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Your Guide to 2016's Summer Music Festivals

Summer Music Festivals 2016

Your Guide to 2016's Summer Music Festivals

Summer Music Festivals 2016
Image Source: Getty / Tim Mosenfelder

Summer is (basically) here, and while that means slipping into a swimsuit for some much needed fun in the sun, it also means heading to the desert for some of the best music festivals of the year. Whether you're a newbie to the whole scene or you're an old festival pro, we have the perfect guide for you. Lineups for some of your favorite festivals have already been announced. Take a look below to find out where you can see artists like Calvin Harris, Adele, and Selena Gomez.

1 Hangout Music Festival

Hangout Music Festival
Image Source: Getty / Taylor Hill
  • Where: Gulf Shores, AL
  • When: May 20-22
  • The headliners: The Weeknd, Florence + the Machine, Calvin Harris, Alabama Shakes, HAIM, Grimes, Cage the Elephant, Run the Jewels, Flume, Miike Snow, Lenny Kravitz, Fetty Wap, and Panic at the Disco
  • Why we're excited: Chill by the shore while listening to some of music's hottest stars. It's what Summer is all about.
  • See the full Hangout Fest lineup.
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2 BottleRock

BottleRock
Image Source: Getty / Miikka Skaffari
  • Where: Napa, CA
  • When: May 27-29
  • The headliners: Stevie Wonder, Florence + the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Lumineers, Death Cab for Cutie, Lenny Kravitz, and Walk the Moon
  • Why we're excited: If the lineup doesn't win you over, the overflow of wine and cheese in Napa certainly will.
  • See the full BottleRock lineup.
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3 Sasquatch!

Sasquatch!
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  • Where: George, WA
  • When: May 27-30
  • The headliners: Florence + the Machine, The Cure, Disclosure, Major Lazer, Alabama Shakes, Leon Bridges, A$AP Rocky, and Grimes
  • Why we're excited: After the Grammys, so many people discovered Alabama Shakes. Why not take a weekend trip to see the band that everyone is raving about?
  • See the full Sasquatch! lineup.
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4 Governors Ball

Governors Ball
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5 Bonnaroo

Bonnaroo
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  • Where: Manchester, TN
  • When: June 9-12
  • The headliners: Pearl Jam, J. Cole, Ellie Goulding, HAIM, Adam DeVine, Miguel, Sam Hunt, and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
  • Why we're excited: Not only will Ellie Goulding likely blow everyone away with her incredible voice, but funny people like Adam DeVine will probably leave you in stitches with their comedy routines.
  • See the full Bonnaroo lineup.
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6 Vans Warped Tour

Vans Warped Tour
Image Source: Getty / Jeff Hahne
  • Where: Throughout the US
  • When: June 22-Aug. 13
  • The headliners: New Found Glory, Less Than Jake, Yellowcard, Reel Big Fish, and Every Time I Die
  • Why we're excited: So many bands, so little time. Relive your punk rock days with the band that brought you "Ocean Avenue."
  • See the full Vans Warped Tour lineup.
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7 Summerfest

Summerfest
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  • Where: Milwaukee, WI
  • When: June 29-July 3, July 5-10
  • The headliners: Selena Gomez, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Def Leppard, Weezer with Panic! At The Disco, Tim McGraw, and Kacey Musgraves
  • Why we're excited: From country to pop, and all that in between, this festival has something for everyone.
  • See the full Summerfest lineup.
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8 Glastonbury

Glastonbury
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  • Where: Somerset, England
  • When: June 22-26
  • The headliners: Coldplay, Adele, Muse, PJ Harvey, Jeff Lynne's ELO, and more TBA
  • Why we're excited: If you weren't lucky enough to get tickets to her concert, don't fret! You still have an oppurtunity to see Adele perform live.
  • See the full Glastonbury lineup.
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9 Pitchfork Music Festival

Pitchfork Music Festival
Image Source: Getty / Phillip Faraone
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10 Newport Folk Festival

Newport Folk Festival
Image Source: Getty / Michael Kovac
  • Where: Newport, RI
  • When: July 22-24
  • The headliners: Norah Jones, the Staves, Father John Misty, Del & Dawg, and The Oh Hellos
  • Why we're excited: If you're looking for something low-key to keep you occupied this season, this is totally your speed.
  • See the full Newport Folk Festival lineup.
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11 Lollapalooza

Lollapalooza
Image Source: Getty / Mauricio Santana
  • Where: Chicago
  • When: July 28-31
  • The headliners: Radiohead, J. Cole, Lana Del Rey, Ellie Goulding, HAIM, Halsey, and Diclosure
  • Why we're excited: Not only does this festival include newcomers like Halsey, but it also features some great hits as well. You'll be entertained for days.
  • See the full Lollapalooza lineup.
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12 Outside Lands

Outside Lands
Image Source: Getty / Tim Mosenfelder
  • Where: San Francisco
  • When: Aug. 5-7
  • The headliners: LCD Soundsystem, J. Cole, Zedd, Radiohead, Lionel Richie, Lana Del Ray, Change the Rapper
  • Why we're excited: Not only do you get to listen to some of the hottest artists of the Summer, you also get to do it at Golden Gate Park.
  • See the full Outside Lands lineup!
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13 Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits
  • Where: Austin
  • When: Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Oct. 7-9
  • The headliners: Mumford and Sons, Kendrick Lamar, Haim, LL Cool J, Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves
  • Why we're excited: Everything's bigger in Texas and this lineup proves that. From country to rap, this festival has everything to keep you entertained.
  • See the full Austin City Limits lineup!
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14 Coachella

Coachella
Image Source: Getty / Michael Tullberg
  • Where: Indio, CA
  • When: April 15-17, April 22-24
  • The headliners: Guns N' Roses, LCD Soundsystem, Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding, Sufjan Stevens, Jack Ü, Ice Cube, A$AP Rocky, CHVRCHES, Sia, Major Lazer, Flume, Courtney Barnett, Halsey, Zedd, and Lord Huron
  • Why we're excited: There are always a few celebrity sightings here and there, and since Calvin Harris is performing this year, his girlfriend Taylor Swift may even make a special appearance.
  • See the full Coachella lineup.
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15 Stagecoach

Stagecoach
Image Source: Getty / Kevin Winter
  • Where: Indio, CA
  • When: April 29-May 1
  • The headliners: Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Joe Nichols, Lee Ann Womack, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, and The Band Perry
  • Why we're excited: You won't be able to keep your cool as some of country's hottest stars come together.
  • See the full Stagecoach lineup.
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16 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Image Source: Getty / Erika Goldring
  • Where: New Orleans
  • When: April 22-24, April 28-May 1
  • The headliners: Stevie Wonder, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nick Jonas, Pearl Jam, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, J.Cole, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Flo Rida, and Janelle Monáe
  • Why we're excited: Jazz and great food? It really doesn't get better than that.
  • See the full New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival lineup.
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