Reneé Rapp onstage at Coachella in 2024. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Coachella)
Dust off your fanny pack — music festival season has officially arrived. Whether you’re planning to camp at Bonnaroo, figuring out your looks for Coachella or just curious about who’s dominating the outdoor stages this summer, we’ve got the ultimate guide for you.
From must-see performances to the hidden gems worth showing up early for, here’s what you need to know about this year’s biggest and best music festivals, including headliners, can’t-miss acts and ticket information. (All ticket prices listed reflect what’s currently available for purchase at the time of publication.)
Coachella
Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella in 2024. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)
Kicking off festival season, Coachella returns for its 24th year at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif., running over two weekends. Known for setting the tone for the season in music, fashion and festival culture, this year’s event promises another immersive experience across several main stages and tents.
🗓️ When: April 11-13 & April 18-20
🌎 Where: Indio, Calif.
🎸 Headliners: Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone
🕶️Don’t miss: Missy Elliott, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion, Travis Scott
🎟 Tickets: $599-$1,399
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
Stagecoach
Eric Church at Stagecoach Country Music Festival in 2024. (Allen J. Schaben /Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Following in Coachella’s footsteps, Stagecoach is turning up the heat in the desert this year, with some of the biggest names in country music headlining the three-day event. Diplo’s genre-bending HonkyTonk tent, now in its third iteration, is sure to be a good time to boot.
🗓️ When: April 25-27
🌎 Where: Indio, Calf.
🎸 Headliners: Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs
🕶️ Don’t miss: Diplo, Brothers Osborne, Lana Del Rey, Nelly
🎟 Tickets: Sold out. Fans can join a waitlist.
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
BeachLife Music Festival
Seal onstage at BeachLife 2024. (Courtesy of BeachLife Music Festival)
The festival returns to the scenic waterfront of Redondo Beach, Calif., offering a three-day celebration of music, art and — you guessed it — beach life. Attendees can enjoy the likes of Lenny Kravitz and the Beach Boys while wiggling their toes in the sand.
🗓️ When: May 2-4
🌎 Where: Redondo Beach, Calif.
🎸 Headliners: Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, Alanis Morissette
🕶️Don’t miss: The Beach Boys with John Stamos, Jackson Browne, Pretenders
🎟 Tickets: $199-$4,999
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
RiverBeat Music Festival
Lauryn Hill at RiverBeat 2024. (Keith Griner/RiverBeat)
Returning to Tom Lee Park in Memphis, the festival is back for its second year with a lineup of hip-hop, rock, pop and more. The RiverBeat made history in 2024 as the first major music event held along the Mississippi River following the park’s $61 million renovation.
🗓️ When: May 2-4
🌎 Where: Memphis, Tenn.
🎸 Headliners: Missy Elliott, the Killers, Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals
🕶️Don’t miss: Benson Boone, Khruangbin, Ludacris, Public Enemy, Busta Rhymes
🎟 Tickets: $85-$919
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
Outlaw Music Festival
Willie Nelson at Outlaw Music Festival 2018 in Charlotte, N.C. (Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the festival returns with a lineup of legendary and contemporary artists. Spearheaded by Willie Nelson & Family, this year’s tour features performances by Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow and more, offering a rich blend of Americana, rock and country music. Be sure to check your venues ahead of time, as some lineups may change.
🗓️ When: May 13-Sept. 19
🌎 Where: Opening in Phoenix and ending in East Troy, Wis., with various tour stops throughout the U.S.
🎸 Headliners: Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Sheryl Crow
🕶️Don’t miss: Lake Street Dive, Lucinda Williams, Wilco
🎟 Tickets: $35-$800+ (prices vary by tour stop)
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas
The night sky above Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. (Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
One of the nation’s largest electronic dance music festivals returns to Las Vegas, promising a magical weekend with over 250 artists across multiple stages at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
🗓️ When: May 16-18
🌎 Where: Las Vegas
🎸 Headliners: Dom Dolla, Alesso, Afrojack, Alison Wonderland
🕶️Don’t miss: Loud Luxury, Alok, Gesaffelstein, Martin Garrix
🎟 Tickets: Sold out. Fans can join a waitlist.
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
Sand in My Boots
Crowds gather at the Hangout Music Festival 2023. This year, the festival is partnering with Morgan Wallen for the inaugural Sand in My Boots festival. (Hangout Music Festival)
The inaugural music festival, curated by Morgan Wallen, will take place on the white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores, Ala. Billed as the 15th-anniversary edition of the Hangout Music Festival, the three-day event boasts a range of artists in its lineup, with a unique beachside concert experience.
🗓️ When: May 16-18
🌎 Where: Gulf Shores, Ala.
🎸 Headliners: Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, Hardy
🕶️Don’t miss: Riley Green, Diplo, Three 6 Mafia, 3 Doors Down
🎟 Tickets: Sold out. Fans can join a waitlist.
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
BottleRock
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam at BottleRock 2024. (Jim Bennett/Getty Images)
The annual festival is set to deliver an unforgettable Memorial Day weekend in Napa Valley. Celebrating the fusion of world-class music, gourmet food and premium wines, this year’s festival boasts a lineup catering to all musical tastes.
🗓️ When: May 23-25
🌎 Where: Napa Valley, Calif.
🎸 Headliners: Green Day, Justin Timberlake, Noah Kahan
🕶️Don’t miss: Kate Hudson, 4 Non Blondes, E-40
🎟 Tickets: $233-$456
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
OutLoud
Adam Lambert at OutLoud Music Festival 2024 in West Hollywood, Calif. (Sarah Morris/WireImage)
The festival returns to West Hollywood Park for WeHo Pride 2025 with its boldest lineup yet. The two-day outdoor celebration is headlined by Lizzo, Lil Nas X and Kim Petras, setting the stage for a weekend of queerness and pop spectacle.
🗓️ When: May 31-June 1
🌎 Where: West Hollywood, Calif.
🎸 Headliners: Lizzo, Lil Nas X
🕶️Don’t miss: Honey Dijon, Paris Hilton, Sasha Colby
🎟 Tickets: $204-$763
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
The Governors Ball
Chappell Roan at the Governors Ball 2024 in New York City. (Nina Westervelt/Billboard via Getty Images)
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the Governors Ball (or GovBall) returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The festival will feature over 60 artists across three stages, showcasing a diverse lineup that spans pop, hip-hop, indie and rock.
🗓️ When: June 6-8
🌎 Where: NYC borough of Queens
🎸 Headliners: Benson Boone, Olivia Rodrigo, Feid, Hozier, Glass Animals, Tyler, the Creator
🕶️Don’t miss: MK.Gee, T-Pain, Conan Gray, Mt. Joy, Clairo
🎟 Tickets: $169-$899
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
World Pride Music Festival
Jake Resnicow’s Dreamland, pictured at NYC Pride 2024, is partnering with Capital Pride to serve as the premier music festival for WorldPride in Washington, D.C. (Courtesy of Dreamland)
For the first time ever, World Pride — the largest global LGBTQ celebration — is taking place in Washington, D.C., just in time for the city’s 50th anniversary of Pride celebrations. This two-day music festival is pulling out all the stops with three massive stages and boundary-pushing performance art. Whether you’re into house, pop, drag, circuit or techno, there’s a stage for you.
🗓️ When: June 6-7
🌎 Where: Washington, D.C.
🎸 Headliners: Jennifer Lopez, Troy Sivan
🕶️Don’t miss: Galantis, Grimes, Purple Disco Machine, RuPaul (DJ Set)
🎟 Tickets: $259-$509
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
The crowd on the big screen during Bonnaroo 2024 in Manchester, Tenn. (Douglas Mason/WireImage)
For over 20 years, music lovers have flocked to the 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tenn., for the annual festival celebrated for its diverse lineups. This year continues that tradition, offering a mix of acts from rock and pop — and everywhere in between.
🗓️ When: June 12-15
🌎 Where: Manchester, Tenn.
🎸 Headliners: Luke Combs, Olivia Rodrigo, Hozier, Tyler, the Creator
🕶️Don’t miss: Avril Lavigne, Justice, Hozier, Vampire Weekend, Alex Warren
🎟 Tickets: $460-$26,000
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
Minnesota Yacht Club Festival
The Offspring at Minnesota Yacht Club Festival 2024. (Minnesota Yacht Club)
After a successful debut that drew more than 60,000 attendees in 2024, the festival returns to Harriet Island Regional Park in downtown St. Paul, Minn. This year the riverside celebration expands to three full days of music set beneath the giant cottonwoods along the Mississippi River.
🗓️ When: June 18-20
🌎 Where: St. Paul, Minn.
🎸 Headliners: Hozier, Fall Out Boy, Green Day
🕶️Don’t miss: Sheryl Crow, Garbage, Gigi Perez, Alabama Shakes
🎟 Tickets: $150-$2,300
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
Vans Warped Tour
A crowd surfer during Taking Back Sunday’s performance at Warped Tour 2019 in Atlantic City, N.J. (Corey Perrine/Getty Images)
The alternative music festival is officially back to celebrate its 30th anniversary with two-day events across three U.S. cities, blending classic Warped nostalgia with a fresh wave of rising talent.
🌎 Where: Washington, D.C. (June 14-15); Long Beach, Calif. (July 26-27); Orlando, Fla. (Nov. 15-16).
🎸 Headliners: 311, Simple Plan, Bowling for Soup, Dance Hall Crashers, Pennywise, Miss May I, Chandler Leighton
🕶️Don’t miss: Angel Dust, The Wonder Years, Drain
🎟 Tickets: Sold out. Fans can join a waitlist.
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
Newport Folk Festival
Brittany Howard at the 2024 Newport Folk Festival. (Douglas Mason/Getty Images)
The festival has evolved significantly since Bob Dylan’s 1965 electric performance challenged traditional folk norms and marked a pivotal moment in music history. Today the Newport Folk Festival is renowned for its eclectic lineups and a fanbase so loyal that tickets often sell out before artists are announced.
🗓️ When: July 25-27
🌎 Where: Newport, R.I.
🎸 Headliners: Luke Combs, Jeff Tweedy, Mt. Joy
🕶️Don’t miss: Kim Deal, MJ Lenderman, Waxahatchee
🎟 Tickets: Sold out. Fans can join a waitlist.
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
Lollapalooza
Benson Boone at Lollapalooza 2024 in Chicago. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
Chicago’s premier music festival is returning to Grant Park. Attracting nearly half a million music enthusiasts across its four days each summer, the event has become a cornerstone of the city’s vibrant festival scene and has spawned several international versions.
🗓️ When: July 31-Aug. 3
🌎 Where: Chicago.
🎸 Headliners: Luke Combs, Olivia Rodrigo, Korn, Rüfüs du Sol, Twice, Sabrina Carpenter, A$AP Rocky, Tyler, the Creator
🕶️Don’t miss: Gracie Abrams, Doechii, Martin Garrix
🎟 Tickets: $378-$25,000
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
Hinterland Music Festival
Festivalgoers at the 2021 Hinterland Music Festival. (Rich Fury/Getty Images)
Now in its 10th year, the festival is set to return to the rolling hills of Saint Charles, Iowa, with headliners that include Kacey Musgraves, Lana Del Rey and Tyler, the Creator. This year also marks a major upgrade to the grounds, including a brand-new amphitheater to enhance the live music experience for fans and artists alike.
🗓️ When: Aug. 1-3
🌎 Where: Saint Charles, Iowa
🎸 Headliners: Kacey Musgraves, Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator
🕶️Don’t miss: Remi Wolf, Still Woozy, Bleachers, Sierra Ferrell
🎟 Tickets: $145-$1,920
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
Grace Jones at Outside Lands 2024. (Steve Jennings/FilmMagic)
The largest independently owned music festival in the U.S. is set to return to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. This three-day celebration encapsulates the Bay Area’s vibrant culture, offering attendees a mix of music, culinary attractions and immersive experiences.
🗓️ When: Aug. 8-10
🌎 Where: San Francisco.
🎸 Headliners: Hozier, Doja Cat, Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals, Vampire Weekend, Glass Animals, Gracie Abrams, Jamie xx, Doechii, Gesaffelstein, Tyler, the Creator
🕶️Don’t miss: Bleachers, Julien Baker & Torres, Big Freedia with S.F. Gay Men’s Chorus
🎟 Tickets: $529-$5,299
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
Shaky Knees
The crowd at Shaky Knees 2024 in Atlanta. (Scott Legato/Getty Images)
The 12th edition of this festival promises a lineup of more than 50 artists. For the first time, the festival is moving to Atlanta’s Piedmont Park and shifting to a fall weekend, bringing fresh energy and scenic new backdrops.
🗓️ When: Sept. 19-21
🌎 Where: Atlanta.
🎸 Headliners: Deftones, My Chemical Romance, Blink-182
🕶️Don’t miss: Lenny Kravitz, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Lucy Dacus, Wet Leg
🎟 Tickets: $160-$7,715
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
Sea.Hear.Now
Bruce Springsteen at the 2024 Sea.Hear.Now Festival. (Taylor Hill/WireImage)
This unique festival returns to the beach and boardwalk to deliver another wave of live music, visual art and surf culture across three stages — all with a spotlight on ocean sustainability. It’s continuing its tradition of blending surf and sound, with a professional surfing competition featuring top athletes.
🗓️ When: Sept. 13-14
🌎 Where: Asbury Park, N.J.
🎸 Headliners: Hozier, Blink-182
🕶️Don’t miss: ZZ Top, TV on the Radio, Remi Wolf, De La Soul
🎟 Tickets: $1,500-$10,900
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
Teddy Swims at the 2024 SoundSide Music Festival. (Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images)
Returning to Bridgeport’s Seaside Park, this festival offers a lineup that balances indie rock royalty and rising stars. Formerly known as Sound On Sound, the festival is back this year with renewed energy and a stacked roster.
🗓️ When: Sept. 27-28
🌎 Where: Bridgeport, Conn.
🎸 Headliners: The Killers, Weezer, Hozier, Vampire Weekend
🕶️Don’t miss: Djo, Japanese Breakfast, Wild Rivers, Happy Landing
🎟 Tickets: $165-$805
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
Austin City Limits
Remi Wolf onstage at the 2024 Austin City Limits Music Festival.. (Erika Goldring/WireImage)
The festival returns for its 23rd year for two weekends, featuring hundreds of bands on various stages across Zilker Park. While the official lineup has yet to be announced, past headliners have included artists such as Chris Stapleton, Blink-182, Dua Lipa and Tyler, the Creator.
🗓️ When: Oct. 3-5 and Oct. 10-12
🌎 Where: Austin, Texas
🎸 Headliners: Lineup coming soon
🕶️Don’t miss: Lineup coming soon
🎟 Tickets: $320 – $30,000
⚡ Full lineup: Click here 👈
