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Selling out fast every year, the Indio desert becomes a fashionable
hive of the coolest bands watched by trendy people and celebrities. Near the
top of everyone's bucket list of festivals, the Coachella lineup is a constant
source of annual anticipation and a hotbed for musical discussion.
Coachella Valley
Music and Arts Festival
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Coachella is a vibe. One of the most famous music festivals
in the world, no list of the best festivals in the US could miss out the
ultimate Californian desert party. Expect no shortage of beautiful, suntanned
revellers wearing flower crowns, crop tops, and trendy bodysuits. But it’s not
just about the influencer vibes, you’ll also get the chance to see some of the
world’s top musical performers spanning tons of different genres. Coachella is
THE place to see and be seen, and you may even get to rub elbows with some
celebrity festival-goers too!
Where: Empire Polo Club, Indio, California
When & where: 10-12 & 17-19 April 2020, Indio,
California
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Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas
Aside from its two popular US events, this fairytale
carnival experience has also visited Puerto Rico, Mexico and the UK. Inviting
attendees into an EDM wonderland of neon decor and walkabout performers, every
year the event pulls in a record attendance with fans desperate to escape
reality through electronic music.
When & where: 15–17 May 2020; Las Vegas, Nevada
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Lollapalooza
Festival lineup (2019): The Strokes, the Chain smokers,
Childish Gabion, Tame Impala, Twenty One Pilots, J Balvin, Ariana Grande, Flume
A wonderful gathering of music, dance, comedy and craft
booths, Lollapalooza is another multi-genre delight which also provides a
platform for political and non-profit artists and groups. The festival is
forever creating historical moments in many a musician’s career firmly
cementing it in the global hall of fame for festivals.
When & where: 30 July-2 August 2020; Grant Park, Chicago
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South By South West
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Regarded as the ultimate trend-setter and launcher of
careers, SXSW is an annual showcase of music, film and interactive highlights
enjoyed through performances, showcases, talks, screenings and more. Virtually
taking over the city of Austin, everyone in the world of music from fans to
media flock here to discover the next big thing.
When & where: 16-27 March 2020; Austin, Texas
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Pitchfork Music Festival
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Organised by independently focused music source Pitchfork
Media, this three day event is a music genre melting pot of rock, hip-hop,
electronic, jazz, punk and any other genre and sub-genre you want to celebrate.
With a record fair, food, art and beverages from local and national vendors,
this truly is a cultural feast.
When & where: 17-19 July 2020, Union Park, Chicago
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Austin City Limits Music Festival
Festival lineup (2019): Guns N' Roses, Mumford & Sons,
Childish Gambino, The Cure, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Tame Impala, Robyn
Inspired by a concert series of the same name, the festival
is an eight stage celebration of all things music, along with an art market,
delicious food and drink, a dedicated family area and much more. Originally a
one weekend event, the festival successfully expanded to two weekends in 2012
after the local council voted unanimously to allow it to do so.
When & where: 4-6 & 11-13 October 2019; Zilker Park,
Austin
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Ultra Music Festival
Festival lineup (2019): David Guetta, Skrillex & Boys
Noize, Richie Hawtin, Odesza
Seen as the ultimate gathering for electronic music fans
across the nation and globe, the streets of Miami turn into a bold and pumping
party with worshipped DJs providing the summertime soundtrack.
When & where: 20-22 March 2020; Miami, Florida
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The Governors Ball Music Festival
Headliners (2019): Florence + the Machine, Major Lazer, The
1975, The Strokes, Tyler, the Creator, Lil Wayne, Brockhampton, Nas
Another event which proves the music loving potential of
Randall's Island Park is Govenors Ball, an exciting and infectious mix of rock,
hip-hop, electronic, pop and folk. Providing a variety of music and food
tastes, whether you look to kick back and relax or surrender yourself to beats
and riffs, Governors Ball has what you want.
When & where: 29-31 May 2020; Randall's Island, New York
The Governors Ball Music Festival 2020 Guide & Waiting
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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Festival lineup (2019): The Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews
Band, Katy Perry, Santana, Van Morrison, Earth, Wind & Fire, Jimmy Buffet
& The Coral Reefer Band
Few festivals mean more to their community than New Orleans
Jazz & Heritage Festivals. Dating back to 1970, the festival is a complete
cultural experience reaching well beyond the music. A rigid, stuffy affair this
is not: Jazz Fest has expanded its purview over the years, growing alongside
one of the most vibrant cities in the world.
When & where: 23 April & 3 May 2020; New Orleans,
USA
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2020 Guide and
Waiting List
Electric Zoo
Festival lineup (2019): Diplo, Skrillex & Boys Noize,
Zedd, Afrojack
Turning the parkland of Randall's Island Park into an
electronic dance utopia, the creative minds behind Tomorrowland, Mysteryland
and Sensation have taken over the event injecting the same passionate magic
into an event all dance fans anticipate.
When & where: 28-30 August 2020; Randall's Island, New
York
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Electric Forest
Festival lineup (2019): ODESZA, Kygo, Bassnectar, Zeds Dead,
Gorgon City, Honey Dijon, Alison Wonderland, Gramatik
Fusing bands with electronic DJs, this forest takeover is an
alternative to the field-only festivals we are used to, as festival goers are
immersed in the colours of the nature surrounding them, as thumping sounds
follow them around from stage to stage.
When & where: June 2020; Rothbury, Michigan
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Burning Man
Festival lineup: Burning Man doesn't have a lineup per se,
instead showcasing a programme of music, art and culture driven by its
attendees.
Burning Man is the ultimate festival, taking place in the
Nevada desert. Started in 1986, the festival has grown into a cultural
phenomenon and has inspired imitation festivals around the globe.
When & where: 30 August - 7 September 2020; Black Rock
Desert, Nevada
Burning Man 2020 Guide & Mailing List
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Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
Festival lineup (2019): Phish, Childish Gambino, Post
Malone, ODESZA, The Lumineers, Solange, Cardi B, Grand Ole Opry
Originally focused on jam bands and folk rock, this festival
has expanded to include an impressive array of genres and was once praised by
Rolling Stone magazine as being amongst the "50 Moments That Changed Rock
& Roll".
When & where: 11–14 June 2020; Great Stage Park,
Tennessee
Hot 97 Summer Jam
No festival has been more integral to the development of hip
hop than Hot 97 Summer Jam. Giving a platform to the freshest names, as well as
providing fans with an opportunity to see the superheroes of rap, the festival
has hosted its fair share of classic moments, with performers bringing out huge
special guests having become the norm.
When & where: June 2020; East Rutherford, USA
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AFROPUNK FEST Brooklyn
Starting out as a DIY movement in the US, as a response to
feeling like an outsider and desiring a sense of belonging, AFROPUNK is now one
of the world's most famous cultural movements. Its mix of art, activism and
music now attracts up to 60,000 people and spreads its message in cities around
the globe, celebrating black culture and giving community to those who feel
marginalised in modern western societies.
When & where: August 2020; Brooklyn, New York
Art Basel Miami Beach
This three-city
modern art festival has additional locations in Basel, Switzerland and Hong
Kong, China, but it’s the Miami leg that really turns up the heat. It’s a
cultural event showcasing modern art from top galleries and artists from around
the world, so it attracts Miami’s cool, hipster crowd. If you’re ready to take
a break from raging your face off at the most wild US music festivals and want
to show off your artsy side, Art Basel is the festival to do just that!
Where: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida
Lollapalooza
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Lollapalooza is one of my all-time favorites and definitely
puts Chicago on the festival map. This massive music festival in the heart of
downtown Chicago has hosted names from Ariana Grande to Lil Wayne, plus so many
more. Lolla brings with it a wild energy that only comes from Chicagoans who have
been holed up in their homes all winter finally experiencing a ray of sunshine
– definitely worth travelling to the US for!
Where: Grant Park,
Chicago, Illinois
Burning Man
Supposedly Burning Man isn’t really a festival, it’s a
community….I’m not really sure what that means, but it’s basically a giant
free-love hippy arts and music festival out in the middle of the Nevada desert.
There are no “acts” per se, but the festival is full of the most random things
you can imagine, from “free bad advice” booths to fire-breathing octopus cars.
A temporary city is constructed, art is showcased and then promptly lit on
fire, and everyone dances around and is merry. What’s not to love?
Where: Black Rock City, Black Rock Desert, Nevada
Taste of Chicago
First and foremost a foodie city, what better place to host
one of the country’s best food festivals than Chicago? From Michelin-star
restaurants to celebrity chefs, Taste of Chicago is the best place to sample
the tastiest food in the city. Take it slow and don’t overdo it in the first
couple of booths, no matter how tempting it may be – you don’t want to end up
as the guy with food envy! Incredible food, live music and public art
expositions all along the backdrop of Lake Michigan make this one of the best
festivals in the US. And most importantly, it’s free to enter!
Where: Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois
Throwing it back to the free-love mindset of the ‘60s,
Bonnaroo is one of the best US festivals you won’t want to miss. With a totally
inclusive vibe and multi-genre musical acts, Bonnaroo lets you leave your
worries behind and join the positivity movement in the heart of the American
south. Camp out on the massive farm in Tennessee where this four-day festival
takes place and dance like nobody’s watching! With everyone from Cardi B to
Childish Gambino on the bill this year, we can’t wait to see who’s performing
in 2020!
Where: Great Stage Park, Manchester, Tennessee
When: 2020 festival TBA
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas
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Easily one of the craziest EDM festivals you will ever
experience, Electric Daisy Carnival takes place in Las Vegas, a city which
needs no further introduction. A huge rave with top DJs and EDM artists, this
festival is three days of pure dancing and partying. Not to mention its
incredible artistic design, interactive installations and crazy fairground for
the young at heart. My top survival tips: hydrate and wear comfortable
shoes…Vegas, baby!
Where: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, Nevada
New Orleans is a hub for culture and festivals, but none are
more iconic than the world-famous Mardi Gras. The city’s annual carnival
celebration, Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a wild party filled with live jazz
music, classic southern fried foods and parades in one of the most fun and
eccentric corners of America. Stuff yourself silly with beignet donuts, do some
unsavory things to collect your share of party beads and dance through the
streets of the French Quarter at one of the very best festivals in the US!
Where: New Orleans, Louisiana
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Though it may seem a more offbeat choice, the Minnesota
Renaissance Festival is one of the biggest in the country and is an absolute
freaking blast. Unleash your inner history nerd and dress up in your finest
Middle Ages garb, grab an oversized turkey leg and tankard of beer, and try to
avoid catching the Black Plague. It may be random AF, but isn’t it all things
weird and wonderful that make festivals so great? Huzzah!
Austin City Limits
Music Festival
ACL is the chill Texas music festival that hosts some of the
best names in music over the course of two weekends. Austin keeps it local,
offering tons of food options from vendors from the area, plus displaying lots
of work from Texan artists, perfect for backpackers who want to get an
authentic feel for the city. A classic summer music festival with an overall
relaxed vibe, varied markets and a great Indie music lineup – there’s no
question that Austin City Limits is one of the best festivals in the US!
San Francisco Pride
San Francisco Pride represents generations of resistance,
and is the best place in the country to shout from the rooftops that love is
love! From live music and street parades to drag queens and neon speedos, SF
Pride might just be the happiest celebration on earth. Let your freak flag fly
and join the colorful festivities and people that make Pride in San Francisco
so iconic.!
South by Southwest (SXSW)
More than just a festival, South by Southwest is a
combination of conferences, film, media and music festivals all rolled into
one. A true trend-setter in the world of music and media, you’ll need to be
cool AND interesting to attend this festival, and your career might just get a
little boost as well! If you think you have what it takes, get down to Austin
to enjoy everything this eclectic festival has to offer.
Afropunk Fest
Brooklyn
Started by black punks as a response to feeling like
outsiders, Afropunk was the result of a community coming together to create one
of the most famous cultural festivals in the world. Its roots are in Brooklyn,
but it now has locations in cities across the globe. This festival showcases a
combination of music, film, art and fashion, all produced by black artists with
a focus on activism and celebrating black culture. So, get to Brooklyn and join
the movement of people who are speaking up and expressing themselves through
radical creativity!
New Orleans Jazz and
Heritage Festival
If New Orleans knows how to do one thing, it’s put on a
great festival! Covering way more than just jazz music, this fest is a
celebration of all things New Orleans, making it a great way to connect to
every aspect of the city. Put together the best musical acts in America, the
most artery-clogging food of the deep south, ultra-positive vibes and warm
weather, and that’s the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. If you’re
looking for some classic New Orleans soul and culture without the drunken mania
of Mardi Gras, you’re not going to want to miss this one!
Sundance Film
Festival
Only truly dedicated movie fans will have what it takes to
withstand the gruelling process of gaining tickets to this exclusive event.
Though the largest independent film festival in the US, many of Sundance’s
available tickets go to industry professionals and only a percentage are
allotted for public purchase. However, with enough perseverance and starting
the process just five short months in advance, you too could gain a
highly-coveted ticket to what is easily the most important film festival in the
US. This is where world premieres are screened and deals are made to decide
which movies the world will see in the upcoming year. Talk about culture! If
you gain a golden ticket to this event, it definitely won’t be one you’ll want
to miss.
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