Fes­ti­val Sea­son 2026/2027

The art of booking – Is the booking for festivals heading into a new era? Since many top artists prefer to play solo shows and tours, the number of available artists for festivals is going down. What else is to consider than just the synchronisation of ticket prices with fees for headliner artists?. Not to forget, the powerplay by big agency networks and meaningful concert agents, aiming for to grab on the best bid and slots for their clients. How much does the artistic profile and identity of festivals still matter in a more than ever industrialized live music industry with its global deals and corporate policies? Still yet, there might be more questions than answer, but nevertheless one thing is for sure, conditions and settings for festivals are changing. Lets evaluate the evolution of festivals in consideration of the festival season 2026 including an outlook for 2027.