What is the best music festival in the world?

Glastonbury leads with 25% of the vote

From the mud of Glastonbury to the desert of Coachella, from the electronic spectacle of Tomorrowland to the radical freedom of Burning Man — the world has strong opinions on which festival stands above all others. These 85,133+ votes represent the genuine preferences of music fans who have attended these events and formed real convictions.

Every festival reviewed by the community

#1

25%

21,292 votes

Glastonbury

Glastonbury Festival is the world most iconic music and arts festival, held annually on Worthy Farm in Somerset, England. Founded by Michael Eavis in 1970, it began as a humble gathering of 1,500 people. Today it welcomes over 200,000 attendees across hundreds of stages. The Pyramid Stage has hosted legends from David Bowie to Beyonce. Glastonbury donates its profits to Oxfam, Greenpeace and WaterAid.

Vote for Glastonbury21,292 votes

#2

20%

16,822 votes

Coachella

Coachella takes place annually in Indio, California, in the Colorado Desert. Founded in 1999, it has become the most influential festival for music discovery and cultural trends. Its production quality sets the standard for the industry and it consistently delivers the most talked-about performances of any festival.

Vote for Coachella16,822 votes

#3

17%

14,286 votes

Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland is the most spectacular electronic music festival on earth, held in Boom, Belgium. Since 2005 it has grown to 400,000 attendees across two weekends. Its elaborate themed stages, pyrotechnics and world-class sound create an experience unlike any other. Tomorrowland streams live to millions worldwide.

Vote for Tomorrowland14,286 votes

#4

10%

8,923 votes

Burning Man

Burning Man is not a music festival — it is a temporary city built on radical self-expression in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. 80,000 people create a community from scratch for one week each year. Music is everywhere but secondary to the art installations and human connection that define the experience.

Vote for Burning Man8,923 votes

#5

9%

7,461 votes

Lollapalooza

Lollapalooza was founded in 1991 and is now held annually in Grant Park, Chicago, attracting 400,000 people over four days. It has expanded internationally with editions in Brazil, Argentina, Germany, France and India. It is known for eclectic lineups spanning rock, electronic, hip-hop and pop.

Vote for Lollapalooza7,461 votes

#6

8%

6,854 votes

Primavera Sound

Primavera Sound, held in Barcelona and Porto each June, has established itself as the most critically acclaimed festival for independent music. Its lineups consistently receive higher critical scores than any other major festival. It is the festival of choice for music critics and serious fans who prioritize curation over spectacle.

Vote for Primavera Sound6,854 votes

#7

6%

5,298 votes

Rock in Rio

Rock in Rio is the largest music festival on earth by attendance, having welcomed over 10 million people since 1985. The most recent editions attracted 700,000 people over seven days. It has expanded to Lisbon and Madrid, making it a truly global institution.

Vote for Rock in Rio5,298 votes

#8

5%

4,197 votes

Ultra Music Festival

Ultra Music Festival was founded in Miami in 1999 and has grown into the world premier electronic music festival. Held in Bayfront Park with views of Biscayne Bay, it features the biggest names in EDM. Ultra has expanded to 30 countries worldwide.

Vote for Ultra Music Festival4,197 votes

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