Best World music Festivals 2026
Every world music festival on the Festival Engagement Index, ranked by real social engagement — likes, comments, shares and video views measured while each event happens.
| # | Festival | FEI Score | Worldwide | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇵🇹 Afro Nation Portugal 2026 | 76.8 | #8 | 1.8m |
| 2 | 🇬🇧 City Splash 2026 | 64.2 | #43 | 140.6k |
| 3 | 🇸🇦 Balad Beast 2026 | 58.4 | #74 | 229.3k |
| 4 | 🇲🇦 Mawazine 2026 | 42 | #154 | 460.2k |
| 5 | 🇪🇸 Viña Rock 2026 | 31.9 | #195 | 188.4k |
| 6 | 🇳🇱 North Sea Jazz Festival 2026 | 23.8 | #213 | 14.9k |
| 7 | 🇳🇱 Indian Summer Festival 2026 | 20 | #217 | 613 |
Not yet ranked
Awaiting their first scored edition on the index.