Music Festivals
There's nothing quite like the energy of a live performance, and music festivals provide a chance to see multiple artists in one place. Music festivals are also exciting social events where people come together to celebrate their love of music. It is a unique opportunity to meet new people, make friends, and connect with like-minded individuals. Some festivals are dedicated to specific genres of music, while others showcase a more eclectic mix of performers. Music fests can take place in a variety of settings, including outdoor spaces like parks or fields, indoor arenas, or purpose-built festival grounds. Since music fests also include other forms of entertainment such as art installations, performance artists, food vendors, and other cultural activities, attending a music festival can feel like a mini-adventure. Whether you're camping out on the festival grounds or exploring a new city, you will create lasting memories that you'll cherish for years to come.
2023 Music Festival Standouts
SPRING
- Okeechobee Music x Arts Festival March 2-5 Okeechobee, FL https://okeechobeefest.com
- Rolling Loud(CA) March 3-5 Inglewood, CA http://www.rollingloud.com
- SXSW March 10–19, 2023 Austin, TX https://www.sxsw.com
- Ultra Music Festival March 24-26, 2023, Miami, FL https://ultramusicfestival.com
- Big Ears March 30–April 2, 2023 Knoxville, TN https://bigearsfestival.org/
- Coachella April 14–16 and 21–23, 2023 Indio, CA https://www.coachella.com
- Stagecoach Music Festival April 28-30, Indio, CA http://www.stagecoachfestival.com
- Jazz & Heritage Festival April 28–May 7, 2023 New Orleans, LA http://www.nojazzfest.com
- Shaky Knees May 5–7, 2023, Atlanta, GA https://www.shakykneesfestival.com
- Hangout Music Festival May 19–21, 2023 Gulf Shores, AL https://www.hangoutmusicfest.com
- Electric Daisy Carnival May 19-21, 2023, Las Vegas, NV https://lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com
EARLY SUMMER
- BotttleRock May 26–28, 2023 Napa, CA https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/
- Boston Calling Music Festival May 26-28 Boston, MA https://bostoncalling.com
- Movement May 27–29, 2023 Detroit, MI https://www.movement.us
- Governors Ball June 9–11, 2023 New York, NY https://www.governorsballmusicfestival.com
- Bonnaroo June 15–18, 2023, Manchester, TN www.bonnaroo.com
- Electric Forest June 22-25, 2023, Rothbury, MI https://electricforestfestival.com
- Pitchfork Music Festival July 16–20, 2023, Chicago, IL https://pitchforkmusicfestival.com
- Rolling Loud(MIA) July 21-23, 2023 Miami, FL http://www.rollingloud.com
- Lollapalooza August 3–6, 2023, Chicago, IL https://www.lollapalooza.com
- Watershed Festival August 4-6 George, WA https://watershedfest.com
- Outside Lands August 11–13, 2023, San Francisco, CA https://www.sfoutsidelands.com
- Elements Music and Art festival August 11-14 Long Pond, PA https://www.elementsfest.us
LATE SUMMER
- Wonderbus August 25–27, 2023, Columbus, Ohio https://www.wonderbusfest.com/
- Afropunk Brooklyn Fest August 26-27, Brooklyn, NY https://afropunk.com
- Electric Zoo September 1–3, 2023, New York City, NY https://electriczoo.com
- Arch Music Festival September 1-3 Chicago, IL https://arcmusicfestival.com
- Made In America Fest September 2-3, 2023, Philadelphia, PA http://madeinamericafest.com
- Imagine Festival September 14-17, 2023, Atlanta, GA http://www.imaginefestival.com
- Louder Than Life Rock Festival September 21-24 Louisville, KY www.louderthanlifefestival.com
- Lost Lands Music Festival September 22-24, 2023, Legend Valley, OH http://www.lostlandsfestival.com
- Life is Beautiful Fest September 22-24, 2023, Las Vegas, NV https://www.lifeisbeautiful.com
- I Heart Radio Music Festival September 22-23 Las Vegas, NV https://www.iheart.com/music-festival
- Austin City Limits October 6–8 • 13–15, 2023, Austin, TX https://www.aclfestival.com
Often the festival line up is not available until a few months ahead of time, so flexibility in your travel plans can be needed. Start planning your music festival vacation without worry, by checking out Book Now Pay Later and Free Cancellation accommodation options.