For the first time, Disney+ will livestream three of the US’s biggest music festivals to fans all over the world. Coverage of Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza will be shared the streaming service for international fans.
The festivals, hosted by Live Nation, have been live streamed by Hulu for the past six years. But 2026 marks the first time that UK Disney+ subscribers will be able to watch the iconic festivals simultaneously, with Disney+’s global reach. “Music festivals are among the most electric, can’t-miss moments in culture, and now Disney+ and Hulu subscribers around the world can experience the excitement,” said Lauren Tempest, Head of Content Planning & Partnerships, DTC at The Walt Disney Company. “As we continue to extend our live offerings, we remain committed to bringing fans the biggest, most iconic moments right as they happen, and are thrilled to bring that vision to life with Live Nation.”
Disney+ aims to pull international streaming fans into the thick of the action. They are set to release an array of artist interviews, behind-the-scenes content and festival highlights along with the live-streamed performances.
Kevin Chernett, EVP, Head of Global Media Partnerships at Live Nation said, “Music festivals used to be experiences reserved for the people who could physically be there. Now they’re becoming global live moments that fans want to experience together in real time, no matter where they are in the world. Expanding this partnership with Disney+ and Hulu allows these festivals to reach music fans at an entirely different scale.”
First up of the three festivals is Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival from 11-14 June. It takes place annually on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, and saw 70,000 attendees in 2024. Some of the headlining names this year include The Strokes, Skrillex, Noah Kahan and Rufus De Sol. British acts on the bill include indie rockers, Wet Leg, electronic musician Four Tet and singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri, as well as singer and composer, Blood Orange. Next is Chicago based Lollapalooza from 30 July to 2 August. Hosting most alternative and rock acts, the festival boasts around 40,000 attendees annually. Olivia Dean and Charli XCX are among the headliners for 2026. They are joined by Lorde, The Smashing Pumpkins, John Summit, Jennie, Tate McRae and The XX. Many UK artists are on the bill for this year including Wet Leg, Blood Orange, Wolf Alice, Jim Legxacy, CMAT, kwn, Beabadoobee and Cruz Beckham and the Breakers.
Finally, rounding out the trio is autumn-set Austin City Limits. The Texas-based festival will be celebrating its 25th year across two weekends: 2-4 October and 9-11 October. Charli XCX is also among the headliners, she is joined by Lola Young, Skrillex, Kings of Leon, Rufus De Sol, Lorde and Twenty One Pilots as well as many more. Other acts from the UK set to perform there include Paris Paloma, CMAT, Suki Waterhouse and Blood Orange.
Disney+ has stated additional details about the livestreams will be made available ahead of each festival.
