Pinterest's 2026 festival trends

On 31 March 2026, about ten days before Coachella's first weekend, Pinterest published a festival trend report naming six looks: Hot Tropic, Swashbuckled, Shoegaze Aesthetic, Peak Poptimism!, Sheer Euphoria and High Camp. Each comes with Pinterest search-growth figures. These are increases in Pinterest searches, and the page implies a year-on-year comparison; they are not sales or attendance figures.

Where it comes from

• Pinterest published its festival trend report on 31 March 2026. The growth figures are Pinterest search increases, and the page implies a year-on-year basis. Pinterest Newsroom, 31 Mar 2026
• Pinterest's wider Pinterest Predicts 2026 report has no festival-specific trend. Pinterest Predicts

Key pieces

• Hot TropicTropical maximalism: showgirl looks, gold fringe and feathers. Pinterest searches: "showgirl aesthetic" +945%, "tropicoqueta outfit" +105%, "blowout hair outfit" +75%, "maquillaje de cumbia" +35%, "gold fringe dress" +30%.
• SwashbuckledPirate and adventurer: belts on belts, worn suede, smudged eyes. Pinterest searches: "pirate eye makeup" +330%, "suede mini skirt outfit" +195%, "pants tucked into boots" +75%, "pirate belt" +40%, "pirate earrings" +40%.
• Shoegaze AestheticThrifted band tees, flannel and indie deep cuts. Pinterest searches: "2000s rock outfits" +60%, "shoegaze aesthetic outfits" +60%, "indie alternative outfits" +60%, "silly t shirts" +65%, "windbreaker jacket outfit" +40%.
• Peak Poptimism!Rhinestones, airbrush prints, holographic fabrics and pop maximalism. Pinterest searches: "airbrush jeans" +75%, "uv resin jewelry ideas" +65%, "butterfly makeup" +60%, "frutiger aero core" +40%, "belt charms" +40%.
• Sheer EuphoriaOrganza, sheer skirts and oversized silks with an angelic feel. Pinterest searches: "sheer skirt outfit street styles" +60%, "organza shirt outfit" +60%, "oversized silk shirt outfit" +45%, "underground rave outfit" +40%, "angelic accessories" +35%.
• High CampMismatched and theatrical, with skirts over trousers. Pinterest searches: "mismatched outfit" +75%, "layering skirts over pants" +45%, "dramatic eye makeup looks" +45%, "campy aesthetic" +30%, "outfit sandwich" +30%.

Lately

• 2026: Hot Tropic: "showgirl aesthetic" Pinterest searches up 945%, the biggest figure in the report. Pinterest Newsroom, 31 Mar 2026
• 2026: Swashbuckled: "pirate eye makeup" up 330% and "suede mini skirt outfit" up 195%. Pinterest Newsroom, 31 Mar 2026
• 2026: Shoegaze Aesthetic: "2000s rock outfits", "shoegaze aesthetic outfits" and "indie alternative outfits" each up 60%. Pinterest Newsroom, 31 Mar 2026
• 2026: Peak Poptimism!: "airbrush jeans" up 75% and "uv resin jewelry ideas" up 65%. Pinterest Newsroom, 31 Mar 2026
• 2026: Sheer Euphoria: "sheer skirt outfit street styles" and "organza shirt outfit" each up 60%. Pinterest Newsroom, 31 Mar 2026
• 2026: High Camp: "mismatched outfit" up 75% and "layering skirts over pants" up 45%. Pinterest Newsroom, 31 Mar 2026

Leave these at home

• Feathers, rhinestones, sequins and glitter at Burning Man, which matters for Hot Tropic and Peak Poptimism! looks. Its guide says: "Don't bring items that easily become MOOP, like: glitter, feathers, rhinestones, artificial grass, sequins, wigs…" Burning Man: What to Pack
• Body glitter at Glastonbury. The festival's guidance: "Do not bring body glitter. Even biodegradable body glitter will not properly breakdown without being heat-treated." Time Out
• Chains in a Swashbuckled look at Coachella. Belts on belts are fine, but the FAQ bans "Chains or Chain Wallets". Coachella FAQ
• Native American-style headdresses with Hot Tropic feathers. Coachella has drawn criticism for "cultural appropriation, particularly non-natives wearing Native American-inspired headdresses and body paint". Wikipedia: Coachella