2022 Festival Guide

Deep breath (under your mask), fingers crossed (and shots in your arm) - maybe, just maybe, North America's festival season will get big again this year....
2021 Festival Guide

2022 Festival Guide

Deep breath (under your mask), fingers crossed (and shots in your arm) – maybe, just maybe, North America’s festival season will get big again this year. See last year’s limited Festival Guide

Updated continuously throughout the year with new acts, dates, festivals & coverage


January & February


RokIsland

What: RokIsland
Where: Key West, FL
When: January 14-17
Who: Bret Michaels, Cheap Trick, Dee Snider, Jackyl, Litea Ford, Dokken, Skid Row, Night Ranger, Winger, Warrant, Great White, and more
Why: Start your year by Rokking in Key West.
Web: www.rokislandfest.com


Island Exodus

What: Island Exodus
Where: Runaway Bay, Jamaica
When: January 16-20
Who: Gov’t Mule, Warren Haynes, Dawes, The War and Treaty, and more
Why: Gov’t Mule leads an Americana Exodus to the Island of Jamaica.
Web: www.islandexodus.com


Sky Blue Sky

What: Sky Blue Sky
Where: Riviera Maya, Mexico
When: January 17-21
Who: Wilco, Spoon, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Thundercat, Stephen Malkmus, Soccer Mommy, Jeff Tweedy, Tank & The Bangas, The Autumn Defense, Nels Frine, Neal Francis, Britt Daniel, Mavis Staples, and more
Why: Alt-country all-stars Wilco thrown their own Mexico fest.
Web: wilcoskybluesky.com


Crash My Playa

What: Crash My Playa
Where: Riviera Cancun, Mexico
When: January 19-22
Who: Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch, Ashley McBryde, Locash, and more
Why: Country music Crashes My Playa down Mexico way.
Web: crashmyplaya.com


Shiprocked

What: Shiprocked
Where: Galveston, TX to Costa Maya, Mexico to Cozumel, Mexico
When: January 22-27
Who: Lamb of God, I Prevail, Avatar, Badflower, Butcher Babies, Dead Sara, Motionless In White, Nonpoint, P.O.D., Sevendust, Steel Panther, Veil of Maya, Kyle Kinane, and more
Why: Rock hard. Vacation harder.
Web: www.shiprocked.com


HootieFest

What: HootieFest
Where: Riviera Cancun, Mexico
When: January 26-29
Who: Hootie & The Blowfish, Barenaked Ladies, Spin Doctors, Blues Traveler, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Toadies, Better Than Ezra, Sister Hazel, Drivin’ N’ Cryin’, Cowboy Mouth, and more
Why: Party down Mexico way with Hootie & The Blowfish & The ’90s.
Web: www.hootiefest.com


Girls Just Wanna Weekend

What: Girls Just Wanna Weekend
Where: Riviera Maya, Mexico
When: February 1-5
Who: Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Tanya Tucker, Indigo Girls, Lucius, Margo Price, Yola, KT Tunstall, Allison Russell, Katie Pruitt, Katie Herzig, and more
Why: Alt-country star Brandi Carlile throws her own weekend party in Mexico for the girls who just wanna.
Web: girlsjustwannaweekend.com


Cali Vibes

What: Cali Vibes
Where: Long Beach, CA
When: February 4-6
Who: Wu-Tang Clan, The Marley Brothers, Rebelution, Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, Sublime With Rome, Sean Paul, Atmosphere, Shaggy, Pepper, Soja, Tribal Seeds, Steel Pulse, Hirie, Protoje, and more
Why: The Vibes are so Cali.
Web: www.calivibesfest.com


Tuscon Gem & Jam

What: Tuscon Gem & Jam
Where: Tuscon, AZ
When: February 4-6
Who: STS9, Liquid Stranger, Shpongle, Claude Von Stroke, Lotus, Melvin Seal & JGB, Opiuo, Tauk, and more
Why: Spin some beats & groove some james while you look at some gems.
Web: gemandjamfestival.com


Mardi Gras at Universal

What: Mardi Gras at Universal
Where: Orlando, FL
When: February 4 – March 27
Who: Sugar Ray, Diana Ross, Barenaked Ladies, Styx, Jon Pardi, LL Cool J, DJ Z-Trip, Marshmello, Khalid, Seal, Gavin DeGraw, The Revivalists, Jimmie Allen, Jason Derulo, and more
Why: Celebrate Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida.
Web: www.universalorlando.com/mardigras


Super Bowl Music Fest

What: Super Bowl Music Fest
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: February 10-12
Who: Halsey, Machine Gun Kelly, Green Day, Miley Cyrus, Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, and more
Why: Celebrate the Super Bowl in Los Angeles with these big-name acts.
Web: www.superbowlmusicfest.com


Monsters of Rock Cruise

What: Monsters of Rock Cruise
Where: Miami, FL to Cococay, Bahamas to Cozumel, Mexico
When: February 9-14
Who: Alice Cooper, Buckcherry, Great White, LA Guns, Lit, Skid Row, and more
Why: Aging Rock Monsters take a Cruise.
Web: monstersofrockcruise.com


Noise Pop

What: Noise Pop
Where: San Francisco, CA
When: February 21-27
Who: Azealia Banks, Jeff Tweedy, Alex G, The Drums, Quasi, Titus Andronicus, William Basinski, Alice Phoebe Lou, Kinfolk, Tomberlin, Naked Giants, and more
Why: Venues across San Francisco have a nice line-up of acts from the hottest in today’s indie-rock to ultra-vets & in between.
Web: noisepopfest.com


Gasparilla

What: Gasparilla
Where: Tampa, FL
When: February 25-27
Who: Black Pumas, The Revivalists, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Grouplove, Band of Horses, The Allman Betts Band, Mavis Staples, Margo Price, The Aces, Bob Moses, Arrested Development, Pinegrove, Neal Francis, Amy Ray, Andy Frasco & The UN, Peach Tree Rascals, and more
Why: Southern Florida gets a nice early fest (that’s never canceled). Read & see more in QRO’s recap here
Web: gasparillamusic.com


Winter Wondergrass Colorado

What: Winter Wondergrass Colorado
Where: Steamboat Springs, CO
When: February 25-27
Who: Trampled by Turtles, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, The Wood Brothers, Yonder Mountain String Band, The Traveiln’ McCourys, The War and Treaty, Molly Tuttle, Ghost of Paul Revere, Dustbowl Revival, and more
Why: Embrace the Wonderful bluegrass sounds in Colorado.
Web: winterwondergrass.com/steamboat


Innings - Tempe

What: Innings – Tempe
Where: Tempe, AZ
When: February 26-27
Who: Green Day, The Lumineers, Khruangbin, Incubus, 311, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Goo Goo Dolls, Jimmy Eat World, Highly Suspect, O.A.R., Skip Marley, Wolf Alice, David Duchovny, Neon Trees, Liz Cooper, The Beaches, We Are Scientists, MLB Legends, and more
Why: Spring Training in Arizona gets its own musical (and there’s also one in Florida – see below).
Web: www.inningsfestival.com/arizona


Houston Livestock

What: Houston Livestock
Where: Houston, TX
When: February 28 – March 20
Who: George Strait, Cody Johnson, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Ricky Martin, Jon Pardi, Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Kane Brown, Journey, Dierks Bentley, Sam Hunt, Gwen Stefani, Khalid, Chris Stapleton, marshmello, Brad Paisely, Ashley McBryde, and more
Why: Have some music with your steers.
Web: www.rodeohouston.com/home.aspx

 


March

Mardi Gras at Universal

What: Mardi Gras at Universal
Where: Orlando, FL
When: February 4 – March 27
Who: Sugar Ray, Diana Ross, Barenaked Ladies, Styx, Jon Pardi, LL Cool J, DJ Z-Trip, Marshmello, Khalid, Seal, Gavin DeGraw, The Revivalists, Jimmie Allen, Jason Derulo, and more
Why: Celebrate Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida.
Web: www.universalorlando.com/mardigras


Houston Livestock

What: Houston Livestock
Where: Houston, TX
When: February 28 – March 20
Who: George Strait, Cody Johnson, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Ricky Martin, Jon Pardi, Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Kane Brown, Journey, Dierks Bentley, Sam Hunt, Gwen Stefani, Khalid, Chris Stapleton, marshmello, Brad Paisely, Ashley McBryde, and more
Why: Have some music with your steers.
Web: www.rodeohouston.com/home.aspx


One Big Holiday

What: One Big Holiday
Where: Riviera Cancun, Mexico
When: March 2-5
Who: My Morning Jacket, Lord Huron, Brittany Howard, Black Pumas, Sharon Van Etten, Trampled by Turtles, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Steel Pulse, Washed Out, Fruit Bats, Strand of Oaks, and more
Why: Alt-country alt-stars My Morning Jacket throw One Big Holiday in Cancun.
Web: mmjonebigholiday.com


New Colossus

What: New Colossus
Where: New York, NY
When: March 9-13
Who: Alicia Cara, Blushing, Buckets, Cigarettes For Breakfast, , Fears, Katy J Pearson, Letting Up Despite Great Faults, Liily, Paul Jacobs, Slow Fiction, The Natvral, and many more
Why: For all the up-and-comers looking to be found who are in NYC the weekend before SXSW (see below). See much more in our photo gallery from the last year here
Web: www.newcolossusfestival.com


M3F

What: M3F
Where: Phoenix, AZ
When: March 4-5
Who: ZHU, Leon Bridges, Kaytranada, JUNGLE, Jai Wolf, Parcels, Spafford, A R I Z O N A, Bryce Vine, Whethan, Elderbrook, Cautious Clay, Goth Babe, Bea Miller, New Madrid, Blu Detiger, Big Something, and more
Why: Phoenix gets an early festival – all for charity.
Web: www.m3ffest.com


CRSSD – Spring

What: CRSSD – Spring
Where: San Diego, CA
When: March 5-6
Who: Glass Animals, SOFI TUKKER, 070 Shake, Cautious Clay, Chet Faker, Parcels, SG Lewis, Fourt Tet, Gorgon City, Dam Beyer, and more
Why: Spinning up a strong electronic festival at San Diego’s Waterfront Park. Read much more in our 2017 recap here
Web: crssdfest.comSavannah Stopover

What: Savannah Stopover
Where: Savannah, GA
When: March 11-12
Who: Soccer Mommy, of Montreal, American Aquarium, We Were Promised Jetpacks, SASAMI, The Bones of J.R. Jones, Sam Evian, Surfbort, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Tre’Burt, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Tall Tall Trees, Christopher Paul Stelling, and more
Why: Before heading to SXSW (see below), stopover in Savannah. Read & see much more in our 2014 recap here
Web: www.savannahstopover.com


SXSW

What: South-by-Southwest
Where: Austin, TX
When: March 11-20
Who: More than you count
Why: Still the bar by which all other of the multiplying music industry expos are judged by – and still the best, finally returning. Read & see much, much more in our big recap here
Web: sxsw.com


Jazz In the Gardens

What: Jazz In the Gardens
Where: Miami Gardens, FL
When: March 12-13
Who: Mary J. Blige, The Roots, T-Pain, H.E.R., The Isley Brothers, Rick Ross
Why: The largest black city in Florida goes big with its latest Jazz In the Gardens. See much more in our photo gallery here
Web: www.jazzinthegardens.com


Honeymoon Rock

What: Honeymoon Rock
Where: Oklahoma City, OK
When: March 18-20
Who: Puddle of Mudd, Scott Stapp, Sugar Ray, Candlebox, Saliva, Fuel, Eve 6, Saving Abel, Everclear, Sister Hazel, Powerman 5000, Wheatus, and more
Why: Rock from yesteryear.
Web: honeymoonfest.com


Reggae Rise Up

What: Reggae Rise Up
Where: St. Petersburg, FL
When: March 18-22
Who: Rebelution, Slightly Stoopid, Iration, Shaggy, Atmosphere, Soja, Steel Pulse, Protoje, Pepper, Steel Pulse, The Hip Abduction, and more
Why: Reggae Rises Up in Florida.
Web: reggaeriseupflorida.com


Innings - Tampa

What: Innings – Tampa
Where: Tampa, FL
When: March 19-20
Who: Green Day, The Lumineers, Khruangbin, Incubus, 311, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Goo Goo Dolls, Jimmy Eat World, Highly Suspect, O.A.R., Skip Marley, Wolf Alice, David Duchovny, Neon Trees, Liz Cooper, The Beaches, We Are Scientists, MLB Legends, and more
Why: Spring Training in Florida gets its own musical (and there’s also one in Arizona – see above). Read & see much more in our recap here
Web: www.inningsfestival.com/florida


Punk In Drublic

What: Punk In Drublic – Arizona
Where: Tempe, AZ
When: March 19
Who: NOFX, Me First & The Gimme Gimmes, The Bouncing Souls, Lagwagon, and more
Why: NOFX getting Punk in Drublic in Arizona.
Web: punkindrublicfest.com


Treefort

What: Treefort
Where: Boise, ID
When: March 23-27
Who: Kim Gordon, Durand Jones & The Indications, Osees, Men I Trust, Guided By Voices, Goth Babe, LP Giobbi, Built To Spill, Mercury Rev, Shannon & The Clams, Deafheaven, !!!, Caroline Rose, Lightning Bolt, Deerhoof, Spirit of the Beehive, William Basinski, Fruit Bats, Wilderado, Typhoon, Jeff Rosenstock, Ryley Walker, Slothrust, Field Medic, Sinkane, The Districts, Quasi, The Nude Party, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Neal Francis, Nation of Language, Jackie Venson, The Lil Smokies, Geographer, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Deradoorian, Rituals of Mine, Garcia Peoples, Dent May, The Ophelias, Sean Nicholas Savage, and more
Why: Go to your own private Idaho for Treefort.
Web: treefortmusicfest.com


Big Ears

What: Big Ears
Where: Knoxville, TN
When: March 24-27
Who: Patti Smith, John Zorn, Sparks, Moses Sumney, Kim Gordon, Animal Collective, Yves Tumor, Low, Kronos Quartet, Bill Frisell, Bill Callahan, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Marc Ribot, Efterklang, Mdou Moctar, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Bang On a Can All-Stars, Andy Shauf, Saul Williams, Bonny Light Horseman, and more
Why: Knoxville’s super-classy high art music festival returns. Read & see more in our 2015 recap here
Web: www.bigearsfestival.com


The Buku Project

What: The Buku Project
Where: New Orleans, LA
When: March 25-26
Who: Tyler the Creator, 100 gecs, $uicideBoy$, Alison Wonderland, Baby Keem, Clozee, Flo Milli, Glass Animals, Tame Impala, Kali Uchis, Kennyhoopla, Maxo Kream, Lane 8, Liquid Stranger, Porter Robinson, Rezz, Sullivan King, Taking Back Sunday, Tierra Whack, Trippie Red, Troyboi, Vince Taples, and more
Why: The Buku Project brings electronica & more to the Big Easy. Read & see much more in our 2015 recap here
Web: thebukuproject.com


Ultra

What: Ultra
Where: Miami, FL
When: March 25-27
Who: Adam Beyer, Afrojack, Alesso, Alison Wonderland, Armin Van Buuren, Carl Cox, David Guetta, DJ Snake, ILLENIUM, Jauz, NGHTMRE, Kygo, Madeon, Martin Garrix, Nicky Romero, Nina Kraviz, Oliver Heldens, Oliver Tree, Pendulum, Sasha John Digweed, Slander, SOFI TUKKER, Tiësto, Vintage Culture, Zeds Dead, Black Tiger Sex Machine, and many more
Why: Downtown Miami throws down the beats with America’s best electro-dance festival.  See more in our 2012 photo gallery here
Web: www.ultramusicfestival.com


Punk In Drublic

What: Punk In Drublic – San Diego
Where: San Diego, CA
When: March 26
Who: NOFX, Pennywise, Face To Face, Lagwagon, and more
Why: NOFX getting Punk in Drublic in San Diego.
Web: punkindrublicfest.com


Beyond Wonderland

What: Beyond Wonderland
Where:
San Bernadino, CA
When: March 27-28
Who: Above & Beyond, Benny Benassi, Diesel, DJ Snake, Jauz, Joyryde, K?D, Kevin Saunderson, Paul Van Dyk, Shiba San, Vintage Culture, Zedd, Zeds Dead, Zomboy, and more
Why: Go Beyond Wonderland in SoCal.
Web:
socal.beyondwonderland.com


Punk In Drublic

What: Punk In Drublic – Ventura
Where: Ventura, CA
When: March 27
Who: NOFX, Pennywise, Face to Face, Lagwagon, TSOL, Bad Cop Bad Cop, and more
Why: NOFX getting Punk in Drublic in Ventura.
Web: punkindrublicfest.com


Salty Dog Cruise

What: Salty Dog Cruise
Where: Miami, FL to Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
When: March 28 – April 1
Who: Flogging Molly, Descendents, The Distillers, Frank Turner, Me First & The Gimme Gimmes, Agent Orange, Dave Hause and more
Why: Arr!  Flogging Molly have a cruise, ye Salty Dog!
Web: floggingmollycruise.com

 


April

Salty Dog Cruise

What: Salty Dog Cruise
Where: Miami, FL to Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
When: March 28 – April 1
Who: Flogging Molly, Descendents, The Distillers, Frank Turner, Me First & The Gimme Gimmes, Agent Orange, Dave Hause and more
Why: Arr!  Flogging Molly have a cruise, ye Salty Dog!
Web: floggingmollycruise.com


Hogs For a Cause

What: Hogs For a Cause
Where: New Orleans, LA
When: April 1-2
Who: Shakey Graves, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Galactic, Luther Dickinson, Yonder Mountain String Band, Neal Francis, Allison Russell, Buffalo Nichols, and more
Why: Some hogs (and music) for a cause.
Web: hogsfest.org


Springing the Blues

What: Springing the Blues
Where: Jacksonville Beach, FL
When: April 1-3
Who: King Solomon Hicks, Larry McCray, Lee Boys, John Primer, and more
Why: Springing the Blues in Jacksonville.
Web: www.springingtheblues.com


Tecate Pa’l Norte

What: Tecate Pa’l Norte
Where: Monterrey, Mexico
When: April 1-2
Who: The Strokes, Maroon 5, Martin Garrix, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Hombres G, The Libertines, Caribou, Papa Roach, Parcels, Simple Plan, 100 gecs, Channel Tres, Elderbrook, and more
Why: Rock Fundidora Park in Monterrey, Mexico (and have beer…).
Web: www.palnorte.com.mx


Dreamville

What: Dreamville
Where: Raleigh, NC
When: April 2-3
Who: BLXST, Ari Lennox, EarthGang, Ja Rule, Ashanti, J.I.D., Lil Wayne, Jeezy, Ti, Kehlani, J. Cole, Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo, Rico Nasty, T-Pain, WizKid, Wale, and more
Why: Dream(ing) in Raleigh(ville).
Web: www.dreamvillefest.com


Lookout

What: Lookout
Where: Hollywood, FL
When: April 2-3
Who: Ski Mask the Slump God, $NOT, City Morgue, Trash Talk, Show Me the Body, and more
Why: Rap meets hardcore meets streetwear.
Web: www.frontgatetickets.com/festivals/lookout-fest


Mission Creek

What: Mission Creek
Where: Iowa City, IA
When: April 7-9
Who: Beach Bunny, Soccer Mommy, Son Lux, Ric Wilson, Haley Heyndericx, Elizabeth Moen, Fennesz, The Body, Cadence Weapon, Tré Burt, Squirrel Flower, Adia Victoria, Ohmme, FACS, and more
Why: Iowa City kicks if off early with some interesting names.
Web: missioncreekfestival.com


Tortuga

What: Tortuga
Where: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
When: April 8-10
Who: Morgan Wallen, Thomas Rhett, Luke Combs, Nelly, Brothers Osborne, Randy Houser, Travis Tritt, Sublime with Rome, Scott McCreery, Chase Rice, Ingrid Andress, The War and Treaty, and more
Why: For spring break, go country & more in Ft. Lauderdale. Read & see much more in our 2013 recap here
Web: www.tortugamusicfestival.com


Launch

What: Launch
Where: Lancaster, PA
When: April 14-17
Who: The Inside Out, Danni Peace, The View From Here, Monument of a Memory, and more
Why: Music conference & festival in Lancaster, PA.
Web: www.launchmusicconference.com


Coachella

What: Coachella
Where: Indio, CA
When: April 15-17 & 22-24
Who: Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, Swedish House Mafia, Arcade Fire, Doja Cat, Flume, Lil Baby, Daniel Caesar, Megan Thee Stallion, Joji, Jamie xx, Disclosure, Phoebe Bridgers, Big Sean, 21 Savage, Jamie xx, Run the Jewels, Danny Elfman, Louis the Child, Stromae, Karol G, Maggie Rogers, Giveon, Ari Lennox, Still Woozy, BROCKHAMPTON, Fatboy Slim, SLANDER, girl in red, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Madeon, Wallows, Jessie Reyez, Denzel Curry, Isaiah Rashad, Lane 8, Pink Sweat$, Omar Apollo, Caribou, FINNEAS, Vince Staples, Conan Gray, Tchami, IDLES, Caroline Polachek, Duck Sauce, Chicano Batman, Turnstile, The Marías, Carly Rae Jepsen, 100 gecs, Duke Dumont, Kim Petras, Freddie Gibbs, Spiritualized, Daphni, Hot Chip, Orville Peck, beabadoobee, Floating Points, Bishop Briggs, slowthai, Belly, Maxo Kream, Emotional Oranges, Channel Tres, Yola, Japanese Breakfast, Chelsea Cutler, Richie Hawtin, Beach Bunny, Amber Mark, Cordae, BADBADNOTGOOD, The Avalanches, TOKiMONSTA, Princess Nokia, PUP, The Regrettes, Amyl & The Sniffers, The Hu, black midi, Holly Humberstone, Skegss, Beach Goons, Lawrence, GG Magree, and many, many more
Why: The biggest & best festival has grown so big as to have a second weekend, with another amazing line-up. See much more in our 2012 photo gallery here
Web: www.coachella.com


French Quarter

What: French Quarter
Where: New Orleans, LA
When: April 21-24
Who: Cory Henry, Kermit Ruffins, Lost Bayou Ramblers, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Irma Thomas, The Soul Rebels, and more
Why: Nobody does music or festivals like the French Quarter. Read & see more in our 2016 recap here
Web: frenchquarterfest.org


Old Settler's

What: Old Settler’s
Where: Tilmon, TX
When: April 21-24
Who: Del McCoury, JJ Grey & Mofro, Galactic, Railroad Earth, Leftover Salmon, Steep Canyon Rangers, The California Honeydrops, American Aquarium, Shinyribs, The Suffers, Sir Woman, and more
Why: As American as the Old Settler’s.
Web: oldsettlersmusicfest.org


Double Decker

What: Double Decker
Where: Oxford, MS
When: April 22-23
Who: The Revivalists, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Mavis Staples, Samantha Fish, Maggie Rose, Buffalo Nichols, Brett Young, and more
Why: Take the Double Decker to Oxford – Mississippi.
Web: www.doubledeckerfestival.com


Thunder Beats

What: Thunder Beats
Where: Pensacola, FL
When: April 22-24
Who: Marshmello, Kaskade, deadmau5, Adventure Club, Dillon Francis, Ganja White Night, RL Grime, Zomboy, Baauer, Cheat Codes, Dr. Fresch, Joyryde, Steve Aoki, and more
Why: DJs take to the Gulf Coast.
Web: thunderbeatsmusicfestival.com


High Water

What: High Water
Where: North Charleston, SC
When: April 23-24
Who: Jack White, My Morning Jacket, Modest Mouse, Black Pumas, Shovels & Rope, Old Crow Medicine Show, CAAMP, Mavis Staples, Local Natives, Sharon Van Etten, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Bahamas, Delta Spirit, Jade Bird, Felice Brothers, Adia Victoria, Shannon & The Clams, Cedric Burnside, and more
Why: Wash ashore the high waters of Charleston.
Web: www.highwaterfest.com


Ubbi Dubbi

What: Ubbi Dubbi
Where: Ennis, TX
When: April 23-24
Who: Alison Wonderland, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Clozee, Diplo, Excision, Gorgon City, Minnesota, Tiësto, Zeds Dead, and more
Why: Camp out and get down.
Web: ubbidubbifestival.com


Moon Crush

What: Moon Crush
Where: Miramar Beach, FL
When: April 21-24
Who: Brandi Carlile, My Morning Jacket, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Lake Street Dive, CAAMP, Ben Harper, JJ Grey & Mofro, Molly Tuttle, Natalie Hemby, and more
Why: Livestream platform Topeka launches a safely connected music festival that we all need right now.
Web: www.mooncrush.live


The Smokers Club

What: The Smokers Club
Where: Long Beach, CA
When: April 30
Who: Kid Cudi, A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Schoolboy Q, Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz, Ferg, Wale, Joey Bada$$, Flatbush Zombies, Lupe Fiasco, Yung Lean, Danny Brown, Rico Nasty, Earl Sweatshirt, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, The Alchemist, Mick Jenkins, The Cool Kids, Kreayshawn, and more
Why: Smoke ’em if you got ’em.
Web: www.thesmokersclubfestival.com


MerleFest

What: MerleFest
Where: Wilkesboro, NC
When: April 28 – May 1
Who: Greensky Bluegrass, Trampled by Turtles, Old Crow Medicine Show, Sam Bush Band, Emmylou Harris, Colin Hay, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Steep Canyon Rangers, Donna the Buffalo, Allison Russell, Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, and more
Why: Wilkes Community College welcomes MerleFest.
Web: merlefest.org


Norman

What: Norman
Where: Norman, OK
When: April 28-30
Who: The Drums, DIIV, Luna Luna, …And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead, Wet, Fat Tony, Mothica, Babeheaven, and more
Why: Norman Oklahoma’s own free festival & QRO favorite stays sweet. Read & see more in 2010 our recap here
Web: normanmusicfestival.com


SunFest

What: SunFest
Where: West Palm Beach, FL
When: April 28 – May 1
Who: Adam Lambert, AJR, Black Pumas, Boyz II Men, Brett Young, Chase Atlantic, Colony House, Counting Crows, Goo Goo Dolls, LANY, Lil Wayne, Matt Brown, Melissa Etheridge, Nelly, Polo G, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Sam Hunt, Slightly Stoopid, SOJA, and more
Why: The sun always shines on Palm Beach with this festival. Read & see much more in our 2010 recap here
Web: www.sunfest.com


Beale Street

What: Beale Street
Where:
Memphis, TN
When:
April 29 – May 1
Who: Lil Wayne, The Smashing Pumpkins, Three 6 Mafia, DaBaby, Modest Mouse, Lindsey Buckingham, Moneybagg Yo, The Glorious Sons, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Soccer Mommy, and more
Why: Beale Street is alive with music.
Web:
www.memphisinmay.org/beale-street-music-festival


Shaky Knees

What: Shaky Knees
Where: Atlanta, GA
When: April 29 – May 1
Who: Green Day, Nine Inch Nails, My Morning Jacket, Khruangbin, CHVRCHES, Billy Idol, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Death Cab for Cutie, COIN, Mt. Joy, Spoon, Highly Suspect, Kut Vile & The Violators, Biffy Clyro, PUP, Japanese Breakfast, Travis, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Gang of Youths, The Happy Fits, The Regrettes, Guided By Voices, Amyl & The Sniffers, Japandroids, Shannon & The Clams, Faye Webster, Barns Courtney, Reignwolf, Destroyer, Phantom Planet, Mannequin Pussy, Chastity Belt, and more
Why: Limbs quake for another amazing year. Read & see much more in our big 2021 recap here
Web: shakykneesfestival.com


Stagecoach

What: Stagecoach
Where: Indio, CA
When: April 29 – May 1
Who: Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, The Black Crowes, Brothers Osborne, Maren Morris, Midland, Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker, Margo Price, Smokey Robinson, The Mavericks, Yola, Rhiannon Giddens, The Marcus King Band, Ingrid Andress, Orville Peck, Hayes Carll, and more
Why: California’s premiere country music festival.
Web: stagecoachfestival.com


Sweetwater 420

What: Sweetwater 420
Where: Atlanta, GA
When: April 29 – May 1
Who: Oysterhead, Trey Anastasio, The String Cheese Incident, Umphrey’s McGee, Snoop Dogg, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Goose, Dirty Heads, Snarky Puppy, JJ Grey & Mofro, Lotus, Spafford, Lawrence, Big Something, Badfish, and more
Why: 4-20 (sort of) – Sweet! See much more in our photo gallery here
Web: www.sweetwater420fest.com


New Orleans Jazz & Heritage

What: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage
Where: New Orleans, LA
When: April 29 – May 8
Who: The Who, Stevie Nicks, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jimmy Buffett, Luke Combs, Lionel Richie, The Black Crowes, Willie Nelson, Erykah Badu, The Avett Brothers, Norah Jones, Lauren Diagle, Ludarcis, Billy Strings, Nelly, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Death Cab for Cutie, Ziggy Marley, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, The Revivalists, Lukas Nelson, Randy Newman, Melissa Etheridge, Boz Scaggs, Terence Blanchard, CeeLo Green, Kool & The Gang, Irma Thomas, Buddy Guy, José Feliciano, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Galactic, Shovels & Rope, Tank & The Bangas, Dumpstaphunk, Anders Osborne, Chris Isaak, Cyril Neville, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Big Freedia, Samantha Fish, Kermit Ruffins, Ricky Skaggs, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Bettye LaVette, The War and Treaty, The Soul Rebels, Arturo Sandoval, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Puss N Boots, Rebirth Brass Band, Marcia Ball, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Seratones, Lost Bayou Ramblers, and many, many more
Why: The Big Easy’s big festival gets some big names.
Web: www.nojazzfest.com

 


May

MerleFest

What: MerleFest
Where: Wilkesboro, NC
When: April 28 – May 1
Who: Greensky Bluegrass, Trampled by Turtles, Old Crow Medicine Show, Sam Bush Band, Emmylou Harris, Colin Hay, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Steep Canyon Rangers, Donna the Buffalo, Allison Russell, Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, and more
Why: Wilkes Community College welcomes MerleFest.
Web: merlefest.org


SunFest

What: SunFest
Where: West Palm Beach, FL
When: April 28 – May 1
Who: Sam Hunt, Slightly Stoopid, Lil Wayne, AJR, Black Pumas, LANY, Nelly, Brett Young, Adam Lambert, Chase Atlantic, Counting Crows, Polo G, Goo Goo Dolls, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Colony House, Melissa Etheridge, Soja, Boyz II Men, and more
Why: The sun always shines on Palm Beach with this festival. Read & see much more in our 2010 recap here
Web: www.sunfest.com


Beale Street

What: Beale Street
Where:
Memphis, TN
When:
April 29 – May 1
Who: Lil Wayne, The Smashing Pumpkins, Three 6 Mafia, DaBaby, Modest Mouse, Lindsey Buckingham, Moneybagg Yo, The Glorious Sons, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Soccer Mommy, and more
Why: Beale Street is alive with music.
Web:
www.memphisinmay.org/beale-street-music-festival


Shaky Knees

What: Shaky Knees
Where: Atlanta, GA
When: April 29 – May 1
Who: Green Day, Nine Inch Nails, My Morning Jacket, Khruangbin, CHVRCHES, Billy Idol, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Death Cab for Cutie, COIN, Mt. Joy, Spoon, Highly Suspect, Kut Vile & The Violators, Biffy Clyro, PUP, Japanese Breakfast, Travis, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Gang of Youths, The Happy Fits, The Regrettes, Guided By Voices, Amyl & The Sniffers, Japandroids, Shannon & The Clams, Faye Webster, Barns Courtney, Reignwolf, Destroyer, Phantom Planet, Mannequin Pussy, Chastity Belt, and more
Why: Limbs quake for another amazing year. Read & see much more in our big 2021 recap here
Web: shakykneesfestival.com


Sweetwater 420

What: Sweetwater 420
Where: Atlanta, GA
When: April 29 – May 1
Who: Oysterhead, Trey Anastasio, The String Cheese Incident, Umphrey’s McGee, Snoop Dogg, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Goose, Dirty Heads, Snarky Puppy, JJ Grey & Mofro, Lotus, Spafford, Lawrence, Big Something, Badfish, and more
Why: 4-20 (sort of) – Sweet! See much more in our photo gallery here
Web: www.sweetwater420fest.com


New Orleans Jazz & Heritage

What: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage
Where: New Orleans, LA
When: April 29 – May 8
Who: The Who, Stevie Nicks, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jimmy Buffett, Luke Combs, Lionel Richie, The Black Crowes, Willie Nelson, Erykah Badu, The Avett Brothers, Norah Jones, Lauren Diagle, Ludarcis, Billy Strings, Nelly, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Death Cab for Cutie, Ziggy Marley, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, The Revivalists, Lukas Nelson, Randy Newman, Melissa Etheridge, Boz Scaggs, Terence Blanchard, CeeLo Green, Kool & The Gang, Irma Thomas, Buddy Guy, José Feliciano, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Galactic, Shovels & Rope, Tank & The Bangas, Dumpstaphunk, Anders Osborne, Chris Isaak, Cyril Neville, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Big Freedia, Samantha Fish, Kermit Ruffins, Ricky Skaggs, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Bettye LaVette, The War and Treaty, The Soul Rebels, Arturo Sandoval, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Puss N Boots, Rebirth Brass Band, Marcia Ball, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Seratones, Lost Bayou Ramblers, and many, many more
Why: The Big Easy’s big festival gets some big names.
Web: www.nojazzfest.com


Cruise To the Edge

What: Cruise To the Edge
Where: Miami, FL to Labadee, Haiti & Cococay, Bahamas
When: May 2-7
Who: Marillion, Alan Parson, Transatlantic, Al Stewart, Adrian Belew, Martin Barre, and more
Why: A cruise for prog rock.
Web: cruisetotheedge.com


GroundUP

What: GroundUP
Where: Miami Beach, FL
When:
May 6-8
Who: Snarky Puppy, Kimbra, Emily King, Moonchild, Cory Henry, Georgia Anne Muldrow, The Nth Power, and more
Why: Hit Miami Beach from the Ground UP.
Web:
www.groundupmusicfestival.com


Dark Spring Boston

What: Dark Spring Boston
Where: Boston, MA
When:
May 7-8
Who: Child of Night, Golden Apes, Hallows, Kiss of the Whip, Mortal Boy and more
Why: Boston’s famed Middle East welcomes goths this spring. Read more in our recap here
Web:
www.darkspringboston.com


iHeart Country

What: iHeart Country
Where: Austin, TX
When:
May 7
Who: Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band, Maren Morris, Scotty McCreet, and more
Why: iHeartRadio hearts country.
Web:
www.iheart.com/iheartcountry-festival


M3 Rock

What: M3 Rock
Where: Columbia, MD
When:
May 7-8
Who: Tesla, Tom Keifer, Extreme, Blue Oyster Cult, Skid Row, Stryper, Yngwie Malmsteen, and more
Why: Rock out at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Web:
m3rockfest.com


Punk In Drublic

What: Punk In Drublic – Sacramento
Where: Sacramento, CA
When: May 7
Who: NOFX, Pennywise, Face To Face, T.S.O.L., and more
Why: NOFX getting Punk in Drublic in Sacramento.
Web: punkindrublicfest.com


Oblivion Access

What: Oblivion Access
Where: Austin, TX
When: May 12-15
Who: Danny Brown, Blonde Redhead, Carcass, The Locust, Grouper, Youth of Today, Xiu Xiu, ho99o9, Converge, William Basinski, Zola Jesus, Cave In, METZ, A Place To Bury Strangers, Melt-Banana, Black Dice, Cities Aviv, Show Me the Body, Liturgy, and more
Why: Dark music comes to Austin.
Web: oblivionaccessfestival.com



BeachLife

What: BeachLife
Where:
Redondo Beach, CA
When: May 13-15
Who: Weezer, The Smashing Pumpkins, Steve Miller Band, Sheryl Crow, Vance Joy, Black Pumas, Cold War Kids, Stone Temple Pilots, Lord Huron, Milky Chance, UB40 ft. Ali Campbell, Capital Cities, Cannons, Atlas Genius, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, The Allman Betts Band, Matisyahu, Sugar Ray, Ozomatli, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, The Record Company, Donavon Frankenreiter, Phantom Planet, Art Alexakis, Rita Wilson, Old Crow Medicine Show, John Doe, and more
Why: Enjoy the Redondo BeachLife.
Web:
www.beachlifefestival.com


UNTZ

What: UNTZ
Where: Mariposa, CA
When: May 13-15
Who: Shades, Alix Perez, Tsuruda, Hyroglifics, and more
Why: Party right near Yosemite.
Web: www.theuntzfestival.com


Waking Windows

What: Waking Windows
Where:
Winooski, VT
When:
May 13-15
Who: Japanese Breakfast, Dinosaur Jr, Vagabon, Dry Cleaning, Low Cut Connie, The Nude Party, Ric Wilson, Alex Cameron, Guerilla Toss, Habibi, and more
Why: Bands head to Vermont to wake up some windows. See much more in our 2016 photo gallery here
Web:
www.wakingwindows.com


Mayday

What: Mayday
Where:
Yaphank, NY
When: May 14
Who: Spin Doctors, Deer Tick, Crash Test Dummies, Dave Hause & The Mermaid, The Smithereens, and more
Why: Celebrate May (14th) Day.
Web: www.maydaymusicfestival.com


Cruel World

What: Cruel World
Where: Carson, CA
When: May 14-15
Who: Morrissey, Bauhaus, Blondie, DEVO, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Psychedelic Furs, Violent Femmes, The Church, English Beat, Public Image LTD, The Damned, TR/ST, Cold Cave, Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel, Berlin, Drab Majesty, Black Marble, Sextile, The KVB, and more
Why: Eighties New Wave comes to The Grounds at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Web: www.cruelworldfest.com


Lovers & Friends

What: Lovers & Friends
Where:
Las Vegas, NV
When: May 14-15
Who: Ms. Lauryn Hill, Usher, Ludacris, Lil Jon, TLC, Nelly, Ashanti, Ne-Yo, Brandy, Monica, Trey Songz, Ja Rule, Timbaland, Akon, T-Pain, Lil Kim, Eve, Sean Paul, The-Dream, Ginuwine, Cam*ron, Sean Kingston, Ying Yang Twins, and more
Why: Goldenvoice & Snoop Dogg put on this new double-up festival.
Web: loversandfriendsfest.com


Santa Teresa

What: Santa Teresa
Where: Sainte-Thérèse, QC, Canada
When: May 18-22
Who: $not, Coeur de Pirate, fanclubwallet, Jimmy Eat World, Le Couleur, Martha Wainwright, Princess Nokia, The Weather Station, and more
Why: Sainte-Thérèse goes avant-garde.
Web: www.santateresafest.ca


Welcome To Rockville

What: Welcome To Rockville
Where: Jacksonville, FL
When: May 19-22
Who: KISS, Korn, Guns n’ Roses, Nine Inch Nails, Smashing Pumpkins, Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin, Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, Megadeth, Rise Against, Jane’s Addiction, Halestorm, Bush, Seether, In This Moment, Black Lable Society, Parkway Drive, Jerry Cantrell, The Pretty Reckless, The Struts, Nothing More, Skillet, Clutch, Down, Ministry, Baroness, The Hu, Alexisonfire, Sevendust, Mammoth WVH, Bad Wolves, Hatebreed, Bones UK, Fuel, Don Broco, New Years Day, Agnostic Front, and more
Why: Do go back to Rockville.
Web: www.welcometorockvillefestival.com


Electric Daisy Carnival

What: Electric Daisy Carnival
Where: Las Vegas, NV
When: May 20-22
Who: Autograf, Charlotte de Witte, Chris Lake, Eric Prydz, G Jones, Ganja White Night, Madeon, Porter Robinson, Riot Ten, Sub Focus, A-Trak, AC Slater, Alesso, Audien, Blossom, Borgore, CID, David Guetta, DJ Snake, Duck Sauce, Excision, Jai Wolf, Jauz, LP Giobbi, Paul Van Dyk, Subtronics, Vintage Culture, Yellow Claw, Adam Beyer, Armin Van Buuren, Dillon Francis, Illenium, Kaskade, Liquid Stranger, Rezz, Richie Hatwin, Rusko, San Holo, Shiba San, Tchami, Wax Motif, Zedd, Zeds Dead, ZHU, and more
Why: Electric Daisy Carnival comes to Vegas for three days. See much more in our photo gallery of 2013 EDC NY here
Web: lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com


Fresh Grass – Bentonville

What: Fresh Grass – Bentonville
Where: Bentonville, AR
When: May 20-21
Who: Emmylou Harris & The Red Dirt Boys, Dispatch, Amos Lee, Margo Price, Sam Bush, Hayes Carll, Bombino, and more
Why: Celebrate bluegrass & more in Arkansas – and later Massachussetts (see below).
Web: freshgrass.com/bentonville


Hangout

What: Hangout
Where: Gulf Shores, AL
When: May 20-22
Who: Post Malone, Halsey, Tame Impala, Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Fall Out Boy, Kane Brown, ILLENNIUM, Jack Harlow, Phoebe Bridgers, Leon Bridges, Zedd, Maren Morris, Louis the Child, Slander, Still Woozy, Oliver Tree, T-Pain, The Band CAMINO, The Head and The Heart, Sublime with Rome, Lil Yachty, Surfaces, Dayglow, Chelsea Cutler, Shaquille O’Neal, Fletcher, Madeon, Joy Oladokyn, Kennyhoopla, Moon Taxi, beabadoobee, SNBRN, Remi Wolf, Neal Francis, and many more
Why: Hangout on the Shores with a very strong line-up. Read & see much more in our big recap here
Web: www.hangoutmusicfest.com


Pouzza

What: Pouzza
Where: Montreal, QC, Canada
When: May 20-22
Who: Propagandhi, Good Riddance, Cloud Nothings, Tim Barry, Bad Cop /Bad Cop, Cancert Bats, Dilly Dally, Mustard Plug, War On Women, Pkew Pkew Pkew, and more
Why: Have some punk with your poutine.
Web: www.pouzzafest.com


Just Like Heaven

What: Just Like Heaven
Where: Pasadena, CA
When: May 21
Who: Interpol, Modest Mouse, The Shins, M.I.A., Bloc Party, Franz Ferdinand, Chromeo, Santigold, Cut Copy, The Hives, Wolf Parade, Peaches, !!!, The Raveonettes, Kele Okereke, The Go! Team, The Crubs, Yelle, Islands, and more
Why: Now this is the nostalgia fest for the young Gen X/geriatric millenial set. See much more in our photo gallery here
Web: justlikeheavenfest.com


Music Festival For Mental Health

What: Music Festival For Mental Health
Where: New York, NY
When: May 21
Who: Cold War Kids, Big Boi, American Authors, Allison Russell, and more
Why: A music festival for mental health.
Web: www.soundmindlive.org/festival-2022


PointFest

What: PointFest
Where: Maryland Heights, MO
When: May 21
Who: Papa Roach, Highly Suspect, Halestorm, Mammoth WVH, White Reaper, and more
Why: 105.7 The Point thrashes Middle America.
Web: www.1057thepoint.com/shows/pointfest-2022


California Roots

What: California Roots
Where: Monterey, CA
When: May 26-29
Who: Dirty Heads, Stephen Marley, Protoje, DeMarco, and more
Why: Get in touch with your Cali Roots. See more in our 2015 photo gallery here
Web: californiarootsfestival.com


Delfest

What: Delfest
Where: Cumberland, MD
When: May 26-29
Who: Del McCoury Band, The Travelin’ McCourys, Tyler Childers, Railroad Earth, Bela Fleck, Sam Bush, Leftover Salmon, Watchhouse, The California Honeydrops, Anders Osborne & Jackie Green, The Lil Smokies, Ghost of Paul Revere, Pert Near Sandstone, and more
Why: Del McCoury rolls out the bluegrass red carpet.
Web: delfest.com


Hot Luck

What: Hot Luck
Where: Austin, TX
When: May 26-29
Who: Shannon & The Clams, Joe Marcinek Band, Superchunk, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and more
Why: Food & music in a town that’s known for both. Read & see much more in our 2019 recap here
Web: www.hotluckfest.com


Maryland Deathfest

What: Maryland Deathfest
Where: Baltimore, MD
When: May 26-29
Who: Carcass, Dismember, Deicide, Obituary, Hellhammer, Hypocrisy, and more
Why: Baltimore shreds to Death.
Web: www.deathfests.com/event/mdf-xviii


Boston Calling

What: Boston Calling
Where: Boston, MA
When: May 27-29
Who: The Strokes, Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Weezer, Glass Animals, R¨üfüs Du Sol, HAIM, Run the Jewels, Modest Mouse, Goose, Japanese Breakfast, Cults, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Avril Lavigne, Cheap Trick, Oliver Tree, The Struts, Black Pumas, Earthgang, Peach Tree Rascals, Orville Peck, Kennyhoopla, Grandson, The Backseat Lovers, Sudan Archives, HINDS, Pom Pom Squad, and more
Why: Boston is seriously Calling – wicked pissah! Read much more in our recap here
Web: bostoncalling.com


BottleRock

What: BottleRock
Where:
Napa Valley, CA
When: May 27-29
Who: Metallica, Twenty One Pilots, P!nk, Luke Combs, The Black Crowes, Kygo, Greta Van Fleet, Mount Westmore, Pitbull, Bleachers, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, CHVRCHES, Spoon, Banks, Alessia Cara, Vance Joy, Michael Franti & Spearhead, MisterWives, Marcus King, Silversun Pickups, Amos Lee, The Wailers ft. Julian Marley, Greensky Bluegrass, Skip Marley, Fletcher, Yola, Grandson, Tai Verdes, Bahamas, Fantastic Negrito, Dorothy, Grandmaster Flash, Drew Holcomb, Aly & AJ, Atlas Genius, Wild Rivers, Liily, The Happy Fits, The Suffers, Foy Vance, Jake Wesley Rogers, Kosha Dillz, and many, many more
Why: The Napa Valley welcomes another year of a great new festival (to go with its great old wine). Read much more in our 2018 recap here
Web:
bottlerocknapavalley.com


Forecastle

What: Forecastle
Where: Louisville, KY
When: May 27-29
Who: Jack Harlow, Tame Impala, Tyler the Creator, Rüfüs Du Sol, Phoebe Bridgers, Porter Robinson, Clairo, 6LACK, Black Pumas, Alison Wonderland, Quinn XCII, Still Woozy, Earl Sweatshirt, Lane 8, Oliver Tree, Chelsea Cutler, 100 gecs, Coin, Wale, San Holo, Troyboi, Jai Wolf, Fletcher, Princess Nokia, Maxo Kream, Tai Verdes, JPEGMAFIA, Kennyhoopla, Blossom, and more
Why: Forecastle comes with a vengeance and a top-tier line-up. Read and see much more in our recap here
Web: forecastlefest.com


Noir Fever New Orleans

What: Noir Fever New Orleans
Where: New Orleans, LA
When: May 27-30
Who: Aluna, Austin Millz, Channel Tres, Duckwrth, Kaytranada, Kevin Saunderson, and more
Why: Aluna throws her own festival at Hotel Fontenot.
Web: pollen.co/x/aluna-neworleans-2022-1


So What

What: So What
Where: Arlington, TX
When: May 27-29
Who: I Prevail, Trippie Red, 100 gecs, 3OH!3, Wage War, Sum 41, Parkway Drive, Rae Sremmurd, 24kgoldn, Rebecca Black, Sleeping With Sirens, Simple Plan, Hatebreed, blackbear, The Ghost Inside, 2 Chainz, Maggie indemann, Crown the Empire, grandson, The Maine, alexisonfire, Tyga, Waka Flocka Flame, Mod Sun, Princess Nokia, and more
Why: Texas says – So What?!?
Web: thirdstringentertainment.com/so-what


Solid Sound

What: Solid Sound
Where: North Adams, MA
When: May 27-29
Who: Wilco, Sylvan Esso, Japanese Breakfast, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Terry Allen, John Hodgman, Jean Grae, Nick Offerman, Jeff Tweedy, Sun Ra Arkestra, Iceage, Cut Worms, Nnamdi, Mike Watt & The Missing Men, Sam Evian, The Autumn Defense, Nels Cline, Mikael Jorgensen, and more
Why: Wilco’s off-year Solid Sound Festival returns to MASS MoCA. See more in our photo gallery here
Web: solidsoundfestival.com


Summer Camp

What: Summer Camp
Where: Chillicothe, IL
When: May 27-29
Who: Umphrey’s McGee, moe., The Smashing Pumpkins, Little Feat, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, NGHTMRE, Liquid Stranger, Big Wild, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Whethan, The Allman Betts Band, Cory Wong, Moon Taxi, Opiou, Keller Williams, The Infamous Stringdusters, Leftover Salmon, Yonder Mountain String Band, The Motet, Aqueous, Big Something, Sammy RaeH, and more
Why: Summer Camp mixes a little something more into its jam.
Web: summercampfestival.com


Sunset

What: Sunset
Where: Tampa, FL
When: May 27-29
Who: Alesso, Atliens, Boogie T, Borgore, CID, Dillon Francis, Duke Dumont, Gorgon City, Gryffin, Illenium, LP Giobbi, Oliver Heldens, Skrillex, Tchami, Zeds Dead, and more
Why: Dance into the Sunset. Read & see more in our 2021 recap here
Web: smftampa.com


Surf Lodge Summer Concert Series

What: Surf Lodge Summer Concert Series
Where: Montauk, NY
When: May 27 – September 4
Who: The Knocks, Aluna, ?uestlove, Blu DeTiger, Tai Verdes, St. Lucia, Macy Gray, Bob Moses, Suki Waterhouse, Poolside, Elderbrook, Donavon Frankenreiter, Chelsea Cutler, Matisyahu, A R I Z O N A, and more
Why: Get out of the city and head to the Surf at Montauk.
Web: www.thesurflodge.com/concerts


Movement Electronic

What: Movement
Where: Detroit, MI
When: May 28-30
Who: Jeff Mills, Adam Beyer, Richie Hawtin, Goldie, LTJ Bukem, James Murphy, Carl Craig, Maceo Plex, Nina Kraviz, Seth Troxler, 2 Chainz, 2manydjs, Adam Beyer, Claude Vonstroke, Duck Sauce, Flying Lotus, Gorgon City, Jon Hopkins, Juan Maclean, Justin Martin, Nancy Whang & Pat Mahoney, Nina Kraviz, Skrillex, and more
Why: Electronic music returns to the city where techno (and much more in music) was born. Read much more in our 2018 recap here
Web: www.movement.us


Suenos

What: Suenos
Where: Chicago, IL
When: May 28-29
Who: J Balvin, Ozuna, Wisin & Yandel, Myke Towers, and more
Why: Chicago welsomes a massive Latin Reggaeton festival.
Web: www.suenosmusicfestival.com


Blue Note Jazz

What: Blue Note Jazz
Where: New York, NY
When: May 31 – July 3
Who: George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Chris Botti, Robert Glasper, Charles Lloyd, Macy Gray, Kenny G, Madeleine Peyroux, Bill Frisell, Robert Gray, José James, and more
Why: Legendary jazz club Blue Note heads out this summer. See more in our photo galleries here
Web: bluenotejazzfestival.com

 


June

Surf Lodge Summer Concert Series

What: Surf Lodge Summer Concert Series
Where: Montauk, NY
When: May 27 – September 4
Who: The Knocks, Aluna, ?uestlove, Blu DeTiger, Tai Verdes, St. Lucia, Macy Gray, Bob Moses, Suki Waterhouse, Poolside, Elderbrook, Donavon Frankenreiter, Chelsea Cutler, Matisyahu, A R I Z O N A, and more
Why: Get out of the city and head to the Surf at Montauk.
Web: www.thesurflodge.com/concerts


Blue Note Jazz

What: Blue Note Jazz
Where: New York, NY
When: May 31 – July 3
Who: George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Chris Botti, Robert Glasper, Charles Lloyd, Macy Gray, Kenny G, Madeleine Peyroux, Bill Frisell, Robert Gray, José James, and more
Why: Legendary jazz club Blue Note heads out this summer. See more in our photo galleries here
Web: bluenotejazzfestival.com


Prog Power USA

What: Prog Power USA
Where: Atlanta, GA
When: June 1-4
Who: Conception, Turilli/Lione Rhapsody, Stratovarius, Hypocrisy, and more
Why: Progressive & metal meet in Atlanta, USA.
Web: progpowerusa.com


Summer Concerts at Wells Fargo Stage

What: Summer Concerts at Wells Fargo Stage
Where: New York, NY
When: June 1 – July 27
Who: Nation of Language, lovelytheband, Museum of Love, KIESZA, MICHELLE, and more
Why: Hudson Yards’ Wells Fargo Stage throws free concerts this summer.
Web: www.hudsonyardsnewyork.com/events/summer-concerts-wells-fargo-stage


Mountain Music

What: Mountain Music
Where: Oak Hill, WV
When: June 2-4
Who: Galactic, Cory Wong, Tauk Paper Scissors!, Ripe, Big Something, Spafford, The Motet, Moon Hooch, The Nth Power, and more
Why: Head up into the mountains at ACE Adventure Resort. See more in our 2021 photo gallery here here
Web:
mountainmusicfestwv.com


Candler Park

What: Candler Park
Where: Atlanta, GA
When: June 3-4
Who: The Disco Biscuits, Grace Potter, Trouble No More, Yonder Mountain String Band, Twiddle, Andy Frasco & The U.N., Cha Wa, and more
Why: Jam out in Candler Park, Atlanta. See much more in our photo gallery here
Web:
candlerparkmusicfestival.com


Do-Division

What: Do-Division
Where: Chicago, IL
When: June 3
Who: Nnamdï, tUnE-yArDs, Torres, Smoking Pops, Ric Wilson, Oso Oso, Cadence Weapon, and more
Why: Held on ten blocks of Chicago’s Division Street, Ashland to Leavitt, the Do-Division Street Fest and Sidewalk Sale features Chicago indie rock.
Web: www.westtownchamber.org/do-division


Outloud Raising Voices

What: Outloud Raising Voices
Where: Chicago, IL
When: June 3
Who: Marina, Lil’ Kim, Jessie J, Years & Years, MUNA, Jake Wesley Rogers, Madison Beer, The Aces, Raye, Taylor Bennett, Mykki Blanco, Madison Rose, and more
Why: Raising Voices Out Loud at West Hollywood Park.
Web: weareoutloud.com


Rock the Ruins

What: Rock the Ruins
Where: Indianapolis, IN
When: June 3 – July 29
Who: The Disco Biscuits, Grace Potter, Trouble No More, Yonder Mountain String Band, Twiddle, Andy Frasco & The U.N., Cha Wa, and more
Why: Rock the Ruins in Holiday Park. See more in our photo galleries here
Web:
www.rocktheruins.com


SummerStage

What: SummerStage
Where: New York, NY
When: June 4 – September 22
Who: Aurora, Modest Mouse, The Decemberists, Trombone Shorty, Barenaked Ladies, George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic, Belle and Sebastian, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Lawrence, Fitz & The Tantrums, MisterWives, Lucy Dacus, Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Julien Baker, Andy Grammer, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, The Metropolitan Opera, Waxahatchee, Patrick Watson, The Budos Band, Ana Tijoux, Terence Blanchard, Cory Henry, Sampa the Great, Black Midi, Parcels, Caribou, Baker Boy, The Cribs, Sub Urban, Tank & The Bangas, Gin Blossoms, Big Freedia, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Cyril Neville, Ela Minus, Hop Along, Los Bitchos, Electric Fields, La Force, and more
Why: A mixture of paid benefit shows and free shows receiving those benefits are a staple every summer in the Big Apple at the iconic Central Park and Harlem’s storied Marcus Garvey Park See our venue review & photos of Central Park SummerStage here
Web:
www.summerstage.org


France Rocks Summerfest

What: France Rocks Summerfest
Where: New York, NY
When: June 4-29
Who: La Femme, Yann Tiersen, MC Solaar, Emiline Michel, and more
Why: France Rocks NYC – ooh la la!
Web: www.francerocks.com/summerfest2022


Roots Picnic

What: Roots Picnic
Where: Philadelphia, PA
When: June 4-5
Who: The Roots, Mary J Blige, Summer Walker, Wizkid, Jazmine Sulivan, Kamasi Washington, Black Thought, Rick Ross, Masego, Chief Keef, G Herbo, Tierra Whack, Freddie Gibbs, Robert Glasper, DJ Jazzy Jeff & Rakim, Protoje, serpentwithfeet, and more
Why: Tonight Show band (and more) brings their annual picnic, now at Fairmont Park.
Web: rootspicnic.com


BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!

What: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!
Where: Brooklyn, NY
When: June 8 – August 6
Who: Phoebe Bridgers, Khruangbin, Erykah Badu, Davido, Kamasi Washington, Vic Mensa, Crumb, Kronos Quartet, Chicano Batman, The Beths, Maxi Priest, Yemi Alade, Ravyn Lenae, SASAMI, and more
Why: Once again, Prospect Park Bandshell’s BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! delivers. See our venue review & photos of Prospect Park Bandshell here
Web: www.bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/bric-celebrate-brooklyn


Decibel Fest Philly

What: Decibel Fest Philly
Where: Philadelphia, PA
When: June 10-11
Who: Cannibal Corpse, Candlemass, Nuclear Assault, and more
Why: Turn it up to eleven for this metal fest at The Fillmore Philadelphia.
Web: www.decibelmagazine.com/events/metalandbeerfest


Governors Ball

What: Governors Ball
Where: New York, NY
When: June 10-12
Who: Kid Cudi, Halsey, J. Cole, Playboi Carti, Flume, A$AP Ferg, Jack Harlow, Roddy Ricch, Glass Animals, Kaytranada, Joji, Louis the Child, Black Pumas, Still Woozy, Clairo, 100 gecs, YG, Skepta, Quinn XCII, Chelsea Cutler, Japanese Breakfast, Tove Lo, Madeon, JPEGMafia, beabadoobee, Denzel Curry, Coin, Soccer Mommy, Shaquille O’Neal, Channel Tres, Samia, Blu DeTiger, Gus Dapperton, Del Water Gap, Peach Tree Rascals, Aly & AJ, and many more
Why: Governors Ball has become one of the country’s biggest music festivals – and it’s in New York City! Read much more in our recap here
Web: governorsballmusicfestival.com


Huichica

What: Huichica
Where: Sonoma, CA
When: June 10-11
Who: Allah-Las, ESG, Turnover, W.I.T.C.H., Woods, La Luz, Damien Jurado, Midlake, Tamaryn, Wand, Bobby Oroza, Avey Tare, Isobel Campbell, Mega Bog, Starcrawler, and more
Why: Gundlach Bundschu Winery gives you some music to go with you wine-tasting. See much more in our 2013 photo gallery here
Web: www.huichica.com


Splash House

What: Splash House
Where: Palm Springs, CA
When: June 10-12, August 12-14, August 19-21
Who: Diplo, Duke Dumont, Yotto, Chnnel Tres, Dombresky, Hayden James, and more
Why: Splash around to DJs at Palm Springs resorts.
Web: splashhouse.com


Hot 97 Summer Jam

What: Hot 97 Summer Jam
Where: East Rutherford, NJ
When: June 12
Who: Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Burna Boy, Young Thug & Gunna, and more
Why: Radio station Hot 87 puts on a hip-hop Summer Jam at MetLife Stadium.
Web: www.hot97.com/summerjam


New York Guitar

What: New York Guitar
Where: New York, NY
When: June 14-17
Who: Bill Frisell, Glenn Jones, Vernon Reid, William Tyler, and more
Why: Guitars rock New York.
Web: www.newyorkguitarfestival.org


North by Northeast

What: North by Northeast
Where: Toronto, ON, Canada
When: June 14-16
Who: More than you can count, eh
Why: Canada’s North-by-Northeast shifts to a traditional weekend festival arrangement, with acts from both sides of the border & more. See much more in our 2014 photo gallery here
Web: www.nxne.com


Bonnaroo

What: Bonnaroo
Where: Manchester, TN
When: June 16-19
Who: Stevie Nicks, Tool, J. Cole, Gryffin, Machine Gun Kelly, Flume, The Chicks, ILLENIUM, 21 Savage, Roddy Ricch, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Billy Strings, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Clozee, Rezz, $uicideboy$, Disclosure, Lord Huron, Porter Robinson, Herbie Hancock, Puscifer, Marc Rebillet, The War On Drugs, CHVRCHES, Wallows, LANY, Tash Sultana, Ludacris, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Goth Babe, Goose, Chris Lake, Coin, G Jones, Judah & The Lion, Bleachers, Isaiah Rashad, Mt. Joy, All Them Witches, Tinashe, 100 gecs, Lane 8, Still Woozy, All Time Low, Fletcher, Tierra Whack, Slowthai, Denzel Curry, The Weather Station, Japanese Breakfast, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Lettuce, Ashe, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Tove Lo, Dayglow, Arlo Parks, Andy Frasco & The U.N., Nothing, Tai Verdes, Joy Oladokun, The Backseat Lovers, LP Giobbi, Briston Maroney, Noga Erez, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, Teddy Swims, Cory Henry, Maggie Rose, Claud, and many, many more
Why: The granddaddy of indie-meets-jam & more music festivals celebrates another genre-crossing year.
Web: www.bonnaroo.com


Telluride Bluegrass

What: Telluride Bluegrass
Where: Telluride, CO
When: June 16-19
Who: Tenacious D, Sam Bush Band, Tyler Childer, Bela Fleck, Greensky Bluegrass, Watchhouse, Punch Brothers, Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi, The Infamous Stringdusters, Aoife O’Donovan, Chris Thile, Molly Tuttle, The Lil Smokies, and more
Why: The ski resort of Telluride’s bluegrass festival always brings some big names in along with the jam.
Web: www.bluegrass.com/telluride


Brooklyn Magazine

What: Brooklyn Magazine
Where: Brooklyn, NY
When: June 17-18
Who: Car Seat Headrest, Empress Of, Sudan Archies, Mr Twin Sister, Gustaf, Algiers, and more
Why: Brooklyn Magazine comes to Prospect Park.
Web: www.bkmag.com/bkmf


Country Summer

What: Country Summer
Where: Santa Rosa, CA
When: June 17-19
Who: Kelsea Ballerini, Blake Shelton, Chris Young, Russell Dickerson, Josh Turner, Justin Moore, Rodney Atkins, and more
Why: Have some Country in a warm northern California Summer. See much more in our photo gallery from the last year here
Web: countrysummer.com


LadyLand

What: LadyLand
Where: Brooklyn, NY
When: June 17
Who: Honey Dijon, Tinashe, Sevdaliza, Shygirl, TR/ST, and more
Why: Pride is every day. See more in our photo gallery here
Web: www.ladylandfestival.com


Lost Art

What: Lost Art
Where: Atlanta, GA
When: June 17-19
Who: Durand Jones & The Indications, Paul Cauthen, The Lone Bellow, Rayland Baxter, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and more
Why: Find some Lost Art at Foxhall Resort.
Web: lostartmusicfest.com

Something In the Water

What: Something In the Water
Where: Washington, D.C.
When: June 17-19
Who: Pharrell & Phriends, 6LACK, Ashanti & Ja Rule, Ashe, Calvin Harris, Chloe x Halle, Dave Matthews Band, Denzel Curry, Dominic Fike, DUCKWRTH, Earthgang, Emotional Oranges, Gracie Abrams, Jon Batiste, Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, Mariah the Scientist, Moneybagg Yo, Omar Apollo, Pusha T, Quinn XCII, Rae Sremmurd, Roddy Ricch, Run the Jewels, Skepta, Slowthai, Thundercat, Tyler the Creator, Usher, and more
Why: There’s Something In the Water in D.C.
Web: www.somethinginthewater.com


Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge

What: Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge
Where:
Quincy, WA
When: June 18-19
Who: AC Slater, Alesso, Alesso, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Clozee, Ekali, Elderbrook, Green Velvet, Kaskade, Porter Robinson, Troyboi, Zeds Dead, and more
Why: Go Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge.
Web:
pnw.beyondwonderland.com


Ogden Twilight

What: Ogden Twilight
Where: Ogden, UT
When: June 21 – October 1
Who: The National, The Shins, Bleachers, Local Natives, Modest Mouse, CHVRCHES, Beach House, Lauv, Diplo, Flume, Lucy Dacus, The Lemon Twigs, Bartees Strange, Rostam, Hayley Kiyoko, LP Giobbi, and more
Why: Changing your notions about Utah and Twilight.
Web: www.ogdentwilight.com


Sled Island

What: Sled Island
Where: Calgary, AB, Canada
When: June 22-26
Who: Princess Nokia, Built To Spill, Sudan Archives, Grouper, Joyce Manor, Low, Alex Cameron, SASAMI, La Luz, L.A. Witch, Julie Doiron, Frankie & The Witch Fingers, Ghostkeeper, and more
Why: The mammoth & varied Sled Island returns to Calgary.
Web: www.sledisland.com


Blue Ox

What: Blue Ox
Where: Eau Claire, WI
When: June 23-25
Who: Pert Near Standstone, Old Crow Medicine Show, Bela Fleck, Railroad Earth, Sam Bush Band, Punch Brothers, Del McCoury Band, Paul Cauthen, Samantha Fish, Joseph, Fruition, Cedric Burnside and more
Why: Country jam comes to Wisconsin. Read more in our 2015 recap here
Web: blueoxmusicfestival.com


Electric Forest

What: Electric Forest
Where: Rothbury, MI
When: June 23-26
Who: Disclosure, GRiZ, Porter Robinson, Louis the Child, Big Gigantic, Slander, Sylvan Esso, The Disco Biscuits, String Cheese Incident, Bea Miller, Big Wild, charlesthefirst, Chelsea Cutler, Clozee, Duke Dumont, Earthgang, Elderbrook, Femi Kuti, Lettuce, Liquid Stranger, Lotus, Shiba San, Subtronics, Tokimonsta, Toro y Moi, Wax Motif, Whethan, Yves Tumor, Anamanaguchi, Blu DeTiger, Cautious Clay, Cory Henry, Duckwrth, Fantastic Negrito, Goth Babe, Jake Wesley Rogers, Joy Oladokun, LP Giobbi, Marco Benevento, Michigander, Neil Frances, Noga Erez, The Nth Power, Slenderbodies, Sunsquabi, and more
Why: Nature meets technology as Electric Forest. Read much more in our 2017 recap here
Web: www.electricforestfestival.com


Kate Wolf

What: Kate Wolf
Where: Laytonville, CA
When: June 23-26
Who: Taj Mahal, Ani DiFranco, Bruce Cockburn, Darlene Love, Iris Dement, Hot Tuna, The Wood Brothers, Calexico, Leftover Salmon, Madeleine Peyroux, Charlie Musselwhite, Sarah Lee Guthrie, Tim Bluhm, Tommy Prine, and more
Why: Ladies & gents are welcome at Kate Wolf.
Web: katewolfmusicfestival.com


Summerfest

What: Summerfest
Where: Milwaukee, WI
When: June 23-25, June 30 – July 2, July 7-9
Who: Jason Aldean, Justin Bieber, Machine Gun Kelly, Halsey, Rod Stewart, Thomas Rhett, Backstreet Boys, Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Wu-Tang Clan, Gabby Barrett, Avril Lavigne, Cheap Trick, Jaden, The Marías, John Morgan, ianndior, The Black Crowes, John Fogerty, Steve Miller Band, Jason Isbell, Charli XCX, Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse, Halestorm, Steve Aoki, Third Eye Blind, The Pretty Reckless, 2 Chainz, Portugal. The Man, Cordae, Alessia Cara, Willow, The Revivalists, Barenaked Ladies, The Cult, Boyz II Men, Taking Back Sunday, Ann Wilson, Atmosphere, Dillon Francis, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Dayglow, Big Boi, Rick Springfield, Milky Chance, Todd Rundgren, KC & The Sunshine Band, Femi Kuti, Anthrax, GAYLE, Violent Femmes, Guster, The Commodores, Mt. Joy, The Breeders, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Indigo Girls, Parquet Courts, Village People, JoJo, WAR, Chiild, Blue Öyster Cult, The New Pornographers, The Record Company, Skid Row, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Skillet, Max Weinberg, Houndmouth, Noga Erez, Modern English, Bob Mould, Stryper, Corinne Bailey Rae, Howard Jones, A Flock of Seagulls, Warrant, Pop Evil, Foghat, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Lit, Lita Ford, Cory Henry, Flosstradamus, Barns Courtney, The Smithereens, Vertical Horizon, Quiet Riot, Craig Finn, Son Volt, Meat Puppets, Dry Cleaning, The Wild Feathers, Los Straitjackets, and many, many more
Why: The biggest music festival in the world is also the most mainstream, but there’s so many bands over so many days, bound to be someone you want to see.
Web: summerfest.com


Back Home

What: Back Home
Where:
New Martinsville, WV
When: June 24-25
Who: Yonder Mountain String Band, Circles Around the Sun, The Motet, and more
Why: Jam out in West Virginia – for free.
Web:
www.backhomefestival.com


Green River

What: Green River
Where:
Greenfield, MA
When: June 24-26
Who: Lake Street Dive, Father John Misty, Guster, Hiss Goldden Messenger, Waxahatchee, Allison Russell, Galactic, Ripe, Molly Tuttle, Asleep At the Wheel, Katie Pruitt, Steve Poltz, and more
Why: This lighter jam-folk fest has hot air balloon rides.
Web:
www.greenriverfestival.com


Over Yondr

What: Over Yondr
Where:
Green County, NY
When: June 24-26
Who: !!!, Topaz Jones, Sheer Mag, Kississippi, and more
Why: A phone-free weekend of camping & music.
Web:
www.overyondrfestival.com


Rock, Ribs and Ridges

What: Rock, Ribs and Ridges
Where: Augusta, NJ
When: June 24-26
Who: Molly Hatchett, Dave Mason, Jim Messina, Duane Betts, and more
Why: Rock AND Ribs?!?
Web: www.rockribsandridges.com


Hollywood Bowl Jazz

What: Hollywood Bowl Jazz
Where: Hollywood, CA
When: June 25-26
Who: The Roots, Gregory Porter, Tower of Power, Terri Lyne Carrington, Femi Kuti, Cory Wong, and more
Why: As part of the centennial celebrations of the iconic Hollywood Bowl, it throws a jazz festival.
Web: www.hollywoodbowl.com/concerts-and-events/hollywood-bowl-jazz-festival


Viva! L.A.

What: Viva! L.A.
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: June 25
Who: Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Kali Uchis, Becky G, Les Tucanes, Fantasma, The Garden, Devendra Banhart, Omar Apollo, The Marías, Chicano Batman, and more
Why: A big Latin music festival at Dodger Stadium.
Web: www.vivamusicfestival.com


Essence

What: Essence
Where: New Orleans, LA
When: June 30 – July 3
Who: Kevin Hart, Nicki Minaj, Janet Jackson, New Edition, The Isley Brothers, The Roots & Friends, Wizkid, Jazmine Sullivan, D-Nice, and more
Why: Essence Magazine throws a festival in New Orleans.
Web: www.essence.com/festival


High Sierra

What: High Sierra
Where: Quincy, CA
When: June 30 – July 3
Who: Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Greensky Bluegrass, The Disco Biscuits, Goose, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Railroad Earth, Lettuce, The California Honeydrops, The Floozies, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, Twiddle, Spafford, Boombox, The War and Treaty, The Slip, Molly Tuttle, Andy Frasco & The UN, Samantha Fish, Watkins Family Hour, Sunsquabi, Sammy Rae & Friends, Steve Poltz, Marco Benevento, Cedric Burnside, Orgone, Aqueous, and more
Why: California’s High Sierra Music Festival, up in the mountains, is stocked with festival staples. See much more in our 2014 photo gallery here
Web: www.highsierramusic.com


Montreal Jazz Fest

What: Montreal Jazz Fest
Where: Montreal, QC, Canada
When: June 30 – July 9
Who: The Roots, Ludovico Einaudi, Tash Sultana, Kamasi Washington, Pink Martini, Woodkid, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Robert Glasper, Masego, Marcus Miller, Corinne Bailey Rae, Wynton Marsalis, Gregory Porter, Bebel Gilberto, Joey Bada$$, Basia Bulat, Bombino, Cadence Weapon, Cedric Burnside, Cory Henry, Léon, Manchester Orchestra, Meshell Ndegeocello, serpentwithfeet, Sudan Archives, Terri Lyne Carrington, Ravi Coltrane, The Psychedelic Furs, X, and many more
Why: Of course Montreal has a big, classy jazz festival.
Web: www.montrealjazzfest.com/en-CA


Peach

What: Peach
Where: Scranton, PA
When: June 30 – July 3
Who: Trey Anastasio, The Black Crowes, Billy Strings, Goose, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, The Revivalists, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, The Word, Steel Pulse, Jason Bonham, Ripe, Andy Frasco & The U.N., Keller Williams, G Love & The Juice, The Wailers, The Motet, Eric Krasno & The Assembly, Marco Benevento, Rayland Baxter, The Nth Power, Maggie Rose, Samantha Fish, The Wild Feathers, Tauk, Consider the Source, and more
Why: Bringing the jam to the home of Joe Biden & Dunder-Mifflin.
Web: www.thepeachmusicfestival.com

 


July

Blue Note Jazz

What: Blue Note Jazz
Where: New York, NY
When: May 31 – July 3
Who: George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Chris Botti, Robert Glasper, Charles Lloyd, Macy Gray, Kenny G, Madeleine Peyroux, Bill Frisell, Robert Gray, José James, and more
Why: Legendary jazz club Blue Note heads out this summer. See more in our photo galleries here
Web: bluenotejazzfestival.com


Summer Concerts at Wells Fargo Stage

What: Summer Concerts at Wells Fargo Stage
Where: New York, NY
When: June 1 – July 27
Who: Nation of Language, lovelytheband, Museum of Love, KIESZA, MICHELLE, and more
Why: Hudson Yards’ Wells Fargo Stage throws free concerts this summer.
Web: www.hudsonyardsnewyork.com/events/summer-concerts-wells-fargo-stage


Rock the Ruins

What: Rock the Ruins
Where: Indianapolis, IN
When: June 3 – July 29
Who: The Disco Biscuits, Grace Potter, Trouble No More, Yonder Mountain String Band, Twiddle, Andy Frasco & The U.N., Cha Wa, and more
Why: Rock the Ruins in Holiday Park. See more in our photo galleries here
Web:
www.rocktheruins.com


SummerStage

What: SummerStage
Where: New York, NY
When: June 4 – September 22
Who: Aurora, Modest Mouse, The Decemberists, Trombone Shorty, Barenaked Ladies, George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic, Belle and Sebastian, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Lawrence, Fitz & The Tantrums, MisterWives, Lucy Dacus, Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Julien Baker, Andy Grammer, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, The Metropolitan Opera, Waxahatchee, Patrick Watson, The Budos Band, Ana Tijoux, Terence Blanchard, Cory Henry, Sampa the Great, Black Midi, Parcels, Caribou, Baker Boy, The Cribs, Sub Urban, Tank & The Bangas, Gin Blossoms, Big Freedia, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Cyril Neville, Ela Minus, Hop Along, Los Bitchos, Electric Fields, La Force, and more
Why: A mixture of paid benefit shows and free shows receiving those benefits are a staple every summer in the Big Apple at the iconic Central Park and Harlem’s storied Marcus Garvey Park See our venue review & photos of Central Park SummerStage here
Web:
www.summerstage.org


BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!

What: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!
Where: Brooklyn, NY
When: June 8 – August 6
Who: Phoebe Bridgers, Khruangbin, Erykah Badu, Davido, Kamasi Washington, Vic Mensa, Crumb, Kronos Quartet, Chicano Batman, The Beths, Maxi Priest, Yemi Alade, Ravyn Lenae, SASAMI, and more
Why: Once again, Prospect Park Bandshell’s BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! delivers. See our venue review & photos of Prospect Park Bandshell here
Web: www.bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/bric-celebrate-brooklyn


Ogden Twilight

What: Ogden Twilight
Where: Ogden, UT
When: June 21 – October 1
Who: The National, The Shins, Bleachers, Local Natives, Modest Mouse, CHVRCHES, Beach House, Lauv, Diplo, Flume, Lucy Dacus, The Lemon Twigs, Bartees Strange, Rostam, Hayley Kiyoko, LP Giobbi, and more
Why: Changing your notions about Utah and Twilight.
Web: www.ogdentwilight.com


Summerfest

What: Summerfest
Where: Milwaukee, WI
When: June 23-25, June 40 – July 2, July 7-9
Who: Jason Aldean, Justin Bieber, Machine Gun Kelly, Halsey, Rod Stewart, Thomas Rhett, Backstreet Boys, Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Wu-Tang Clan, Gabby Barrett, Avril Lavigne, Cheap Trick, Jaden, The Marías, John Morgan, ianndior, The Black Crowes, John Fogerty, Steve Miller Band, Jason Isbell, Charli XCX, Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse, Halestorm, Steve Aoki, Third Eye Blind, The Pretty Reckless, 2 Chainz, Portugal. The Man, Cordae, Alessia Cara, Willow, The Revivalists, Barenaked Ladies, The Cult, Boyz II Men, Taking Back Sunday, Ann Wilson, Atmosphere, Dillon Francis, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Dayglow, Big Boi, Rick Springfield, Milky Chance, Todd Rundgren, KC & The Sunshine Band, Femi Kuti, Anthrax, GAYLE, Violent Femmes, Guster, The Commodores, Mt. Joy, The Breeders, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Indigo Girls, Parquet Courts, Village People, JoJo, WAR, Chiild, Blue Öyster Cult, The New Pornographers, The Record Company, Skid Row, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Skillet, Max Weinberg, Houndmouth, Noga Erez, Modern English, Bob Mould, Stryper, Corinne Bailey Rae, Howard Jones, A Flock of Seagulls, Warrant, Pop Evil, Foghat, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Lit, Lita Ford, Cory Henry, Flosstradamus, Barns Courtney, The Smithereens, Vertical Horizon, Quiet Riot, Craig Finn, Son Volt, Meat Puppets, Dry Cleaning, The Wild Feathers, Los Straitjackets, and many, many more
Why: The biggest music festival in the world is also the most mainstream, but there’s so many bands over so many days, bound to be someone you want to see.
Web: summerfest.com


High Sierra

What: High Sierra
Where: Quincy, CA
When: June 30 – July 3
Who: Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Greensky Bluegrass, The Disco Biscuits, Goose, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Railroad Earth, Lettuce, The California Honeydrops, The Floozies, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, Twiddle, Spafford, Boombox, The War and Treaty, The Slip, Molly Tuttle, Andy Frasco & The UN, Samantha Fish, Watkins Family Hour, Sunsquabi, Sammy Rae & Friends, Steve Poltz, Marco Benevento, Cedric Burnside, Orgone, Aqueous, and more
Why: California’s High Sierra Music Festival, up in the mountains, is stocked with festival staples. See much more in our 2014 photo gallery here
Web: www.highsierramusic.com


Montreal Jazz Fest

What: Montreal Jazz Fest
Where: Montreal, QC, Canada
When: June 30 – July 9
Who: The Roots, Ludovico Einaudi, Tash Sultana, Kamasi Washington, Pink Martini, Woodkid, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Robert Glasper, Masego, Marcus Miller, Corinne Bailey Rae, Wynton Marsalis, Gregory Porter, Bebel Gilberto, Joey Bada$$, Basia Bulat, Bombino, Cadence Weapon, Cedric Burnside, Cory Henry, Léon, Manchester Orchestra, Meshell Ndegeocello, serpentwithfeet, Sudan Archives, Terri Lyne Carrington, Ravi Coltrane, The Psychedelic Furs, X, and many more
Why: Of course Montreal has a big, classy jazz festival.
Web: www.montrealjazzfest.com/en-CA


Essence

What: Essence
Where: New Orleans, LA
When: June 30 – July 3
Who: Kevin Hart, Nicki Minaj, Janet Jackson, New Edition, The Isley Brothers, The Roots & Friends, Wizkid, Jazmine Sullivan, D-Nice, and more
Why: Essence Magazine throws a festival in New Orleans.
Web: www.essence.com/festival


Peach

What: Peach
Where: Scranton, PA
When: June 30 – July 3
Who: Trey Anastasio, The Black Crowes, Billy Strings, Goose, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, The Revivalists, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, The Word, Steel Pulse, Jason Bonham, Ripe, Andy Frasco & The U.N., Keller Williams, G Love & The Juice, The Wailers, The Motet, Eric Krasno & The Assembly, Marco Benevento, Rayland Baxter, The Nth Power, Maggie Rose, Samantha Fish, The Wild Feathers, Tauk, Consider the Source, and more
Why: Bringing the jam to the home of Joe Biden & Dunder-Mifflin.
Web: www.thepeachmusicfestival.com


Mosswood Meltdown

What: Mosswood Meltdown
Where: Oakland, CA
When: July 2-3
Who: John Waters, Bikini Kill, Kim Gordon, Hunx & His Punx, Pansy Division, Shannon Shaw, Linda Lindas, Bleached, Flipper, and more
Why: The former Burger Boogaloo is now a Mosswood (Park) Meltdown.
Web: mosswoodmeltdown.com


Festival d'été de QuébecWhat: Festival d’été de Québec
Where: Québec City, QC, Canada
When: July 7-17
Who: Rage Against the Machine, Maroon 5, Luke Combs, Halsey, marshmello, Charlotte Cardin, Alanis Morissette, Jack Johnson, $uicideboy$, Loud, Luis Fonsi, Charli XCX, Sum 41, Patrick Watson, Lil Tecca, Lennon Stella, Alison Wonderland, Alexisonfire, Three Days Grace, 2 Chainz, Garbage, Spoon, Remi Wolf, AJR, Milky Chance, Tai Verdes, Pennywise, Freddie Gibbs, Tash Sultana, Oliver Heldens, Denzel Curry, Millencoiln, The Revivalists, X Ambassadors, The Beaches, and more
Why: The capital of Francophone America hosts a wide but odd collection of acts, from old to young, mainstream to indie, jazz to metal, folk to electronica.
Web: www.feq.ca/en


4848

What: 4848
Where: Snowshoe, WV
When: July 7-9
Who: Greensky Bluegrass, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, The Wood Brothers, Leftover Salmon, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Sammy Rae, Andy Frasco & The U.N., and more
Why: Three nights of bluegrass & skiing in West Virginia.
Web: www.4848festival.com


Great South Bay

What: Great South Bay
Where: Patchogue, NY
When: July 7-10
Who: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Grouplove, Manchester Orchestra, moe., Los Lobos, Aqueous, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Galactic, Bayside, Steel Pulse, and more
Why: Jam fest on Long Island.
Web: www.greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com


Northern Lights Festival Boréal

What: Northern Lights Festival Boréal
Where: Sudbury, ON, Canada
When: July 7-10
Who: The New Pornographers, Judy Collins, Bombino, Paul Collins’ Beat, and more
Why: Sudbury’s Northern Lights Festival Boréal is basically a few Canadian heavy-hitters and others only Canadians have ever even heard of.
Web: nlfb.ca


Ottawa Blues

What: Ottawa Blues
Where: Ottawa, ON, Canada
When: July 7-17
Who: Sarah McLachlan, Jack Johnson, Luke Combs, Alanis Morissette, marshmello, Alexisonfire, Luke Bryan, Rage Against the Machine, Ja Rule, The National, Alessia Cara, Andy Shauf, Bombino, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Caitlyn Smith, Charlie Cunningham, Chicano Batman, Cleopatrick, Crash Test Dummies, Elijah Woods, Femi Kuti, Garbage, Gave McLeod, grandson, JP Saxe, Lucy Dacus, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Milky Chance, Millencolin, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Run th Jewels, Sum 41, Tash Sultana, The Beaches, The New Pornographers, The Revivalists, Three Days Grace, TLC, and many more
Why: Cisco Systems & RBC Royal Bank treat the capital of Canada to a wide span of acts over a wide span of days at a wide span of stages.
Web: www.ottawabluesfest.ca


River & Blues

What: River & Blues
Where: New York, NY
When:
July 7-28
Who: Nicole Atkins, Cha Wa, Cedric Burnside, and more
Why: Free shows return to Battery Park.
Web:
bpca.ny.gov/home


This Is Hardcore

What: This Is Hardcore
Where: Philadelphia, PA
When: July 7-10
Who: Hatebreed, Thursday, Madball, Terror, All Out War, and more
Why: Philadelphia Is Hardcore.
Web: www.thisishardcorefest.com


Winnipeg Folk

What: Winnipeg Folk
Where: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
When: July 7-10
Who: AHI, Allison Russell, Andy Shauf, Arooj Aftab, Bahamas, Bedouine, Bettye LaVette, Blind Boys of Alabama, Buddy Guy, Cadence Weapon, Chicano Batman, Fruit Bats, Japanese Breakfast, Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew, Kurt Vile, Lido Pimienta, Madison Cunningham, Portugal. The Man, Reuben and The Dark, Sudan Archives, Tall Tall Trees, Tash Sultana, The New Pornographers, The Strumbellas, The Weather Station, Tré Burt, Weyes Blood, Wild Rivers, and more
Why: Every city in the Great White North has a folk festival – this one’s at Winnipeg’s Birds Hill Park, and is pretty damn good.
Web: www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca


80/35

What: 80/35
Where: Des Moines, IA
When: July 8-9
Who: Father John Misty, Charli XCX, Japanese Breakfast, Future Islands, Guided by Voices, Jamila Woods, !!!, BLACKSTARKIDS, Meet Me @ The Altar, The Envy Corps, and more
Why: Better known for corn & presidential primaries, Iowa has also been holding hold a sweet & diverse 80/35 festival. Read & see much more in our recap here
Web: www.80-35.com


Levitate

What: Levitate
Where:
Marshfield, MA
When: July 8-10
Who: Jack Johnson, Phil Lesh, Vulfpeck, Stick Figure, Dirty Heads, Stephen Marley, Old Crow Medicine Show, Umphrey’s McGee, moe., Goth Babe, Durand Jones & The Indications, Donavon Frankenreiter, Sammy Rae, Fruition, Mike Love, and more
Why: Levitate to the jam.
Web:
www.levitatemusicfestival.com


Punk In Drublic

What: Punk In Drublic – Cleveland
Where: Cleveland, OH
When: July 8
Who: NOFX, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, The Menzingers, The Suicide Machines, The Bronx, and more
Why: NOFX getting Punk in Drublic in Cleveland.
Web: punkindrublicfest.com


Ride

What: Ride
Where: Telluride, CO
When: July 8-10
Who: Arc Angels, Black Pistol Fire, Big Something, North Mississippi Allstars, and more
Why: Ride into Telluride.
Web:
www.ridefestival.com


Zedd In the Park

What: Zedd In the Park
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: July 8
Who: Zedd, Loud Luxury, Wolfgang Gartner, and more
Why: Zedd & friends light up L.A.’s Historic Park.
Web: www.zedd.net/zitp


Field Trip

What: Field Trip
Where: Toronto, ON, Canada
When: July 9
Who: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Peach Pit, Kurt Vile & The Violatoars, Lucy Dacus, The Rural Alberta Advantage, Ombiigizi, and more
Why: Toronto takes a Field Trip. See much more in our 2014 photo gallery here
Web: fieldtriplife.com


Palomino

What: Palomino
Where: Pasadena, CA
When: July 9
Who: Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson & Family, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Zach Bryan, Orville Peck, Old Crow Medicine Show, Valerie June, Paul Cauthen, Nikki Lane, Morgan Wade, Sierra Ferrell, Langhorne Slim, Low Cut Connie, and more
Why: The Rose Bowl welcomes a better flavor of country.
Web:
palominopasadena.com


Pleasantville

What: Pleasantville
Where: Pleasantville, NY
When: July 9
Who: X Ambassadors, 10,000 Maniacs, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, Paula Cole, and more
Why: Making Pleasantville even more pleasant.
Web:
www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com


Punk In Drublic

What: Punk In Drublic – Detroit
Where: Detroit, MI
When: July 9
Who: NOFX, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, The Menzingers, The Suicide Machines, The Bronx, and more
Why: NOFX getting Punk in Drublic in Detroit.
Web: punkindrublicfest.com


Revs & Riffs NASCAR Weekend

What: Revs & Riffs NASCAR Weekend
Where: Hampton, GA
When: July 9-10
Who: Flo Rida, Blackberry Smoke, Candlebox, and more
Why: Get your Revs and your Riffs at the Atlanta Motor Speedway thanks to NASCAR.
Web: www.atlantamotorspeedway.com/events/quaker-state-400/revs-riffs-music-festival


Wonderstruck

What: Wonderstruck
Where: Cleveland, OH
When: July 9-10
Who: The Lumineers, Vampire Weekend, All Time Low, Michael Franti & Spearhead, 24kgoldn, Tai Verdes, Dean Lewis, Saint Motel, Smallpools, Neil Frances, Big Freedia, Hembree, Michigander, and more
Why: Live music returns to Cleveland at Lakeland Community College.
Web: www.wonderstruckfest.com


Festival of the LakesWhat: Festival of the Lakes
Where:
Hammond, IN
When: July 12-17
Who: Darius Rucker, Counting Crows, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rick Ross, and more
Why: Celebrate the lakes.
Web:
www.festivalofthelakes.com


Grey Fox Bluegrass

What: Grey Fox Bluegrass
Where:
Oak Hill, NY
When: July 14-17
Who: Dry Branch Fire Squad, Jerry Douglas, Del McCoury Band, Steve Earle & The Dukes, Sam Bush Band, Bela Fleck, Yonder Mountain String Band, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Travelin’ McCourys, Della Mae, Donna the Buffalo, and more
Why: Blue or Grey is welcome in the Catskills.
Web:
www.greyfoxbluegrass.com


Rock FestWhat: Rock Fest
Where:
Cadott, WI
When: July 14-16
Who: Disturbed, Shinedown, Evanescence, Mudvayne, Halestorm, Lamb of God, Jelly Roll, The Pretty Reckless, Theory of a Deadman, Skillet, Nothing More, Motionless In White, Avatar, Black Veil Brides, Starset, Hatebreed, Warrant, Lita Ford, Nita Strauss, and more
Why: “Where We Just Rock”
Web:
www.rock-fest.com


Cobblestone Live

What: Cobblestone Live
Where: Buffalo, NY
When: July 15-16
Who: MisterWives, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, The Hip Abduction, Andy Frasco & The U.N., and more
Why: Buffalo’s Cobblestone District goes Live. See more in our photo gallery here
Web: www.cobblestonelive.com


Inkcarceration

What: Inkcarceration
Where: Mansfield, OH
When: July 15-17
Who: Korn, Papa Roach, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, Evanescence, Falling In Reverse, Disturbed, Lamb of God, Seether, Black Veil Brides, Jelly Roll, Nothing More, 10 Years, Sick Puppeies, Black Label Society, Theory of a Deadman, Avatar, I Prevail, Sleeping With Sirens, Code Orange, Lacuna Coil, Butcher Babies, Veil of Maya, and more
Why: Music + Tattoo.
Web: inkcarceration.com


Pitchfork

What: Pitchfork
Where:
Chicago, IL
When: July 15-17
Who: The National, Mitski, The Roots, Toro y Moi, Japanese Breakfast, Spiritualized, Parquet Courts, Lucy Dacus, Earl Sweatshirt, Noname, Low, Tierra Whack, Amber Mark, Dry Cleaning, BADBADNOTGOOD, Cate Le Bon, Iceage, Tkay Maidza, Indigo de Souza, Xenia Rubinos, and more
Why: The mother of all online indie music magazines returns for another festival with all the bands they’ve been telling you that you have to hear. See much more in our photo gallery here
Web:
pitchforkmusicfestival.com


Heatwave

What: Heatwave
Where:
Chicago, IL
When: July 16-17
Who: Above & Beyond, Audien, Boombox Cartel, Borgeous, Dr. Fresch, Ekali, G Jones, GG Magree, Galantis, Goldfish, Loud Luxury, Oliver Heldens, RL Grime, Shiba San, Ship Wrek, Tiësto, Win & Woo, Yellow Claw, Zeds Dead, and more
Why: Instead of punk, have some EDM at Douglass Park.
Web:
heatwavemusicfestival.com


Northwest String Summit

What: Northwest String Summit
Where:
North Plains, OR
When: July 21-24
Who: Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Umphrey’s McGee, Yonder Mountain String Band, Greensky Bluegrass, Railroad Earth, The Infamous Stringdusters, Leftover Salmon, The Del McCoury Band, Fruition, Keller & The Keels, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Travelin’ McCourys, and more
Why: Strings Summit in the Northwest.
Web:
stringsummit.com


Timbrrr

What: Timbrrr
Where: Leavenworth, WA
When: July 21-23
Who: The Milk Carton Kids, Caroline Rose, Deep Sea Diver, Built To Spill, Wild Powwers, and more
Why: Timbrr!
Web: www.timbermusicfest.com


Capitol Hill Block Party

What: Capitol Hill Block Party
Where:
Seattle, WA
When: July 22-24
Who: Diplo, Charli XCX, Jai Wolf, Toro y Moi, 100 gecs, Flo Milli, Tokimonsta, Remi Wolf, Danny Brown, Beach Bunny, DUCKWRTH, The Beths, Chet Porter, Sudan Archives, Tkay Maidza, Ela Minus, and more
Why: Seattle throws a block party.
Web: capitolhillblockparty.com


HyVee IndyCar Racing Weekend

What: HyVee IndyCar Racing Weekend
Where:
Des Moines, IA
When: July 22-24
Who: Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line, Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, and more
Why: Big name music + indy car racing in the heart of the country.
Web: www.hyveeindycarweekend.com


Newport Folk

What: Newport Folk
Where: Newport, RI
When: July 22-24
Who: The National, Maren Morris, Clairo, The Roots, Dinosaur Jr, Mandy Moore, Joy Oladokun, Neal Francis, Valerie June, Lucy Dacus, Taj Mahal, Lee Fields, Bleachers, Goose, beabadoobee, John Moreland, The Felice Brothers, Durand Jones & The Indications, Mandy Moore, Hannah Georgas, Sierra Ferrell, Madia Diaz, Trample by Turtles, Arooj Aftab, Lucius, Midlake, Adia Victoria, Anais Mitchell, Cassandra Jenkins, Lucius, The Linda Lindas, The Backseat Lovers, and more
Why: The festival where Bob Dylan was called “Judas” for going electric is still going strong. Read & see much more in our recap here
Web: www.newportfolk.org


Rolling Loud

What: Rolling Loud
Where:
Miami, FL
When: July 22-24
Who: Kid Cudi, Future, Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Baby, Kodak Black, Gunna, Lil Durk, Don Toliver, Dababy, Baby Keem, $uicideboy$, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Lil Yachty, Kevin Gates, Trippie Redd, Moneybagg Yo, A$AP Ferg, Three 6 Mafia, Saweetie, G Herbo, Aminé, Flo Milli, Toosii, Action Bronson, and many more
Why: Miami is Rolling Loud with this stacked hip-hop line-up.
Web: www.rollingloud.com


Shambhala

What: Shambhala
Where: Salmo, BC, Canada
When: July 22-25
Who: Amon Tobin, Chali 2na & Cut Chemist, Chennel Tres, Chris Lake, Clozee, Cordae, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rudimental, Slander, Subtronics, Tokimonsta, Valentino Khan, What So Not, Boogie T, Felix Cartal, and more
Why: Electro-DJs come to Canada – Shambhala!
Web: www.shambhalamusicfestival.com


Cheyenne Frontier Days

What: Cheyenne Frontier Days
Where:
Cheyenne, WY
When: July 23-31
Who: Garth Brooks, Thomas Rhett, Cody Johnston, Maren Morris, Eric Church, Kane Brown, Blake Shelton, Rhett Atkins, and more
Why: Go to the West for rodeo & country music.
Web: cfdrodeo.com


Float

What: Float
Where: Gonzales, TX
When: July 23-24
Who: marshmello, Vampire Weekend, Cage the Elephant, deamau5, Chance the Rapper, Lord Huron, CHVRCHES, Kaytranada, Quinn XCII, 100 gecs, Pusha T, Tove Lo, Hippie Sabotage, Aly & AJ, and more
Why: Totally tubular. Read & see much more in our 2018 recap here
Web: floatfest.net


FloydFest

What: FloydFest
Where: Floyd, VA
When: July 27-31
Who: Lake Street Dive, Turnpike Troubadours, Old Crow Medicine Show, Trampled by Turtles, Melissa Etheridge, Marcus King, Morgan Wade, Durand Johnes & The Indications, Leftover Salmon, The Infamous Stringdusters, The California Honeydrops, Yonder Mountain String Band, Keller Williams, American Aquarium, Neal Francis, and more
Why: Americana-jam at FloydFest.
Web: www.floydfest.com


Lollapalooza

What: Lollapalooza
Where: Chicago, IL
When: July 28-31
Who: Metallica, Dua Lipa, J. Cole, Green Day, J-Hope, Kygo, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Baby, Jazmine Sullivan, Glass Animals, Big Sean, Porno for Pyros, The Kid Laroi, Don Toliver, Charli XCX, IDLES, Turnstile, Kaskade, Rezz, ZHU, YG, Dominic Fike, King Princess, Wallows, Still Woozy, 100 gecs, girl in red, ashnikko, Denzel Curry, Duke Dumont, Polo & Pan, Liquid Stranger, Wiloow, Royal Blood, Maneskin, Manchester Orchestra, Cordae, Local Natives, Tove Lo, The Marías, Caroline Polachek, Bob Moses, Banks, Chelsea Cutler, Coin, Remi Wolf, FLETCHER, Dashboard Confessional, Beach Bunny, Tinashe, MUNA, Goth Babe, Wet Leg, Gracie Abrams, Inhaler, The Wombats, The Regrettes, LP Giobbi, Maxo Kream, Mariah the Scientist, kennyhoopla, Del Water Gap, Duckwrth, HINDS, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Pom Pom Squad, BLACKSTARKIDS, Low Cut Connie, Buffalo Nichols, and many, many more
Why: The granddaddy of today’s indie fests returns to bring a hell of a line-up right to Chicago’s Grant Park to save your summer. Read & see much more in our big recap here
Web: www.lollapalooza.com


Nice, a Fest

What: Nice, a Fest
Where: Somerville, MA
When: July 28-29
Who: Speedy Ortiz, Future Teens, Cerce, Born Without Bones, Weakened Friends, Colleen Green, Lady Pills, and more
Why: Nice, a fest in Somerville. Read more in our recap here
Web: www.niceafest.com


HARD SUMMER

What: HARD SUMMER
Where: San Bernadino, CA
When: July 29-31
Who: 100 gecs, Alison Wonderland, Aminé, Chris Lake, Cloonee, Denzel Curry, Duckwrth, GRiZ, Gunna, Jai Wolf, Joji, JOYRYDE, Justin Martin, Koffee, Lil Uzi Vert, LP Giobbi, Madeon, Marc Rebillet, Masego, Megan Thee Stallion, Nghtmre, Porter Robinson, Ski Mask the Slump God, Sub Focus, Sullivan King, Tchami, Three 6 Mafia, Tiga, TOKiMONSTA, TroyBoi, Valentino Khan, Vintage Culture, Wax Motif, Zeds Dead, Subtronics, and more
Why: HARD returns this SUMMER with some hard beats. See more in our 2014 photo gallery here
Web: www.hardsummer.com


New Friends

What: New Friends
Where: Toronto, ON, Canada
When: July 29-31
Who: Gospel, Loma Prieta, Cerce, Dangers, Joliette, and more
Why: Canadian DIY punks come to Lithuanian House.
Web: www.newfriendsdiy.com


Newport Jazz

What: Newport Jazz
Where: Newport, RI
When: July 29-31
Who: Norah Jones, Esperanza Spalding, Angélique Kidjo, Terence Blanchard, BADBADNOTGOOD, Lettuce, Cory Wong, Nubya Garcia, Benevento/Russo, Vijay Iyer Trio, The Soul Rebels, The Nth Power, and more
Why: While best known for its storied folk festival, little Newport in little Rhode Island has a jazz fest the following weekend to boot!
Web: www.newportjazz.org


Osheaga

What: Osheaga
Where: Montréal, QC, Canada
When: July 29-31
Who: Arcade Fire, A$AP Rocky, Dua Lipa, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Burna Boy, Machine Gun Kelly, Glass Animals, Khruangbin, Kygo, The Kid Laroi, Porter Robinson, IDLES, Mitski, Charli XCX, Big Sean, Arkells, girl in red, Cordae, Bleachers, Dominic Fike, Turnstile, Caribou, Royal Blood, LANY, 100 gecs, Tove Lo, Ashe, Local Natives, Men I Trust, Ashnikko, Tinashe, beabadoobee, Local Natives, Jacob Banks, JP Saxe, Gracie Abrams, Inhaler, Gus Dapperton, and many, many more
Why: Osheaga stays in the top-tier with another killer line-up. Read & see much more in our 2013 recap here
Web: www.osheaga.com


Blue Note Jazz – Napa Valley

What: Blue Note Jazz – Napa Valley
Where: Napa, CA
When: July 30-31
Who: Robert Gasper, Maxwell, Erykah Badu, Black Star, Thundercat, The Soul Rebels, GZA, Corinne Bailey Rae, Emily King, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and more
Why: Legendary NYC jazz club Blue Note brings its jazz festival (see above) across the continent to wine country.
Web: bluenotejazzfestival.com/napa


Mo Pop

What: Mo Pop
Where: Detroit, MI
When: July 30-31
Who: Glass Animals, Big Sean, Jhene Aiko, Kaytranada, Khruangbin, girl in red, Dominic Fike, Dayglow, Ashe, The Backseat Lovers, The Marias, Beach Bunny, Mariah the Scientist, Wet Leg, and more
Why: A really good festival in the Motor City.
Web: mopopfestival.com


Sound and Fury

What: Sound and Fury
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: July 30-31
Who: Angel Du$t, Pity Sex, Superheaven, and more
Why: Hardcore Sound and Fury.
Web: soundandfury.la

 


August

Surf Lodge Summer Concert Series

What: Surf Lodge Summer Concert Series
Where: Montauk, NY
When: May 27 – September 4
Who: The Knocks, Aluna, ?uestlove, Blu DeTiger, Tai Verdes, St. Lucia, Macy Gray, Bob Moses, Suki Waterhouse, Poolside, Elderbrook, Donavon Frankenreiter, Chelsea Cutler, Matisyahu, A R I Z O N A, and more
Why: Get out of the city and head to the Surf at Montauk.
Web: www.thesurflodge.com/concerts


SummerStage

What: SummerStage
Where: New York, NY
When: June 4 – September 22
Who: Aurora, Modest Mouse, The Decemberists, Trombone Shorty, Barenaked Ladies, George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic, Belle and Sebastian, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Lawrence, Fitz & The Tantrums, MisterWives, Lucy Dacus, Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Julien Baker, Andy Grammer, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, The Metropolitan Opera, Waxahatchee, Patrick Watson, The Budos Band, Ana Tijoux, Terence Blanchard, Cory Henry, Sampa the Great, Black Midi, Parcels, Caribou, Baker Boy, The Cribs, Sub Urban, Tank & The Bangas, Gin Blossoms, Big Freedia, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Cyril Neville, Ela Minus, Hop Along, Los Bitchos, Electric Fields, La Force, and more
Why: A mixture of paid benefit shows and free shows receiving those benefits are a staple every summer in the Big Apple at the iconic Central Park and Harlem’s storied Marcus Garvey Park See our venue review & photos of Central Park SummerStage here
Web:
www.summerstage.org


BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!

What: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!
Where: Brooklyn, NY
When: June 8 – August 6
Who: Phoebe Bridgers, Khruangbin, Erykah Badu, Davido, Kamasi Washington, Vic Mensa, Crumb, Kronos Quartet, Chicano Batman, The Beths, Maxi Priest, Yemi Alade, Ravyn Lenae, SASAMI, and more
Why: Once again, Prospect Park Bandshell’s BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! delivers. See our venue review & photos of Prospect Park Bandshell here
Web: www.bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/bric-celebrate-brooklyn


Splash House

What: Splash House
Where: Palm Springs, CA
When: June 10-12, August 12-14, August 19-21
Who: Diplo, Duke Dumont, Yotto, Chnnel Tres, Dombresky, Hayden James, and more
Why: Splash around to DJs at Palm Springs resorts.
Web: splashhouse.com


Ogden Twilight

What: Ogden Twilight
Where: Ogden, UT
When: June 21 – October 1
Who: The National, The Shins, Bleachers, Local Natives, Modest Mouse, CHVRCHES, Beach House, Lauv, Diplo, Flume, Lucy Dacus, The Lemon Twigs, Bartees Strange, Rostam, Hayley Kiyoko, LP Giobbi, and more
Why: Changing your notions about Utah and Twilight.
Web: www.ogdentwilight.com


Gathering of the Juggalos

What: Gathering of the Juggalos
Where: Thornville, OH
When: August 3-6
Who: Insane Clown Posse, KRS-One, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Slick Rick, Steel Panther, Green Jelly, HO99O9, Babytron, Egyptian Lover, Fat Nick, Big Hoodoo, Ouija Macc, and more
Why: The world is healing: Gathering of the Juggalos is back.
Web: juggalogathering.com


Edmonton Folk

What: Edmonton Folk
Where: Edmonton, AB, Canada
When: August 4-7
Who: The National, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Orville Peck, Lord Huron, Allison Russell, KALEO, The War On Drugs, Old Crow Medicine Show, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Larkin Poe, and more
Why: Edmonton’s Gallagher Park welcomes a Canadian Folk fest.
Web: edmontonfolkfest.org


Mile of Music

What: Mile of Music
Where: Appleton, WI
When: August 4-7
Who: Dave Hause, Making Movies, Sawyer Fredericks, Anna Rose, Jackie Venson, Brett Newski, Cory Chisel, and more
Why: A Mile of Music comes to Appleton. Read & see much more in our 2014 recap here
Web: mileofmusic.com


Out of Space

What: Out of Space
Where: Evanston, IL
When: August 4-7 & September 1-4
Who: Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Neko Case, Jenny Lewis, Car Seat Headrest, Lucinda Williams, Houndmouth, Buddy Guy, Steel Pulse, Waxahatchee, KRS One, Trampled by Turtles, Courtney Marie Andrews, Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets, La Luz, and more
Why: Get Out of Space
Web: www.outofspaceconcerts.com


Pickathon

What: Pickathon
Where:
Happy Valley, OR
When: August 4-7
Who: Valerie June, Wet Leg, GZA, Goth Babe, Sons of Kemet, Faye Webster, Built To Spill, Nate Smith, Kinfolk, Hurray For the Riff Raff, Sampa the Great, Nubya Garcia, Chapo Trap House, Armand Hammer, Cedric Burnside, Cassandra Jenkins, Yasmin Williams, TV Priest, Guerilla Toss, Frankie & The Witch Fingers, Garcia Peoples, and more
Why: Pick an instrument at Pickathon. Read & see much more in our 2016 recap here
Web:
pickathon.com


Adult Swim

What: Adult Swim
Where: Philadelphia, PA
When: August 5-7
Who: Run the Jewels, Tierra Whack, Dethklok, Flo Milli, Hop Along, Ricky & Morty, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Jo Firestone, RJD2, and more
Why: Your favorite adult cartoons throw their own festival – but where’s Sealab 2021? There go my nipples again…
Web: adultswimfestival.com


Hinterland

What: Hinterland
Where: St. Charles, IA
When: August 5-7
Who: Billy Strings, Glass Animals, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Phoebe Bridgers, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Lake Street Dive, Lucy Dacus, Trampled By Turtles, MUNA, Jenny Lewis, The Aces, Briston Maroney, Goth Babe, The Aubreys, Duran Jones & The Indications, Liz Cooper, TK & The Holy Know-Nothings, The Texas Gentlemen, Tré Burt, and more
Why: Head to America’s Hinterland for this nice festival. See much more in our photo gallery here
Web: hinterlandiowa.com


Îesoniq

What: Îesoniq
Where: Montreal, QC, Canada
When: August 5-7
Who: Eric Prydz, Zomboy, Fisher, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Tchami, Sullivan King, John Digweed, Atliens, and more
Why: Soniq EDM in Montreal.
Web: www.ilesoniq.com/en


Outside Lands

What: Outside Lands
Where:
San Francisco, CA
When: August 5-7
Who: Green Day, Post Malone, SZA, Jack Harlow, Weezer, Phoebe Bridgers, Illenium, Lil Uzi Vert, Kali Uchis, Disclosure, Mitski, Dominic Fike, Oliver Tree, Mac DeMarco, Pusha T, Mt. Joy, Kim Petras, Local Natives, The Marías, 100 gecs, Parcels, Dayglow, Hiatus Kaiyote, Washed Out< ashe, Wet Leg, Sem Fender, The Backseat Lovers, Amber Mark, Best Coast, Pussy Riot, Duckwrth, Empress Of, Rostam, Faye Webster, Lido Pimienta, Sampa the Great, Del Water Gap, Robert Glasper, The Beths, Cory Henry, Cassandra Jenkins, Claude Vonstroke, Dixon, Tokimonsta, and many, many more
Why: San Francisco’s gorgeous Golden Gate Park plays host to another year of Outside Lands, with three days of an incredible line-up. Read much more in our 2018 recap here
Web:
www.sfoutsidelands.com


Sweet Pea

What: Sweet Pea
Where: Bozeman, MT
When: August 5-7
Who: DeVotchKa, Railroad Earth, Houndmouth, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, and more
Why: Some Sweet Pea in Montana.
Web: sweetpeafestival.org


Sturgis Buffalo Chip Motorcycle RallyWhat: Sturgis Buffalo Chip Motorcycle Rally
Where: Sturgis, SD
When: August 5-14
Who: Snoop Dogg, Buckcherry, Rob Zombie, Travis Tritt, Blackberry Smoke, Jackyl, Tesla, and more
Why: Seriously, why?
Web: www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com


Moonrise

What: Moonrise
Where: Baltimore, MD
When: August 6-7
Who: AC Slater, Adventure Club, Audien, Boogie T, Cheat Codes, Elohim, Excision, Ghastly, Liquid Stranger, Rezz, RL Grime, Baauer, Subtronics, Sullivan King, Tchami, Tiësto, Wax Motif, Zedd, Zeds Dead, and more
Why: The moon rises over Baltimore. Read much more in our 2014 recap here
Web: www.moonrisefestival.com


Rock the Bells

What: Rock the Bells
Where: Queens, NY
When: August 6-7
Who: LL Cool J, Z-Trip, Ice Cube, Jadakiss, Lil Kim, Rick Ross, Fat Joe, The Diplomats, Digable Planets, and more
Why: Classic hip-hop will Rock the Bells at Forest Hills Stadium (QRO venue review).
Web: www.rockthebellsfestival.com


Baja Beach

What: Baja Beach
Where: Rosarita Beach, Mexico
When: August 12-14 & 19-21
Who: Daddy Yankee, Banda MS, Anuel AA, Farruko, Wisin Y Yandel, Maluma, and more
Why: Get down in Mexico’s Baja California.
Web: bajabeachfest.com


Wildlands

What: Wildlands
Where: Big Sky, MT
When: August 12-13
Who: Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Indigo Girls, and more
Why: Big Sky Country welcomes modern country.
Web: www.wildlandsfestival.com


Day In Day Out

What: Day In Day Out
Where: Seattle, WA
When: August 12-14
Who: Mitski, The National, Mac DeMarco, Turnstile, Japanese Breakfast, Animal Collective, JPEGMAFIA, Soccer Mommy, MUNA, Jamila Woods, Cherry Glazerr, Hurray For the Riff Raff, La Luz, Shabazz Palaces, and more
Why: A great fest in Seattle that you can watch Day In, Day Out.
Web: www.dayindayoutfest.com


Lasso Montreal

What: Lasso Montreal
Where: Montreal, QC, Canada
When: August 12-13
Who: Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Old Dominion, Kelsea Ballerini, Ashley McBryde, and more
Why: Country music heads northeast all the way to French Canada.
Web: www.lassomontreal.com


Outlandia

What: Outlandia
Where: Bellevue, NE
When: August 12-13
Who: Wilco, The National, Band of Horses, Local Natives, Silversun Pickups, Margo Price, The Breeders, Real Estate, Caroline Spence, and more
Why: Nebraska brings a great line-up.
Web: www.outlandiafestival.com


Rocky Mountain Folks

What: Rocky Mountain Folks
Where: Lyons, CO
When: August 12-14
Who: Bruce Hornsy & The Noisemakers, Indigo Girls, Ani DiFranco, Yola, Sarah Jarosz, Robert Earl Keen, Rodney Crowell, TK & The Holy Know-Nothings, Tall Tall Trees, and more
Why: Folks go up in the Rocky Mt.
Web: www.bluegrass.com/folks


Tidal Wave

What: Tidal Wave
Where: Atlantic City, NJ
When: August 12-14
Who: Luke Bryan, Morgan Wallen, Dierks Bentley, Chase Rice, Lainey Wilson, Breland, and more
Why: A Tidal Wave of country hits Atlantic City.
Web: tidalwavefest.com


Rise Up NYC

What: Rise Up NYC
Where: New York, NY
When: August 13 – September 21
Who: Ja Rule, Wyclef Jean, Slick Rick, PJ Morton, Rakim, Doug E Fresh, and more to be

Why: The Big Apple’s new mayor brings the unity, freedom & respect through music to the City That Never Sleeps.
Web: www.riseupnycconcerts.com


Elements

What: Elements
Where: Long Pond, PA
When: August 19-22
Who: Fisher, Kaskade, Zeds Dead, Sofi Tukker, Duke Dumont, Rezz, Liquid Stranger, STS9, Big Gigantic, The Knocks, Troyboi, Twiddle, The Floozies, Seth Troxler, Sunsquabi, Spafford, Claude Vonstroke, and more
Why: Dance on a campground somewhere in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Web: www.elementsfest.us


Dundee Lodge Campout

What: Dundee Lodge Campout
Where: Gaston, OR
When: August 19-20
Who: Circuit Des Yeux, Wolf Eyes, Space Lady, and more
Why: Campout at Dundee Lodge with some experimental artists.
Web: www.dundeelodgecampout.com


Psycho Las Vegas

What: Psycho Las Vegas
Where: Las Vegas, NV
When: August 19-21
Who: Mercyful Fate, Emperor, Mayhem, Watain, Satyrcoin, At the Gates, Wolves In the Throne Room, Boris, Marissa Nadler, and more
Why: Vegas goes Psycho.
Web: www.vivapsycho.com


Riverfest Elora

What: Riverfest Elora
Where: Elora, ON, Canada
When: August 19-21
Who: Alessia Cara, The Glorious Sons, Mother Mother, The Strumbellas, Paul Cauthen, Jessia, The Blue Stones, Ruby Waters, and more
Why: Yet another great festival north of the border.
Web: riverfestelora.com


LETSGETFR.EE

What: LETSGETFR.EE
Where: Queens, NY
When: August 19-21
Who: Missy Elliott, Wizkid, Ozuna, Kali Uchis, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Jhené Aiko, YEИDRY, Jorja Smith, El Alfa, Ferg, Lido Pimienta, Teezo Touch Down, Flatbush Zombies, Tems, ​​Bomba Estéreo, Priya Ragu, Tiwa Savage, Major Lazer Sound System, Bas, Heavy Balie, GoldLink, and more
Why: LETS GET FR.EE in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Web: letsgetfr.ee


Head In the Clouds

What: Head In the Clouds
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: August 20-21
Who: Jackson Wang, Niki, Rich Brian, Yebi Labs, Bibi, and more
Why: 88rising puts its Head In the Clouds.
Web: hitcfestival.com


In Between Days

What: In Between Days
Where: Quincy, MA
When: August 20
Who: Manchester Orchestra, Hippo Campus, Tennis, Kevin Devine, and more
Why: Get In Between at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Web: inbetweendaysfestival.com


Pitchfork Presents

What: Pitchfork Presents
Where: Queens, NY
When: August 21
Who: Big Freedia, Dawn Richard, Hurray For the Riff Raff, Mega Bog, and more
Why: Alt-music website like no other puts on shows at the Knockdown Center.
Web: knockdown.center/event/pitchfork-presents


Punk In Drublic

What: Punk In Drublic – Colorado
Where: Greenwood Village, CO
When: August 20
Who: NOFX, Pennywise, Circle Jerks, The Suicide Machines, Adolescents, T.S.O.L., Dwarves, Bad Cop Bad Cop, and more
Why: NOFX getting Punk in Drublic in Colorado.
Web: punkindrublicfest.com


Beach Road Weekend

What: Beach Road Weekend
Where:
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
When: August 26-28
Who: Beck, Wilco, The Avett Brothers, Khruangbin, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Lord Huron, Billy Strings, Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Julien Baker, CAAMP, Mt. Joy, Guster, Dawes, Lucy Dacus, Lettuce, Aoife O’Donovan, Bahamas, Bully, Clem Snide, The National Reserve, Neal Francis, Sammy Rae, Shovels & Rope, The War and Treaty, and more
Why: Have a Weekend on the Beach Road in Martha’s Vineyard.
Web:
www.beachroadweekend.com


Sacred Rose

What: Sacred Rose
Where:
Chicago, IL
When: August 26-28
Who: Phil Lesh, Khruangbin, The War On Drugs, Black Pumas, Umphrey’s McGee, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Goose, STS9, Greensky Bluegrass, The Disco Biscuits, Kamasi Washington, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Punch Brothers, Dawes, Animal Collective, Hiatus Kaiyote, The Wood Brothers, City and Colour, Yves Tumor, Lettuce, Moon Taxi, Cory Wong, Lotus, The Infamous Stringdusters, Molly Tuttle, Margo Price, Andy Frasco & The U.N., Blu DeTiger, Circles Around the Sun, Liz Cooper, Maggie Rose, Midnight North, Nicole Atkins, Sunsquabi, White Denim, and more
Why: Jam & more in Chicagoland.
Web:
www.sacredrosefest.com


Thing

What: Thing
Where: Port Townsend, WA
When: August 26-28
Who: JUNGLE, Modest Mouse, Father John Misty, Goose, Sparks, Freddie Gibbs, Jose Gonzalez, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Durand Jones & The Indications, Yves Tumor, Faye Webster, Please Don’t Destroy, Wet Leg, Hiatus Kaiyote, Helado Negro, Dry Cleaning, Lido Pimienta, Mdou Moctar, Nation of Language, Spellling, Arooj Aftab, and more
Why: Sasquatch! founder (QRO 2013 recap) returns to the fest game with this Thing.
Web: thingnw.org


Georgia Jam

What: Georgia Jam
Where: Duluth, GA
When: August 27
Who: Jefferson Starship, Mother’s Finest, Drivin N Cryin, and more
Why: Celebrating Georgia.
Web: georgiajam.com


Is For Lovers – Kansas

What: Is For Lovers – Kansas
Where: Wichita, KS
When: August 27
Who: The Wonder Years, Thursday, Laura Jane Grace, Story of the Year, Hawthorne Heights, and more
Why: Hawthorne Heights throws three festival For Lovers, starting in Kansas.
Web: www.isforloversfestival.com/kansas


This Ain't No Picnic

What: This Ain’t No Picnic
Where: Pasadena, CA
When: August 27-28
Who: The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, Phoebe Bridgers, Jorja Smith, JUNGLE, Le Tigre, Beach House, Kaytranada, IDLES, Sparks, Circles Jerks, Caroline Polacheck, slowthai, Isaiah Rashad, Turnstile, Descendents, Mac DeMarco, Four Tet, Floating Points, Earl Sweatshirt, Deafheaven, Courtney Barnett, Tinashe, Yves Tumor, Sleep, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Wet Leg, Julia Jacklin, Kelly Lee Owens, Mike Watt, Spirit of the Beehive, Dave P, Ying Yang Twins, Spellling, and more
Why: As D. Boon would say, This Ain’t No Picnic. See much more in our photo gallery here
Web: thisaintnopicnic.com


Wonderbus

What: Wonderbus
Where: Columbus, OH
When: August 27-28
Who: Duran Duran, Lorde, The Lumineers, Young the Giant, Coin, Cannons, Daisy the Great, Cautious Clay, MAX, The Knocks, James Bay, Beach Bunny, Meg Myers, Neal Francis, morgxn, and more
Why: Get on the (Wonder)bus.
Web: www.wonderbusfest.com


Is For Lovers – Kansas

What: Is For Lovers – Denver
Where: Denver, CO
When: August 28
Who: The Wonder Years, Thursday, Story of the Year, Hawthorne Heights, and more
Why: Hawthorne Heights throws three festival For Lovers, coming to Denver.
Web: www.isforloversfestival.com/colorado


Etheridge Island

What: Etheridge Island
Where: Playa Mujeres, Mexico
When: August 30 – September 5
Who: Melissa Etheridge, Wynonna, Ani DiFranco, Larkin Poe, Delta Rae, Jackie Venson, and more
Why: Head to Etheridge Island.
Web: www.etheridgeisland.com

 


September

Surf Lodge Summer Concert Series

What: Surf Lodge Summer Concert Series
Where: Montauk, NY
When: May 27 – September 4
Who: The Knocks, Aluna, ?uestlove, Blu DeTiger, Tai Verdes, St. Lucia, Macy Gray, Bob Moses, Suki Waterhouse, Poolside, Elderbrook, Donavon Frankenreiter, Chelsea Cutler, Matisyahu, A R I Z O N A, and more
Why: Get out of the city and head to the Surf at Montauk.
Web: www.thesurflodge.com/concerts


SummerStage

What: SummerStage
Where: New York, NY
When: June 4 – September 22
Who: Aurora, Modest Mouse, The Decemberists, Trombone Shorty, Barenaked Ladies, George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic, Belle and Sebastian, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Lawrence, Fitz & The Tantrums, MisterWives, Lucy Dacus, Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Julien Baker, Andy Grammer, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, The Metropolitan Opera, Waxahatchee, Patrick Watson, The Budos Band, Ana Tijoux, Terence Blanchard, Cory Henry, Sampa the Great, Black Midi, Parcels, Caribou, Baker Boy, The Cribs, Sub Urban, Tank & The Bangas, Gin Blossoms, Big Freedia, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Cyril Neville, Ela Minus, Hop Along, Los Bitchos, Electric Fields, La Force, and more
Why: A mixture of paid benefit shows and free shows receiving those benefits are a staple every summer in the Big Apple at the iconic Central Park and Harlem’s storied Marcus Garvey Park See our venue review & photos of Central Park SummerStage here
Web:
www.summerstage.org


Ogden Twilight

What: Ogden Twilight
Where: Ogden, UT
When: June 21 – October 1
Who: The National, The Shins, Bleachers, Local Natives, Modest Mouse, CHVRCHES, Beach House, Lauv, Diplo, Flume, Lucy Dacus, The Lemon Twigs, Bartees Strange, Rostam, Hayley Kiyoko, LP Giobbi, and more
Why: Changing your notions about Utah and Twilight.
Web: www.ogdentwilight.com


Out of Space

What: Out of Space
Where: Evanston, IL
When: August 4-7 & September 1-4
Who: Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Neko Case, Jenny Lewis, Car Seat Headrest, Lucinda Williams, Houndmouth, Buddy Guy, Steel Pulse, Waxahatchee, KRS One, Trampled by Turtles, Courtney Marie Andrews, Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets, La Luz, and more
Why: Get Out of Space
Web: www.outofspaceconcerts.com


Rise Up NYC

What: Rise Up NYC
Where: New York, NY
When: August 13 – September 21
Who: Ja Rule, Wyclef Jean, Slick Rick, PJ Morton, Rakim, Doug E Fresh, and more
Why: The Big Apple’s new mayor brings the unity, freedom & respect through music to the City That Never Sleeps.
Web: www.riseupnycconcerts.com


Etheridge Island

What: Etheridge Island
Where: Playa Mujeres, Mexico
When: August 30 – September 5
Who: Melissa Etheridge, Wynonna, Ani DiFranco, Larkin Poe, Delta Rae, Jackie Venson, and more
Why: Head to Etheridge Island.
Web: www.etheridgeisland.com


Festival de Musique Émergente en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

What: Festival de Musique Émergente en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Where: Rouyn-Noranda, QC, Canada
When: September 1-4
Who: Animal Collective, Hubert Lenoir, Tallies, Gustaf, Ombigiizi, and more
Why: This artsy Quebeqois event celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Web: www.fmeat.org/en


Electric Zoo

What: Electric Zoo
Where: Randall’s Island, NY
When: September 2-4
Who: AC Slater, Afrojack, Armin Van Buuren, Blossom, Carl Cox, Cheat Codes, CID, Clozee, Diplo, DJ Snake, Gorgon City, Martin Garrix, Porter Robinson, Slander, Subtronics, Tchami, Wax Motif, and more
Why: Electric Zoo is managing to bring European-style electronic craziness on New York City’s Randall’s Island for another year. See much more in our photo gallery here
Web:
electriczoofestival.com


Nelsonville

What: Nelsonville
Where: Nelsonville, OH
When: September 2-4
Who: Japanese Breakfast, Angel Olsen, Yo La Tengo, Lucinda Williams, Neko Case, Mdou Moctar, Nubya Garcia, La Luz, Madi Diaz, Adia Victoria, Tré Burt, S.G. Goodman, and more
Why: Ohio needs more music – especially southeastern Ohio.
Web: www.nelsonvillefest.org


North Coast

What: North Coast
Where: Chicago, IL
When: September 2-4
Who: Armin Van Buuren, Illenium, Porter Robinson, Kaytranada, Diplo, Fisher, Gryffin, Jai Wolf, Madeon, Subtronics, Tchami, CID, Boogie T, Channel Tres, LP Giobbi, and more
Why: ‘Summer’s last stand’ returns to Chicago. Read & see much more in our recap of the inaugural 2010 edition here
Web: www.northcoastfestival.com


Riverfront Jazz

What: Riverfront Jazz
Where: Dallas, TX
When: September 2-4
Who: Erykah Badu, Cameo, Dianne Reeves, Boney James, Eric Benet, Avery Sunshine, Hiroshima, Robert Glasper, Incognito, Paul Taylor, Kim Burrell, Spyro Gyra, B.Slade, Cory Henry, Marion Meadows, Arturo Sandoval, and more
Why: Jazz comes to Dallas
Web: www.tbaalriverfrontjazzfestival.org


Rocklahoma

What: Rocklahoma
Where: Pryor, OK
When: September 2-4
Who: Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, Evanescence, Megadeth, Seether, Three Days Grace, Cypress Hill, Jelly Roll, In This Moment, Skillet, Underoath, Ice Nine Kills, Motionless In White, Black Veil Brides, The Hu, Nothing More, Bad Wolves, Dorothy, Suicidal Tendencies, LIT, Quiet Riot, and more
Why: A bunch of hard rock acts? At least the name’s good (though it doesn’t pronounce right…).
Web: www.rocklahoma.com


RPM

What: RPM
Where: Montague, MA
When: September 2-4
Who: Atheist, Valient Thorr, Gost, Ecstatic Vision, and more
Why: Millers Fall Rod and Gun Club gets heavy.
Web: www.rpmfest.org


All In

What: All In
Where: Indianapolis, IN
When: September 3-4
Who: Hall & Oates, Cage the Elephant, John Fogerty, Portugal. The Man, Death Cab for Cutie, The Allman Brothers Band, Widespread Panic, Dawes, Trampled by Turtles, Lucinda Williams, John Oates, Jenny Lewis, MisterWives, The Four Tops, Watchhouse, Dumpstaphunk, Samantha Fish, La Luz, Nicki Bluhm, and more
Why: All in at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. See more in our photo gallery here
Web:
allinfestival.com


Made In America

What: Made In America
Where: Philadelphia, PA
When: September 3-4
Who: Bad Bunny, Tyler, the Creator, Lil Uzi Vert, Jazmine Sullivan, Burna Boy, Kodak Black, Pusha T, Tate McRae, Toro y Moi, and more
Why: Jay-Z’s doing everything from sports agenting to festivals, such as Philadelphia’s Made In America. See more in our photo gallery here
Web:
 www.madeinamericafest.com


Dancefestopia

What: Dancefestopia
Where: Kansas City, MO
When: September 6-11
Who: deadmau5, Louis the Child, Ganja White Night, Seven Lions, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Boogie T, Ghastly, Said the Sky, Sullivan King, Troyboi, and more
Why: Get your dance on in the middle of the country.
Web: www.dancefestopia.com


Full Terror Assault

What: Full Terror Assault
Where: Cave In Rock, IL
When: September 7-10
Who: Exodus, Misery Index, M.O.D., Devourment, and more
Why: Behold the Full Terror Assault.
Web: fullterrorassault.com


Park City Song Summit

What: Park City Song Summit
Where: Park City, UT
When: September 7-10
Who: Adia Victoria, Anders Osborne, Andrew Bird, Bonny Light Horseman, Cedric Burnside, Devon Gilfillian, Father John Misty, Fred Armisen, Fruit Bats, Gov’t Mule, Jason Isbell, Jimbo Mathus, Joe Pug, John Doe, Josh Ritter, Katie Pruitt, Keller Williams, Langhorne Slim, and more
Why: Labs & performances by songwriters galore.
Web: parkcitysongsummit.com


Blue Ridge

What: Blue Ridge
Where: Danville, VA
When: September 8-11
Who: 3 Doors Down, A Day To Remember, Alice Cooper, Tenacious D, Lamb of God, Stone Temple Pilots, Seether, Gojira, Skillet, Anthrax, Pierce the Veil, Killswitch Engage, Hollywood Undead, Motionless In White, Ice Nine Kills, Down, Nothing More, Theory of a Deadman, Sevendust, Wage War, Badflower, Candlebox, Starset, Black Veil Brides, Thrice, GWAR, Grandson, Puddle of Mudd, The Amity Affliction, We Came As Romans, Bad Wolves, Hatebreed, All That Remains, Hoobastank, Buckcherry, The Devil Wears Prada, Memphis May Fire, Enter Shikari, Fear Factory, Saving Abel, Adelitas Way, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Nonpoint, Hawthorne Heights, Lacuna Coil, Alien Ant Farm, The Acacia Strain, Crazytown, Municipal Waste, Butcher Babies, and more
Why: Rock out in a big way among the Blue Ridge Mountains. See more in our 2021 photo gallery here
Web: blueridgerockfest.com


Hopscotch

What: Hopscotch
Where: Raleigh, NC
When:
September 8-10
Who: Courtney Barnett, Perfume Genius, Kim Gordon, Charley Crockett, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Dawn Richard, Dehd, Lightning Bolt, Nation of Language, Tomberlin, Wand, Jaime Wyatt, Flock of Dimes, Eric Slick, and more
Why: The Independent Weekly throws a great fest at venues across Raleigh.
Web:
hopscotchmusicfest.com


Same Same But Different

What: Same Same But Different
Where: Perris, CA
When:
September 8-11
Who: GRiZ, Chromeo, Tipper, Vulfpeck, The Glitch Mob, Washed Out, Poolside, Lettuce, The California Honeydrops, Emancipator, Neil Frances, Justin Jay, The Brothers Macklovitch, The Floozies, Beats Antique, Genius Loci, and more
Why: Lake Perris welcomes the Same Same But Different.
Web:
www.ssbdfest.com


Bristol Rhythm & Roots ReunionWhat: Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Where:
Bristol, TN
When: September 9-11
Who: JJ Grey & Mofro, Tanya Tucker, Rosanne Cash, Del McCoury, The Wood Brothers, Jerry Douglas, Fantastic Negrito, The War and Treaty, Asleep At the Wheel, Briston Maroney, Sierra Ferrell, Junior Brown, Donna the Buffalo, Katie Pruitt, Molly Tuttle, 49 Winchester, Jade Bird, Nicki Bluhm, Aaron Lee Tasjan, S.G. Goodman, Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, and more
Why: Bristol can bring both the rhytm and the roots. See more in our photo gallery here
Web:
www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/festival


Four Chords

What: Four Chords
Where:
Washington, PA
When: September 9-10
Who: Bad Religion, All Time Low, Jimmy Eat World, Descendents, Pennywise, The Story So Far, The Maine, The Amity Affliction, Story of the Year, Lagwagon, H20, and more
Why: Bristol can bring both the rhytm and the roots.
Web:
www.fourchordmusicfestival.com


Rolling Loud Toronto

What: Rolling Loud Toronto
Where:
Toronto, ON, Canada
When: September 9-11
Who: Dave, Future, Wizkid, Migos, Roddy Ricch, Lil Uzi Vert, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Skepta, Nav, $uicideboy$, Trippie Redd, Rae Sremmurd, Lil Yachty, Lil Tecca, Belly, Oliver Tree, Lil Skies, $not, and many more
Why: Rolling Loud (see above) goes north of the border with another stacked hip-hop line-up.
Web: www.rollingloud.com/toronto


Vineyard Campout

What: Vineyard Campout
Where:
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
When: September 9-10
Who: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Maggie Rose, and more
Why: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong play four sets over two days on Martha’s Vineyard.
Web:
www.vineyardcampout.com


Afropunk

What: Afropunk
Where: Brooklyn, NY
When: September 10-11
Who: The Roots, Burna Boy, Isaiah Rashad, Lucky Daye, Teirra Whack, Freddie Gibbs, Mick Jenksin, Fana Hues, Earl Sweatshirt, Bartees Strange, and more
Why: Commodore Barry Park is the site for Afropunk, finally returning to Brooklyn. See more in our 2015 photo gallery here
Web: afropunk.com/festival/brooklyn


High Ground

What: High Ground
Where: Sedalia, CO
When: September 10-11
Who: TroyBoi, Chromeo, Tokimonsta, What So Not, Elohim, Aluna, Slenderbodies, and more
Why: Denver Polo Club goes to High Ground.
Web: www.highgroundfest.com


Is For Lovers – Kansas

What: Is For Lovers – Ohio
Where: Cincinnati, OH
When: September 10
Who: Descendents, New Found Glory, Motion City Soundtrack, Bayside, The Amity Affliction, Senses Fail, The Wonder Years, Story of the Year, Hawthorne Heights, Knuckle Puck, and more
Why: Hawthorne Heights throws three festival For Lovers, closing in Cincinnati.
Web: www.isforloversfestival.com/ohio


Rumbazo

What: Rumbazo
Where: Las Vegas, NV
When: September 10-11
Who: Maluma, Prince Royce, Ivy Queen, Natanael Cano, Omar Apollo, and more
Why: Latin rhythm & pride in Las Vegas.
Web: www.rumbazofest.com


AmericanaFest

What: AmericanaFest
Where: Nashville, TN
When: September 13-18
Who: Asleep At the Wheel, Angel Olsen, Adia Victoria, Hayes Carll, Lori McKenna, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Jade Bird, Nikki Lane, Jamie Wyatt, James McMurtry, Jerry Douglas, Taj Mahal, Molly Tuttle, Sierra Ferrell, Watkins Family Hour, Buffalo Nichols, Cory Branan, Joe Purdy, 49 Winchester, Madeline Edwards, Nicki Bluhm, American Aquarium, and many more
Why: Music festival in Nashville couldn’t be more American(a). Read much more in our recap here
Web: americanamusic.org/about-americanafest


Harvest Jazz & Blues

What: Harvest Jazz & Blues
Where: Fredericton, NB, Canada
When: September 13-18
Who: The War On Drugs, Blue Rodeo, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, JJ Grey & Mofro, The Record Company, Amanda Shires, Larkin Poe, The Sheepdogs, Betty LaVette, Kathleen Edwards, Andry Frasco & the U.N., The Slip, and more
Why: New Brunswick’s Harvest mixes the folk festivals of Canada with the jazz & blues of Acadia’s lineal descendants, Cajun country.
Web: www.harvestjazzandblues.com


Bourbon & Beyond

What: Bourbon & Beyond
Where: Louisville, KY
When: September 15-18
Who: Jack White, Kings of Leon, Pearl Jam, Chris Stapleton, Alanis Morissette, Brandi Carlile, Greta Van Fleet, The Doobie Brothers, Father John Misty, Jason Isbell, St. Vincent, NEEDTOBREATHE, The Revivalists, Courtney Barnett, Crowded House, CAAMP, Japanese Breakfast, Lukas Nelson, Cold War Kids, Elle King, Marcus King, Yola, Shakey Graves, Drive-By Truckers, Jukebox the Ghost, Jimmie Vaughan, Shovels & Rope, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Houndmouth, Charley Crockett, JP Saxe, Robert Randolph, Reignwolf, Madison Cunningham, Gin Wigmore, S.G. Goodman, Molly Tuttle, and more
Why: Bourbon, bands & Beyond. Read more in our recap here
Web:
bourbonandbeyond.com


Bull City Summit

What: Bull City Summit
Where: Durham, NC
When: September 15-18
Who: A-Trak, Tommie Sunshine, Shwayze, Jooselord, Imani Pressley, Tommie Sunshine, Animal Weapon, and more
Why: A musical Summit in Bull City.
Web: www.bullcitysummit.com


Resonance

What: Resonance
Where: Charleston, SC
When: September 15-17
Who: Goose, Umphrey’s McGee, Papadosio, Amon Tobin, Lotus, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Emancipator, The Floozies, Big Something, and more
Why: Sometimes you jam out in Charleston.
Web: resonancemusicfest.com


Beachlife Ranch

What: Beachlife Ranch
Where: Redondo Beach, CA
When: September 16-18
Who: The Lumineers, Dierks Bentley, Brandi Carlile, Wilco, Ashley McBryde, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Old Crow Medicine Show, Waylon Jennings, Lukas Nelson, Greensky Bluegrass, The Infamous Stringdusters, Waxahatchee, Pete Yorn, Cam, Drive-By Trucks, Chris Shiflett, Jamestown Revival, The White Buffalo, Maddie & Tae, The War and Treaty, John Doe, and more
Why: Enjoy the Beach Life on a Ranch.
Web: www.beachliferanch.com


Born & Raised

What: Born & Raised
Where: Pryor, OK
When: September 16-18
Who: Zach Bryan, Cody Jinks, Lynyrd Skynyrd, American Aquarium, Brothers Osborne, Tanya Tucker, Randy Rogers, Margo Price, Natalie Hemby, The Band of Heathens, and more
Why: Born & Raised in Oklahoma!
Web: www.bornandraisedfestival.com


Cowboy Luau

What: Cowboy Luau
Where: Poconos, PA
When: September 16-17
Who: Brantley Gilbert, Brett Young, Warren Zeiders, Ryan Griffin and more
Why: Poconos Park welcomes a Cowboy Luau.
Web: cowboyluau.com


Imagine

What: Imagine
Where: Rome, GA
When:
September 16-18
Who: Excision, GRiZ, Illenium, Kaskade, Ganja White Night, Gorgon City, Liquid Stranger, Madeon, San Holo, Subtronics, Andy C, Atliens, Borgore, Riot Ten, Ghastly, Joyryde, LP Giobbi, Said the Sky, Shiba San, Snakehips, Autograf, and more
Why: Imagine all the DJs…
Web: www.imaginefestival.com


Life Is Beautiful

What: Life Is Beautiful
Where: Las Vegas, NV
When: September 16-18
Who: Arctic Monkeys, Calvin Harris, Gorillaz, Lorde, Jack Harlow, Migos, Cage the Elephant, Kygo, Beach House, Dermot Kennedy, Gryffin, JUNGLE, Marc Rebillet, Sylvan Esso, Isaiah Rashad, Oliver Tree, Alison Wonderland, Big Boi, Alessia Cara, Charli XCX, Bob Moses, Rico Nasty, Shaggy, Pussy Riot, Big Wild, Coin, JPEGmafia, R3HAB, Elderbrook, Sam Fender, Wet Leg, Grandson, Neil Frances, kennyhoopla, Blu Detiger, and many more
Why: Life Is Beautiful in Las Vegas. Read much more in our 2018 recap here
Web:
lifeisbeautifulfestival.com


Primavera Sound Los Angeles

What: Primavera Sound Los Angeles
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: September 16-18
Who: Arctic Monkeys, Lorde, Nine Inch Nails, Darkside, Clairo, James Blake, Khruangbin, Mitski, Arca, Bicep, Cigarettes After Sex, Faye Webster, Fontaines D.C., Kim Gordon, King Krule, Low, Stereolab, Tierra Whack, BEAK>, Boy Harsher, Chai, Jehnny Beth, John Talabot, Shellac, Tim Hecker, Giveon, Amyl & The Sniffers, girl in red, and more
Why: Barcelona’s seminal Primavera Sound comes to Los Angeles. Read and see much more in QRO’s recap of the last Primavera Sound in Barcelona
Web: www.primaverasound.com/en/los-angeles


Riot

What: Riot Fest
Where: Chicago, IL
When: September 16-18
Who: My Chemical Romance, The Original Misfits, Nine Inch Nails, Alkaline Trio, Yellowcard, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Ice Cube, Sparta, Portugal. The Man, Bleachers, Taking Back Sunday, Sunny Day Real Estate, Sleater-Kinny, Jimmy Eat World, Bad Religion, Gogol Bordello, Descendents, Yungblud, The Academy Is…, Action Bronson, The Maine, The Story So Far, Rocket From the Crypt, The Wonder Years, The Front Bottoms, PVRIS, Jawbox, The Menzingers, Jeff Rosenstock, Anberlin, alexisonfire, Alice Glass, Coolio, The Linda Lindas, Poliça, Zola Jesus, Anberlin, Less Than Jake, Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg, Foxy Shazan, The Get Up Kids, GWAR, Boston Manor, 7 Seconds, Fear, The Joy Formidable, Pale Waves, Cloud Nothings, Skating Polly, Surfbort, and many, many more
Why: Riot Fest collects punks & more, old & young. Read and see much more in our big recap here
Web: www.riotfest.org


Telluride Blues & Brew

What: Telluride Blues & Brews
Where: Telluride, CO
When: September 16-18
Who: Buddy Guy, Gov’t Mule, Ceelo Green, John Hiatt, The War and Treaty, Anders Osborne, Samantha Fish, Curtis Harding, Thee Sacred Souls, Devon Gilfillian, Carolyn Wonderland, Shinyribs, and more
Why: Have some blues – and some brews.
Web: www.tellurideblues.com


XPoNential

What: XPoNential
Where:
Camden, NJ
When: September 16-18
Who: The War On Drugs, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Jenny Lewis, Patti Smith, The Revivalists, Kathleen Edwards, Geese, Lucinda Williams, The Suffers, Taj Mahal, Buffalo Nichols, Valerie June, Samantha Fish, The Felice Brothers, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Houndmouth, Bartees Strange, and more
Why: WXPN 88.5 holds an Americana alt-country fest at Camden’s Waterfront.
Web:
xpnfest.org


iNDIEPLAZA

What: iNDIEPLAZA
Where: New York, NY
When: September 17-18
Who: Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Automatic, Claud, Horsegirl, King Hannah, They Hate Change, Mary Lattimore, Nation of Language, Annie Hart and more
Why: The new Rough Trade NYC in Rockefeller Plaza holds its own free fest.
Web:
 www.rockefellercenter.com/events/indieplaza-at-rockefeller-center


Music Midtown

What: Music Midtown
Where: Atlanta, GA
When: September 17-18 – UPDATE: Cancelled due to “unforeseen circumstances,” widely believed to be that under Georgia law the festival can’t ban firearms
Who: My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Future, Jack White, Phoebe Bridgers, A Day To Remember, Phoenix, Mitski, Turnstile, Louis the Child, 2 Chains, Conan Gray, Quinn XCII, 100 gecs, Denzel Curry, Alec Benjamin, Marc Rebillet, Hippo Campus, Ashe, Tinashe, Emo Nite, Gayle, Charlotte Cardin, and many more
Why: Pop goes Midtown Atlanta. Read & see much more in our big 2021 recap here
Web: www.musicmidtown.com


Sea.Hear.Now

What: Sea.Hear.Now
Where: Asbury Park, NJ
When: September 17-18
Who: Stevie Nicks, Green Day, Cage the Elephant, My Morning Jacket, Billy Strings, The Head and The Heart, IDLES, Gary Clark Jr., FLETCHER, Courtney Barnett, Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Backseat Lovers, Skip Marley, Shakey Graves, Andy Frasco & The U.N., Aly & AJ, and more
Why: Rock Asbury Park. See much more in our 2021 photo gallery here
Web:
www.seahearnowfestival.com


Cold Waves

What: Cold Waves
Where: Chicago, IL
When: September 22-25
Who: Front 242, Nitzer Ebb, TR/ST, Covenant, and more
Why: A Cold Wave of goth passes over the Windy City. See much more in our 2018 photo gallery here
Web: www.coldwaves.net


Farm Aid

What: Farm Aid
Where: Raleigh, NC
When: September 22
Who: Willie Nelson & Family, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, Margo Price, Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow, Nathaniel Rateliff, Lukas Nelson, Allison Russell, Charley Crockett, and more
Why: The Red-Headed Stranger’s iconic benefit festival to end benefit festivals.
Web: www.farmaid.org/festival


Firefly

What: Firefly
Where: Dover, DE
When: September 22-25
Who: Halsey, My Chemical Romance, Green Day, Dua Lipa, Weezer, The Kid Laroi, Big Sean, Zedd, Porter Robinson, Gunna, Avril Lavigne, Jamiexx Gryffin, Charli XCX, Bleachers, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, The Head and The Heart, JUNGLE, Conan Gray, All Time Low, Yungblud, Cordae, Willow, Ashnikko, Manchester Orchestra, Cold War Kids, 100 gecs, Dayglow, Girl Talk, Princess Nokia, Little Simz, San Holo, Loud Luxury, Wax Motif, Matt Maeson, Wolf Alice, Gus Dapperton, The Backseat Lowers, Neil Frances, Alexander 23, Mod Sun, Mallrat, Mannequin Pussy, Ezra Furman, Jordana, and many, many more
Why: Delaware delivers in the presidential game and the festival game. See much more in our photo gallery here
Web: fireflyfestival.com


Goner

What: Goner
Where: Memphis, TN
When:
September 22-25
Who: Shannon & The Clams, King Khan & BBQ Show, Gee Tee, Spray Paint, Compulsive Gamblers, Tyvek, Negative Approach, and more
Why: Goner Fest brings a weekend of rock ‘n’ roll to Memphis.
Web:
goner-records.com/pages/gonerfest


Louder Than Life

What: Louder Than Life
Where: Louisville, KY
When: September 22-25
Who: Nine Inch Nails, Slipknot, KISS, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Evanescence, Lamb of God, Alice Cooper, Incubus, Alice In Chains, Rob Zombie, Shinedown, Bring Me the Horizon, Halestorm, Mastodon, Chevelle, Papa Roach, Architects, Ghostemane, In This Moment, Tenacious D, YUNGBLUD, Clutch, Jerry Cantrell, The Pretty Reckless, Bad Religion, Dance Gavin Dance, Highly Suspect, Action Bronson, Ministry, GWAR, Body Count, The Struts, Dirty Honey, Theory of a Deadman, In Flames, Nothing More, Baroness, Helmet, Sevendust, Anti-Flag, Mammoth WVH, Crown the Empire, Dorothy, Amigo the Devil, We Came As Romans, The Joy Formidable, Bayside, Don Broco, Radkey, and many more
Why: Louisville is Louder Than Life. Read more in our recap here
Web:
louderthanlifefestival.com


Pygmalion

What: Pygmalion
Where: Champaign-Urbana, IL
When:
September 22-24
Who: Joanne Lee Molinaro, MisterWives, Lido Pimienta, and more
Why: Central Illinois’s Pygmalion Music Festival returns.
Web:
www.thepygmalionfestival.com


Format

What: Format
Where: Bentonville, AR
When: September 23-25
Who: Rüfüs Du Sol, Phoenix, Khruangbin, Beach House, The War On Drugs, Nile Rodgers & Chic, The Flaming Lips, JUNGLE, Herbie Hancock, The Marías, Richie Hawtin, Thundercat, Fatboy Slim, Moses Sumney, Elle King, Robert Glasper, Seth Troxler, Jamila Woods, Digable Planets, Leftover Salmon, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Lindstrøm, Del Water Gap, Chali 2na, Lido Pimienta, The Lemon Twigs, Ela Minus, and more
Why: Big beats & more – in Arkansas.
Web: www.format-festival.com


Fresh Grass – Bentonville

What: Fresh Grass – North Adams
Where: North Adams, MA
When: September 23-25
Who: Gary Clark Jr., Old Crow Medicine Show, Tanya Tucker, Trampled By Turtles, Del McCoury, Yola, Tah Mahal, Skip Marley, Jerry Douglass, Aoife O’Donovan, Sierra Ferrell, The Lil Smokies, and more
Why: Celebrate bluegrass & more in Massachussetts – and earlier in Arkansas (see above).
Web: freshgrass.com/north-adams


Furnace

What: Furnace
Where: Birmingham, AL
When: September 23-25
Who: Sunny Day Real Estate, Thrice, New Found Glory, alexisonfire, Manchester Orchestra, The Ghost Inside, Mastodon, Descendents, The Story So Far, Poison the Well, Avail, The Acacia Strain, Anti-Flag, The Appleseed Cast, A Wilhelm Scream, The Joy Formidable, Lagwagon, Nothing, Pedro the Lion, and more
Why: Excision brings the DJs to Ohio.
Web:
www.furnacefest.us


Lost Lands

What: Lost Lands
Where: Legend Valley, OH
When: September 23-25
Who: Excision, Atliens, Boogie T, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Diesel, Dr. Fresch, Sullivan King, G Jones, Illenium, Keys N Krates, Kill the Noise, Madeon, Pendulum, Rezz, Riot Ten, Rusko, Said the Sky, Subtronics, Troyboi, and more
Why: Excision brings the DJs to Ohio.
Web:
www.lostlandsfestival.com


Monterey Jazz

What: Monterey Jazz
Where: Monterey, CA
When: September 23-25
Who: Las Cafeteras, Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, Chucho Valdés, Artemis, Butcher Brown, Gregory Porter, and more
Why: It’s the 65th (!) anniversary of Monterey Jazz.
Web:
montereyjazzfestival.org


Rolling Loud – New York

What: Rolling Loud – New York
Where:
New York, NY
When: September 23-25
Who: Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Future, 21 Savage, Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, Dababy, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Big Sean, Pusha T, Don Toliver, Moneybagg You, Chief Keef, Busta Rhymes, Ski Mask the Slump God, Fat Joe, Oliver Tree, Lil Tecca, Yung Lean, G Herbo, Soulja Boy, Curren$y, Danny Brown, and many more
Why: New York’s Citi Field is Rolling Loud.
Web: www.rollingloud.com


CRSSD – Fall

What: CRSSD – Fall
Where: San Diego, CA
When: September 24-25
Who: Duck Sauce, Jamie xx, Caribou, Elder Island, Orbital, Moderat, Fatboy Slim, MK, The Avalanches, Wax Motif, Richie Hawtin, and more
Why: Spinning up another strong electronic festival at San Diego’s Waterfront Park. Read much more in our Spring 2017 recap here
Web: crssdfest.com


Global Citizen

What: Global Citizen
Where: New York, NY
When: September 24
Who: Metallica, Charlie Puth, Jonas Brothers, Måneskin, Mariah Carey, Rosalía, and more
Why: Need to be a Global Citizen.
Web: www.globalcitizen.org/en/festival/nyc/2022


Frantic City

What: Frantic City
Where: Atlantic City, NJ
When: September 24
Who: Car Seat Headrest, Yo La Tengo, Snail Mail, Murder City Devils, Shannon & The Clams, Superchunk, The Raveonettes, Rocket From the Crypt, The Bouncing Souls, Samiam, Titus Andronicus, Protomartyr, Fred Armisen, and more
Why: A Frantic punk rock Atlantic City.
Web: franticcitynj.com


Hyde Park Jazz

What: Hyde Park Jazz
Where: Chicago, IL
When: September 24-25
Who: Hear In Now, Qeanqwa, Samara Joy, Pasquale Grasso, Charles McPherson Quintet, Camille Thurman, Darrell Green Quartet, and more
Why: Jazz comes to Chicago South Side’s Hyde Park.
Web: www.hydeparkjazzfestival.org/hpjf2022


Portola

What: Portola
Where: San Francisco, CA
When: September 24-25
Who: The Chemical Brothers, Flume, Kaytranada, James Blake, M.I.A., Jamie xx, JUNGLE, Lane 8, Toro y Moi, Charli XCX, Gorgon City, Fourtet, Duke Dumont, Fatboy Slime, Caroline Polachek, Caribou, Yaeji, L’Impératrice, Omar Apollo, Bicep, Yves Tumor, Channel Tres, Justin Martin, DJ Shadow, slowthai, Neil Frances, Kelly Lee Owens, Ela Minus, and more
Why: A new festival comes to San Francisco’s Pier 80.
Web: www.portolamusicfestival.com


Punk In Drublic

What: Punk In Drublic – Worcester
Where: Worcester, MA
When: September 24
Who: NOFX, Descendents, Face To Face, T.S.O.L., and more
Why: NOFX getting Punk in Drublic in Worcester.
Web: punkindrublicfest.com


Sound On Sound

What: Sound On Sound
Where: Bridgeport, CT
When: September 24-25
Who: Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, The Lumineers, Stevie Nicks, Barndi Carlile, The National, Father John Misty, The Roots, Ziggy Marley, Gary Clark Jr., The Head and The Heart, CAAMP, Band of Horses, Jenny Lewis, Spin Doctors, Trampled By Turtles, Jade Bird, and more
Why: A new festival celebrating world class music, local cuisine, craft beer & more comes to Connecticut. Read & see more in our recap here
Web: soundonsoundct.com


Woodsist

What: Woodsist
Where: Accord, NY
When: September 24-25
Who: Guided by Voices, Waxahatchee, Bill Callahan, Sun Ra Arkestra, BWoods, Medeski & Martin, The Feelies, Pachyman, and more
Why: Woodsist Records throws their party at Arrowood Farms.
Web: www.woodsist.com


Pop MontrealWhat: Pop Montréal
Where: Montréal, QC, Canada
When: September 28 – October 2
Who: Allison Russell, Tortoise, The Linda Lindas, Martha Wainwright, Julie Doiron, Born Ruffians, Love Language, Gemma Laurence, OMBIIGIZI, renforshort, Tortoise, and more
Why: The artistic alt-SXSW showcases acts based on artistic style, not commercial viability, in the snowy but beautifully European Montreal, with a mix of socially distant in-person shows & online (they can pull this off in Canada…).
Web: www.popmontreal.com/en


Emo Nite - New Orleans Vacation

What: Emo Nite – New Orleans Vacation
Where: New Orleans, LA
When:
September 29 – October 2
Who: Emo Nite, Bring Me the Horizon, The All American Rejects, 100 gecs, 3OH!3, State Champs, Glaive, grandson, Knocked Loose, and more
Why: Emo Nite DJs comes to N’Orleans.
Web: pollen.co/x/emo-nite-2022-1


Hillberry

What: Hillberry
Where: Eureka Springs, AR
When:
September 29 – October 2
Who: Railroad Earth, Oteil Burbridge, Cory Wong, Sam Bush, Yonder Mountain String Band, Keller & The Keels, Big Something, Circles Around the Sun, The Lil Smokies, Pert Near Sandstone, and more
Why: Railroad Earth brings a harvest festival to Arkansas.
Web: hillberryfestival.com


Desert Daze

What: Desert Daze
Where: Joshua Tree, CA
When: September 30 – October 2
Who: Tame Impala, Iggy Pop, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Chicano Batman, The Marías, Sky Ferreira, BADBADNOTGOOD, JPEGMafia, Mild High Club, Men I Trust, Pond, Perfume Genius, Aldous Harding, Sleaford Mods, Boy Pablo, Shannon & The Clams, Reggie Watts, Nation of Language, Nilüfer Yanya, Show Me the Body, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, and more
Why: Head into the Desert for Daze. Read more in our 2017 recap here
Web: desertdaze.org


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

What: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
Where: San Francisco, CA
When: September 30 – October 2
Who: Elvis Costello, Marcus Mumford, Steve Earle & The Dukes, Drive-By Truckers, Galactic, Marlon Williams, Charley Crockett, Emmylou Harris, Tré Burt, Andy Shauf, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Waxahatchee, Jake Blount, The Tallest Man on Earth, Jay Som, Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew, Lucius, Bonnie Light Horseman, Allison Russell, Rhiannon Giddens, Joseph, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, Antibalas, Joy Oladokun, Seratones, S.G. Goodman, Asleep At the Wheel, Bob Schneider, and many more
Why: Golden Gate Park welcomes big names that may not be strictly bluegrass, but is free!
Web: www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com


Oceans Calling

What: Oceans Calling
Where: Ocean City, MD
When: September 30 – October 2
Who: Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, The Lumineers, Alanis Morissette, Cyndi Lauper, Cage the Elephant, Dirty Heads, O.A.R., Logic, Sublime with Rome, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Young the Giant, Grouplove, Skip Marley, Jimmy Eat World, Tai Verdes, Lawrence, Allen Stone, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Larkin Poe, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Wilderado, and more
Why: Head into the Desert for Daze. Read more in our 2017 recap here
Web: www.oceanscallingfestival.com


Ohana

What: Ohana
Where: Dana Point, CA
When: September 30 – October 2 & October 8-9
Who: Stevie Nicks, Eddie Vedder, Alanis Morissette, P!ink, The Black Keys, Jack White, HAIM, St. Vincent, The Roots, Billy Strings, Band of Horses, Khruangbin, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Brittany Howard, Afghan Whigs, Manchester Orchestra, Amyl & The Sniffers, Dermot Kennedy, The Front Bottoms, Grouplove, Amos Lee, Inhaler, Iceage, The Revivalists, Hamilton Leithauser, Gang of Youths, Illuminati Hotties, Joy Oladokun, Seratones, Broken Social Scene, Curtis Harding, Noga Erez, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Bomba Estereo, Kevin Morby, Madison Cunningham, Y La Bamba, Devon Gilfillian, and more
Why: Doheny State Beach welcomes some nice sounds to the shore – now for two weekends!
Web:
www.ohanafest.com

 


October

Ogden Twilight

What: Ogden Twilight
Where: Ogden, UT
When: June 21 – October 1
Who: The National, The Shins, Bleachers, Local Natives, Modest Mouse, CHVRCHES, Beach House, Lauv, Diplo, Flume, Lucy Dacus, The Lemon Twigs, Bartees Strange, Rostam, Hayley Kiyoko, LP Giobbi, and more
Why: Changing your notions about Utah and Twilight.
Web: www.ogdentwilight.com


Pop MontrealWhat: Pop Montréal
Where: Montréal, QC, Canada
When: September 28 – October 2
Who: Allison Russell, Tortoise, The Linda Lindas, Martha Wainwright, Julie Doiron, Born Ruffians, Love Language, Gemma Laurence, OMBIIGIZI, renforshort, Tortoise, and more
Why: The artistic alt-SXSW showcases acts based on artistic style, not commercial viability, in the snowy but beautifully European Montreal, with a mix of socially distant in-person shows & online (they can pull this off in Canada…).
Web: www.popmontreal.com/en


Emo Nite - New Orleans Vacation

What: Emo Nite – New Orleans Vacation
Where: New Orleans, LA
When:
September 29 – October 2
Who: Emo Nite, Bring Me the Horizon, The All American Rejects, 100 gecs, 3OH!3, State Champs, Glaive, grandson, Knocked Loose, and more
Why: Emo Nite DJs comes to N’Orleans.
Web: pollen.co/x/emo-nite-2022-1


Hillberry

What: Hillberry
Where: Eureka Springs, AR
When:
September 29 – October 2
Who: Railroad Earth, Oteil Burbridge, Cory Wong, Sam Bush, Yonder Mountain String Band, Keller & The Keels, Big Something, Circles Around the Sun, The Lil Smokies, Pert Near Sandstone, and more
Why: Railroad Earth brings a harvest festival to Arkansas.
Web: hillberryfestival.com


Desert Daze

What: Desert Daze
Where: Joshua Tree, CA
When: September 30 – October 2
Who: Tame Impala, Iggy Pop, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Chicano Batman, The Marías, Sky Ferreira, BADBADNOTGOOD, JPEGMafia, Mild High Club, Men I Trust, Pond, Perfume Genius, Aldous Harding, Sleaford Mods, Boy Pablo, Shannon & The Clams, Reggie Watts, Nation of Language, Nilüfer Yanya, Show Me the Body, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, and more
Why: Head into the Desert for Daze. Read more in our 2017 recap here
Web: desertdaze.org


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

What: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
Where: San Francisco, CA
When: September 30 – October 2
Who: Elvis Costello, Marcus Mumford, Steve Earle & The Dukes, Drive-By Truckers, Galactic, Marlon Williams, Charley Crockett, Emmylou Harris, Tré Burt, Andy Shauf, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Waxahatchee, Jake Blount, The Tallest Man on Earth, Jay Som, Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew, Lucius, Bonnie Light Horseman, Allison Russell, Rhiannon Giddens, Joseph, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, Antibalas, Joy Oladokun, Seratones, S.G. Goodman, Asleep At the Wheel, Bob Schneider, and many more
Why: Golden Gate Park welcomes big names that may not be strictly bluegrass, but is free!
Web: www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com


Oceans Calling

What: Oceans Calling
Where: Ocean City, MD
When: September 30 – October 2
Who: Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, The Lumineers, Alanis Morissette, Cyndi Lauper, Cage the Elephant, Dirty Heads, O.A.R., Logic, Sublime with Rome, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Young the Giant, Grouplove, Skip Marley, Jimmy Eat World, Tai Verdes, Lawrence, Allen Stone, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Larkin Poe, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Wilderado, and more
Why: Ocean City is Calling.
Web: www.oceanscallingfestival.com


Ohana

What: Ohana
Where: Dana Point, CA
When: September 30 – October 2
Who: Stevie Nicks, Eddie Vedder, P!ink, Jack White, St. Vincent, Billy Strings, Khruangbin, Brittany Howard, Manchester Orchestra, Dermot Kennedy, Grouplove, Inhaler, The Revivalists, Gang of Youths, Joy Oladokun, Broken Social Scene, Curtis Harding, Noga Erez, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Bomba Estereo, Kevin Morby, Madison Cunningham, Y La Bamba, Devon Gilfillian, and more
Why: Doheny State Beach welcomes some nice sounds to the shore.
Web:
www.ohanafest.com


All Things Go

What: All Things Go
Where: Washington, D.C.
When: October 1
Who: Lorde, Mitski, Bleachers, Lucy Dacus, King Princess, Hippo Campus, Peach Pit, Julien Baker, Goth Babe, Bartees Strange, and more
Why: All Things Go comes to Merriweather Post Pavilion. See more in our photo gallery here
Web: allthingsgofestival.com


Cityfox Transcend

What: Cityfox Transcend
Where: Brooklyn, NY
When: October 1-2
Who: Maceo Plex, Konstantino Sibold, Innellea, Ben Böhmer, Victor Calderone, Avision, and more
Why: It’s time to Transcend.
Web: www.avant-gardner.com/transcend


Felice County Fair

What: Felice County Fair
Where: Accord, NY
When: October 1
Who: Conor Oberst, The Felice Brothers, Hurray For the Riff Raff, Evan Stephens Hall, and more
Why: QRO Favorite The Felice Brothers (QRO spotlight on) through their own County Fair.
Web: www.felicecountyfair.com


Punk In Drublic

What: Punk In Drublic – Baltimore
Where: Baltimore, MD
When: October 1
Who: NOFX, Descendents, Face To Face, The Lawrence Arms, T.S.O.L., and more
Why: NOFX getting Punk in Drublic in Baltimore.
Web: punkindrublicfest.com


Punk In Drublic

What: Punk In Drublic – Asbury Park
Where: Asbury Park, NY
When: October 2
Who: NOFX, Descendents, Face To Face, and more
Why: NOFX getting Punk in Drublic in Baltimore.
Web: punkindrublicfest.com


Aftershock

What: Aftershock
Where: Sacramento, CA
When: October 6-9
Who: Rob Zombie, Slipknot, Evanescence, Judas Priest, KISS, Lamb of God, Papa Roach, My Chemical Romance, A Day To Remember, Shinedown, Bring Me the Horizon, Architects, Action Bronson, The Pretty Reckless, The Interrupters, Halestorm, Yungblud, The Distillers, Theory of a Deadman, Chevelle, Falling In Reverse, Bullet For My Valentine, Stone Temple Pilots, Killswitch Engage, Bad Religion, Nothing More, Ice Nine Kills, alexisonfire, Code Orange, Clutch, Motionless In White, GWAR, Beartooth, Thursday, Enter Shikari, Thrice, The Struts, Underoath, Dirty Honey, Zakk Sabbath, Bayside, Dead Sara, Helmet, Fever 333, Crown the Empire, Amigo the Devil, ho99o9, New Years Day, and more
Why: Today’s hard rock comes to the capitol of the Bear Republic.
Web: www.aftershockconcert.com


Austin City Limits

What: Austin City Limits
Where: Austin, TX
When: October 7-9 & 14-16
Who: Red Hot Chili Peppers, P!NK, The Chicks, SZA, Kacey Musgraves, Flume, Paramore, Lil Nas X, Phoenix, Diplo, ZHU, Lil Durk, Nathaniel Rateliff, Billy Strings, James Blake, Wallows, Jazmine Sullivan, The War On Drugs, Spoon, Conan Gray, Goose, Oliver Tree, Big Gigantic, Big Wild, Sofi Tukker, Carly Rae Jepsen, Japanese Breakfast, Omar Apollo, The Marías, Manchester Orchestra, Yungblud, Princess Nokia, The Front Bottoms, Sabrina Claudio, Arlo Parks, MUNA, Robert Glasper, Noah Cyrus, Faye Webster, Wet Leg, Goth Babe, Benee, Jake Bugg, Rag’n’Bone Man, Kevin Morby, Samia, L’Impératrice, Ally & AJ, Gayle, DJO, Jake Wesley Rogers, Asleep At the Wheel, Neil Frances, Wilderado, Ibeyi, Cory Henry, Charlotte Cardin, Lido Pimienta, Michigander, Nation of Language, Cassandra Jenkins, Tom Odell, and many, many more
Why: ‘The Live Music Capital of the World’ & America’s longest-running live music show bring their festival back to Zilker Park with another ridiculously stocked line-up of both old & new, mainstream & not – for two weekends! Read & see much more in our big recap here
Web: www.aclfestival.com


Dirtybird Campout

What: Dirtybird Campout
Where: Waterford, CA
When: October 7-9
Who: Claude VonStroke, Green Velvet, Justin Jay, VNSSA, Barclay Crenshaw, and more
Why: DJs come to Modesto Reservoir.
Web: www.dirtybirdcampout.com/west


Roots n Blues

What: Roots n Blues
Where: Columbia, MO
When: October 7-9
Who: Wilco, Jon Batiste, Bleachers, Old Crow Medicine Show, Chaka Khan, Tanya Tucker, Hippo Campus, Larkin Poe, Houndmouth, Liz Cooper, Tank & The Bangas, Cautious Clay, and more
Why: Stephens Lake Park welcomes Roots and Blues.
Web: rootsnbluesfestival.com


White Rose

What: White Rose
Where: York, PA
When: October 7-8
Who: Jamey Johnson, Grace Potter, Margo Price, The Wood Brothers, Lucero, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Langhorne Slim, Madeline Edwards, and more
Why: Bringing some roots rock to the home of the York Revolution.
Web: www.whiterosemusicfestival.com


Mondo

What: Mondo
Where: New York, NY
When: October 11-14
Who: Bad Skin, Cha Wa, Mike Borgia, Phony PPL, and more
Why: From the creators of the late CMJ (QRO recap of its final year) comes this latest NYC multi-venue fest. Read & see much more in our big 2016 inaugural recap here
Web: www.mondo.nyc


Suwannee Roots Revival

What: Suwannee Roots Revival
Where: Live Oak, FL
When: October 13-16
Who: JJ Grey & Mofro, Punch Brothers, Peter Rowan, Donna the Buffalo, Kitchen Dwellers, Jon Stickley Trio, Jim Lauderdale, and more
Why: Jam out at the Spirit of the Suwannee.
Web: www.suwanneerootsrevival.com


Breakaway

What: Breakaway
Where: Oakland, CA
When: October 14
Who: Gryffin, Louis the Child, Big Wild, Said the Sky, Tycho, Aluna, Snakehips, Whethan, and more
Why: Breakaway with some DJs at Oakland Arena.
Web: www.breakawayfestival.com/venues/bay-area


Utopia

What: Utopia
Where: Burnet, TX
When: October 14-15
Who: John Scofield, Victor Wooten, Shovels & Rope, The Nth Power, Chali 2na with Brownout!, Sinkane, Sir Woman, and more
Why: Head to Utopia for its final year. Read & see much more in our 2021 recap here
Web: www.utopiafest.com


Groove Cruise – Cabo

What: Groove Cruise – Cabo
Where: Los Angeles, CA to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
When: October 19-24
Who: Claude Von Stroke, Desert Hearts, Gareth Emery, Green Velvet, Said the Sky, Joel Corry, Hannah Wants, and more
Why: Celebrate your younger days like you’re out on the Warped Tour.
Web: www.groovecruise.com/cabo-san-lucas


III Points

What: III Points
Where: Miami, FL
When: October 21-22
Who: LCD Soundsystem, Rosalía, Flume, Porter Robinson, Fisher, Black Coffee, Joji, James Blake, Orbital, Chris Lake, Loco Dice, Madeon, Busta Rhymes, Freddie Gibbs, Tycho, The Marías, Shygirl, and many more
Why: Miami covers all the Points.
Web: iiipoints.com


When We Were Young

What: When We Were Young
Where: Las Vegas, NV
When: October 22-23 & 29
Who: My Chemical Romance, Paramore, AFI, The Used, Bring Me the Horizon, A Day To Remember, Avril Lavigne, Bright Eyes, Jimmy Eat World, Taking Back Sunday, Dashboard Confessional, Alkaline Trio, Manchester Orchestra, Pierce the Veil, I Prevail, The Story So Far, Dance Gavin Dance, The All American Rejects, Car Seat Headrest, Motionless In White, Ice Nine Kills, Mayday Parade, The Maine, Senses Fail, Bayside, Wolf Alice, , PVRIS, Story of the Year, Atreyu, Thursday, Anberlin, 3OH!3, State Champs, Four Year Strong, The Wonder Years, Hawthorne Heights, Meet Me @ The Altar, The Linda Lindas, and more
Why: Celebrate your younger days like you’re out on the Warped Tour.
Web: www.whenwewereyoungfestival.com


Kiss Kruise

What: Kiss Kruise
Where: Los Angeles, CA to Cabo San Lucas & Ensenada, Mexico
When: October 24-29 & October 29 – November 3
Who: KISS, Dokken, Black Label Society, Buckcherry, Warrant, L.A. Guns, Sebastian Bach, Stryper, Lita Ford, and more
Why: Go Kruisin’ with KISS.
Web: www.thekisskruise.com


Levitation

What: Levitation
Where: Austin, TX
When: October 27-30
Who: The Jesus and Mary Chain, Os Mutantes, Osees, Superorganism, Babe Rainbow, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Viagra Boys, Godspeed! You Black Emperor, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Heartless Bastards, Off!, Sunflower Bean, The Black Angels, L7, Moon Duo, Cold Cave, Blood Red Shoes, Protomartyr, W.I.T.C.H., Ringo Deathstarr, La Femme, Frankie & The Witch Fingers, and more
Why: Levitation comes to Austin, to play host to a mixture of indie & psych, thanks to The Black Angels (QRO spotlight on). Read & see more in our recap here
Web: levitation-austin.com


Suwannee Hulaween

What: Suwannee Hulaween
Where: Live Oak, FL
When: October 27-30
Who: The String Cheese Incident, Louis the Child, Franc Moody, Neil Francis, Aluna, Fisher, Portugal. The Man, Black Pumas, Jauz, Twiddle, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Opiuo, Gigantic Nghmrre, Gorgon City, Sylvan Esso, Elohim, J.I.D, Cory Wong, Liquid Stranger, STS9, Lettuc, LP Giobbi, Leftover Salmon, The Disco Biscuits, Clozee, Margo Price, Molly Tuttle, and more
Why: A strong combination of jam & EDM on Hulaween
Web: suwanneehulaween.com


Boo! Seattle

What: Boo! Seattle
Where: Seattle, WA
When: October 28-29
Who: Alison Wonderland, ARMNHMR, Benny Benassi, Jauz, Kill the Noise, Kyle Walker, Lous Luxury, Netsky, Pauline Herr, redrum, Rezz, Rusko, Said the Sky, Sullivan King, Tchami, Tiësto, Vintage Culture, Wreckno, and more
Why: Spin Halloween at the WAMU Theater.
Web:
seattle.boo-halloween.com


Fest 20

What: Fest 20
Where: Gainesville, FL
When: October 28-30
Who: Hot Water Music, The Menzingers, Anti-Flag, Bouncing Souls, Piebald, Samiam, The Flatliners, Avail, Cursive, The Suicide Machines, Chris Gethard, Kyle Kinane, Cobra Skulls, Mustard Plug, Tim Barry, and more
Why: Punk of all stripes returns to north Florida before Halloween.
Web:
www.thefestfl.com


Necropolis

What: Necropolis
Where: Chicago, IL
When: October 29-20
Who: 1991, Culture Shock, Alison Wonderland, Adventure Club, ARMNHMR, Dimension, Diesel, Excision, Gramatik, Joyryde, Wreckno, and more
Why: Northerly Island becomes a Necropolis.
Web: necropolischicago.com


Second Sky

What: Second Sky
Where: Oakland, CA
When: October 29-20
Who: Porter Robinson, RL Grime, Magdelena Bay, Fred again., Hudson Mohawke, and more
Why: Porter Robinson opens up a Second Sky.
Web: secondskyfest.com

 


November & December

Kiss Kruise

What: Kiss Kruise
Where: Los Angeles, CA to Cabo San Lucas & Ensenada, Mexico
When: October 24-29 & October 29 – November 3
Who: KISS, Dokken, Black Label Society, Buckcherry, Warrant, L.A. Guns, Sebastian Bach, Stryper, Lita Ford, and more
Why: Go Kruisin’ with KISS.
Web: www.thekisskruise.com


Paradise

What: Paradise
Where: Nashville, TN
When: November 3-4
Who: Briston Maroney, Sunflower Bean, Indigo de Souza, and more
Why: Briston Maroney holds his own festival at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville.
Web: www.bristonmaroney.com


Punk in the Park

What: Punk in the Park
Where: Orange County, CA
When: November 5-6
Who: Bad Religion, Dropkick Murphys, Face to Face, The Bouncing Souls, Dead Kennedys, The Murder City Devils, Anti-Flag, 7Seconds, Subhumans, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Adolescents, The Flatliners, The Bronx, and more
Why: Bring some punk to Oak Canyon Park.
Web: www.punkinthepark.com


Emo's Not Dead Cruise

What: Emo’s Not Dead Cruise
Where: Los Angeles, CA to Ensenada, Mexico
When: November 8-12
Who: Dashboard Confessional, Underoath, New Found Glory, Thursday, Plain White T’s, Hawthorne Heights, and more
Why: Emo takes to the high seas.
Web: www.emosnotdeadcruise.com


Freakout

What: Freakout
Where: Seattle, WA
When: November 10-13
Who: Os Mutantes, Isobel Campbell, Futurebirds, No Age, Christian Bland & The Revelators, Black Bananas, King Congo, BLK JKS, and more
Why: Freakout in Seattle.
Web: www.the-freakout.com


ATLive

What: ATLive
Where: Atlanta, GA
When: November 11-12
Who: Billy Joel, Chris Stapleton, Lionel Richie, Miranda Lambert, Sheryl Crow, Dwight Yoakam, and more
Why: Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium is Live. Read much more in our recap here
Web: mercedesbenzstadium.com/atlive


EDC Orlando

What: EDC Orlando
Where: Orlando, FL
When: November 11-13
Who: 12th Planet, Above & Beyond, Afrojack, Alison Wonderland, Audien, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Camelphat, Charlotte de Witte, Chris Lake, DJ Snake, Ellen Allien, Gareth Emery, Green Velvet, Joel Corry, John Summit, Justin Martin, Kaskade, Martin Garrix, Said the Sky, Slander, Sullivan King, Svdden King, Tiësto, Troyboi, Timmy Trumpet, Vintage Culture, Wax Motif, Whethan, Zeds Dead, Zomboy, and more
Why: Electric Daisy Carnival is made for South Florida.
Web: orlando.electricdaisycarnival.com


Seismic Dance Event

What: Seismic Dance Event
Where: Austin, TX
When: November 11-14
Who: Charlotte de Witte, CID, Fatboy Slim, Gorgon City, Hayden James, Jamie xx, LP Giobbi, Maceo Plex, and more
Why: Austin rocks to a Seismic Dance Event.
Web: seismicdanceevent.com


Vets Aid

What: Vets Aid
Where: Columbus, OH
When: November 11-14
Who: James Gang with Dave Grohl, Nine Inch Nails, The Black Keys, The Breeders, Joe Walsh, and more
Why: With Rock, All Things Are Possible for our Vets.
Web: www.vetsaid.org


Corona Capital

What: Corona Capital
Where: Mexico City, Mexico
When:
November 18-20
Who: My Chemical Romance, Arctic Monkeys, Miley Cyrus, Paramore, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Lil Nas X, The 1975, Brian Wilson, Phoebe Bridgers, Aly & AJ, Amber Mark, Andrew Bird, Ashe, beabadoobee, Beach Bunny, BEAK>, Betty Who, black midi, Bob Moses, Bright Eyes, Chai, Cigarettes After Sex, Cory Wong, Empress Of, Everything Everything Everything, Father John Misty, Fever 333, Foals, G Flip, ibeyi, Inhaler, girl in red, IDLES, Jamie xx, Liam Gallagher, Madeon, Marina, Men I Trust, Mitski, MØ, The Church, Mura Masa, Remi Wolf, Run the Jewels, Sevdaliza, Spoon, Surf Mesa, The Kooks, Two Door Cinema Club, Wallows, White Lies, X Ambassadors, and more
Why: Your favorite beer from south of the border gives you a very good reason to go down Mexico way. Read & see more in our recap here
Web:
www.coronacapital.com.mx


We Are Mexico

What: We Are Mexico
Where: Mexico City, Mexico
When:
November 19-26
Who: Danny Howard, Hannah Wants, Loco Dice, MK, Eats Everything, Jamie Jones, and more
Why: U.K.’s We Are FSTVL bring the Anglo rave scene down Mexico way.
Web:
pollen.co/x/waf-mexico-2022-1


Metamoon

What: Metamoon
Where: Brooklyn, NY
When:
November 26
Who: Lay Zhang, 9m88, Karencici, and more
Why: Celebrating Asian talent at Barclays Center.
Web:
metamoonfest.com


Jingle Ball - Dallas

What: Jingle Ball – Dallas
Where: Dallas, TX
When:
November 29
Who: Jack Harlow, Black Eyed Peas, Khalid, Lauv, Ava Max, Lewis Capaldi, Jax, and more
Why: iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball comes to Dallas.
Web:
www.iheart.com/jingle-ball


Coast Is Clear

What: Coast Is Clear
Where: Key West, FL
When: December 1-4
Who: Shakey Graves, Hiss Golden Messenger, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Fruit Bats, Langhorne Slim, Bonny Light Horseman, Neal Francis, Katie Pruitt, and more
Why: The Coast Is Clear on Key West, even in December.
Web: www.coastisclearfest.com


Decibel Fest Denver

What: Decibel Fest Denver
Where: Denver, CO
When: December 2-3
Who: Cannibal Corpse, Pig Destroyer, and more
Why: Turn it up to eleven as this metal fest goes west to Denver.
Web: www.decibelmagazine.com/events/decibel-magazine-metal-beer-fest-denver


Jingle Ball - Los Angeles

What: Jingle Ball – Los Angeles
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When:
December 2
Who: Dua Lipa, Jack Harlow, Pitbull, Khalid, Bebe Reha, Lewis Capaldi, Ava Max, Jax, and more
Why: iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball comes to Los Angeles.
Web:
www.iheart.com/jingle-ball


Only the Wild Ones Weekend

What: Only the Wild Ones Weekend
Where: Puerto Morelos, Mexico
When: December 2-6
Who: Dispatch, O.A.R., Guster, G. Love, and more
Why: Dispatch invites Only the Wild Ones down to Mexico.
Web: onlythewildonesweekend.com


Orange Blossom Revue

What: Orange Blossom Revue
Where: Lake Wales, FL
When: December 2-3
Who: The Wood Brothers, Margo Price, Langhorne Slim, Alison Russell, Neal Francis, Son Little, Katie Pruitt, and more
Why: Enjoy the Orange Blossoms.
Web: www.orangeblossomrevue.com


Zona

What: Zona
Where: Phoenix, AZ
When: December 3-4
Who: Beach House, Portugal. The Man, Bleachers, Tegan & Sara, Japanese Breakfast, Bartees Strange, Beach Goons, Black Carl, Chicano Batman, Destroy Boys, flor, The Front Bottoms, The Garden, The Happy Fits, Jeff Rosenstock, July Talk, Lucius, Lucy Dacus, Miniature Tigers, The National Parks, The Regrettes, SASAMI, Sub Urban, Turnover, Waxhatchee & Kevin Morby, and more
Why: In December, head down to the Zona. See more in our photo gallery here
Web: zonamusicfest.com


Jingle Ball - Chicago

What: Jingle Ball – Chicago
Where: Chicago, IL
When:
December 5
Who: Jack Harlow, Pitbull, Khalid, Macklemore, Lauv, Tate McRae, Ava Max, Jax, and more
Why: iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball comes to Chicago.
Web:
www.iheart.com/jingle-ball


Jingle Ball - Detroit

What: Jingle Ball – Detroit
Where: Detroit, MI
When:
December 6
Who: The Kid LAROI, AJR, Backstreet Boys, Khalid, Macklemore, Tate McRae, Ava Max, Jax, and more
Why: iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball comes to Detroit.
Web:
www.iheart.com/jingle-ball


Welcome To Jam Rock

What: Welcome To Jam Rock
Where: Miami, FL to Montego Bay & Ocho Rios, Jamaica
When:
December 7-12
Who: Burning Spear, Shabba Ranks, Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, Maxi Priest, and more
Why: Go on the high seas.
Web:
welcometojamrockreggaecruise.com


Jingle Ball - New York

What: Jingle Ball – New York
Where: New York, NY
When:
December 9
Who: Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Charlie Puth, Backstreet Boys, The Kid LAROI, AJR, Demi Lovato, Lauv, Ava Max, Jax, and more
Why: iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball comes to New York.
Web:
www.iheart.com/jingle-ball


North Beach

What: North Beach
Where: Miami Beach, FL
When:
December 9-11
Who: moe., Lotus, Lettuce, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Dopapod, Antibalas, Keller Williams, and more
Why: Because of course ’22 would close out on a Miami Beach.
Web:
northbeachmusicfestival.com


Jingle Ball - Boston

What: Jingle Ball – Boston
Where: Boston, MA
When:
December 11
Who: Jack Harlow, Backstreet Boys, The Kid LAROI, Lauv, Tate McRae, Jax, and more
Why: iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball comes to Boston.
Web:
www.iheart.com/jingle-ball


Jingle Ball - Philadelphia

What: Jingle Ball – Philadelphia
Where: Philadelphia, PA
When:
December 12
Who: Sam Smith, Kim Petras, Charlie Puth, AJR, Khalid, Tate McRae, Lauv, Ava Max, Jax, and more
Why: iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball comes to Philadelphia.
Web:
www.iheart.com/jingle-ball


Jingle Ball - Washington, D.C.

What: Jingle Ball – Washington
Where: Washington, D.C.
When:
December 13
Who: Sam Smith, Pitbull, Charlie Puth, Khalid, Tate McRae, Lauv, Ava Max, Jax, Kim Petras, and more
Why: iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball comes to Washington, D.C.
Web:
www.iheart.com/jingle-ball


Jingle Ball - Atlanta

What: Jingle Ball – Atlanta
Where: Atlanta, GA
When:
December 15
Who: Sam Smith, Pitbull, AJR, Macklemore, Khalid, Tate McRae, Lauv, Ava Max, Kim Petras, and more
Why: iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball comes to Atlanta.
Web:
www.iheart.com/jingle-ball


Jingle Ball - Tampa

What: Jingle Ball – Tampa
Where: Tampa, FL
When:
December 16
Who: Backstreet Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Big Time Rush, Cheat Codes, Tate McRae, Ava Max, Jax, and more
Why: iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball comes to Tampa.
Web:
www.iheart.com/jingle-ball


Jingle Ball - Miami

What: Jingle Ball – Miami
Where: Miami, FL
When:
December 18
Who: Charlie Puth, Anitta, Backstreet Boys, Tate McRae, Black Eyed Peas, Big Time Rush, Ava Max, Jax, and more
Why: iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball comes to Miami.
Web:
www.iheart.com/jingle-ball

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