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- Rockfest Kansas City. Kansas City, MO.
- Coachella Music Festival. Indio, CA.
- Outside Lands. San Francisco, CA.
- Lollapalooza Chicago. Chicago, IL.
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- New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. When: April 24th-26th, April 30th-May 3rd. Where: New Orleans, Louisiana. Why Go: No city in the South has a richer cultural and musical heritage than the Big Easy, the birthplace of jazz, chicory café au laits and crawfish everything.
- Shaky Knees Music Festival. When: May 8th-10th. Where: Atlanta, Georgia. Why Go: Atlanta's Central Park might not be the most exotic location, but this relatively new event includes a strong lineup of both festival regulars (Mac DeMarco) and creative bookings (Social Distortion), along with up-and-comers like Nashville's Blank Range and neo-outlaw Nikki Lane.
- Austin Psych Fest. When: May 8th-10th. Where: Austin, Texas. Why Go: Leaving enough time to recover from the maelstrom that was SXSW, Austin keeps it weird with the annual Psych Fest, held at Carson Creek Ranch.
- Rock in Rio USA. When: May 8th-9th, May 15th-16th. Where: Las Vegas, Nevada. Why Go: Previously hosted in Brazil, Portugal and Spain, the carnivalesque Rock in Rio makes its U.S. debut this year in our most carnivalesque city.
- Bonnaroo: June 11-14; Great Stage Park, Manchester, Tenn.
- Forecastle: July 17-19; Louisville, Ky.
- Pitchfork Music Festival: July 17-19; Union Park, Chicago
- Newport Folk Festival: July 24-26; Fort Adams State Park, Newport, R.I.
- Gathering of The Vibes: July 30-Aug. 2; Bridgeport, Conn.
- Lollapalooza: July 31-Aug. 2; Chicago
- Outside Lands: Aug. 7-9; San Francisco
What Is It? Sprawling, star-packed festival heavyweight, spread across 700 acres. Who’s Headlining? Billy Joel, Deadmau5, Kendrick Lamar, Mumford & Sons How Much? $324.50 for three-day GA; $1,524.50 for VIP What Else Should I See? Comedian Ed Helms jamming with The Bluegrass Situation (and special guests). A pop-up version of the legendary New Orle...
What Is It? Held in scenic Waterfront Park, Forecastle prides itself on championing local talent, in addition to booking A-list headliners. Hometown hero My Morning Jacketis effectively the house band. Who’s Headlining? Sam Smith, My Morning Jacket, Modest Mouse How much? $184.50 for three-day GA; $399.50 for three-day VIP Who Else Should I See? Fa...
What Is It?The cool kids converge in downtown Chicago for a festival curated by music’s pre-eminent tastemakers. Who’s Headlining? Chance the Rapper, Sleater-Kinney, Wilco How Much? $65 for single-day passes; $150 for three-day passes Who Else Should I See? Rapper Vic Mensa, riot-punk band The Julie Ruin, singer-pianist Tobias Jesso Jr. The Crowd? ...
What Is It? The famous festival where Bob Dylanwent electric in 1965, Newport Folk has evolved into a mix of roots, folk and indie music. Who’s Headlining? So far: Brandi Carlile, First Aid Kit, J. Mascis How Much? $85 for a single day Who Else Should I See? Throwback soul singer Leon Bridges, powerhouse rockers Heartless Bastards and folk performe...
What Is It? Founded in 1996 to fill the void left by Jerry Garcia‘s death, this free-loving event celebrates Deadhead culture in all its many forms. Who’s Headlining? Wilco, The String Cheese Incident, Weezer How Much? $85 for a single day; $495 for a VIP camping pass Who Else Should I See? Gregg Allman, Zappa Plays Zappa, Grammy-nominated soul que...
What Is It? What was once a Jane’s Addiction farewell tour is now a weekend destination festival held in Grant Park. Who’s Headlining? Paul McCartney, Metallica, Florence & the Machine, Bassnectar, Sam Smith Who Else Should I See? ASAP Rocky, FKA Twigs, TV on the Radio, the Weeknd The Crowd?Women in short shorts, men in “Drink Wisconsinbly” T-shirt...
What Is It? Lots of stages, great food and huge headliners, all nestled in the woods of Golden Gate Park. Who’s Headlining? Elton John, Mumford & Sons, The Black Keys, Sam Smith, Kendrick Lamar How Much? $275 for three-day GA; $695 for three-day VIP Who Else Should I See? D’Angelo & The Vanguard, George Ezra, Dan Deacon The Crowd?Hipsters with grea...
- New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival. Fairgrounds Race Course and Slots. 1751 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70119. (504) 410-4100. www.nojazzfest.com. Date: April 24 – May 3, 2015.
- Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival. Great Stage Park. 627 Campground Road. Manchester, TN 37355. www.bonnaroo.com. Date: June 11–14, 2015. Bonnaroo is not only one of the largest outdoor music festivals in America, it's also North America's largest camping event.
- Summerfest. Henry Maier Festival Park. 200 N. Harbor Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53202. (414) 273-2680. www.summerfest.com. Date: June 24 -28 and June 30 – July 5, 2015. Featuring more than 800 acts and over 1,000 performances on 11 stages, Summerfest is recognized as "The World's Largest Music Festival" by the Guinness Book of Records.
- Lollapalooza 2015. Grant Park. 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601. www.lollapalooza.com. Date: July 31–August 2, 2015. If Lollapalooza 2015 comes anything close to last year's party, festivalgoers will be in for one truly unforgettable weekend.
- Coachella – A Must See For Any Music Festival Goer. 2015 Lineup Highlights: AC/DC, Jack White, Drake, Steely Dan, Alabama Shakes. Set in the desert of California, the Coachella Music and Arts Festival brings together artists of many different genres for two consecutive weekends.
- Lollapalooza – One of the Most Recognizable Festivals in the United States. 2015 Lineup Highlights: Paul McCartney, Metallica, Florence + the Machine, Bassnectar, Kid Cudi.
- Bonnaroo – Great Music, Camping, and Friends, What Else Do You Need? 2015 Lineup Highlights: Billy Joel, Mumford & Sons, Kendrick Lamar, Florence + the Machine, Robert Plant, Alabama Shakes.
- Ultra Music Festival – EDM Takes Miami. 2015 Lineup Highlights: Tiesto, Avicii, Afrojack, Skrillex, David Guetta. Set in the scenic Bayfront Park in downtown Miami.
Apr 15, 2015 · Whether you're looking for an amazing summer getaway or simply want to enjoy an eclectic array of music and great food, here is a look at five of the best music festivals in America.
Jun 10, 2015 · From Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban to Charlie Worsham and Kelsea Ballerini, the 25 must-see acts of CMA Music Festival 2015.
