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Concerts & Live Events countdowns
Major festivals, award shows, civic tentpoles, and large-scale live entertainment events with strong countdown intent.
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Times Square New Year's Eve 2026
One of the most universal countdown topics possible, and a perfect end-of-year live-event page.
Release window
December 31, 2026
Glastonbury Festival 2027
One of the world's most searched festivals and a must-have long-range page.
Release window
June 23 - June 27, 2027
69th Grammy Awards 2027
Music's biggest night honoring the year's top recordings and artists.
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February 7, 2027
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Eurovision Song Contest 2027
Eurovision heads to Bulgaria for the first time in May 2027 after the country's 2026 win.
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May 2027
EDC Las Vegas 2027
Electric Daisy Carnival expands to its first-ever two-weekend format in Las Vegas for 2027.
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May 14, 2027
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70th Annual Grammy Awards
Music's biggest night celebrates its 70th ceremony.
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February 2028
100th Academy Awards
The centennial Oscars ceremony honors the best films of 2027.
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March 5, 2028
Sydney New Year's Eve 2026
The first major city to welcome the new year stages its signature harbour fireworks show.
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December 31, 2026
80th BAFTA Film Awards
The 80th BAFTA Film Awards return to London's Royal Festival Hall on February 14, 2027.
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February 14, 2027
SXSW 2027
South by Southwest returns to Austin in March 2027 as a major music, film and tech tentpole.
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March 13, 2027
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Cannes Film Festival 2027
The world's most prestigious film festival returns to Cannes, France, beginning May 12, 2027.
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May 12, 2027
Tomorrowland Belgium 2027
The world's flagship electronic festival returns to Boom for two weekends.
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July 16-19 & 24-26, 2027
Mardi Gras New Orleans 2027
Fat Tuesday celebration culminating weeks of Carnival season parades.
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February 9, 2027
Sundance Film Festival 2027
Premier American independent film festival founded by Robert Redford.
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January 21 - 31, 2027
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Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show
The Apple Music halftime show at Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027 in Inglewood — TBA headliner.
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February 14, 2027
Tomorrowland Brasil 2027
Tomorrowland's Latin American edition returns to Parque Maeda with confirmed dates and the official countdown already running.
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April 30, 2027
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Lollapalooza Chicago 2027
Lollapalooza returns to Chicago's Grant Park in summer 2027, one of the biggest US music festivals of the year.
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July 29, 2027
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Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival 2027
San Francisco's Golden Gate Park festival returns as the marquee West Coast August tentpole.
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August 2027
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Burning Man 2027
The annual desert gathering returns to Black Rock City over the Labor Day window in 2027.
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August 29, 2027
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Toronto International Film Festival 2027
TIFF returns to Toronto in September 2027, a major awards-season film festival.
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September 2027
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Venice Film Festival 2027
The 84th Venice Film Festival returns to the Lido in early September 2027 as a key awards-season launchpad.
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September 2, 2027
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Sundance Film Festival 2028
Sundance returns to its new permanent home of Boulder, Colorado in January 2028.
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January 2028
34th Actor Awards 2028 (SAG Awards)
The 34th Actor Awards, formerly the SAG Awards, return on February 20, 2028 streaming live on Netflix.
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February 20, 2028
Guns N' Roses — World Tour 2026 (Australia / New Zealand Leg)
The Oceania stadium leg of Guns N' Roses' 2026 world tour, opening in Adelaide.
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November 29, 2026
The Game Awards 2026
The Game Awards 2026 crowns the year's best video games on gaming's biggest annual night.
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December 10, 2026
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Tomorrowland Winter 2027
Tomorrowland's ski-resort EDM edition returns to Alpe d'Huez in March 2027, with exact dates still to be announced.
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March 2027
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Wacken Open Air 2027
The world's largest metal festival returns to Wacken, Germany in early August 2027.
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August 2027
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79th Primetime Emmy Awards
Television's biggest night honors the best in US programming.
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September 2027
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2027
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to New York City on November 25, 2027.
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November 25, 2027
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Las Vegas New Year's Eve 2027
"America's Party" lights up the Las Vegas Strip with a major fireworks show on December 31, 2027.
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December 31, 2027
Rio Carnival 2028
The 2028 edition of Rio Carnival keeps the world's largest carnival celebration on the countdown calendar.
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February 25 - March 1, 2028
Mardi Gras New Orleans 2028
Fat Tuesday falls on a rare Leap Day in 2028, with Mardi Gras taking over New Orleans on February 29.
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February 29, 2028
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2028
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to New York City on November 23, 2028.
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November 23, 2028
Mardi Gras New Orleans 2029
Mardi Gras returns to New Orleans on February 13, 2029, a fixed and certain Fat Tuesday date.
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February 13, 2029
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Austin City Limits Music Festival 2027
ACL returns to Zilker Park for two October weekends of headliners across rock, pop, country and hip-hop.
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October 2027
Rio Carnival 2029
The 2029 edition of Rio Carnival continues one of the planet's biggest annual festival countdowns.
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February 9 - 14, 2029
Much Ado About Nothing — Broadway Opening Night
Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell star in Jamie Lloyd's Much Ado About Nothing on Broadway.
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November 19, 2026
Rio Carnival 2027
Rio Carnival 2027 fills Rio de Janeiro with samba parades and street parties for the world's biggest carnival.
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February 5 - 10, 2027
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Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2027
Four days of music on the Farm in Manchester, Tennessee.
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June 2027
Oktoberfest 2027
The 2027 edition of Munich's Oktoberfest keeps the world's largest folk festival on the countdown calendar.
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September 18 - October 3, 2027
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Ultra Music Festival Miami 2028
Ultra Miami returns to Bayfront Park for its flagship March weekend.
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March 2028
Venice Carnival 2027
The 2027 Carnevale di Venezia brings two weeks of masked balls and processions to Venice.
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January 30 - February 9, 2027
Songkran Festival 2027
The 2027 Songkran celebrations mark Thai New Year with the world's biggest water festival.
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April 13 - 15, 2027
Diwali 2027
The 2027 Diwali celebrations mark the Hindu Festival of Lights across India and the diaspora.
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October 29, 2027
Day of the Dead 2027
The 2027 Día de los Muertos honours departed loved ones across Mexico with altars and parades.
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October 31 - November 2, 2027
Oktoberfest 2028
The 2028 edition of Munich's Oktoberfest continues the world's largest folk festival.
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September 16 - October 3, 2028
Berlin International Film Festival 2027 (Berlinale)
The 77th Berlinale returns to Berlin for one of the world's premier film festivals.
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February 10 - 21, 2027
Holi 2027
The 2027 Holi celebrations mark India's Festival of Colours welcoming spring.
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March 22, 2027
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80th Annual Tony Awards
Broadway's biggest night returns to Radio City Music Hall.
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June 2027
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Reading & Leeds Festival 2027
UK's twin August Bank Holiday festival rotates headliners across Reading and Leeds.
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August 2027
Notting Hill Carnival 2027
The 2027 Notting Hill Carnival brings Europe's biggest street festival to west London.
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August 28 - 30, 2027
Venice Carnival 2028
The 2028 Carnevale di Venezia returns with masked revelry across the Venetian lagoon.
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February 19 - 29, 2028
Galileo — Broadway Opening Night
The new musical Galileo opens on Broadway with Raul Esparza in the title role.
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December 6, 2026
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2027
The 2027 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta returns as the world's largest hot air balloon event.
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October 2 - 10, 2027
Diwali 2028
The 2028 Diwali celebrations continue the Hindu Festival of Lights.
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October 17, 2028
Day of the Dead 2028
The 2028 Día de los Muertos continues Mexico's most iconic remembrance festival.
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October 31 - November 2, 2028
Venice Carnival 2029
The 2029 Carnevale di Venezia continues Venice's centuries-old masked festival tradition.
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February 3 - 13, 2029
2026 MAMA Awards
The 2026 MAMA Awards crown the year's top K-pop acts across two nights in Osaka.
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November 20 - 21, 2026
Inter Alia — Broadway Opening Night
Rosamund Pike makes her Broadway debut in Suzie Miller's Inter Alia at the Music Box Theatre.
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December 1, 2026
32nd Critics Choice Awards 2027
The 32nd Critics Choice Awards honor the year's best film and television in early January 2027.
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January 3, 2027
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival 2027
The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival 2027 opens with a city of illuminated ice palaces in northeast China.
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January 5, 2027
Sapporo Snow Festival 2027
The Sapporo Snow Festival 2027 fills Hokkaido with giant snow and ice sculptures.
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February 4 - 11, 2027
42nd Film Independent Spirit Awards 2027
The 42nd Film Independent Spirit Awards celebrate the best of independent film in a beachside ceremony.
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March 6, 2027
Lollapalooza Argentina 2027
Lollapalooza Argentina 2027 brings three days of global headliners to Buenos Aires.
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March 12 - 14, 2027
Lollapalooza Chile 2027
Lollapalooza Chile 2027 celebrates its 15th anniversary with three days of music at Parque O'Higgins.
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March 12 - 14, 2027
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Stagecoach Festival 2027
California's biggest country music festival returns to the Empire Polo Club.
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April 2027
Calgary Stampede 2027
The 2027 Calgary Stampede returns as Canada's largest rodeo and western heritage festival.
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July 9 - 18, 2027
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2027
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2027 stages the world's largest arts festival across the Scottish capital.
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August 6 - 30, 2027
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BAFTA Film Awards 2028
The British Academy Film Awards return to London's Royal Festival Hall.
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February 2028
Holi 2028
The 2028 Holi celebrations continue India's exuberant Festival of Colours.
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March 11, 2028
Diwali 2029
The 2029 Diwali celebrations continue the Hindu Festival of Lights across India and the diaspora.
Release window
November 5, 2029
Wanted — Broadway Opening Night
The new musical Wanted opens on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre.
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November 8, 2026
Trinidad and Tobago Carnival 2027
The 2027 Trinidad Carnival brings the Caribbean's biggest street festival to Port of Spain.
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February 8 - 9, 2027
Nice Carnival 2027
The 2027 Carnaval de Nice brings two weeks of parades and flower battles to the French Riviera.
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February 9 - 28, 2027
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2027
The 2027 Sydney Mardi Gras Parade brings one of the world's biggest Pride celebrations to Sydney.
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March 6, 2027
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27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards 2026
La Mayor Noche de la Musica Latina returns to Las Vegas.
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November 12, 2026
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2026
The 2026 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards hand out the iconic orange blimp trophies chosen by young fans.
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November 14, 2026
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César Awards 2027
The 52nd César Awards honor the best of French cinema at the national film academy's annual ceremony in Paris.
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February 2027
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Goya Awards 2027
The 41st Goya Awards recognize the best Spanish films of the year at the national film academy's annual gala.
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February 2027
John Proctor is the Villain — West End First Performance
Broadway hit John Proctor is the Villain transfers to the West End's Wyndham's Theatre.
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February 2, 2027
Cologne Carnival 2027
The 2027 Cologne Carnival street season culminates in the famous Rose Monday parade.
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February 4 - 9, 2027
Quebec Winter Carnival 2027
The 2027 Quebec Winter Carnival returns as one of the world's largest winter carnivals.
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February 5 - 14, 2027
Carnaval de Barranquilla 2027
The 2027 Carnaval de Barranquilla returns as one of the world's largest carnivals.
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February 6 - 9, 2027
Las Fallas de Valencia 2027
The 2027 Las Fallas festival fills Valencia with giant sculptures, fireworks and the closing burn.
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March 15 - 19, 2027
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BET Awards 2027
The 2027 BET Awards continue the annual celebration of Black excellence in music, film, sports and culture.
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June 2027
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Fuji Rock Festival 2027
Japan's flagship outdoor festival returns to the Naeba Ski Resort.
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July 2027
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MTV Video Music Awards 2027
MTV's signature pop awards and performance show returns in September.
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September 2027
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CMA Awards 2027
The 61st CMA Awards celebrate the year's top country music artists at country music's biggest night.
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November 2027
Calgary Stampede 2028
The 2028 Calgary Stampede continues Canada's biggest western heritage celebration.
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July 7 - 16, 2028
Up Helly Aa 2027
The 2027 Up Helly Aa brings Shetland's torchlit Viking fire festival to Lerwick.
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January 26, 2027
Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2027
The 2027 Tenerife Carnival brings one of the world's largest street carnivals to the Canary Islands.
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February 19 - 28, 2027
Gion Matsuri 2027
The 2027 Gion Matsuri brings Kyoto's grand month-long shrine festival and float parades.
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July 17, 2027
State Fair of Texas 2027
The 2027 State Fair of Texas returns as one of the largest annual state fairs in the United States.
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September 24 - October 17, 2027
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Japan Academy Film Prize 2027
The 50th Japan Academy Film Prize honors the best of Japanese cinema at the country's marquee film ceremony.
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March 2027
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Webby Awards 2027
The 31st Webby Awards honor the best of the internet across websites, video, social, apps and AI.
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May 2027
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Met Gala 2027
The 2027 Costume Institute benefit returns to the Met on the first Monday in May with a new spring exhibition theme.
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May 3, 2027
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Rock in Rio Lisboa 2027
The Portuguese edition of Rock in Rio returns to Bela Vista Park.
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June 2027
Up Helly Aa 2028
The 2028 Up Helly Aa continues Shetland's torchlit Viking fire festival in Lerwick.
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January 25, 2028
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60th CMA Awards 2026
Country Music's Biggest Night celebrates its 60th anniversary at Bridgestone Arena.
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November 11, 2026
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BottleRock Napa Valley 2027
Napa Valley's food, wine and music festival returns for Memorial Day weekend.
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May 2027
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Summer Sonic 2027
Japan's urban summer festival splits between Tokyo and Osaka.
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August 2027
84th Golden Globe Awards
84th Golden Globe Awards ceremony honoring achievements in film and television.
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January 10, 2027
33rd Screen Actors Guild Awards
33rd Screen Actors Guild Awards honoring outstanding film and television performances.
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February 28, 2027
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2026
A high-awareness civic live event and a very strong family-audience countdown page.
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November 26, 2026
99th Oscars 2027
The biggest film-awards countdown on the calendar and a strong annual traffic target.
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March 14, 2027
Ultra Music Festival Miami 2027
A global EDM pillar with strong recurring brand demand.
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March 26-28, 2027
Coachella 2027
One of the highest-value festival countdown pages even before exact weekend dates land.
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April 9-11 & 16-18, 2027
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Corona Capital Mexico City 2026
Mexico City's premier indie-rock and alternative festival wraps Latin America's fall season.
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November 13 - 15, 2026
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Clockenflap Hong Kong 2026
Hong Kong's flagship harborfront festival blends global and Asian headliners.
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December 4 - 6, 2026
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Lollapalooza Brazil 2027
Sao Paulo's Autodromo festival is South America's most-watched pop-rock weekend.
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March 26 - 28, 2027
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New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2027
Jazz Fest turns New Orleans into the US music calendar's most culturally distinctive tentpole.
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April 23 - May 2, 2027
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- What concerts countdowns are tracked here?
- This concerts & live events hub tracks 111 countdown pages spanning Citywide Tentpoles, Music Festivals, Awards & Broadcast Specials, Music competition / award show, Music festival, Awards Shows. The strongest upcoming entries are featured first; the full list follows below.
- How is the concerts category defined?
- The concerts & live events grouping collects release-style events that share a discovery intent — people browsing by concerts want every relevant date in one list rather than searching each title separately. Major festivals, award shows, civic tentpoles, and large-scale live entertainment events with strong countdown intent.
- Are all countdowns exact-day releases?
- No. Some pages use exact dates while others clearly label month, quarter, season, or tentative release windows so the page stays honest about certainty.
- How strong is the source mix for concerts countdowns?
- 87 official-source records, 24 curated-source records. The category page promotes stronger official or curated records first and keeps provider-feed, catalog-expanded, tentative, or windowed records visibly labelled.
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