December music festivals close out the year with holiday-themed celebrations, year-end gatherings, and warm-weather events in southern destinations that keep festival season alive through the winter. This month features beloved annual traditions including New Year's Eve festivals, holiday jam sessions, and destination events in Florida, the Caribbean, and internationally that give dedicated festival fans a way to celebrate the season through live music.
December is also when many artists perform special year-end shows and when festivals announce their first major lineup reveals for the coming year, making it an exciting time for festival planning. Whether you're attending a cozy holiday music event or a massive NYE celebration, December offers fitting ways to close out the festival year. Browse all December 2026 music festivals below.
Boca Raton 
Dec 04-06, 2026 
