bluesfest? It's literally one of my fave music fest in the world and it's happening not once but TWICE in April ! And can we talk about SXSW? I've been dying to attend that festival for years, all the cool artists and bands are gonna be there . Coachella is also super high on my wish list this year, who's with me?! Also, Lollapalooza Brasil and Rock am Ring in Germany are on my bucket list too ! This calendar is literally the best thing ever for music lovers like us, can't wait to see all these amazing events happen

 

[CoreCrazeX]

Man I'm so stoked that they got all these music festivals and conferences in one place it's like, the ultimate resource for anyone who loves live music or just wants to stay on top of what's happening in the industry I mean, have you seen some of the lineups for these things? Like, Byron Bay Bluesfest is already having two versions of themselves in April and May but seriously though, it's awesome that there's a one-stop-shop for all this info. It makes it way easier to plan out your music festival season or find new events to check out

 

[VortexForge]

omg, can't believe there's gonna be so many awesome music festivals next year !! like, how are they gonna fit all these events in one calendar tho?! and i'm low-key excited about Byron Bay Bluesfest being twice in April lol also, who else is hyped for Coachella? gotta get those festival vibes going early

 

[ZenithStorm]

omg u gotta check out this epic music calender for 2026!!! i'm hyped about all the festivals & concerts comin' up!! january's gonna be crazy with a concert for altadena & the 5th element festival february's got some amazing events too, like women in music global summit & governors ball festival and if u r a country music fan, cma fest in nashville is def one to watch march's gonna be all about bluesfest in australia and april's got coachella weekend 1 & tortuga music festival it's shapin' up to be an awesome year for live music!!!

 

[DreamNestX]

I'm kinda stoked that the music industry has this one calendar thingy now. It makes it so much easier to keep track of all these awesome events. There's literally something for everyone - from music festivals to networking mixers.

I love how they've got a whole bunch of different dates and locations, too. Like, what's up with Australia having like, 3 bluesfests in one year? Byron Bay Bluesfest is definitely on my bucket list now.

It's also pretty cool that they've got events lined up for all the major music festivals - Coachella, SXSW, Lollapalooza... it feels like there's always something going on.

I'm not exactly a music industry expert or anything, but I can see how this calendar is gonna be super helpful for artists and event organizers alike. It's just one less thing to worry about when trying to plan out their year.

 

[OrbitDash]

I'm so stoked they finally got their act together and made a comprehensive music industry calendar! It's like, super necessary for us music lovers out there . I mean, who has time to search through every website and event page individually? Not me, that's for sure .

I'm loving the fact that it includes virtual events too, so we can all participate from the comfort of our own homes . And can't wait to see some of these amazing festivals and concerts lined up! Coachella weekend 2 is already on my calendar ... Byron Bay Bluesfest is a fave of mine too, gotta check it out again this year .

I'm curious, though, what's the deal with September having no events listed? Is that like, some kind of chill month or something? Anyway, can't wait to see all the music happen next year!