Festivals Panel: The Evolution of Festivals | Billboard Live Music Summit 2026

From the new Daisy Chain Fields music festival to established heavyweights like Coachella, the festival space remains strong, but it is also changing, as genre and artist-focused events continue to grow in popularity. Billboard has gathered several key festival promoters, as well as voices from the management and agency words, to analyze the current factors driving the growth and evolution of festivals of all sizes.

The 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit takes place on Nov. 10 at the 1 Hotel in West Hollywood. This event brings together artists, executives, promoters, managers and other leaders shaping the live music business. Through conversations, panels and networking, the summit explores the ideas, opportunities and challenges influencing the future of live music.