The 2024 music festival season has officially begun, meaning it's time to start planning an unforgettable summer full of music, art, and unique experiences. With dozens of major festivals to look forward to over the next few months, it can be hard to narrow down your choices, but we've compiled the top 20 summer music festivals you don't want to miss. No matter what music genre you gravitate towards or where in the country you live, there's something for everyone to enjoy this summer.
Below, we bring you everything you need to know about this year's must-see music festival, including dates, headliners, and where to get the best deals on tickets from platforms like Vivid Seats, StubHub, and SeatGeek. Please note that ticket prices and availability are accurate at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Roots Picnic
Launched in 2012, the annual Roots Picnic Music Festival was founded by Philadelphia hip-hop group The Roots and celebrates the city's music, arts and cultural landscape by spotlighting local and big-name artists in hip-hop, rap and R&B.
Date and time: Saturday, June 1, 2024 – Sunday, June 2, 2024
Location: Mann, Fairmont Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Headliners: Jill Scott, Nas, Lil Wayne & The Roots, Andre 3000, Gunna
Tickets: One- and two-day general admission tickets can be purchased through Vivid Seats, StubHub or SeatGeek.
Summer Jam
Summer Jam is an annual one-day music festival hosted by New York-based radio station Hot 97FM, featuring hip-hop and R&B artists from New York and across the United States.
Date: Sunday, June 2, 2024
Location: UBS Arena, Belmont Park, New York
Headliners: Sexy Red, Doja Cat and Friends, French Montana, Davido and more
Tickets: Ticketmaster has a limited number of standard admission seats, but Vivid Seats, StubHub and SeatGeek have more seats available and better ticket deals.
CMA Fest
CMA Fest is a four-day country music festival held annually in Nashville, Tennessee, organized by the Country Music Association (CMA). The festival features some of the biggest names in country music performing across ten stages, including Nissan Stadium and Ascend Amphitheatre.
Date and time: Thursday, June 6th, 2024 – Sunday, June 9th, 2024
Location: Nissan Stadium and Ascend Amphitheatre, Nashville, Tennessee
Headliners: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Hardy and more
Tickets: One- and four-night tickets are available through Vivid Seats, StubHub, or SeatGeek. Limited standard admission seating is also available through Ticketmaster.
Governors Ball
Governors Ball (also known as Gov Ball) is an annual three-day, multi-genre music festival held in New York City. This year, over 60 of the world's best artists will perform across three stages, covering rock, pop, indie, hip hop and more, plus games, activities, and some of New York's most popular restaurants and food trucks.
Date and time: Friday, June 7th, 2024 – Sunday, June 9th, 2024
Location: Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, New York
Headliners: Post Malone, Rau Alejandro, The Killers, 21 Savage, SZA, Peso Pluma
Tickets: Three-day, two-day and one-day tickets are available for purchase through Vivid Seats, StubHub or SeatGeek.
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
Bonnaroo is an annual four-day, multi-genre music and arts festival held in Manchester, Tennessee. The festival takes place on a 700-acre farm and features multiple stages featuring performances from some of the biggest names in rock, hip-hop and pop, as well as comedy, theater, films and activities.
Date and time: Thursday, June 13th, 2024 – Sunday, June 16th, 2024
Location: Great Stage Park, Manchester, Tennessee
Headliners: Pretty Lights, Fisher, Post Malone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fred Again.
Tickets: 1-, 2-, and 4-day tickets are available for purchase through Vivid Seats, StubHub, or SeatGeek.
Summer Fest
First held in 1968, Summerfest is an annual nine-day music festival featuring more than 600 artists on 12 stages along the shores of Lake Michigan. In addition to star-studded live performances, the festival also offers local cuisine and “one-of-a-kind experiences.”
Dates: Thursday, June 20, 2024 – Saturday, June 22, 2024 | Thursday, June 27, 2024 – Saturday, June 29, 2024 | Thursday, July 4, 2024 – Saturday, July 6, 2024
Location: Henry Meyer Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Headliners: Kane Brown, Motley Crue, SZA, Illenium, Tyler Childers, Keith Urban, AJR, Maroon 5, Lil Uzi Vert
Tickets: Single-day and individual headliner tickets are available through Vivid Seats and StubHub. Three-day, nine-day and VIP tickets are also available for purchase through the Summerfest website.
Electric Forest
The 12th annual Electric Forest Music Festival in Rothbury, Michigan features dozens of electronic music and jam band artists across seven stages, plus a curated selection of art, food, and experiences. Camping is welcome.
Date and time: Thursday, June 20th, 2024 – Sunday, June 23rd, 2024
Location: Double JJ Resort, Rothbury, Michigan
Headliners: Everything Always, Pretty Lights, Subtronix, Excision, Nelly Furtado, Ludacris and more
Tickets: One-day and four-day general admission tickets can be purchased through Vivid Seats, StubHub, or SeatGeek. Additional add-ons and packages are available on the Electric Forest website.
Barefoot Country Music Festival
Barefoot Country Music Festival is a four-day country music festival held annually on the sandy shores of Wildwood, New Jersey, between the famous Morey's Piers. The festival features over 40 country music stars, from headliners to up-and-coming musicians, performing across five stages.
Date and time: Thursday, June 20th – Sunday, June 23rd, 2024
Location: Wildwood Beach, New Jersey
Headliners: Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Kane Brown, Old Dominion, Baylee Zimmerman, Jake Owen
Tickets: Tickets for the 1st, 3rd and 4th days are available through Vivid Seats, StubHub and SeatGeek.
Floating
Levitate, a local surf and skate club in Marshfield, will host its 11th annual Levitate Music & Arts Festival, featuring roots, reggae, folk rock and funk music performances from big stars to local artists.
Date and time: Friday, July 5th, 2024 – Sunday, July 7th, 2024
Location: Marshfield Fairgrounds, Marshfield, Massachusetts
Headliners: Sublime, Mount Joy, Dirty Heads, Lake Street Drive, Tash Sultana
Tickets: One- and three-day tickets can be purchased through Vivid Seats, StubHub or SeatGeek.
Rock the South
First held in 2012, Rock The South is a country music festival and community celebration created as a way to raise funds for community rebuilding in the aftermath of the super outbreak that hit Alabama in 2011. The festival has continued ever since and has become one of the largest country music festivals in the country.
Date and time: Thursday, July 18th, 2024 – Saturday, July 20th, 2024
Location: York Farm, Cullman, Alabama
Headliners: Eric Church, Hardy, Jelly Roll, Parker McCallum, Oliver Anthony
Tickets: One- and three-day tickets can be purchased through Vivid Seats, StubHub or SeatGeek.
Pitchfork Music Festival
Pitchfork Music Festival is an annual three-day, multi-genre music festival featuring star-studded performances across three stages. In addition to music, Pitchfork Festival also features food and art from local, regional and national vendors.
Date and time: Friday, July 19th to Sunday, July 21st, 2024
Location: Union Park, Chicago, Illinois
Headliners: Black Pumas, Jai Paul, 100 gecs, Jamie X, Carly Rae Jepsen, Jessie Ware, Alanis Morissette, Brittany Howard, MUNA
Tickets: One- and three-day tickets can be purchased through Vivid Seat, StubHub, or SeatGeek.
Newport Folk Festival
The Newport Folk Festival is one of the earliest contemporary music festivals, first held in 1959 as a counterpart to the Newport Jazz Festival. This annual three-day American folk music festival takes place in Newport, Rhode Island.
Date and time: Friday, July 26th, 2024 – Sunday, July 28th, 2024
Location: Fort Adams State Park, Newport, Rhode Island
Headliners: Orville Peck, Sierra Ferrell, Hozier, MUNA and more
Tickets: 1-, 2- and 3-day tickets are available for purchase through Vivid Seats, StubHub and SeatGeek.
Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza is an annual four-day music and arts festival featuring some of the biggest names in alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock, hip hop and electronic dance music. It is one of the largest and longest running festivals in the country.
Date and time: Thursday, August 1st to Sunday, August 4th, 2024
Location: Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois
Headliners: Tyler, The Creator, Hozier, SZA, Stray Kids, The Killers, Future x Metro Boomin, Blink-182, Melanie Martinez, Skrillex
Tickets: Four-day and single-day tickets are available through Vivid Seats, StubHub and SeatGeek.
Hinterland Music Festival
Hinterland Music Festival is a three-day music festival held annually at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in St. Charles, Iowa. One of the largest festivals in Iowa, the festival offers live music, beautiful scenery, camping, arts and crafts, and more.
Date and time: Friday, August 2, 2024 – Sunday, August 4, 2024
Location: Avenue of the Saints Amphitheatre, St. Charles, Iowa
Headliners: Hozier, Vampire Weekend, Noah Kahan
Tickets: One- and three-day tickets can be purchased through Vivid Seats, StubHub or SeatGeek.
Outside Lands
Outside Lands is a three-day, multi-genre music and arts festival held annually in Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The festival showcases live music, art, food, wine, and cannabis, making it the largest independent music festival in the country.
Date and time: Friday, August 9th, 2024 – Sunday, August 11th, 2024
Location: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California
Headliners: Tyler, The Creator, The Killers, Sturgill Simpson, The Postal Service, Grace Jones, Kaytranada, Jungle, Chris Lake, Griffin
Tickets: One- and three-day tickets can be purchased through Vivid Seats, StubHub or SeatGeek.
A voice larger than life
Louder Than Life is a four-day heavy metal music festival held annually in Luceville, Kentucky. This year marks the festival's 10th anniversary and features over 140 artists, ranging from well-known headliners to underrated up-and-coming acts.
Date and time: Thursday, September 26th, 2024 – Sunday, September 29th, 2024
Location: Highland Festival Grounds, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
Headliners: Slipknot, Slayer, Motley Crue, Korn
Tickets: One-day and four-day passes are available through Vivid Seats, StubHub and SeatGeek.
All Things Go Music Festival
First held in 2014, All Things Go Music Festival is one of the largest music festivals in Maryland. This year, the festival celebrates its 10th anniversary and will feature 36 major acts across rock, pop, indie, hip hop and more.
Date and time: Saturday, September 28th, 2024 – Sunday, September 29th, 2024
Location: Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Maryland
Headliners: Laufey, Bleachers, Janelle Monáe, Hozier, Rene Rapp, Conan Gray
Tickets: One- and two-day tickets for this sold-out festival are available from Vivid Seats, StubHub and SeatGeek.
Soundside Music Festival
Soundside Music Festival is Connecticut's largest music festival, held over two days on the beautiful shores of Long Island Sound in Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The festival features 20 artists on one stage and the best of local cuisine Connecticut has to offer.
Date and time: Saturday, September 28th, 2024 – Sunday, September 29th, 2024
Location: Seaside Park, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Headliners: Noah Cahan, Foo Fighters, Goo Goo Dolls, Fleet Foxes, Boyz II Men, Queens of the Stone Age, Norah Jones, Teddy Swims
Tickets: One- and two-day tickets are available through Vivid Seats, StubHub and SeatGeek.
Austin city limits
Inspired by the music series of the same name, Austin City Limits Music Festival is an annual multi-genre music festival held over two consecutive three-day weekends in Austin, Texas, featuring over 100 live performances across nine stages.
Dates: Friday, October 4, 2024 – Sunday, October 6, 2024 | Friday, October 11, 2024 – Sunday, October 13, 2024
Location: Zilker Park, Austin, Texas
Headliners: Chris Stapleton, Blink-182, Dua Lipa, Pretty Lights, Tyler, the Creator, Sturgill Simpson, and more
Tickets: One- and three-day tickets are available through Vivid Seats, StubHub and SeatGeek.
Aftershock Festival
Aftershock Festival is a hard rock and heavy metal music festival that first took place in Sacramento, California in 2012. The festival features an impressive lineup of established and new artists across five stages.
Date and time: Thursday, October 10th, 2024 – Sunday, October 13th, 2024
Location: Discovery Park, Sacramento, California
Headliners: Slayer, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Slipknot, Disturbed, Judas Priest, and more
Tickets: One-day and four-day passes are available through Vivid Seats, StubHub and SeatGeek.