Summer will be here before you know it, which means not only do you need to get excited about upcoming Summer movies [1], but it's also time to grab tickets for the season's hottest music festivals while they last! Whether you're new to the concert circuit or you just need a reminder of what's coming up, we have the perfect guide for you. Lineups were recently announced (in unconventional ways [2]) for festivals like Outside Lands [3] and Lollapalooza [4], and there are tons of others — possibly closer to your neck of the woods. Take a look below to find out where you can see artists like Drake, Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Rey, Florence + The Machine, and Mumford & Sons.
Coachella
- Where: Indio, CA
- When: April 10-12, April 17-19
- The headliners: Drake, Jack White, AC/DC, Florence + The Machine, Azealia Banks, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, Interpol, Alabama Shakes, Run the Jewels, Kaskade, St. Vincent, and Hozier
- Why we're excited: It's true: Coachella is a big party is the desert. It's become one of the most talked-about festivals of the year because of the great artists who flock there and the primo celebrity spotting.
- See the full Coachella lineup [5].
Stagecoach
- Where: Indio, CA
- When: April 24-26
- The headliners: Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Eli Young Band, Jake Owen, Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, The Band Perry, Tim McGraw [6], and ZZ Top
- Why we're excited: This is country music heaven. It's practically like being at the Country Music Awards, only you're outside and it's way better.
- See the full lineup [7].
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
- Where: New Orleans
- When: April 24-May 3
- The headliners: Elton John, The Who, Jimmy Buffett, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga [8], No Doubt, Keith Urban [9], Pitbull, John Legend [10], Ed Sheeran, Lenny Kravitz [11], T.I., Chicago, and Hozier
- Why we're excited: Why wouldn't you be excited about a show that features Jimmy Buffett, Keith Urban, and T.I.? There truly is something for everyone. Did I mention it's in New Orleans, home of jazz music and ridiculously good food?
- See the full New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival lineup [12].
Hangout Fest
- Where: Gulf Shores, AL
- When: May 15-17
- The headliners: Foo Fighters, Zac Brown Band, Beck, Paramore, Skrillex, Foster the People, My Morning Jacket, Major Lazer, and Spoon
- Why we're excited: With over 70 bands playing on six stages, this is a huge event. It's right by the beach, so if you get too hot in the mosh pit, you can just walk over and take a dip in the water!
- See the full Hangout Fest lineup [13].
BottleRock
- Where: Napa, CA
- When: May 19-31
- The headliners: Imagine Dragons, No Doubt, Robert Plant, The Avett Brothers, Foster the People, Passion Pit, Snoop Dogg, and Cage the Elephant
- Why we're excited: What's not to love about a music festival that's held in the middle of Wine Country? See your favorite artists while sipping on something with an oaky finish.
- See the full BottleRock lineup [14].
Sasquatch!
- Where: George, WA
- When: May 23-25
- The headliners: Kendrick Lamar, Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters, Modest Mouse, Sleater-Kinney, Lana Del Rey, Ryan Adams, Of Monsters and Men, and The Decemberists
- Why we're excited: Have some vacation days built up? Take an extra day and head up to Washington for Memorial Day weekend. The scenery is lush (the show is at a famous venue called The Gorge . . . which is in a giant gorge) and the lineup is a combination of today's hot artists and legendary performers.
- See the full Sasquatch! lineup [15].
Governors Ball
- Where: New York City
- When: June 5-7
- The headliners: Drake, The Black Keys, Deadmau5, Florence + The Machine, Lana Del Rey, My Morning Jacket, Björk, Ryan Adams, and Chromeo
- Why we're excited: There's a certain energy at a concert in New York in the Summer. Yes, it's hot and sticky, but you're all there together, witnessing acts like Florence + The Machine and Björk! It's magical.
- See the full Governors Ball lineup [16].
Bonnaroo
- Where: Manchester, TN
- When: June 11-14
- The headliners: Billy Joel, Mumford & Sons, Deadmau5, Kendrick Lamar, Florence + The Machine, My Morning Jacket, and Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters
- Why we're excited: Bonnaroo is known for the music, but there's also comedy and a ton of other activities. Plus, Mumford & Sons is dropping its new album on May 4, so you'll be among the first to hear the band perform some of those songs live.
- See the full Bonnaroo lineup [17].
Vans Warped Tour
- Where: Throughout the US
- When: June 19-Aug. 8
- The headliners: Family Force Five, Blessthefall, The Wonder Years, Metro Station, Motion City Soundtrack, Matchbook Romance, and Youth in Revolt
- Why we're excited: How hardcore are you? If the answer is "pretty hardcore," then Vans Warped Tour might be for you. Better start practicing for the mosh pit now!
- See the full Vans Warped Tour lineup [18].
Summerfest
- Where: Milwaukee, WI
- When: June 24-28, June 30-July 5
- The headliners: Kendrick Lamar, Florida Georgia Line, Kings of Leon, Keith Urban [19], Zac Brown Band, Ed Sheeran, and Linkin Park
- Why we're excited: Taking place over 11 days and featuring over 800 acts, Summerfest prides itself on being the world's largest music festival. Nearly 900,000 people hit up the shows last year and partied on the beach at Lake Michigan.
- See the full Summerfest lineup [20].
Glastonbury
- Where: Somerset, England
- When: June 24-28
- The headliners: Foo Fighters, Kanye West [21], Lionel Richie, and more TBA
- Why we're excited: It's insanely cool to go to a gigantic music festival in the middle of an English countryside. Don some flowers and head on over.
- See the full Glastonbury lineup [22].
Pitchfork Music Festival
- Where: Chicago
- When: July 17-19
- The headliners: Wilco, Chance the Rapper, Sleater-Kinney, Future Islands, CHVRCHES, and The New Pornographers
- Why we're excited: Tickets are surprisingly inexpensive (a three-day pass is $150) to see all these established and budding performers. The shows are in the heart of the city at Union Park, so you can walk down to the bars after a long day.
- See the full Pitchfork Music Festival lineup [23].
Newport Folk Festival
- Where: Newport, RI
- When: July 24-26
- The headliners: The Lone Bellow, Brandi Carlile, First Aid Kit, Heartless Bastards, Leon Bridges, and more TBA
- Why we're excited: Like Hangout Fest, the Newport Folk Festival is right on the water. It's a casual atmosphere, which you might be able to tell from the lineup's low-key acts.
- See the full Newport Folk Festival lineup [24].
Lollapalooza
- Where: Chicago
- When: July 31-Aug. 2
- The headliners: Paul McCartney, Metallica, Florence + The Machine, Sam Smith, Bassnectar, The Weeknd, alt-J, Alabama Shakes, Of Monsters and Men, Brand New
- Why we're excited: Lollapalooza continues to score some of the biggest names in the industry. It's worth braving Chicago's Summer humidity for Paul McCartney and Sam Smith. Plus, if you need to get out of the packed crowd, Chicago is a great city to explore.
- See the full Lollapalooza lineup [25].
Outside Lands
- Where: San Francisco
- When: Aug. 7-9
- The headliners: Elton John, Mumford & Sons, The Black Keys, Sam Smith, Kendrick Lamar, Wilco, Nate Ruess, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, and George Ezra
- Why we're excited: This festival boasts great music, delicious food, and beautiful scenery. It's in Golden Gate Park, so you'll be singing "Bennie and the Jets" on a lush lawn surrounded by trees.
- See the full Outside Lands lineup [26].
Austin City Limits
- Where: Austin
- When: Oct. 2-4, Oct. 9-11
- The headliners: TBA
- Why we're excited: Though the lineup isn't here yet, last year's festival included Eminem [27], Pearl Jam, Outkast, Skrillex, Beck, Calvin Harris, Lana Del Rey, and Lorde [28]. Basically, the who's who of current music.
- Stay tuned for the full lineup!