Ah, summer. The sun’s out and so should you! Here are the best summer music festivals you shouldn’t dare miss while the sky is still blue!
Are you still having Coachella fever? Or perhaps you’ve missed it and you’re wallowing in a pile of regret. We’ve got great news! You might have missed Beyonce’s iconic performance last April, but there are still some epic music festivals you can attend this summer to help lick your wounds. In fact, the summer music festival season is so exciting, you shouldn’t settle in attending just one. We’ve listed the top 5 music festivals you shouldn’t miss this summer. Start blocking your weekend schedule because you’re going to get busy!
#5 Afropunk Fest
When: August 25 to 26
Where: Commodore Barry Park, Brooklyn, New York
Headliners: Erykah Badu, Miguel, Tyler, The Creator
Brooklyn Afropunk is an annual arts festival that thrives in bringing the cultural relevance of Afropunk music during a weekend full of music, film, art, and skate. Afropunk’s original purpose was to provide the black community a space to express their love for the then-predominantly white punk subculture. However, in the recent years, Afropunk has developed itself into a more diverse cultural showcase. Now, it has become a haven for social activists, artists, writers, musicians, and feminists to come together for a weekend of good vibes and even greater music. In fact, the music festival has become so popular that they’ve expanded to international locations including Paris, London, and Johannesburg.
This year, Afropunk’s theme is The People Resist, that wants to “bring together AFROPUNK ideology and the people who support it, in resistance to those that strive to oppress.” Headlining this year’s edition are Janelle Monae, Erykah Badu, and Tyler The Creator. The stellar lineup also includes popular acts like H.E.R., Miguel, Daniel Caesar and Jaden and Willow Smith.
If you want to experience a weekend mix of fashion, music and cultural empowerment, you better grab your tickets now!
Lineup:
https://twitter.com/afropunk/status/1004374404422340608
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#4 Electric Zoo
When: August 31 to September 2
Where: Randall’s Island Park, New York, NY
Headliners: Kaskade, Marshmello, Martin Garrix, Virtual Self
If you’re a big electronic music fan, then you don’t want to miss Electric Zoo. This annual Labor Day weekend music festival will be turning Randall’s Island Park into an electronic paradise with heavyweight headliners like Kaskade and Martin Garrix. And this year, Electric Zoo is promising a more epic party because 2018 marks its 10th edition, “and we’re going to make sure that this is the biggest, wildest fiesta that we’ve ever thrown down!”
And they are keeping true to their word. This year’s lineup includes not only the current biggest names in the electronic music world but also the classic heroes from the past decade. Among the exciting roster are Tiesto, Kaskade, and Alesso. It’s going to be LIT, so get your tickets as soon as you can.
Lineup:
Electric Zoo Festival (@ElectricZooNY) reveals initial 2018 lineup: @Kaskade, @marshmellomusic, @virtual_self + more. pic.twitter.com/0pjPfMr51m
— Festive Owl (@TheFestiveOwl) March 29, 2018
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#3 Billboard Hot 100 Festival
When: August 18 to 19
Where: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Long Island, NY
Headliners: Future, Rae Sremmurd, DJ Snake
This annual live event offers the best and the hottest music of all genres in one jam-packed party weekend. This year is Billboard Hot 100‘s fourth, and they come loaded with promises of a dance-heavy lineup with plenty of EDM and Hip-hop among others. No matter your flavor, you’re bound to have a taste. Produced by Billboard and Live Nation, this year’s lineup includes Kehlani, Kim Petras, Rich the Kid, Justine Skye, the Knocks, French Montana and Krewella.
Billboard announced its female headliner, Halsey last June 20. In a released statement, the pop superstar said, “It’s an incredible honor to headline the Hot 100 Music Festival this year and join such a talented group of artists on the line-up. I’m ready to bring the heat to Jones Beach for the second time. You can’t beat performing for fans in New York. They’re the best in the world.”
General Admission tickets are available starting at $80 with various price points for VIP seatings as well. Check out ticket availability now if you don’t want to miss the hottest music festival this summer!
Lineup:
https://twitter.com/hot100fest/status/983680248666521602
Check out ticket information here.
#2 Lollapalooza
When: August 2 to 5
Where: Grant Park, Chicago, IL
Headliners: Arctic Monkeys, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, Jack White
Number 2 on our list is the uber-popular and always jam-packed summer music fest, Lollapalooza. But Lollapalooza isn’t just your ordinary music festival, it’s an experience. It’s an amazing gathering of music, dance, comedy, crafts and arts booths and so much more. This annual event is so popular that it has also expanded internationally hand has played in venues in countries like Germany, Brazil, and Argentina. Lollapalooza attracts about 150,000 attendees each year.
The four-day event has a star-packed lineup, as per usual. Joining the party this year are Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, and Arctic Monkeys. Also to join are ODESZA, Post Malone, Khalid, and CHVRCHES. Tickets to Lollapalooza usually sold out very quickly, so you better make up your mind in case you don’t want to miss out on the party of the summer.
Lineup:
1-Day #Lolla Tickets are on sale NOW! Don't miss-out on the best party of the summer. https://t.co/6HRMgFNrkM pic.twitter.com/ppOA6ZLV5c
— Lollapalooza (@lollapalooza) April 1, 2018
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#1 Outside Lands
When: August 10 to 12
Where: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
Headliners: Janet Jackson, Florence and The Machine, The Weeknd, Future
Outside Lands‘ 10th year in the running streak is no joke. There’s a reason why this mega event is on top of our list. Set in sunny California in the span of three amazing days, Outside Lands offers everything you want and need in a music festival. Name your poison, and Outside Land has it. If you want to join the hipster party, head on to Father John Misty’s set. If you’re in the mood for some pop dance songs to sway along with, why not join Carly Rae Jepsen? And if you want to get down and dirty, there are hip-hop and R&B sets by Future and Daniel Caesar. The bottom line is, Outside Lands got your back, and the party is bound to be the most epic this 2018.
Want to party guilt-free? Don’t worry! Outside Lands champions and environmentally-friendly party setting. And if you want a break from all the partying, there’s a comedy tent to help you unwind with a few laughs and chuckles.
Lineup:
ranger dave is ready to sing along with @theweeknd, @flo_tweet, @janetjackson, @1future, @beck and more. https://t.co/u9FdphEzQZ #outsidelands pic.twitter.com/RhtRNJ3UY1
— ranger dave (@sfoutsidelands) April 8, 2018
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There you have it! Your summer social calendar is all set and filled with fun times ahead. Make sure to attend one or two, if not all of these music festivals of epic proportions. You’ll surely be making the best summer memories of your life!
