Discover the top 8 music festivals in the U.S. in 2024. From rock to pop, experience the diverse music scenes across the country.
Immerse yourself in the rhythm of the United States’ vibrant music scene. In 2024, music lovers will be spoiled for choice with a variety of festivals featuring a wide range of genres. This article explores ten of the top music festivals across the country, providing dates and locations to help you plan your musical journey.
1. Coachella in Indio, CA
The festival will return to the Empire Polo Club for the weekends of April 12-14 and April 19-21, 2024. Known for selling out fast every year, Coachella is a hotbed for musical discussion and features a lineup of the coolest artists watched by trendy people and celebrities. Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK and Frank Ocean headlined the 2023 iteration of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
2. Lollapalooza in Chicago, IL
Lollapalooza is scheduled from August 3 to August 6, 2024. Lollapalooza offers a wide range of music genres from alternative rock and heavy metal to hip-hop and electronic music. Headliners stem from different musical genres and generations, including alt-pop superstar Billie Eilish, reggaeton queen Karol G, Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar and the classic rock group Red Hot Chili Peppers
3. Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville, KY
This Southern Music Festival is scheduled for September 14, 2024. This festival is a blend of great music, culinary delights, and bourbon. The 2023 festival has brought together more than 65 musical acts including headliners Bruno Mars, The Killers, Brandi Carlile (who returns after an incredible set in 2022), and The Black Keys
4. Riot Fest in Chicago, IL
Riot Fest is scheduled for September 15, 2024. Riot Fest is a multi-genre music festival with a focus on rock, punk, alternative rock, and hip hop. North Lawndale's Douglass Park hosted the 2023 event kicking off with headliners Turnstile and the Foo Fighters.
5. Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville, KY
This music festival that truly is Louder Than Life is scheduled for September 21, 2024. This festival is known for its hard rock and heavy metal performances. 2023's mega band lineup for this event includes Afterlife, Another Day Dawns, BABYMETAL, Megadeth, Foo Fighters, Weezer and so many more!
6. Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, TX
You'll be at your limit with this fun festival that is scheduled for October 6, 2024. This festival features a diverse mix of acts from various genres such as rock, indie, country, folk, electronic, and hip-hop. Headliners include Kendrick Lamar and Shania Twain and other big names scheduled to play the fest are Mumford & Sons, Odesza, The Lumineers and Alanis Morissette.
7. Big Ears in Knoxville, TN
This festival is set to happen from March 21-24, 2024. It hosts contemporary classical music performances along with adventurous indie-rock, jazz, metal, and electronic music. This event features such artists as Los Lobos, Rickie Lee Jones, Lucius, John Zorn, Dave Lombardo and many more.
8. Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago, IL
The festival is expected to take place from July 19-21, 2024. Organized by Pitchfork Media, this three-day event in July is a music genre melting pot of rock, hip-hop, electronic, jazz, punk and more. Headlining the 2023 festival was The Smile, Big Thief, and Bon Iver.
9. Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV
The festival is expected to take place from May 17-19, 2024. This fairytale carnival experience invites attendees into an EDM wonderland of neon décor and walkabout performers. This year's lineup was staggering, with Alison Wonderland, Zedd, SVDDEN DEATH, Martin Garrix and many, many more of the scene's top artists throwing down in Sin City
10. SXSW in Austin, TX
Scheduled for March 8-16, 2024, SXSW is a 10-day festival that has grown significantly since its inception in 1987. It features music, film, comedy, and interactive highlights. The 2023 lineup, had NYC rock trio Sunflower Bean, recently reformed Nashville punks be your own PET, and Colombia's ParaÃsos with Bomba Estereo guitarist and producer Jose Costillo.
Our Thoughts...
Whether you’re a fan of rock or pop or anything in between, these festivals offer something for everyone. So mark your calendars and get ready to experience the best of U.S.'s music scene in 2024!
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