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28 Music Festivals That Are Bringing the Heat This Summer

Summer Music Festivals 2019

28 Music Festivals That Are Bringing the Heat This Summer

Summer Music Festivals 2019
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Festival season is almost here, and there are plenty of concerts to look forward to this year. Whether you're a fan of pop, hip-hop, EDM, or country, there's an event perfectly suited for all your musical needs. Some of your favorite festivals have already announced their lineups, so get ready to whip out your Bohemian two-piece outfit, sunnies, and sandals for a melodious experience. Read on to find out where you can see artists such as Ariana Grande, Cardi B, and Miley Cyrus.

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1 Ultra Music Festival

Ultra Music Festival
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  • Where: Miami
  • When: March 29-31
  • The headliners: The Chainsmokers, Adam Beyer, David Guetta, Afrojack, and Alesso
  • Why we're excited: With all of these electronic musical masterminds, it's going to be a fist-pumping, heart-thumping good time.
  • See the full Ultra lineup.
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2 Dreamville Festival

Dreamville Festival
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  • Where: Raleigh, NC
  • When: April 6
  • The headliners: J. Cole, SZA, 21 Savage, Big Sean, and 6lack
  • Why we're excited: This is J. Cole's inaugural festival, so we know he'll be pulling out all the stops to make this unforgettable.
  • See the full Dreamville lineup.
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3 Coachella

Coachella
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  • Where: Indio, CA
  • When: April 12-14, April 19-21
  • The headliners: Childish Gambino, Ariana Grande, Tame Impala, Janelle Monáe, The 1975, BLACKPINK, Solange, Khalid, Billie Eilish, and Kid Cudi
  • Why we're excited: Honestly, just look at those headliners. Not to mention, there are sure to be a ton of celebrities roaming around and snapping some pictures in front of the popular ferris wheel.
  • See the full Coachella lineup.
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4 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
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  • Where: New Orleans
  • When: April 25-28, May 2-5
  • The headliners: The Rolling Stones, Katy Perry, Chris Stapleton, Pitbull, Dave Matthews Band, Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band, Diana Ross, Van Morrison, Al Green, and J Balvin
  • Why we're excited: This location is filled with so much rich history, as are many of the performers, such as as The Rolling Stones and Diana Ross. It's bound to be an incredible event.
  • See the full New Orleans Jazz & Heritage lineup.
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5 Something in the Water

Something in the Water
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  • Where: Virginia Beach, VA
  • When: April 26-28
  • The headliners: SZA, Migos, Janelle Monáe, Pusha T, and Teddy Riley
  • Why we're excited: Producer and artist Pharrell Williams is debuting this event and paying homage to his hometown of Virginia Beach. So we're expecting nothing but greatness from this upcoming jamboree.
  • See the full Something in the Water lineup.
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6 Stagecoach

Stagecoach
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  • Where: Indio, CA
  • When: April 26-28
  • The headliners: Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Kane Brown, Sam Hunt, Luke Combs, Cam, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jason Aldean, Old Dominion, and Lauren Alaina
  • Why we're excited: Jamming out to country music while soaking up the California sun is the right way to celebrate festival season.
  • See the full Stagecoach lineup.
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7 Fortress Festival

Fortress Festival
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  • Where: Fort Worth, TX
  • When: April 27-28
  • The headliners: Chvrches, Leon Bridges, Rae Sremmurd, Tinashe, Khruangbin, and Tank and the Bangas
  • Why we're excited: There's a mix of mainstream and underground artists that will introduce you to a whole new world of music.
  • See the full Fortress Festival lineup.
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8 Shaky Knees Treefort

Shaky Knees Treefort
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  • Where: Atlanta
  • When: May 3-5
  • The headliners: Beck, Incubus, Cage the Elephant, and Tame Impala
  • Why we're excited: Artists like Cage the Elephant and Tame Impala have such catchy songs, everyone will probably be singing at the top of their lungs.
  • See the full Shaky Knees Treefort lineup.
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9 Rolling Loud

Rolling Loud
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  • Where: Miami Gardens, FL
  • When: May 10-11
  • The headliners: Cardi B, Migos, Travis Scott, Kid Cudi, Lil Wayne, and 21 Savage
  • Why we're excited: You get to party with Cardi in Miami!
  • See the full Rolling Loud lineup.
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10 Hangout Music Festival

Hangout Music Festival
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  • Where: Gulf Shores, AL
  • When: May 17-19
  • The headliners: Travis Scott, Cardi B, Vampire Weekend, Bebe Rexha, The 1975, Diplo, Judah & the Lion, Khalid, Kygo, Walk the Moon, Jimmy Eat World, The Lumineers, Hozier, Griz, and Ella Mai
  • Why we're excited: All of your eclectic musical needs will be met with this impressive lineup, and the beachside festival is truly memorable.
  • See the full Hangout lineup.
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11 Boston Calling

Boston Calling
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  • Where: Boston
  • When: May 24-26
  • The headliners: Tame Impala, Twenty One Pilots, Travis Scott, Anderson .Paak, Janelle Monáe, Greta Van Fleet, Odesza, Hozier, Logic, and Brandi Carlile
  • Why we're excited: This is basically an indie-loving hip-hop enthusiast's dream.
  • See the full Boston Calling lineup.
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12 BottleRock Napa Valley

BottleRock Napa Valley
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  • Where: Napa, CA
  • When: May 24-26
  • The headliners: Imagine Dragons, Neil Young, Mumford & Sons, Logic, Pharrell Williams, One Republic, Sylvan Esso, Nathaniel Rateliff, Gary Clark Jr., Santana, Tash Sultana, and Lord Huron
  • Why we're excited: You'll get to hear the many facets of rock, from head-banging jams to smoother tunes.
  • See the full BottleRock lineup.
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13 Governors Ball

Governors Ball
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  • Where: New York City
  • When: May 31-June 2
  • The headliners: Brockhampton, Lil Wayne, SZA, Florence + the Machine, The 1975, Nas, The Strokes, Major Lazer
  • Why we're excited: Such a wide variety of genres ensures that everyone is going to have an incredibly fun time.
  • See the full Governors Ball lineup.
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14 Roots Picnic

Roots Picnic
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  • Where: Philadelphia
  • When: June 1
  • The headliners: H.E.R. and 21 Savage
  • Why we're excited: You get to go for the phenomenal performances and stay for the delicious food that Philly has to offer.
  • See the full Roots Picnic lineup.
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15 Bonnaroo

Bonnaroo
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  • Where: Manchester, TN
  • When: June 13-16
  • The headliners: Post Malone, Phish, Childish Gambino, Solange, The Avett Brothers, Brockhampton, Griz, RL Grime, Cardi B, Odesza, Hozier, Kacey Musgraves, The Lonely Island, Brandi Carlile, and Walk the Moon
  • Why we're excited: Artists like Post Malone and Solange have a way of making you feel completely immersed in their performances, so it's going to be a sweet escape. This well-organized festival is one of our favorites.
  • See the full Bonnaroo lineup.
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16 Firefly Music Festival

Firefly Music Festival
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  • Where: Dover, DE
  • When: June 21-23
  • The headliners: Panic! at the Disco, Zedd, Kygo, Death Cab for Cutie, Passion Pit, Young the Giant, Brockhampton, Alison Wonderland, Louis the Child, Awolnation, Courtney Barnett, and Tyler, the Creator
  • Why we're excited: Talents such as Panic! at the Disco, Brockhampton, and Tyler, the Creator never lets a crowd be anything other than hyped. This will be a wonderfully wild get-together.
  • See the full Firefly lineup.
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17 Glastonbury

Glastonbury
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  • Where: England
  • When: June 26-30
  • The headliners: The Killers, The Cure, Stormzy, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Jylie, Janet Jackson, Miley Cyrus, George Ezra, Tame Impala, Liam Gallagher, Janelle Monáe, Vampire Weekend, The Chemical Brothers, Hozier, and Billie Eilish
  • Why we're excited: Let's be real, it's hard to top anything that involves people like Janet Jackson, Miley Cyrus, and Janelle Monáe. Expect to see some great choreography on stage!
  • See the full Glastonbury lineup.
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18 Summerfest

Summerfest
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  • Where: Milwaukee
  • When: June 26-30, July 2-7
  • The headliners: Jennifer Lopez, Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean, Lionel Richie, Zac Brown Band, and Ozzy Osbourne
  • Why we're excited: Jennifer Lopez is stopping by for her "It's My Party" tour. Since it's in celebration of her 50th birthday, we know J Lo is going to go big.
  • See the full Summerfest lineup.
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19 Essence Festival

Essence Festival
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  • Where: New Orleans
  • When: July 4-7
  • The headliners: Missy Elliott and Mary J. Blige
  • Why we're excited: Everyone can enjoy music and bask in the beauty of melanin and black culture. There's also going to be a beauty carnival, so you know attendees are going to be serving all sorts of looks.
  • See the full Essence lineup.
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20 Longitude

Longitude
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  • Where: Dublin, Ireland
  • When: July 5-7
  • The headliners: Chance the Rapper, Cardi B, A$AP Rocky, AJ Tracey, Aminé, Anne-Marie, and Brockhampton
  • Why we're excited: Getting to see artists like Chance the Rapper and Cardi B with the Irish actually sounds like the coolest thing in the world.
  • See the full Longitude lineup.
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21 Pitchfork Music Festival

Pitchfork Music Festival
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  • Where: Chicago
  • When: July 19-21
  • The headliners: HAIM, Robyn, and The Isley Brothers
  • Why we're excited: If Robyn can inspire a huge dance party at a New York subway station, you better believe she's going to bring the house down in Chicago.
  • See the full Pitchfork lineup.
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22 Newport Folk Festival

Newport Folk Festival
Image Source: Getty / Rich Fury
  • Where: Newport, RI
  • When: July 26-28
  • The headliners: Kacey Musgraves, Maggie Rogers, and Jeff Tweedy
  • Why we're excited: Coming off a big Grammy win, Musgraves is sure to give a standout performance.
  • See the full Newport Folk lineup.
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23 Mo Pop

Mo Pop
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  • Where: Detroit
  • When: July 27-28
  • The headliners: Lizzo, Tame Impala, Vampire Weekend, Ella Mai, Kali Uchis
  • Why we're excited: This is basically going to be the live version of a feel-good Spotify playlist.
  • See the full Mo Pop lineup.
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24 Lollapalooza

Lollapalooza
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  • Where: Chicago
  • When: Aug. 1-4
  • The headliners: Childish Gambino, Ariana Grande, Twenty One Pilots, The Strokes, Tame Impala, Flume, The Chainsmokers, and J Balvin.
  • Why we're excited: There isn't a single artist scheduled to perform that doesn't put on a good show. There definitely won't be a dull moment.
  • See the full Lollapalooza lineup.
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25 Outside Lands

Outside Lands
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  • Where: San Francisco
  • When: Aug. 9-11
  • The headliner: Paul Simon
  • Why we're excited: Simon is coming out of his brief retirement to headline this event, which means it's going to be a pretty special performance.
  • See the full Outside Lands lineup.
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26 Woodstock 50

Woodstock 50
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  • Where: Watkins Glen, NY
  • When: Aug. 16-18
  • The headliners: Miley Cyrus, JAY-Z, The Raconteurs, Santana, Chance the Rapper, The Black Keys, Imagine Dragons, Halsey, Cage the Elephant, The Killers, The Lumineers, Dead & Company, and Janelle Monáe.
  • Why we're excited: It'll be the 50th anniversary of the legendary music festival!
  • See the full Woodstock 50 lineup.
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27 Austin City Limits Music Festival

Austin City Limits Music Festival
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  • Where: Austin, TX
  • When: Oct. 4-6, Oct. 11-13
  • The headliners:Travis Scott, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Arctic Monkeys, Odesza, Justice, and The National
  • Why we're excited: OK, this one is getting more into the Fall, but we're sneaking it in here anyway. At this event, you'll be rapping one second and the next, you'll be playing an air guitar. It doesn't get any better than that.
  • See the full Austin City Limits lineup.
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28 SunFest

SunFest
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  • Where: West Palm Beach, FL
  • When: May 2-5
  • The headliners: Keith Urban, OneRepublic, G-Eazy, Diplo, Bebe Rexha, and Earth, Wind & Fire
  • Why we're excited: Not only will guests get to enjoy performances from top musical artists, but they'll also get to view live art demonstrations and installations!
  • See the full SunFest lineup.
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