Music festivals in Asia
There’s nothing quite like experiencing live music in a foreign country – the crowd, the culture, the artists, all in one place. If you’re already planning your next trip abroad, why not build your itinerary around a music festival?
Here are 8 music festivals happening across the Asia Pacific in 2026 that are well worth the flight ticket.
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Breakdown of music festivals in Asia in 2026
Here’s a breakdown of music festivals happening around Asia, as well as their headliners:
| Music festival | Where | Main acts | Date | Price |
| Summer Sonic | Japan | FKA Twigs, Alex Warren, Jennie | 14th-16th August | From ~RM513.95 |
| Java Jazz Festival | Indonesia | Jon Batiste, wave to earth, Lisa Simone | 29th & 30th May | From ~RM140.04 |
| S2O Songkran Music Festival | Thailand | Zedd, Steve Aoki, Alan Walker | 11th-13th April | From ~RM212.20 |
| K20 K-Pop Songkran Music Festival | Thailand | RIIZE, Kiss of Life, Fifty Fifty | 14th April | From ~RM310.46 |
| Fuji Rock Festival | Japan | Mitski, Fujii Kaze, XG | 24th – 26th July | From ~RM626.85 |
| Siam Songkran Music Festival | Thailand | Marshmello, Martin Garrix, John Summit | 11th-14th April | From ~RM287.18 |
| World DJ Festival 2026 | South Korea | Zedd, Marshmello | 13th & 14th June | From ~RM398.98 |
| Hammersonic Festival | Indonesia | My Chemical Romance, Parkway Drive, New Found Glory | 2nd & 3rd May | From ~RM256.61 |
1. Summer Sonic 2026
Western & Asian acts in one music festival
Image credit: Time Out
The Summer Sonic is an annual music event held in Tokyo and Osaka on the same weekend in August. The music festival was first hosted in 2000 due to the growing demand for Western music.
Since its inception, Summer Sonic has attracted both well-known and up-and-coming Western and Asian musicians from a wide range of genres, cementing itself as one of Japan’s largest music events.
Image credit: Summer Sonic
The music event takes place every August at the Makuhari Messe convention centre, which overlooks Tokyo Bay, with the main stage located in nearby Zozo Marine Stadium. In Osaka, the venue is Expo’70 Commemorative Park.
The artist lineup for Summer Sonic 2026 includes The Strokes, FKA Twigs, Alex Warren, Jennie, Bump of Chicken, Le Sserafim, and many other renowned international artists.
Do note that some artists will only perform at either the Tokyo or Osaka venue, such as Bump of Chicken, being a Tokyo-exclusive performer.
Admission: From ¥20,500 (~RM513.95). Purchase tickets on Summer Sonic Festival’s website.
Dates: 14th-16th August 2026
Venues: Zozo Marine Stadium and Makuhari Messe (Tokyo), Expo’70 Commemorative Park (Osaka)
2. Java Jazz Festival 2026
A celebration of jazz
If loud crowds and electric performances aren’t your thing, there’s the Java Jazz Festival 2026 in Indonesia. Held since 2005, the annual three-day international jazz festival has featured local and international artists including Earth, Wind, & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Daniel Caesar, Laufey, and Raye.
Image adapted from: @javajazzfest via Instagram
In 2026, the artist lineup features American singer-songwriter Jon Batiste, Korean indie band wave to earth, and American singer Lisa Simone.
Held at Nusantara International Convention Exhibition in Jakarta, the venue provides a comfortable indoor and semi-outdoor setting across multiple stages, accommodating tens of thousands of music lovers over the festival weekend. Given its indoor convention centre roots, Java Jazz offers a more polished and sheltered experience compared to open-air festivals — ideal for those who want to enjoy live performances without the elements.
Admission: From RP600,000 (~RM140.04). Purchase tickets on Java Jazz Festival’s website.
Dates: 29th & 30th May 2026
Venue: NICE PIK 2, Nusantara International Convention Exhibition
3. S2O Songkran Music Festival
Songkran meets EDM music
Image credit: S2O
The S2O Songkran Music Festival combines Thailand’s famous Songkran festival with three days of electrifying music performances by international artists and DJs. The 2026 edition will be held at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, which provides an expansive outdoor arena setting.
Image credit: S2O
The artist lineup for 2026 includes EDM headliners Zedd, Steve Aoki, Alan Walker, and Kygo. Besides the adrenaline rush-filled performances, attendees can also expect to be drenched in water, as there will be a 360-degree water blast system inside the venue, in conjunction with the water festival.
Admission: From ฿1,700 (~RM212.20). Purchase tickets on S2O Songkran Music Festival’s website.
Dates: 11th-13th April 2026
Venue: S2O Land, Bangkok, Thailand
4. K20 K-Pop Songkran Music Festival
Image credit: K20 K-Pop Songkran Music Festival
The same organisers behind S20 Sonkran Music Festival have launched a new kind of festival for fans of K-pop in Asia this year: K20 K-Pop Songkran Music Festival. A K-pop spin-off of the popular music festival, it mixes the festivities of Songkran, the party vibes of the original festival, and, of course, the head-bopping music of Korean acts. No age limit, everyone is welcome to attend the show.
The one-day festival kickstarts with a stellar roster of K-pop stars, including RIIZE, Kiss of Life, Fifty Fifty, and Lngshot.
Admission: From ฿2,500 (~RM310.46). Purchase tickets on K20 K-Pop Songkran Music Festival’s website.
Date: 14th April 2026
Venue: S2O Land, Bangkok, Thailand
5. Fuji Rock Festival
Rock music in a ski resort
Image credit: Fuji Rock Festival
A rock-focused music festival boasting gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains and lush greenery is none other than Fuji Rock Festival. It was named so, as the annual music festival was initially held at the base of Mount Fuji in 1999. Since then, the festival has been held at the Naeba Ski Resort, located in the Niigata prefecture.
With a massive festival ground boasting seven main stages and accompanied by other minor stages throughout the venue, it holds a spectator capacity of over 50,000.
One of Fuji Rock’s biggest draws beyond the music is its amenities and natural setting. Unlike many urban festivals, the Naeba Ski Resort offers an official on-site camping village, making it easy to stay close to the action across the three-day run.
Image credit: Fuji Rock Festival
The lush mountain scenery, riverside walking paths, and cool summer air also add to the experience, making Fuji Rock as much a nature retreat as a music festival.
This year’s Fuji Rock Festival artist lineup includes Mitski, Fujii Kaze, Hyukoh, XG, and Asian Kung Fu Generation.
Admission: From ¥25,000 (~RM626.85). Purchase tickets on Fuji Rock Festival’s website.
Dates: 24th – 26th July 2026
Venue: Naeba Ski Resort
6. Siam Songkran Music Festival
Songkran-themed music festival
Image adapted from: Siam Songkran Festival
Another Bangkok festival that taps into the spirit of Songkran is the Siam Songkran Music Festival. Held at the outdoor event space at Bravo BKK in the RCA district over four days, the festival features multiple stages hosting performances across EDM, house, techno, and trance, complemented by large-scale stage production and water effects throughout the day and into the night.
The artist lineup for Siam Songkran in 2026 includes Marshmello, Martin Garrix, and John Summit, alongside Agents of Time, Ben Nicky, Layton Giordani, and Slushii.
Admission: From ฿2,300 (~RM287.18). Purchase tickets on Siam Songkran Music Festival’s website.
Dates: 11th-14th April 2026
Venue: Bravo BKK, RCA District, Bangkok
7. World DJ Festival 2026
South Korea’s biggest EDM festival
Image credit: World DJ Festival
Celebrating its 20th edition in 2026, the World DJ Festival is South Korea’s largest annual electronic music event. First launched in 2007 as part of Seoul’s Hi-Seoul Festival, the event has grown into a sprawling multi-stage EDM spectacular, drawing over 90,000 attendees across its run.
The festival showcases a mix of internationally acclaimed and local DJs performing across genres, including EDM, house, techno, trance, and K-pop-infused electronic sets.
The 2026 artist lineup includes world-renowned DJs such as Zedd and Marshmello, as well as other international acts like Topic, Slander, and Amelie Lens.
Admission: From ₩149,000 (~RM398.98). Purchase tickets on World DJ Festival’s website.
Dates: 13th & 14th June 2026
Venue: Seoul Land
8. Hammersonic Festival
Metal & alternative music in one festival
Image credit: Hammersonic
Hammersonic Festival is Southeast Asia’s largest heavy metal music event. Held in Jakarta, the festival features multiple stages and performances that showcase the region’s best metal, punk, and alternative music acts.
Image credit: Hammersonic
The year 2026 marks the festival’s 10th anniversary edition, titled Decade of Dominion, with the headliner for this milestone year none other than My Chemical Romance.
The full lineup also features Parkway Drive, New Found Glory, Memphis May Fire, Blessthefall, Of Mice & Men, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Knuckle Puck, and Jinjer, making it one of the most stacked lineups the festival has ever assembled.
Admission: From RP1,099,000 (~RM256.61). Purchase tickets on Hammersonic’s website.
Dates: 2nd & 3rd May 2026
Venue: NICE PIK 2 – Nusantara International Convention Exhibition
Bonus: Byron Bay Bluesfest in Australia
Blues by the bay
Image credit: Byron Bay
If you’re a fan of blues and roots music, why not head down to the land down under for the Byron Bay Bluesfest.
Taking place at Byron Bay in the state of New South Wales in Australia, the Byron Bay Bluesfest is known as Australia’s premier contemporary blues and roots music festival. Established in the 1990s, the festival has featured artists like Bob Dylan, Hozier, and John Legend.
The music festival entails over 200 performances over the span of four days in a 300-acre tea farm, with a spectator capacity of over 100,000. The venue also boasts an extensive infrastructure, with a vast camping ground and over 100 food stalls. The artist lineup for the 2026 iteration of the festival includes Earth, Wind, & Fire, Erykah Badu, and others.
Admission: From AUD71.27 (~RM197.50). Purchase tickets on Byron Bay Bluesfest’s website.
Dates: 2nd-5th April 2026
Venue: Tyagarah Tea Farm, Byron Bay
Attend a music festival in Asia for your next overseas trip
Whether you’re a die-hard music fan or simply looking for a reason to explore a new country, a music festival might just be the best excuse to finally book the flight.
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