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20 Best Summer Playlists on Spotify (Oct 2026)

The 20 best summer playlists on Spotify, compared by followers, size and growth, starting with Country Music Summer 2026. Updated Oct 2026.

Analysis by PlaylistScaler · Playlists credited to their Spotify curators

20 playlists
20 Best Summer Playlists on Spotify (Oct 2026) artwork
20playlists analyzed

Original playlist analysis by PlaylistScaler

Compare 20 selected playlists using observed music, curator information and available measurements.

What our analysis found

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CLEAN SUMMER 2026 🏝️ CLEAN PARTY HITS contains 3 tracks marked explicit in the observed data. The name alone does not establish suitability.

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Playlist picks

Each playlist is credited to its Spotify curator.

  1. Top genres

    • country 221 tracks
    • pop 8 tracks
    • contemporary country 7 tracks
    Tracks
    234
    Playing time
    12h 48m
    Marked explicit
    12
    Followers
    38,371

    A few observed tracks

    • Been By NowMorgan Wallen
    • Runnin' Down A DreamLuke Combs
    • WomanKane Brown

    Measured examples

    • Been By NowMorgan Wallen115 BPMEnergy 0.77 / 1
    • Runnin' Down A DreamLuke Combs169 BPMEnergy 0.78 / 1
    • WomanKane Brown107 BPMEnergy 0.77 / 1

    Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 8, 2026.

    Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 8, 2026
    Track entries
    234
    Distinct tracks
    234
    Repeated entries
    0
    Distinct artists
    103
    Playing time
    12h 48m · 100% duration coverage
    Explicit flags
    12 marked explicit · 100% coverage
    Track genre labels
    country, pop, contemporary country, rock, urban cowboy · 97.01% coverage
    Audio measurements
    185 of 234 distinct tracks · 79.06% coverage
    Follower change
    -64 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026

    12.57% overlap with COUNTRY MUSIC 2026 🔥 Top Country Hits + New Songs: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    1.14% overlap with beach songs everyone knows ⛱️: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.

  2. Top genres

    • pop 235 tracks
    • alternative 79 tracks
    • rock 72 tracks

    Check the clean label: 3 tracks are marked explicit in the observed data.

    Tracks
    491
    Playing time
    28h 55m
    Marked explicit
    3
    Followers
    16,996

    A few observed tracks

    • Adventure of a LifetimeColdplay
    • UnforgettableFrench Montana, Swae Lee
    • We Are The PeopleEmpire Of The Sun

    Measured examples

    • Adventure of a LifetimeColdplay111 BPMEnergy 0.76 / 1
    • We Are The PeopleEmpire Of The Sun123 BPMEnergy 0.75 / 1
    • Wouldn't It Be NiceThe Beach Boys123 BPMEnergy 0.76 / 1

    Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 8, 2026.

    Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 8, 2026
    Track entries
    491
    Distinct tracks
    491
    Repeated entries
    0
    Distinct artists
    429
    Playing time
    28h 55m · 100% duration coverage
    Explicit flags
    3 marked explicit · 100% coverage
    Track genre labels
    pop, alternative, rock, dance, r&b/soul · 97.15% coverage
    Audio measurements
    350 of 491 distinct tracks · 71.28% coverage
    Follower change
    +129 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026

    16.41% overlap with summer songs everyone knows 🌞: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    14.33% overlap with beach songs everyone knows ⛱️: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.

  3. Top genres

    • pop 100 tracks
    • alternative 32 tracks
    • dance 28 tracks
    Tracks
    190
    Playing time
    11h 16m
    Marked explicit
    23
    Followers
    9

    A few observed tracks

    • Lush LifeZara Larsson
    • Tongue TiedGROUPLOVE
    • SummerCalvin Harris

    Measured examples

    • Lush LifeZara Larsson97 BPMEnergy 0.86 / 1
    • Tongue TiedGROUPLOVE113 BPMEnergy 0.85 / 1
    • SummerCalvin Harris127 BPMEnergy 0.88 / 1

    Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 8, 2026.

    Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 8, 2026
    Track entries
    190
    Distinct tracks
    190
    Repeated entries
    0
    Distinct artists
    182
    Playing time
    11h 16m · 100% duration coverage
    Explicit flags
    23 marked explicit · 100% coverage
    Track genre labels
    pop, alternative, dance, rock, hip-hop/rap · 98.42% coverage
    Audio measurements
    145 of 190 distinct tracks · 76.32% coverage
    Follower change
    0 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 4, 2026

    42.75% overlap with Summer Vibes 😎: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 9, 2026.

    31.05% overlap with beach songs everyone knows ⛱️: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.

  4. Top genres

    • pop 4 tracks
    • alternative 3 tracks
    Tracks
    6
    Playing time
    0h 20m
    Marked explicit
    1
    Followers
    1

    A few observed tracks

    • Don't Be A FoolDreamer Boy
    • Heart To HeartMac DeMarco
    • Summer VibeForrest Nolan

    Measured examples

    • Don't Be A FoolDreamer Boy114 BPMEnergy 0.48 / 1
    • Heart To HeartMac DeMarco74 BPMEnergy 0.26 / 1
    • Summer VibeForrest Nolan136 BPMEnergy 0.61 / 1

    Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 9, 2026.

    Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 9, 2026
    Track entries
    6
    Distinct tracks
    6
    Repeated entries
    0
    Distinct artists
    6
    Playing time
    0h 20m · 100% duration coverage
    Explicit flags
    1 marked explicit · 100% coverage
    Track genre labels
    pop, alternative · 100% coverage
    Audio measurements
    6 of 6 distinct tracks · 100% coverage
    Follower change
    0 · Sep 14, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026

    Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.

  5. Top genres

    • pop 89 tracks
    • dance 39 tracks
    • hip-hop/rap 33 tracks
    Tracks
    204
    Playing time
    12h 29m
    Marked explicit
    41
    Followers
    0

    A few observed tracks

    • SummerCalvin Harris
    • Lush LifeZara Larsson
    • Let Me Love YouDJ Snake, Justin Bieber

    Measured examples

    • SummerCalvin Harris127 BPMEnergy 0.88 / 1
    • Lush LifeZara Larsson97 BPMEnergy 0.86 / 1
    • BabydollDominic Fike84 BPMEnergy 0.74 / 1

    Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 9, 2026.

    Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 9, 2026
    Track entries
    204
    Distinct tracks
    204
    Repeated entries
    0
    Distinct artists
    200
    Playing time
    12h 29m · 100% duration coverage
    Explicit flags
    41 marked explicit · 100% coverage
    Track genre labels
    pop, dance, hip-hop/rap, alternative, r&b/soul · 99.02% coverage
    Audio measurements
    148 of 204 distinct tracks · 72.55% coverage
    Follower change
    0 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026

    42.75% overlap with summer songs everyone knows 🌞: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    23.15% overlap with beach songs everyone knows ⛱️: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.

  6. Followers
    1,482,330
    Tracks
    230
    Followers per day
    +436
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    53,500–160,400
    Most listeners in
    Berlin, DE

    Newest track added Oct 9, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  7. Followers
    990,131
    Tracks
    312
    Followers per day
    +637
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    38,900–116,800
    Most listeners in
    London, GB

    Newest track added Oct 9, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  8. Followers
    877,273
    Tracks
    398
    Followers per day
    +649
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    35,300–105,900
    Most listeners in
    Sydney, AU

    Newest track added Oct 7, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  9. Followers
    594,939
    Tracks
    143
    Followers per day
    +383
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    23,400–70,200
    Most listeners in
    Bogotá, CO

    Newest track added Oct 2, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  10. Followers
    537,307
    Tracks
    289
    Followers per day
    +2
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    1,800–5,400
    Most listeners in
    London, GB

    Newest track added Oct 2, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  11. Followers
    443,712
    Tracks
    157
    Followers per day
    +113
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    15,800–47,500
    Most listeners in
    Hamburg, DE

    Newest track added Sep 25, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  12. Followers
    360,608
    Tracks
    140
    Followers per day
    -14
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    1,200–3,600

    Newest track added Oct 1, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  13. Followers
    342,486
    Tracks
    450
    Followers per day
    +175
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    13,100–39,200
    Most listeners in
    Bonn, DE

    Newest track added Oct 9, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  14. Followers
    317,673
    Tracks
    147
    Followers per day
    -52
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    10,600–31,800
    Most listeners in
    Mexico City, MX

    Newest track added Sep 29, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  15. Followers
    278,375
    Tracks
    185
    Followers per day
    -12
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    930–2,800
    Most listeners in
    Amsterdam, NL

    Newest track added Oct 2, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  16. Followers
    263,155
    Tracks
    318
    Followers per day
    +77
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    9,500–28,500
    Most listeners in
    Amsterdam, NL

    Newest track added Oct 2, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  17. Followers
    261,552
    Tracks
    119
    Followers per day
    -12
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    870–2,600
    Most listeners in
    London, GB

    Newest track added Oct 5, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  18. Top genres

    • country 172 tracks
    • contemporary country 16 tracks
    • pop 10 tracks
    Tracks
    178
    Playing time
    10h 24m
    Marked explicit
    10
    Followers
    5,191

    A few observed tracks

    • Girl From LouisianaDylan Scott
    • Don't Come Any CloserRiley Green
    • SpringsteenEric Church

    Audio profile

    Shazam track measurements via artist.tools · aggregated by PlaylistScaler · retrieved Oct 8, 2026

    Dot: median · shaded band: middle 50% of measured tracks.

    Tempo
    100 BPM0200 BPMMiddle half: 77–120 BPM · 149 tracks measured
    Energy
    0.63 / 101Middle half: 0.46–0.79 · 149 tracks measured
    Danceability
    0.57 / 101Middle half: 0.48–0.69 · 149 tracks measured
    Valence
    0.72 / 101Middle half: 0.58–0.85 · 149 tracks measured
    Acousticness
    0.77 / 101Middle half: 0.67–0.87 · 149 tracks measured
    Melodicness
    0.6 / 101Middle half: 0.46–0.75 · 149 tracks measured
    Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 8, 2026
    Track entries
    178
    Distinct tracks
    178
    Repeated entries
    0
    Distinct artists
    72
    Playing time
    10h 24m · 100% duration coverage
    Explicit flags
    10 marked explicit · 100% coverage
    Track genre labels
    country, contemporary country, pop, urban cowboy, honky tonk · 98.31% coverage
    Audio measurements
    149 of 178 distinct tracks · 83.71% coverage
    Follower change
    +26 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026

    12.57% overlap with Country Music Summer 2026: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    1.83% overlap with beach songs everyone knows ⛱️: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools, and Shazam measurements via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.

  19. Top genres

    • pop 88 tracks
    • electronic 26 tracks
    • alternative 23 tracks
    Tracks
    176
    Playing time
    10h 17m
    Marked explicit
    18
    Followers
    266

    A few observed tracks

    • Hey, Soul SisterTrain
    • Drive ByTrain
    • Stereo Hearts (feat. Adam Levine)Gym Class Heroes, Adam Levine

    Measured examples

    • Hey, Soul SisterTrain96 BPMEnergy 0.72 / 1
    • Drive ByTrain122 BPMEnergy 0.91 / 1
    • Stereo Hearts (feat. Adam Levine)Gym Class Heroes, Adam Levine89 BPMEnergy 0.86 / 1

    Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 8, 2026.

    Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 8, 2026
    Track entries
    176
    Distinct tracks
    176
    Repeated entries
    0
    Distinct artists
    160
    Playing time
    10h 17m · 100% duration coverage
    Explicit flags
    18 marked explicit · 100% coverage
    Track genre labels
    pop, electronic, alternative, rock, dance · 98.3% coverage
    Audio measurements
    128 of 176 distinct tracks · 72.73% coverage
    Follower change
    +26 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 4, 2026

    16.56% overlap with summer songs everyone knows 🌞: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    12.09% overlap with Summer Vibes 😎: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 9, 2026.

    Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.

  20. Top genres

    • pop 73 tracks
    • alternative 57 tracks
    • rock 40 tracks
    Tracks
    211
    Playing time
    12h 22m
    Marked explicit
    22
    Followers
    23

    A few observed tracks

    • Island In The SunWeezer
    • Tongue TiedGROUPLOVE
    • Could You Be LovedBob Marley & The Wailers

    Measured examples

    • Island In The SunWeezer114 BPMEnergy 0.79 / 1
    • Tongue TiedGROUPLOVE113 BPMEnergy 0.85 / 1
    • Could You Be LovedBob Marley & The Wailers103 BPMEnergy 0.83 / 1

    Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 8, 2026.

    Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 8, 2026
    Track entries
    211
    Distinct tracks
    211
    Repeated entries
    0
    Distinct artists
    190
    Playing time
    12h 22m · 100% duration coverage
    Explicit flags
    22 marked explicit · 100% coverage
    Track genre labels
    pop, alternative, rock, country, dance · 97.63% coverage
    Audio measurements
    161 of 211 distinct tracks · 76.3% coverage
    Follower change
    +1 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 4, 2026

    31.05% overlap with summer songs everyone knows 🌞: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.

    23.15% overlap with Summer Vibes 😎: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 9, 2026.

    Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.

Songs on the most summer playlists

Counted across the 20 playlists in this guide with readable track lists; each song counts once per playlist.

  1. Are You With MeLost Frequencies9 playlists4,459,207 combined followers
  2. Cold Heart - PNAU RemixElton John, Dua Lipa, PNAU9 playlists3,281,266 combined followers
  3. ily (i love you baby) (feat. Emilee)Surf Mesa, Emilee9 playlists3,264,293 combined followers
  4. Waves - Robin Schulz Radio EditMr. Probz, Robin Schulz9 playlists3,256,453 combined followers
  5. SunroofNicky Youre, hey daisy9 playlists2,134,968 combined followers
  6. NevermindDennis Lloyd8 playlists4,180,832 combined followers
  7. (It Goes Like) Nanana - EditPeggy Gou8 playlists3,909,177 combined followers
  8. Where Are You NowLost Frequencies, Calum Scott8 playlists3,581,934 combined followers
  9. RiptideVance Joy8 playlists2,435,379 combined followers
  10. One Kiss (with Dua Lipa)Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa8 playlists1,038,061 combined followers
  11. Talk To You (ft. 54 Ultra)ANOTR, 54 Ultra7 playlists3,910,303 combined followers
  12. BlessingsCalvin Harris, Clementine Douglas7 playlists3,892,181 combined followers
  13. Show Me LoveWizTheMc, bees & honey7 playlists3,878,379 combined followers
  14. Stumblin' InCYRIL7 playlists3,264,261 combined followers
  15. I Adore You (feat. Daecolm)HUGEL, Topic, Arash7 playlists2,988,506 combined followers

How we compared these playlists

PlaylistScaler analyzes observed Spotify playlist contents. Audio measurements, where shown, come from Shazam through artist.tools. Follower growth, listener estimates and listener cities for the wider selection come from artist.tools. Playlists belong to their credited curators.

Sources, coverage & limitations

Automatic genre picks need a matching title or assigned topic, or supporting track genre labels. Editors can also select crossovers.

Observation dates appear with each playlist. Track examples are a small sample. Missing measurements are excluded, never counted as zero. Audio medians require measurements for at least ten distinct tracks and 80% of the playlist’s distinct tracks. The middle half is the range from the 25th to the 75th percentile.

Energy, danceability and other audio scores describe the recordings on a 0–1 scale; they do not measure listener outcomes or musical quality. Acousticness does not establish the absence of vocals. Explicit flags are metadata, and unmarked tracks are not a guarantee of suitability.

Track overlap uses shared distinct tracks divided by the combined distinct tracks. Repeated entries are counted separately from unique tracks. Genre labels can overlap: one track may have several labels. Follower counts and changes describe audience size, not listening activity or musical quality. Results apply to the playlists compared here, not all of Spotify.

Measurement coverage for each playlist is listed in its "Sources & full analysis" panel. "Best for" picks compare only playlists that have the measurement. Most-added songs count each song once per playlist, across the playlists whose track lists could be read.

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