This morning, for the first time in months, a glimmer of sunlight crept through my window—and with that literal beam of hope, I realized something. The snow is gone, the sun is shining, and men are prematurely walking around outside in shorts. Do you know what that means? Spring has sprung, and thus, music festival season is upon us! As usual, Coachella is kicking things off, but if you didn’t snag tickets, don’t worry—there are still plenty of concerts to enjoy. Below we’ve rounded up 10 more music festivals to attend this year.
Something In The Water
Virginia Beach, VA
April 28-30
Pharell Williams's hometown music festival, Something in the Water, is bringing a dynamic mix of artists to Virginia Beach this spring. This year's festivities include Grace Jones, Kid Cudi, Clipse, Lil Wayne, Mumford & Sons, Kehlani, Skrillex, Maren Morris, Summer Walker, and more.
Boston Calling
Boston, MA
May 26-28
Boston Calling is coming back this year, with an impressive lineup featuring Foo Fighters, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Lumineers, Alanis Morissette, Paramore, Queens of the Stone Age, and more. Tickets are currently on sale.
The Governors Ball
New York, NY
June 9-11
Calling all New Yorkers (or anyone willing to make the trek), The Governors Ball is returning to Queens—and the festival has secured all your favorite pop artists. This year's headliners include Lizzo, Odesza, and Kendrick Lamar, along with 50-plus more acts.
Bonnaroo
Manchester, TN
June 15-18
You don't want to miss Bonnaroo this year. Acts such as Zeds Dead, Liquid Stranger, Kendrick Lamar, Odesza, and Foo Fighters will keep you dancing all weekend.
Pitchfork
Chicago, IL
July 21-23
The iconic Pitchfork festival returns to Chicago this summer, and this year will certainly be one to remember. With a weekend pass you can catch your favorite rock and pop acts, including The Slime, Alvvays, Perfume Genius, Big Theif, Weyes Blood, King Krule, Bon Iver, Kelela, Koffee, and more.
Newport Festival
Newport, RI
July 28-30
This summer, you can find your favorite folk and pop stars at Newport Festival. The headliners include Maggie Rogers, Abraham Alexander, and Caamp—but there will be more artists to check out, of course. And when you're not listening to music, you can pop over to the beach for some fun in the sun.
Lollapalooza
Chicago, IL
August 3-6
Get your wristbands and sneakers ready, Lollapalooza is officially a go. This year features a star-studded setlist, featuring none other than Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kendrick, 1975, Odesza, and Tomorrow x Together. You can grab a three-day pass or a one-day ticket depending on which artists you want to see.
Life is Beautiful
Las Vegas, NV
September 22-24
Who said rock was dead? Since its inception Life is Beautiful has celebrated rock and punk music. Now, the festivities have expanded to include pop and hip hop as well. This year's festival features a mix of genre-bending headliners such as The Killers, Kendrick Lamar, and Odesza. You won't want to miss it.
Pilgrimage Festival
Franklin, TN
September 23 - 24
Celebrate the beginning of fall at Pilgrimage Festival with your favorite indie-folk artists. This year's headliners include The Lumineers and Zach Bryan, along with many other music guests.
When We Were Young
Las Vegas, NV
October 21-22
As the saying goes, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. This year, you can test that theory at the When We Were Young festival—a nonstop music extravaganza. The iconic Green Day and Blink 182 are headlining this year. Tickets are currently sold out, but you can join the waitlist below.
