Trending Music Festivals
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Tell the squad to grab their sunnies and get ready to turn up! Trending music festivals are where festival fashion and music culture collide. Arrive in style and surround yourself in a festival full of top artists, celebrities, comedians, and up & coming musicians. Who knows, you might even get some A-list selfies along the way or have one of your epic snap stories featured to make you the talk of the town.
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Coachella
One of southern California’s most iconic festivals for a reason – Coachella has received global notoriety and continues to welcome travelers from all around the world to its festival grounds. The highly anticipated festival is renowned for its distinctly killer lineups and gorgeous scenery full of roaming art installations (we’ve all seen at least one selfie with giant spaceman on our timelines), mouthwatering food trucks, and beautiful people like yourselves. The festival is so beloved, there’s even an official collaborative H&M / Coachella collection that’s usually available leading up to the event.
When: Mid - Late April
Where: Indio, California (United States)
Is camping available:Yes
Family Friendly: Yes, all ages
Notable Performances: LCD Soundsystem, Guns N’ Roses, Calvin Harris, Major Lazer, Flume, Sia, Jack Ü, Ice Cube, Disclosure, CHVRCHES, and more
Price Range:$399 - $899
What makes Coachella special?
Camping at Coachella is probably one of the most exhilarating things you’ll experience all year. Whether you’re catching a game of cornhole with your neighbors at the Lake Eldorado campsite or coming up with your own games while car camping with friends, you’re sure to have a good time with good people and make memories to last a lifetime.
Bonnaroo
It’s never too late to become a bonnafied Bonnaroovian! While home to over 80,000 festivalgoers, Bonnaroo continues to emit good vibes with that intimate and cozy festival feel. You’ll find that the aptly named “Centeroo,” is where most of action goes down including the Which Stage, That Tent, This Tent, Comedy Theatre, Cinema, and the Other Tent. Adjacent to Centeroo is where you’ll find the Main Venue – home to the popular What Stage. Oh, and The Fountain is where you’ll definitely want to head to cool off with a 60-foot lighted fountain and tons of eye candy to keep you feeling refreshed and reenergized.
When: Early June
Where: Manchester, Tennessee (United States)
Is camping available:Yes
Family Friendly: Yes, all ages
Notable Performances: Pearl Jam, LCD Soundsystem, J. Cole, Ellie Goulding, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Death Cab For Cutie, M83, HAIM, and more
Price Range:$324 - $1,598.50
What makes Bonnaroo special?
There’s a Bonnaroo tradition known as SuperJam® where you’ll find superstars, up-and-comers, and even celebrity guests coming together to collaborate and make music for a truly once-in-a-lifetime performance where anything can happen!
SXSW
What was once a small, weekend music festival has quickly evolved into one of the most prominent and unique festival-conferences that now spans 10 days and covers all facets of music, film, and technology. Originally a place to find great up-and-coming artists, SXSW is now home to both aspiring and superstar talent alike. And it’s not just music anymore – the festival has established itself as one of the nation’s premier film festivals and finds itself on the forefront of tech panels.
When: March
Where: Austin, Texas (United States)
Is camping available:No
Family Friendly: 21+ with select all ages venues
Notable Performances: Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, 2 Chainz, A$AP Rocky, AWOLNATION, Bestie Boys, Jay-Z, Grimes, Skrillex, Wiz Khalifa and more
Price Range:$650 - $1745
What makes SXSW special?
SXSW is a balanced mixture of art and entertainment and is a breeding ground for discovering new talent, testing new concepts, or unveiling a technological work of art. In previous years, artists like John Mayer and James blunt were found thanks to their performances at SXSW, films like Spring Breakers and Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World benefitted from the support they received at the festival, and even Twitter was actually launched from SXSW back in 2007.
Outside Lands
What would a modern day festival be without an app to help you plan it all out? Outside Lands has a killer lineup of music, food, and activities – and of course, an app to help take care of all that. Perfectly located near the Pacific Ocean and Golden Gate Park, the festival boasts one of the best views around and offers over 80 food vendors and beverages from nearly 20 local breweries and over 40 different wineries.
When: Early August
Where: San Francisco, California (United States)
Is camping available:No
Family Friendly: Yes, all ages
Notable Performances: Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem, Lionel Richie, Lana Del Rey, J. Cole, Zedd, Major Lazer, Chance the Rapper, Grimes, and more
Price Range: $145 - $765
What makes Outside Lands special?
Feel like the “real world” is a bit much at times? Unplug from your digital routine and get some “me” time at the refreshingly tranquil Digital Detox Center. Festivalgoers are required to turn off all electronics before they’re invited to relax in a hammock, enjoy a cup of tea in a tented teahouse, or write beautiful poetry on vintage manual typewriters.
Treasure Island
Don’t you hate it when festivals put two or more of your favorite artists on at the same time at different stages? At Treasure Island, there are only two main stages and they’ll never have acts on at the same time. Plus, there’s a third stage that houses smaller acts including burlesque and cabaret performances. Treasure Island also has its own Silent Disco, a Ferris Wheel, and plenty of great food vendors for festivalgoers to enjoy.
When: October
Where: San Francisco, California (United States)
Is camping available:No
Family Friendly: Yes, kids under 3 enter free
Notable Performances: Outkast, Vampire Weekend, The XX, Major Lazer, Disclosure, and more
Price Range:$89.50 - $175
What makes Treasure Island special?
This year will mark the 10-year anniversary of Treasure Island Music Festival. The festival has one of the most unique locations – held on a former military base located on a man-made island that spans the Bay Bridge.
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