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From Taylor Swift to Beyoncé, here are the most anticipated shows and music festivals of the year.

Lester Fabian Brathwaite is a staff writer at Entertainment Weekly , where he covers breaking news, all things Real Housewives , and a rich cornucopia of popular culture. Formerly a senior editor at Out magazine, his work has appeared on NewNowNext , Queerty , Rolling Stone , and The New Yorker . He was also the first author signed to Phoebe Robinson's Tiny Reparations imprint. He met Oprah once.

Still holding a grudge over those lost Taylor tickets ? Couldn't outbid the Hive to see Queen Bey? Well, have no fear — there are still plenty of great tours and festivals to feed those lovely little ear canals of yours.

Here, we present our list of the 2023 concerts and music festivals you won't want to miss. Keep checking back as we update the lineup throughout the year.

M83 Tour: Fall North American Tour Dates: Oct. 3-Oct. 15

James Blake Tour: 2023 Tour Dates: Oct. 3-Oct. 19

Violent Femmes Tour: 40th Anniversary Tour Dates: Oct. 3-Oct. 22

John Mayer Tour: Solo Acoustic Fall Tour Dates: Oct. 3-Nov. 10 Guest/Opening act: JP Saxe

Devendra Banhart Tour: Flying Wig World Tour 2023 Dates: Oct. 3-Dec. 13 Guests/Opening acts: Miho Hatori, Soma, H. Hawkline, John Moods, Hayden Pedigo, Rogov

Queen + Adam Lambert Tour: The Rhapsody Tour Dates: Oct. 4-Nov. 12

Lucinda Williams Tour: Don't Tell Anybody The Secrets Fall Tour Dates: Oct. 7-Oct. 29

Travis Scott Tour: 2023 Utopia - Circus Maximus Tour Dates: Oct. 11-Dec. 29 Guest/Opening act: Teezo Touchdown

Kesha Tour: The Gag Order Tour Dates: Oct. 15-Nov. 18 Guest/Opening act: Jake Wesley Rogers

Christine and the Queens Tour: Paranoia, Angels, True Love Tour Dates: Oct. 17-26

My Morning Jacket Tour: Fall 2023 North American Tour Dates: Oct. 17-Nov. 11

Morrissey Tour: 40 Years of Morrissey Dates: Oct. 21-Oct. 25

Wynonna Tour: The Back to Wy Tour Dates: Oct. 26-Dec. 1

Doja Cat Tour: The Scarlet Tour Dates: Oct. 31-Dec. 13 Guests/Opening acts: Ice Spice, Doechii

Festival: After Shock City: Sacramento Dates: Oct. 5-8 Headliners: Guns N' Roses, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Godsmack, Pantera, Incubus, Queens of the Stone Age, Limp Bizkit

Festival: When We Were Young City: Las Vegas Dates: Oct. 21-22 Headliners: Green Day, Blink-182, 30 Seconds to Mars, the Offspring, Good Charlotte

Better Than Ezra Tour: Return of the Legends of the Fall Tour Dates: Nov. 3-Nov. 17

Liz Phair Tour: Exile in Guyville 30th Anniversary Tour Dates: Nov. 3-Dec. 9 Guest/Opening act: Blondshell, Kate Bollinger

Fever Ray Tour: Fall North American Tour Dates: Nov. 5-Nov. 14 Guest/Opening act: CHRISTEENE

José González Tour: An Exclusive Evening With José González Dates: Nov. 6-Nov. 15

LCD Soundsystem Tour: Tri Boro Tour 2023 Dates: Nov. 16-Dec. 10

Jenny Lewis Tour: The Joy'All Ball Tour Dates: Nov. 27-Dec. 8

Festival: Darker Waves City: Huntington Beach, Calif. Dates: Nov. 18 Headliners: New Order, Tears for Fears, The B-52's, Echo and the Bunnymen, DEVO, Soft Cell

Journey Tour: Freedom Tour Dates: Jan. 25-April 23 Guest/Opening act: Toto

The Judds Tour: The Final Tour Dates: Jan. 26-Feb. 25 Guests/Opening acts: Martina McBride, Brandi Carlile, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town

Big Thief Tour: North American Tour Dates: Jan. 31-Aug. 5 Guests/Opening acts: Lucinda Williams, Nick Hakim, L'Rain, Buck Meek

Bruce Springsteen Tour: 2023 Tour Dates: Feb. 1-April 14

Carrie Underwood Tour: The Denim & Rhinestones Tour Dates: Feb. 2-March 17 Guests/Opening acts: Jimmie Allen

Paramore Tour: In North America Tour Dates: Feb. 9-Aug. 2 Guests/Opening acts: Bloc Party and Genesis Owusu

Jo Dee Messina Tour: Heads Carolina, Tails California Tour Dates: Feb. 17-Nov. 11

SZA Tour: SOS Tour Dates: Feb. 21-March 23 Guest/Opening act: Omar Apollo

Father John Misty Tour: Live! On Tour 2023 Dates: Feb. 26-May 7 Guest(s)/Opening act(s): Omar Velasco, Loren Kramar, Butch Bastard, High Water, Shaky Knees

Wizkid Tour: More Love, Less Ego Tour Dates: March 3-April 7

Reba McEntire Tour: Reba: Live in Concert Dates: Mar. 9-April 15 Guests/Opening acts: Terri Clark, the Isaacs

Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks Tour: Two Icons, One Night Tour Dates: March 10-Sept. 23

Kenny Loggins Tour: The This Is It Tour Dates: March 10-Oct. 27

Chris Stapleton Tour: All American Road Show Dates: March 16-Aug. 25 Guests/Opening acts: Margo Price, Nikki Lane, George Strait, Little Big Town, Marcus King, the War and Treaty, Charley Crockett, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Allen Stone

Taylor Swift Tour: Eras Tour Dates: March 17-Aug. 9, 2023 and Oct. 18-Nov. 23, 2024 Guests/Opening acts: Paramore, HAIM, Phoebe Bridgers, beabadobee, Girl in Red, MUNA, Gayle, Gracie Abrams, OWENN

Wilco Tour: Spring 2023 North American Tour Dates: March 23-April 30 Guests/Opening acts: Horsegirl, the A's

Depeche Mode Tour: Memento Mori World Tour Dates: March 23-Dec. 15 Guests/Opening acts: Kelly Lee Owens, Stella Rose and the Dead Language

Billy Idol Tour: Idol Live Dates: March 30-May 20

Festival: M3F Festival City: Phoenix Dates: March 3-4 Headliners: Maggie Rogers, Jamie xx

Festival: Rolling Loud California City: Inglewood, Calif. Dates: March 3-5 Headliners: Playboy Carti, Travis Scott, Future, Lil Wayne

Red Hot Chili Peppers Tour: 2023 Tour Dates: April 1-May 25 Guests/Opening acts: The Strokes, Mars Volta, St. Vincent, Thundercat, King Princess

Chlöe Tour: The In Pieces Tour Dates: April 11-May 3

Boygenius Tour: The Tour Dates: April 12-Aug. 5 Guests/Opening acts: Carly Rae Jepsen, Broken Social Scene, Bartees Strange, Claud, Illuminati Hotties

Father John Misty Tour: 2023 Tour Dates: April 14-May 7 Guests/Opening acts: Omar Velasco, Loren Kramar, Butch Bastard

Janet Jackson Tour: Together Again Tour Dates: April 14-June 21 Guest/Opening act: Ludacris

Phish Tour: Summer Tour 2023 Dates: April 14-Sept. 3

Shania Twain Tour: Queen of Me Tour Dates: April 15-Nov. 14 Guests/Opening acts: Breland, Hailey Whitters

Wiz Khalifa Tour: The Good Trip Tour Dates: April 15-22 Guests/Opening acts: Joey Bada$$, Berner, Smoke DZA, Chevy Woods

Lizzo Tour: Special 2our Dates: April 21-June 2 Guest/Opening act: Latto

Melissa Etheridge Tour: Summer Tour '23 Dates: April 22-Aug. 15

Kali Uchis Tour: Red Moon in Venus Tour Dates: April 25-May 30 Guest/Opening act: Raye

Destroyer Tour: 2023 Tour Dates: April 28-May 12 Guests/Opening acts: the Reds, Pinks, and Purples

Festival: Dreamville Festival City: Raleigh, N.C. Dates: April 1-2 Headliners: Usher, J. Cole, Drake, Burna Boy

Festival: Coachella City: Indio, Calif. Dates: April 14-16; April 21-23 Headliners: Bad Bunny, Blackpink, Frank Ocean

Festival: We Bridge Music Festival & Expo City: Las Vegas Dates: April 21-23 Headliners: Monsta X, Jessi, Enhypen, Bambam

Festival: Something in the Water City: Virginia Beach Dates: April 28-30 Headliners: Grace Jones, Wu-Tang Clan, Lil Wayne, Clipse, Mumford & Sons, Kehlani, Maren Morris, Summer Walker

Feist Tour: Multitudes Spring Tour Dates: May 2-19

Tegan and Sara Tour: Crybaby Tour Dates: May 3-Oct. 3 Guests/Opening acts: Hand Habits, Dragonette, Carlie Hanson

Blink 182 Tour: 2023 Tour Dates: May 4-July 16 Guests/Opening acts: Turnstile, Rise Against, the Story So Far, Wallow

Ed Sheeran Tour: Mathematics Tour Dates: May 6-Sept. 23 Guests/Opening acts: Khalid, Russ, Dylan, Rosa Linn, Cat Burns, Maisie Peters

Dave Matthews Band Tour: 2023 North American Tour Dates: May 9-Sept. 3

Matchbox Twenty Tour: Spring/Summer 2023 Tour Dates: May 16-Aug. 6

Stevie Nicks Tour: 2023 Tour Dates: May 16-Dec. 15

The National Tour: 2023 World Tour Dates: May 18-Aug. 18 Guests/Opening acts: Soccer Mommy, the Beths, Patti Smith (Aug. 18)

Ed Sheeran Tour: The "-" Tour Dates: May 19-Sept. 22 Guest/Opening act: Ben Kweller

Charlie Puth Tour: The "Charlie" Live Experience Dates: May 20-Jul. 11

Duran Duran Tour: The Future Past North American Tour Dates: May 23-Sept. 19 Guests/Opening acts: Grace Jones (Sept. 22), Nile Rodgers and Chic, Bastille

Foo Fighters Tour: 2023 Tour Dates: May 24-Oct. 5 Guests/Opening acts: The Breeders, Taipei Houston

Le Tigre Tour: 2023 Tour Dates: May 27-July 29 Guests/Opening acts: Shamir, Morgan and the Organ Donors, Claud, MAN ON MAN, Pom Pom Squad, Who is She?, Erin Markey, cumgirl8, Morgan Bassichis

Bebe Rexha Tour: Best F'n Night of My Life Tour Dates: May 31-June 30

Festival: Palm Tree Music Festival City: Dana Point, Calif. Dates: May 13 Headliners: Kygo, Ellie Goulding, Tove Lo

Festival: Hangout Music Festival City: Gulf Shores, Ala. Dates: May 19-21 Headliners: Red Hot Chili Peppers, SZA, Calvin Harris, Lil Nas X, Paramore, Skrillex, the Kid Laroi, Flume

Festival: Lighting in a Bottle City: Buena Vista, Calif. Dates: May 24-29 Headliners: Rezz, Sofi Tukker, Diplo, Zhu, Tale of Us

Jenny Lewis Tour: 2023 Tour Dates: June 2-Aug. 7 Guests/Opening acts: Cass McCombs, Jenny O., Hayden Pedigo

Bryan Adams Tour: So Happy It Hurts Tour Dates: June 6-Aug. 3 Guest/Opening act: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Yo La Tengo Tour: North American Tour '23 Dates: June 9-June 28

Diana Ross Tour: The Musical Legacy Tour 2023 Dates: June 9-July 2

Erykah Badu Tour: Unfollow Me Tour Dates: June 11-July 23 Guest/Opening act: Yasiin Bey

Fleet Foxes Tour: Shore Tour 2023 Dates: June 13-Aug. 24 Guests/Opening acts: My Morning Jacket, Uwade

The All-American Rejects Tour: Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour Dates: June 16-Oct. 14 Guests/Opening acts: New Found Glory, Motion City Soundtrack, the Starting Line, the Get Up Kids

Zac Brown Band Tour: From the Fire Tour Dates: June 23-Nov. 4 Guests/Opening acts: Marcus King, Tenille Townes, and King Calaway

The Smile Tour: North American Tour Dates: June 25-July 20

Sparks Tour: Sparks Tour 2023 Dates: June 27-July 16

Alicia Keys Tour: Keys to the Summer Tour Dates: June 28-Aug. 2

Festival: Outloud City: West Hollywood Dates: June 2-4 Headliners: Grace Jones, Carly Rae Jepsen, Orville Peck, Passion Pit

Festival: Roots Picnic City: Philadelphia Dates: June 2-4 Headliners: Ms. Lauryn Hill, Diddy and the Roots, Dave Chappelle, Lil Uzi Vert

Festival: Hot 97 Summer Jam City: New York City Date: June 4 Headliners: Cardi B, Glorilla, Ice Spice, Coi Leray, Fivio Foreign, French Montana, the Lox

Festival: Summerfest City: Milwaukee Dates: June 22-24; June 29-July 1; July 6-8 Headliners: James Taylor, Eric Church, Dave Matthews Band, Odesza, Zach Bryan, Imagine Dragons, Santa Fe Klan, Earth, Wind & Fire, Noah Kahan, Ava Max, the Pretty Reckless, Sean Paul, Coi Leray, Japanese Breakfast, Yellowcard, Smokey Robinson, Fleet Foxes

Yellowcard Tour: 2023 Tour Dates: July 5-Aug. 8 Guests/Opening acts: Mayday Parade, Story of the Year, Anberlin, This Wild Life

Dinosaur Jr. Tour: 2023 Tour Dates: July 6-Sept. 30 Guests/Opening acts: Clutch, Red Fang

Post Malone Tour: If Y'all Weren't Here, I'd Be Crying Tour Dates: July 8-Aug. 19

Killer Mike Tour: The High & Holy Tour Dates: July 10-Aug. 5

Beyoncé Tour: Renaissance World Tour Dates: July 12-Sept. 26

Maggie Rogers Tour: Summer of '23 Tour Dates: July 14-Sept. 29 Guests/Opening acts: Soccer Mommy, Alvvays

Madonna Tour: The Celebration Tour Dates: July 15-Oct. 7 [ POSTPONED ]

The Chicks Tour: The Chicks World Tour 2023 Dates: July 21-Sept. 5 Guests/Opening acts: Ben Harper, Wild River

Pink Tour: Summer Carnival 2023 Tour Dates: July 24-Oct. 9 Guests/Opening acts: Pat Benatar with Neil Giraldo, Brandi Carlile, Grouplove, KidCutUp

Regina Spektor Tour: Summer Tour Dates: July 28-Aug. 27 Guests/Opening acts: Aimee Mann, Allison Russell

Smashing Pumpkins Tour: The World Is a Vampire Tour Dates: July 28-Sept. 9 Guests/Opening acts: Interpol, Stone Temple Pilots, Rival Sons

Festival: Pitchfork Music Festival City: Chicago Dates: July 21-23 Headliners: the Smile, Big Thief, Bon Iver

Festival: Rolling Loud Miami City: Miami Dates: July 21-23 Headliners: A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, Playboy Carti

Beck and Phoenix Tour: Summer Odyssey Dates: Aug. 1-Sept. 10 Guests/Opening acts: Jenny Lewis, Japanese Breakfast, Weyes Blood, Sir Chloe

JVKE Tour: What Tour Feels Like Dates: Aug. 3-Sept. 2

Father John Misty and the Head and the Heart Tour: Summer Co-Headlining Tour Dates: Aug. 4-Aug. 22 Guest/Opening act: Miya Folick

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire Tour: Sing a Song All Night Long Tour Dates: Aug. 4-Sept. 15

Ben Harper Tour: 2023 Tour Dates: Aug. 10-Oct. 23 Guests/Opening acts: The Chicks, City and Colour, Katie Tupper

The Pretenders Tour: US Tour '23 Dates: Aug. 11-Sept. 6 Guest/Opening act: Guns N' Roses (select dates)

Guns N' Roses Tour: 2023 World Tour Dates: Aug. 11-Nov. 5 Guest/Opening act: The Black Keys

Jonas Brothers Tour: The Tour Dates: Aug. 12-Oct. 14

Sigur Rós Tour: Orchestral Tour Dates: Aug. 14-Aug. 27

Weyes Blood Tour: In Holy Flux Tour: Unleashed Dates: Aug. 18-Sept. 14 Guest/Opening act: Perfume Genius

Modest Mouse, Pixies, and Cat Power Tour: Co-Headline Tour Dates: Aug. 20-Sept. 16

Alex G and Alvvays Tour: 2023 Summer Tour Dates: Aug. 23-Sept. 1 Guest/Opening act: Cassandra Jenkins

Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper Tour: Freaks on Parade Tour Dates: Aug. 24-Sept. 24 Guests/Opening acts: Ministry, Filter

Janelle Monáe Tour: The Age of Pleasure Tour Dates: Aug. 30-Oct. 18

Pearl Jam Tour: 2023 North American Tour Dates: Aug. 31-Sept. 19 Guest/Opening act: Inhaler

Gin Blossoms and Sugar Ray Tour: Co-Headlining Summer Tour Dates: Aug. 31-Sept. 15 Guests/Opening acts: Tonic, Fastball

Maluma Tour: Don Juan World Tour Dates: Aug. 31-Nov. 4

Festival: Outside Lands City: San Francisco Dates: Aug. 11-Aug. 13 Headliners: Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Odesza, Lana Del Rey, Megan Thee Stallion, The 1975, Janelle Monáe, Zedd, Maggie Rogers, Fisher

Aerosmith Tour: Peace Out — The Farewell Tour Dates: Sept. 2-Jan. 26 Guest/Opening act: The Black Crowes

Aly & AJ Tour: With Love From… Tour Dates: Sept. 5-Sept. 19 Guest/Opening act: Vanessa Carlton

The Postal Service/Death Cab for Cutie Tour: Give Up and Transatlanticism 20th Anniversary Tour Dates: Sept. 5-Oct. 17 Guests/Opening acts: Lauren Mayberry, Warpaint, The Beths, Built to Spill, Iron & Wine, Pedro the Lion

Victoria Monét Tour: The Jaguar Tour Dates: Sept. 6-Oct. 22

Beth Orton Tour: 2023 Tour Dates: Sept. 7-Sept. 29 Guests/Opening acts: Pneumatic Tubes, Ben Sloan

Eagles Tour: The Long Goodbye Dates: Sept. 7-Nov. 17 Guest/Opening act: Steely Dan

Ani DiFranco Tour: Fall 2023 Tour Dates: Sept. 8-Sept. 24 Guest/Opening act: Kristen Ford

Ms. Lauryn Hill Tour: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour Dates: Sept. 8-Dec. 13 Guests/Opening acts: The Fugees, Koffee

Peter Gabriel Tour: i/o — The Tour Dates: Sept. 14-Oct. 13

Zhu Tour: The Grace Tour Dates: Sept. 14-Nov. 10 Guests/Opening acts: Channel Tres, Claptone, Hayden James

The Walkmen Tour: 2023 Revenge Tour Dates: Sept. 16-Oct. 17

The 1975 Tour: The 1975: Still… at Their Very Best Dates: Spet. 16-Dec. 2

311 Tour: Fall Tour Dates: Sept. 19-Oct. 22 Guests/Opening acts: Awolnation, Blame My Youth

Nick Cave Tour: Live in North America — Solo Dates: Sept. 19-Oct. 29

Röyksopp Tour: True Electric 2023 North American Tour Dates: Sept. 21-Oct. 1

Måneskin Tour: Rush! World Tour Dates: Sept. 21-Oct. 13

Lil Yachty Tour: The Field Trip Tour '23 Dates: Sept. 21-Nov. 8

YG, Tyga, and Saweetie Tour: Str8 to the Klub Tour Dates: Sept. 21-Nov. 22 Guests/Opening acts: Kamaiyah, Wallie the Sensei, DJ Vision

Kali Uchis Tour: Red Moon in Venus Tour Pt. II Dates: Sept. 22-Oct. 3 Guests/Opening acts: Tokischa, Buscabulla

Wilco Tour: Fall U.S. Tour Dates: Sept. 25-Oct. 27 Guests/Opening acts: Nina Nastasia, My Brightest Diamond

Boygenius Tour: The Tour Dates: Sept. 25-Oct. 31 Guests/Opening acts: Palehound, Samia, Muna, 100 gecs, Sloppy Jane

Festival: iHeartRadio Music Festival City: Las Vegas Dates: Sept. 22-Sept.23 Headliners: Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, Kelly Clarkson, Kane Brown, Lil Durk, Lil Wayne, Lenny Kravitz, Miguel, Travis Scott, Public Enemy, Sheryl Crow, Tim McGraw, TLC, Thirty Seconds to Mars

Festival: Ohana Festival City: Dana Point, Calif. Dates: Sept. 29-Oct. 1 Headliners: Eddie Vedder, Foo Fighters, The Killers, The Chicks, Haim, Pretenders

Festival: All Things Go Music Festival City: Columbia, Md. Dates: Sept. 30-Oct. 1 Headliners: Maggie Rogers, Lana Del Rey, Carly Rae Jepsen, Boygenius, Mt. Joy

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The 30 Best Music Festivals of 2023

By Evan Minsker , Jazz Monroe , Allison Hussey , Madison Bloom , Nina Corcoran , Eric Torres , and Matthew Strauss

Festival season is here, and whether you are craving a woodland escape, a sprawling arts extravaganza, or a beguiling electronic underworld, lovingly curated getaways abound to ensure your curiosity will be rewarded. Here, in chronological order, are our favorite destinations in North America and Europe—from the strange to the spectacular, the grand unifier to the cult maker.

Just Like Heaven

Pasadena, CA; May 13 Featuring: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, MGMT, Fever Ray, Peaches, Azealia Banks

The mid-2000s time warp that is the Just Like Heaven festival returns for its third edition this year at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, with Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Future Islands, and MGMT (playing their era-defining 2007 debut,  Oracular Spectacular , in full) leading the lineup. The 2023 edition features some curveballs—namely, Azealia Banks—and several acts with new material ready to play, including Fever Ray, M83, and Ladytron. But the true draw remains in Just Like Heaven’s strangely appealing nostalgia-core: where else are you seeing Peaches, the Walkmen, and Strfkr on the same day? –Eric Torres

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Cruel World

Pasadena, CA; May 20 Featuring: Siouxsie, Iggy Pop, Echo & the Bunnymen, Gary Numan, Boy Harsher

Call it a new wave festival, a goth festival, a nostalgia festival—don’t be too concerned about the labels. The important thing is that Siouxsie Sioux is headlining with one of her first sets in about a decade. She’s joined by co-headliner Iggy Pop and a veritable who’s-who of moody throwback acts: Echo & the Bunnymen, Gang of Four, the Human League, Love and Rockets, Adam Ant, Gary Numan, Modern English, ABC, and Billy Idol are all on the bill. There are also some like-minded youngsters sharing those stages, including Molchat Doma and Boy Harsher. –Evan Minsker

Kerrville Folk Festival

Kerrville, TX; May 25 - June 11 Featuring: Anaïs Mitchell, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Bill Ward, the Milk Carton Kids, Steve Poltz

Last year, the Kerrville Folk Festival celebrated its 50th year down at Quiet Valley Ranch in Texas Hill Country. More than just a festival featuring folk artists from all over the country, it’s an 18-day event with impromptu jam sessions across the campground, canoe trips, ukulele workshops, family concerts, songwriting classes, bike rides, and much more. Even singer-songwriter volunteers get a spot on the bill. It’s the kind of festival where you can stay up well after midnight, hear acoustic sets at the Moontower Late Night Acoustic Stage, stumble back to your campsite, and attend a meditation session the next morning. –Evan Minsker

24-Hour Drone

Hudson, NY; May 27-28 Featuring: Laraaji + Arji OceAnanda, Raven Chacon, Michael Foster / Luke Stewart Duo, Liturgy, Wolf Eyes, Lisa Barnard Kelley, Sarah Hennies, and Tristan Kasten-Krause

Uninterrupted swaths of sound are already a hallmark of drone music, but the 24-Hour Drone goes all-in for an immersive escape from the henpecking interruptions of everyday life. Held in the capacious main room of the former late-19th century factory housing Basilica Hudson, the festival returns to New York’s verdant Hudson Valley for the first time since 2019. Meditate, get lost in thought, or drift off to sleep: better to have a full day of this kind of drone than going back to the grindstone. And if you can’t make it, the program will be broadcast live via  Wave Farm Radio and  WGXC 90.7-FM . –Allison Hussey

Adjacent Festival

Atlantic City, NJ; May 27-28 Featuring: Blink-182, Paramore, Motion City Soundtrack, Beach Bunny, Soul Glo, Zulu

Atlantic City, New Jersey, will host the inaugural Adjacent Festival this upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Taking place on May 27 and 28, it boasts a primarily pop punk lineup with headliners Blink-182 and Paramore and acts like Jimmy Eat World, Motion City Soundtrack, Beach Bunny, and the Starting Line. Also scheduled to perform are indie rockers Japanese Breakfast, Pup, Mannequin Pussy, and Jeff Rosenstock. Adjacent Festival has cherry-picked a handful of bands from the hardcore world, too, including Turnstile, Soul Glo, Drug Church, Gel, and Zulu. –Nina Corcoran

Detroit, MI; May 27-29 Featuring: Caribou, Underworld, Moodymann, Three 6 Mafia, Charlotte de Witte, Ela Minus

Detroit’s Movement festival returns to Hart Plaza, home base since its inaugural edition in 2006. The three-day, six-stage event takes place annually over Memorial Day Weekend and features over 115 acts. The predominantly electronic festival will host sets from Caribou, Skrillex, Bonobo, Underworld, Moodymann, Three 6 Mafia, Charlotte de Witte, Surgeon, Kevin Saunderson, Ela Minus, and dozens more. Each stage is tailored to showcase different niches in the electronic world; the Waterfront Stage, for example, highlights styles like breakbeats, ghettotech, funk, and hip-hop, while the subterranean Underground Stage is meant to evoke a warehouse party. The aptly named Detroit Stage features established or up-and-coming local talent. –Madison Bloom

Primavera Sound

Barcelona, Spain; June 1-3 Madrid, Spain; June 8-10 Featuring: Blur, the Moldy Peaches, Unwound, Laurie Anderson, Boris, Red Velvet

For the first time ever, Primavera Sound will split its dual weekends between two cities in Spain this year: its hometown of Barcelona from June 1 to June 3, and the capital Madrid from June 8 to June 10. (There’s still the annual Porto, Portugal, edition, too.) While both locations share the same headliners (Blur, Kendrick Lamar, Rosalía, Pet Shop Boys, Depeche Mode, New Order, Halsey) and the crux of the lineup (Darkside, Le Tigre, Four Tet, the Moldy Peaches, Pusha T, Caroline Polachek, Death Grips, Gilla Band, Julia Holter, the list goes on), there are some differences scattered across the undercards. Eagle-eyed fans will note one-weekend-only performances by the Mars Volta, the War on Drugs, Bad Gyal, Ghost, and a few others. –Nina Corcoran

Governors Ball Music Festival

New York, NY; June 9-11 Featuring: Kendrick Lamar, Ice Spice, Snail Mail, Black Midi, Maxo Kream, Rina Sawayama, Haim

After relocating a number of times since its debut in 2011, Governors Ball has another new home. This year, the three-day festival will take place within the lush greenery of Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York. The 2023 edition boasts headlining sets from Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo, and electronic duo Odesza, with supporting performances by Lil Uzi Vert, Pusha T, Rina Sawayama, Metro Boomin, and Bronx native Ice Spice. Amid the pop and hip-hop heavy lineup you can catch guitar-laden sets from Black Midi, Snail Mail, Haim, and the local students enrolled in School of Rock Brooklyn. –Madison Bloom

Meltdown Festival

London, England; June 9-18 Featuring: Christine and the Queens, Sigur Rós & London Contemporary Orchestra, Bat for Lashes, Let’s Eat Grandma, Johnny Jewel, Serpentwithfeet

The Southbank Centre’s annual festival is now a staple of London’s cultural calendar, inviting illustrious artist curators to choose the full lineup. Previous curators have included David Bowie, Patti Smith, Scott Walker, and, last year, Grace Jones. Christine and the Queens takes the reins for this year’s edition, corralling a lineup that includes two headline sets of his own and an array of guests from far-flung corners of pop, plus Sqürl (the duo of Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan) live-scoring four Man Ray films. –Jazz Monroe

Barcelona, Spain; June 15-17 Featuring: Aphex Twin, Fever Ray, Oneohtrix Point Never, Peggy Gou, Bicep live, the Black Madonna, Sherelle x Kode9, Shygirl, Black Coffee

Vaunted music and arts festival Sónar celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, returning to the Catalonian capital to once again unify outré sounds with undeniable body music. This year’s lineup includes audiovisual shows from superstar DJs Aphex Twin and Eric Prydz, Fever Ray’s return, the live Spanish debut of Cakes da Killa, Ibiza mainstay Solomun, and homecoming sets from Catalan breakouts Marina Herlop and Bad Gyal. Kode9 and Moor Mother are among the artists and thinkers appearing for talks on the climate crisis, AI, and more. –Jazz Monroe

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival

Manchester, TN; June 15-18 Featuring: Foo Fighters, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X, Paramore, Fleet Foxes, My Morning Jacket

The big Manchester, Tennessee, camping experience returns once again in June with a lineup of popular artists across multiple genres. It’s a weekend of music that means you can flit around across a field to see Kendrick Lamar, Fleet Foxes, Black Midi, Three 6 Mafia, Rina Sawayama, and AFI on the same day. Other big names filling out the lineup include Foo Fighters, Paramore, Lil Nas X, Tyler Childers, Odesza, My Morning Jacket, Baby Keem, and, of course, Korn. The annual Superjam is helmed this year by Cory Wong—show up expecting some special guests. There’s also yoga and a big water slide. –Evan Minsker

Glastonbury

Somerset, England; June 21-25 Featuring: Elton John, Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses, Lana Del Rey, Lil Nas X, the War on Drugs, Lizzo, Yusuf / Cat Stevens

By many accounts the greatest festival in the world—certainly one of the oldest and biggest—Glastonbury is set to invite more than 200,000 revelers to Somerset for another weekend of historic and career-breaking performances, as well as the lingering, weirdly energizing threat of a heatwave or washout. Headline sets include Elton John’s purported last-ever UK concert, though, as ever, the magic is in the sprawling festival’s abundant nooks and crannies: rabbit-hole venues, hidden bars, secret stages, mid-morning DJ sets, oddball attendees making their own entertainment, and, by night, the beguiling Block9 dance complex, perennially the United Kingdom’s most exciting club destination, if only for one weekend. –Jazz Monroe

Montreux Jazz Festival

Montreux, Switzerland; June 30-July 15 Featuring: Bob Dylan, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Mavis Staples, Gilberto Gil & Family, Caroline Polachek

Switzerland’s esteemed Montreux Jazz Festival adheres to a model that’s different from most of the big-tent summer free-for-alls—you won’t find any mud pits or sunburned wooks here. Across two weeks and two rooms, Montreux offers a high-grade variety of shows, backed by a  well-documented history of sumptuous concerts. Bob Dylan takes the top spot on July 1 in the Auditorium Stravinski, presenting his 2020 album,  Rough and Rowdy Ways , but the room will also host stars like Lil Nas X, Sam Smith, and Nile Rodgers & Chic, plus forays into tropicália, soul, and the blues. The Montreux Jazz Lab, meanwhile, keeps a more pop-focused lineup with Caroline Polachek, Christine and the Queens, and more. Ava Max, Mark Ronson, and a triple-header rock bill of Idles, Wet Leg, and Lovejoy are also set for shows in the Jazz Lab. –Allison Hussey

Madrid, Spain; July 6-8 Featuring: Janelle Monáe, Lil Nas X, Queens of the Stone Age, Sigur Rós, the 1975, Spoon, Jamie xx

Mad Cool consistently invites an impressively sprawling pop and rock lineup to its picturesque astroturf fields. The blazing Spanish sun means things kick off late, giving visitors the chance to explore Madrid by day before heading festward in the evening. Illustrious international artists often play well into the morning, so expect T-shirts, sandals, sangrias, and spritzes under starlit skies soundtracked by the likes of Janelle Monáe, Sigur Rós, and Queens of the Stone Age. –Jazz Monroe

London, England; July 21-22 Featuring: Daphni b2b Hunee, Underworld, Ben UFO b2b Helena Hauff, I. Jordan, Sofia Kourtesis b2b Elkka, Hessle Audio Trio, Jeff Mills

In a sea of inner-city dance fests with crowd-pleasing bills and iffy sound, Junction 2 stands out as London’s most discerning outdoor showcase for forward electronic sounds. Returning to its original Boston Manor Park location, the ambitious 2023 festival will host a mouth-watering array of back-to-back sets from legends and rising stars alike. It is the rare London day party that won’t leave you thirsting for a hail mary at Corsica Studios when the curfew hits. –Jazz Monroe

Pitchfork Music Festival

Chicago, IL; July 21-23 Featuring: The Smile, Big Thief, Alvvays, Bon Iver, Perfume Genius, King Krule, Panda Bear + Sonic Boom, Mdou Moctar, Charlotte Adigéry + Bolis Pupul, Lucrecia Dalt

The flagship Pitchfork Music Festival returns to Chicago’s Union Park for 2023, bringing with it three days of music that’s been celebrated across the website. This year’s lineup collects recent-favorite acts like the Smile, Big Thief, Perfume Genius, Alvvays, Bon Iver, and many more. Sets happen across three stages, all within a short, flat walk of one another. The Red and Green stages host sets on one side of the park, while the smaller Blue stage is tucked in a leafy grove nearby. The festival site is just off the Ashland station on the Pink and Green L lines, and offers free bike parking, making it easy to enjoy without parking lot gridlocks. In addition to the music, there’s a daily market featuring a variety of crafts and vintage goods for sale, plus a wide selection of local record sellers, and an array of food vendors. –Allison Hussey

Newport Folk Festival

Newport, RI; July 28-30 Featuring: Billy Strings, Mdou Moctar, Angel Olsen, Eastern Medicine Singers with Yonatan Gat and Lee Ranaldo, Maggie Rogers, Bartees Strange

Having operated off and on since the late 1950s, Newport Folk Festival celebrates and connects traditional forms to contemporary songcraft. Singer-songwriters Bella White and Aimee Mann lead as headliners, alongside Alexander Abraham, who draws upon his experiences growing up in Greece and Fort Worth, Texas, in his work. Further down the roster, Newport calls upon the likes of Angel Olsen, Jonathan Richman, and Orville Peck, along with ensembles like the Eastern Medicine Singers and the Harlem Gospel Travelers. The festival boasts annual surprise guests, and after hosting an unannounced comeback from Joni Mitchell last Summer, Newport has set a high bar for itself for 2023. –Allison Hussey 

Lollapalooza

Chicago, IL; August 3-6 Featuring: Kendrick Lamar, Rina Sawayama, Sudan Archives, Tems, Magdalena Bay, Dehd, Joy Oladokun

Lollapalooza heads back home to Chicago this August. Taking place across four days, the giant festival offers two headliners each night, ranging from Kendrick Lamar and the 1975 to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Lana Del Rey. As to be expected, it also scooped up pop stars like Carly Rae Jepsen and Rina Sawayama, rappers including Lil Yachty Pusha T, electronic acts such as Diplo and Fred Again.., indie rock staples like Alex G and Beabadoobee, K-pop groups Tomorrow x Together and NewJeans, and Nigerian singers Tems and Rema. Don’t overlook Lollapalooza’s small fonts either, with folks including Sudan Archives, Hemlocke Springs, and more. –Nina Corcoran

Newport Jazz Festival

Newport, RI; August 4-6 Featuring: Herbie Hancock, Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, and Shazad Ismaily, Thundercat, Big Freedia, Julian Lage

The Newport Jazz Festival follows through on another expansive slate of jazz favorites and artists connected to the legacy of the genre. Herbie Hancock leads the pack in jazz bona fides, but the bill presents more recently risen stars like Jon Batiste, Kamasi Washington, and Samara Joy. There will also be winding spiritual ruminations and intricate solo guitar, viral jazz, and even some high-energy New Orleans bounce music. –Allison Hussey

Outside Lands

San Francisco, CA; August 11-13 Featuring: Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Odesza, Megan Thee Stallion, Lana Del Rey, Janelle Monáe, Maggie Rogers, Interpol, Raveena, Yaya Bey, Grace Ives

San Francisco’s Outside Lands festival takes its name from a formerly unincorporated area of the city, which became the founding terrain for the Golden Gate Park in 1870. A century and a half later, the park boasts winding trails and majestic gardens within its expansive grounds, along with the general-interest festival that’s now in its 15th year. Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, and Odesza take top billing, with Lana Del Rey, Megan Thee Stallion, Janelle Monáe, Maggie Rogers, and dozens of others joining them across the weekend. As in previous years, the festival’s Soma Tent hosts house music and DJs all three days. Outside Lands is accessible via multiple branches of public transportation, and its food offerings will come from a slate of over 90 different vendors. –Allison Hussey

End of the Road

Dorset, England; August 31-September 3 Featuring: Wilco, Future Islands, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Angel Olsen, Arooj Aftab, Cass McCombs, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Overmono, Mabe Fratti

This charming retreat in England’s West Country takes the community-driven principles of a folk festival and expands them to include contemporary soul, buzz-bands-to-be, and the raggedy end of alternative rock. Traipsing around the campsite and whimsically decorated grounds is an adventure in itself; explorers will encounter secret stages, rustic cider trucks, random props, anachronistic gaming areas, woodland libraries, and, most importantly, roaming peacocks. The campfire vibe and intimate settings foster a camaraderie often lost at bigger festivals, and the artists seem to feel it. By night, the festival transforms to host big-tent dance, as well as raucous funk and disco that blares out from a DJ booth set up in a lifesize model ship. –Jazz Monroe

Format Festival

Bentonville, AR; September 22-24 Featuring: LCD Soundsystem, Jamie xx, Alanis Morissette, Leon Bridges, Modest Mouse, Little Simz

Format is an annual festival in Arkansas that celebrates music, art, and technology. With two traditional stages and some less conventional rooms turned into immersive installations—some with DJ sets and others with jam bands—it’s being headlined this year by LCD Soundsystem, Alanis Morissette, and Leon Bridges. Expect visuals from Guerrilla Girls and a lineup that also includes Jamie xx, Modest Mouse, Digable Planets, Little Simz, Kari Faux, Channel Tres, and more. –Evan Minsker

All Things Go Music Festival

Columbia, MD; September 30-October 1 Featuring: Lana Del Rey, Boygenius, Carly Rae Jepsen, Maggie Rogers, Alvvays, Sudan Archives, Alex G

Merriweather Post Pavilion—the vaunted amphitheater in Columbia, Maryland—is the site of All Things Go; that’s an Animal Collective album title and a Sufjan Stevens reference in quick succession. The lineup this year features a strong female-led lineup, with Lana Del Rey, Boygenius, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Maggie Rogers all headlining. It’s an event where you can see Tegan and Sara, Beabadoobee, Arlo Parks, Muna, or Ethel Cain perform before finding time to visit the beer garden, photo booth, art installations, and much more. –Evan Minsker

Kraków, Poland; October 1-8 Artist lineup TBD

Founded in 2003, Unsound Festival focuses on contemporary music from emerging, experimental, and leftfield musicians. Its commitment to atypical sounds is so strong, that the inaugural installment of the event culminated with artists getting kicked out of a club for playing music that was “too weird.” Unsound takes place across multiple venues in Kraków, and, while the lineup for this year’s festival has not yet been announced, previous editions have hosted acts such as Lee Gamble, Alessandro Cortini, Amnesia Scanner, Kode9, Space Afrika, Loraine James, Coby Sey, and many others. Ahead of the lineup, Unsound has unveiled its theme for the upcoming event: Dada. The festival will be co-curated by an artificially intelligent artistic director—as well as Unsound’s human curatorial team—to enlist acts that reflect and riff on the radical art manifesto. –Madison Bloom

Indio, CA; October 6-8 Featuring: Metallica, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne

In 2016, the team that annually brings you Coachella launched a “mega-concert” called Desert Trip with a lineup of classic rock icons like Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and the Rolling Stones. Its ostensible sequel is a hard rock and metal fest called Power Trip, and, no, the beloved Texas thrash metal band also called Power Trip has nothing to do with this event. It’s Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden on Friday, AC/DC and Ozzy Osbourne on Saturday, and Metallica and Tool closing the weekend on Sunday. Beavis and Butt-Head are  apparently stoked . –Evan Minsker

Pitchfork Music Festival Berlin

Berlin, Germany; November 1-5 Featuring: Armand Hammer, Dudu Tassa & Jonny Greenwood, Fazerdaze, Flavien Berger, Ghostly Kisses, Hagop Tchaparian, Mandy, Indiana, Mavi, MIKE, MorMor, Mykki Blanco, Nabihah Iqbal, Porridge Radio, Sweeping Promises, Water From Your Eyes, Weval, Youth Lagoon

Now in its second year, Pitchfork Music Festival Berlin will take place at venues across the city, including Zenner, Betonhalle at silent green, Kulturquartier, Astra Kulturhaus, and Festsaal Kreuzberg. Artists lined up to perform include Dudu Tassa & Jonny Greenwood, New York rapper MIKE, MorMor, Mykki Blanco, Hagop Tchaparian, Youth Lagoon, and hip-hop duo Armand Hammer –Matthew Strauss

Turin, Italy; November 2-5 Featuring: King Krule, Caroline Polachek, Flying Lotus, Moodymann, Yves Tumor, Overmono, Rachika Nayar, Lucrecia Dalt, Marina Herlop, Model/Actriz

The stalwart north Italian festival formerly known as Club to Club has expanded from one of Europe’s  eminent dance fests to showcase a cross-genre aesthetic its founder calls avant-pop. Staged alongside the city’s Artissima contemporary art fair, C2C brings vanguard sounds to a clutch of inner-city venues but revolves around Lingotto Fiere: a stark hangar in the Fiat factory that Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, the patriarch of futurism, once called “the first invention of futurist construction.” Attentive programming ensures hedonists, introverts, and particularly those who waver between the two will always have somewhere to be, and the schedule favors surprising contrasts that somehow always come off. Immaculate sound and lighting give even the most familiar and beloved artists an extra spritz of spectacle. –Jazz Monroe

Pitchfork Music Festival Paris

Paris, France; November 6-13 Featuring: Weyes Blood, Been Stellar, Crumb, Dream Wife, Helado Negro, Ichiko Aoba, Ivorian Doll, Mavi, Namasenda, pablopablo, Pillow Queens, Youth Lagoon

Each year, Pitchfork Music Festival Paris takes place at venues across the city. Along with headliner Weyes Blood, the festival will feature Helado Negro, Mavi, Youth Lagoon, Crumb, and more. Last year’s installment included Tirzah, the Comet Is Coming, Black County, New Road, Sudan Archives, and many more. This will be the 12th year of the festival. Stay tuned for more information. –Evan Minsker

Pitchfork Music Festival London

London, England; November 7-13 Featuring: Weyes Blood, Yaeji, Porridge Radio, Alabaster dePlume, Water From Your Eyes

This year’s edition of Pitchfork Music Festival London will take place across a number of the city’s beloved venues. You can catch live music at Koko, Café Oto, Hackney Church, Roundhouse, and the Shacklewell Arms, among other intimate spaces. The seven-day event will feature the live debut of Jonny Greenwood and Dudu Tassa’s  collaborative project , a special string-accompanied set by Sorry, and performances from Yaeji, Sleater-Kinney, Porridge Radio, Alabaster dePlume, Wednesday, Youth Lagoon, Water From Your Eyes, and many others. Weyes Blood will close out the festival on Monday, November 13, with supporting acts to be announced. –Madison Bloom

Le Guess Who?

Utrecht, Netherlands; November 9-12 Artist lineup TBD

Le Guess Who? is the annual festival in Utrecht which features artists from a wide variety of genres. Each year since 2015, the festival’s programming has been determined by guest curators like Wilco, Phil Elverum, Grouper, Shabazz Palaces, Moor Mother, Jenny Hval, and others. It takes places across a spread of the city’s venues, including unconventional concert spaces like churches, warehouses, and galleries. This year’s lineup or curators have yet to be announced. –Evan Minsker

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Willie Nelson ’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour rides again in 2023. And this time, it’s a dual celebration: not only of music that colors outside the lines, but of its headliner’s 90th birthday . Nelson turns 90 on April 29.

Kicking off June 23, in Somerset, Wisconsin, the Outlaw Tour runs into October, each with Nelson in the top slot and a rotating cast of artists in support. The first show features Robert Plant & Alison Krauss , Trampled by Turtles, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, and Particle Kid, the band fronted by Nelson’s son Micah. Other artists on various shows include the Avett Brothers , John Fogerty, Whiskey Myers, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Kurt Vile, Kathleen Edwards, and Margo Price .

Bob Weir and Wolf Bros. join the tour for select dates in September, along with Los Lobos, Elizabeth Cook, String Cheese Incident, and Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs. The tour is currently slated to wrap up Oct. 15 in Pelham, Alabama.

Tickets for the tour , produced by Blackbird Presents and Live Nation, go on sale Friday, March 17, at 10 a.m. local time via the tour’s website .  

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Friday, July 28 – Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion Willie Nelson & Family Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Kurt Vile and The Violators Kathleen Edwards Particle Kid

Saturday, July 29 – Bethel, NY @ Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Willie Nelson & Family Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Gov’t Mule Kathleen Edwards Particle Kid

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Friday, August 11 – Cleveland, OH @ Blossom Music Center Willie Nelson & Family John Fogerty Kathleen Edwards Flatland Cavalry Particle Kid

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Taylor Swift Eras Tour Capital One Cardholder Presale Wednesday, November 16  | 2 p.m. local venue time

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Due to unprecedented demand for tickets to Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, presented by Capital One, after announcing 8 new shows last week, Taylor has added 17 additional shows in the US.

• Friday, March 17, 2023 – Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium
• Friday, March 24, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium
• Friday, March 31, 2023 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium
• Thursday, April 13, 2023 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium
• Friday, April 21, 2023 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
• Sunday, April 23, 2023 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
• Sunday, April 30, 2023 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Sunday, May 7, 2023 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium
• Sunday, June 4, 2023 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
• Friday, June 9, 2023 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field
• Friday, June 16, 2023 – Pittsburgh, PA – Acrisure Stadium
• Friday, June 23, 2023 – Minneapolis, MN – U.S. Bank Stadium
• Friday, June 30, 2023 – Cincinnati, OH – Paycor Stadium
• Friday, July 7, 2023 – Kansas City, KS – GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
• Friday, July 14, 2023 – Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High
• Tuesday, August 8, 2023 – Los Angeles, CA – Sofi Stadium
• Wednesday, August 9, 2023 – Los Angeles, CA – Sofi Stadium

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Due to overwhelming demand, additional dates have been added to Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, presented by Capital One!

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• Friday, April 14th 2023 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium
• Friday, May 5th 2023 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium
• Sunday, May 14th 2023 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
• Sunday, May 21st 2023 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium
• Sunday, May 28th 2023 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
• Sunday, July 23rd 2023 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field
• Friday, July 28th 2023 – Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s® Stadium
• Thursday, August 3rd 2023 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium

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Slather on your sunblock and strap on your fanny pack : Festival season is upon us. Though Coachella and Stagecoach have come and gone, there are plenty more summer music bonanzas to add to your calendar.

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Following suit from last year’s festivals, mask mandates are no longer in place as vaccination rates rise and infection rates slow down. Many event organizers also don’t require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests for entry, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s  guidance for large events and gatherings  notes, “You are less likely to be infected with COVID-19 during outdoor activities because virus particles do not build up in the air outdoors as much as they do indoors.” (Check the CDC’s coronavirus levels map and the latest advisories by county here .)

Ahead, see upcoming major music festivals happening in the U.S. Those who can’t attend their favorite events in person can head to Hulu , which is the exclusive streamer for Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits. And once you’ve planned your concert itinerary, don’t forget your festival essentials , too.

2023 Music Festival Schedule

Stern grove festival (san francisco).

When June 18-Aug. 20 Where 19th Avenue and Sloat Boule, San Francisco Headliners July 21: Santigold and OGI, July 9: Lyle Lovette & His Large Band with Andrew St. James, July 16: Angélique Kidjo with Jupiter & Okwess, July 23: SF Symphony with Letuce, July 30: Bob Moses with Neil Frances, Aug. 6: Buddy Guy with Eric Gales, Aug. 13: Patti Smith with Bob Mould, Aug. 20: The Big Picnic with The Flaming Lips Tickets Free; reserve tickets online here

Summerfest (Milwaukee)

Breakaway music festival (kansas city).

When July 14-15 Where Azura Amphitheater, 633 N 130th St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012 Headliners Zedd, Grryffin, Hippie Sabotage, Griz, RL Grime, Liquid Stranger Tickets $79+ for one-day tickets to $139+ for two-day passes; buy Breakaway Festival 2023 Kansas City tickets online at Universe , SeatGeek , StubHub or Vividseats

Pitchfork Music Festival (Chicago)

When July 21-23 Where  Union Park, 1501 W Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60606 Headliners  The Smile, Alvvays, Perfume Genius, Big Thief, Weyes Blood, King Krule, Bon Iver, Kelela, Koffee Tickets $115+ for one-day tickets, $249+ for three-day passes; buy Pitchfork 2023 tickets online at Fuse Experiences , SeatGeek , StubHub  or  Vividseats

Rolling Loud (Miami)

When  July 21-23 Where  Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens, FL 33056 Headliners  Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky Tickets  $199+ for single-day tickets, $549+ for 3-day passes; buy Rolling Loud Miami tickets online at Front Gate Tickets , SeatGeek , StubHub or  Vividseats

Newport Folk Festival (Newport, RI)

Lollapalooza (chicago).

When Aug. 3-6 Where Grant Park, Chicago, IL Headliners  Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Odesza, Lana Del Rey, Karol G, The 1975, Tomorrow X Together Tickets $135+ for one-day tickets, $385+ for four-day passes and hotel packages and other options available; buy tickets for Lollapalooza 2023 on Vibee , SeatGeek , StubHub , Ticketmaster or Vividseats

Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival (San Francisco)

When Aug. 11-13 Where Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA Headliners Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Odesza, Lana Del Rey, The 1975, Megan Thee Stallion, Zedd, Janelle Monáe, Maggie Rogers, Fisher Tickets From $49 for single-day tickets, $674 and up for three-day passes; buy Outside Lands 2023 tickets online at Front Gate Tickets , SeatGeek , StubHub , Ticketmaster or Vividseats

TidalWave Music Festival (Atlantic City)

When Aug. 11-13 Where Atlantic City Beach, One Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Headliners Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn Tickets $125+ for one-day tickets to $329+ for three-day passes; buy Tidal Wave Music Festival 2023 tickets online at Front Gate Tickets , SeatGeek , StubHub or Vividseats

Breakaway Music Festival (Grand Rapids, MI)

When Aug. 18-19 Where Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Headliners RL Grime, Tiësto, Tchami, Deadmau5, Porter Robinson Tickets $64+ for one-day tickets to $114+ for two-day passes; buy Breakaway Festival 2023 Michigan tickets online at Universe , buy Breakaway Festival 2023 Kansas City tickets online at Universe , SeatGeek , StubHub or Vividseats

Breakaway Music Festival (Ohio)

When Aug. 25-26 Where Historic Crew Stadium ,  1 Black and Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211 Headliners Flume, Chris Lake, Zedd, Porter Robinson Tickets $69+ for one-day tickets to $82+ for two-day passes; buy Breakaway Festival 2023 Ohio tickets online at Universe , SeatGeek , StubHub or Vividseats

Breakaway Music Festival (Boston)

When Sept. 15-16 Where The Stage at Suffolk Downs , 525 William F McClellan Hwy., Boston, MA 02128 Headliners Griz, Lane 8, Porter Robinson Tickets One-day tickets coming soon, $153+ for two-day passes; buy Breakaway Festival 2023 Boston tickets online at AXS , SeatGeek , StubHub or Vividseats

Life Is Beautiful (Las Vegas)

When Sept. 22-24 Where Downtown Las Vegas, NV Headliners The Killers, Kendrick Lamar, Odesza Tickets  $165+ for single-day tickets to $395+ for three-day passes; buy Lifes Is Beautiful 2023 tickets at Front Gate Tickets , SeatGeek , StubHub , Ticketmaster , Vividseats

Riot Fest 2023 (Chicago)

When Sept. 15-17 Where Douglas Park, W Ogden Avenue & S Sacramento Drive, Chicago, IL Headliners Foo Fighters, The Postal Service/Death Cab for Cutie, Queens of the Stone Age, The Cure, The Mars Volta Tickets  $90+ for single-day tickets, $190+ for two-day passes or $290+ for three-day passes; buy Riot Fest 2023 tickets online at Tixr , SeatGeek , StubHub , Vividseats

Louder Than Life Festival (Louisville)

When Sept. 21-24 Where  Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville, KY 40209 Headliners  Foo Fighters, Weezer, Rancid, Tool, Godsmack, Limp Bizkit, Green Day, Avenged Sevenfold, Pantera, Falling in Reverse, Queens of the Stone Age, Turnstile Tickets  $110+ for single-day tickets, $280+ for four-day passes; buy Louder Than Life 2023 tickets online at Front Gate Tickets ,  SeatGeek , StubHub , Ticketmaster , Vividseats

Breakaway Music Festival (Carolina)

Austin city limits (austin).

When  Oct. 6-8, 13-15 Where  Zilker Park, 2207 Lou Neff Rd., Austin, TX 78746 Headliners  Kendrick Lamar, The Lumineers, Kali Uchis, Maggie Rogers, Foo Fighters, Shania Twain (weekend 1), the 1975 (weekend 2), Alanis Morissette, Mumford & Sons, Odesza, Hozier, Yeah yeah Yeahs, Labrinth Tickets  $170+ for one-day tickets to $375+ for three-day passes, other packages available; buy ACL 2023 tickets at Front Gate Tickets , SeatGeek , StubHub , Ticketmaster and Vividseats

III Points (Miami)

When  Oct. 20-21 Where  Mana Wynwood, 2217 NW Ave., Miami, FL 33127 Headliners  Iggy Pop, Skrillex, Grimes, Fred Again.., Black Coffee Tickets  $199+ for two-day passes; buy III Points 2023 tickets online at Front Gate Tickets , SeatGeek , StubHub , VividSeats

Past 2023 Festivals

Treefort music fest (boise).

When  March 22-26 Where  Downtown Boise, ID Headliners Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Dinosaur Jr., Leikeli47, Surf Curse, Caution Clay, Ani DiFranco, Godspeed You! Black Emperor Tickets $100 for single-day passes, $150 for 21 and under (12 and under free with accompanying adult), $270 for general admission passes; buy Treefort Music Festival tickets online at Eventbrite , SeatGeek , StubHub or Vividseats

Dreamville Festival (Raleigh, NC)

When  April 1-2 Where  Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603 Headliners Usher, J. Cole, Drake Tickets $315 and up for two-day passes; buy Dreamville Festival 2023 tickets online at SeatGeek , StubHub , Ticketmaster or Vividseats

Ultra Music Festival (Miami)

When  March 24-26 Where  Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 Headliners David Guetta, Marshmello, Tiësto, Zedd, Afrojack, Alesso, more Tickets $400 and up for three-day passes; buy Ultra Music Festival 2023 tickets online at Front Gate Tickets , SeatGeek , StubHub , Ticketmaster or Vividseats

Coachella (Indio)

When  April 14-16 and 21-23 Where  Empire Polo Club, 81800 51st Ave., Indio, CA 92201 Headliners Bad Bunny, Gorillaz, Blackpink, Rosalía, Frank Ocean, Björk, Calvin Harris Tickets From $599 for GA weekend passes; buy tickets online at SeatGeek , StubHub , Ticketmaster or Vividseats

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (New Orleans)

When  April 28-May 7 Where  Fair Grounds Race Course, 1751 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70119 Headliners Dead & Company, Ed Sheeran, Lizzo, Mumford & Sons, the Lumineers, Santa, Jon Baptiste, Jill Scott, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Kane Brown, H.E.R., Steve Miller Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gary Clark Jr., Leon Bridges, Farruko, Ludacris, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave., Wu-Tang Clan + Soul Rebels, Kenny Loggins, the Revivalists, Jazmine Sullivan, Herbie Hancock Tickets From $5 for kids to $85 and up for adults; buy tickets online at AXS , SeatGeek , StubHub , Ticketmaster or Vividseats

Stagecoach (Indio)

When  April 28-30 Where  Empire Polo Club, 81800 51st Ave., Indio, CA 92201 Headliners Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Chris Stapleton Tickets From $389 for GA passes, $799 and up for Saloon passes; buy tickets online at AXS , SeatGeek , StubHub , Ticketmaster or Vividseats

Bamboozle (Atlantic City, NJ)

When  May 5-7 Where  Bader Field, 545 N Albany Ave., Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Headliners Attila, Limp Bizkit, Steve Aoki, Finch, Saves the Day Tickets From $120 for single-day tickets to $315 and up for three-day passes; buy tickets online at Tixr or Vividseats

Lovers & Friends (Las Vegas)

When  May 6 Where  Las Vegas Festival Grounds, 311 W Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101 Headliners Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, Pitbull, Usher, Christina Aguilera Tickets From $335; buy tickets online at Front Gate Tickets , SeatGeek , StubHub , Ticketmaster or Vividseats

Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas)

When  May 19-21 Where Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. N, Las Vegas, NV 89115 Headliners To be announced Tickets From $850; buy Electric Daisy Festival tickets online here

Hangout (Gulf Shores, Ala.)

When  May 19-21 Where  101 E Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL 36542 Headliners Red Hot Chili Peppers, SZA, Calvin Harris, Paramore Tickets From $349 for three-day GA passes, $2,399 for Super VIP passes; buy Hangout tickets online at SeatGeek , StubHub or Vividseats

Boston Calling (Boston)

When  May 26-28 Where  Harvard Athletic Complex, 65 N Harvard St., Boston, MA 02134 Headliners Foo Fighters, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the Lumineers, Alanis Morissette, Paramore, Queens of the Stone Age Tickets From $340 for three-day GA passes, $2,100 for Platinum passes; buy Boston Calling tickets online at Front Gate Tickets , SeatGeek , StubHub , Ticketmaster or Vividseats

Roots Picnic (Philadelphia)

When  June 2-4 Where  The Mann in Fairmount Park, 5201 Parkside Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19131 Headliners Ms. Lauryn Hill, Diddy & The Roots, Lil Uzi Vert, Dave Chappelle Tickets From $209; buy The Roots Picnic tickets online at SeatGeek , Ticketmaster , Vividseats

Governors Ball Music Festival NYC (Queens, NYC)

When  June 9-11 Where  Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 11101 Corona Ave., Queens, NY 11368 Headliners Lizzo, Lil Uzi Vert, Haim, Odesza, Kendrick Lamar Tickets From $139 for single-day passes to $319+ for three-day passes; buy Governors Ball NYC tickets online at Front Gate Tickets , SeatGeek , StubHub , Ticketmaster , Vividseats

So What?! Music Festival (Arlington, TX)

When  June 24-25, 2023 Where  Fair Park , 3809 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX, 75210 Headliners Pierce the Veil, The Used, Neck Deep, Thursday, Sleeping With Sirens Tickets From $125 for early bird GA passes; buy So What?! tickets online at See Tickets , SeatGeek

Bonnaroo (Manchester, TN)

When  June 15-18 Where  Bonnaroo Farm, 1560 New Bushy Branch Rd., Manchester, TN 37355 Headliners Zeds Dead, Liquid Stranger, Kendrick Lamar Odesza, Foo Fighters Tickets From $175 for single-day passes, $340 and up for GA passes, $3,500 for Platinum passes; buy tickets online at Bonnaroo , SeatGeek , StubHub , Ticketmaster or Vividseats

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Sad Summer Festival 2023 Presented by Journeys and Converse will make its fourth trek across the US this summer for a total of 16 national shows produced by Live Nation. This summer’s lineup, headlined by Taking Back Sunday features daily sets from some of the tour’s returning veterans as well as marks the debut of other artists to the tour.

With the resurgence of the emo music scene, fans have come to rely on the Sad Summer Fest lineup to provide their seasonal dose of live music from their favorite artists, and the Sad Summer team has been more than happy to provide the space for that.

The event’s management team said in a statement: “We are very proud to have made it to year FOUR of Sad Summer. We believe the bill this year will take the tour and experience to a new level. Thanks to all of our loyal fans who have helped grow this brand with us; we see you.”

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Making their Sad Summer Festival debut, Taking Back Sunday is set to headline this year’s festival in its entirety. John Nolan said: “We’re very excited to get back on the road. It’s going to be great spending the summer playing shows with old friends and making new ones. Most of all, we can not wait to start playing these new songs for everyone!”

The Maine will make their return to Sad Summer Fest – having been a part of two previous summers – including the inaugural year of the fest back in 2019. John O’Callaghan of The Maine says: “For some reason the past year has felt like one long winter to me. Not that I haven’t enjoyed the hibernation, but I think it’s time my body absorbed some vitamin D and my ears devoured some Taking Back Sunday. And the very best place for both of those things will be at Sad Summer ’23. So crawl out of that cave, apply the zinc oxide and let’s f_king rip.”

The Sad Summer Fest 2023 daily lineup is completed by the likes of Hot Mulligan, Mom Jeans, Stand Atlantic, Daisy Grenade, Sincere Engineer and Cliffdiver. The festival is excited to welcome special guests LS Dunes, Head Automatica, Motion City Soundtrack and Andrew McMahon on select dates.

Sad Summer Fest 2023 presented by Journeys & Converse tours across the US with shows from July 6 through July 29. Fans can purchase tickets during the public on sale beginning Friday, January 27 at 10am local time by visiting the event’s official website .

SAD SUMMER FESTIVAL  2023 TOUR DATES: July 6 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place July 7 – Clearwater, FL – Coachman Park July 8 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre July 11 – Portsmouth, VA – Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion July 12 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion July 14 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center July 15 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage at The Mann July 16 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion July 18 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill July 19 – Cincinnati, OH – The ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park July 21 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island July 22 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park July 23 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater July 25 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory July 26 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater July 29 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre.

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Best lineup Sad Summer’s had the past few years!! Can’t wait!

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SZA And The Killers To Headline Inaugural Sudden Little Thrills Music Festival

NEW TWO-DAY WORLD-CLASS MUSIC FESTIVAL SET FOR SEPTEMBER 7-8 AT PITTSBURGH, PA’S HAZELWOOD GREEN

Diverse lineup also includes performances from melanie martinez, wiz khalifa, st. vincent, omar apollo, fletcher, girl talk, yung gravy, and more, performances from local artists including feeble little horse, corook, and fedd the god, along with curated local culinary offerings, and much more, pre-sale tickets available thursday, april 18 from 10:00 am-11:00 am (et).

SZA and The Killers are set to headline the inaugural edition of Sudden Little Thrills Music Festival, a new two-day music festival taking place September 7-8 at Hazelwood Green in Pittsburgh, PA . The star-studded lineup also features Melanie Martinez, Wiz Khalifa (the Pittsburgh native will be celebrating his birthday on the festival weekend), St. Vincent, Omar Apollo, Fletcher, Yung Gravy, hometown hero Girl Talk , and many more performing over two days across three stages. Fans can sign up to receive a presale passcode now exclusively at SuddenLittleThrillsFestival.com to guarantee access to the lowest possible price for 2-Day General Admission Tickets. The presale takes place Thursday, April 18 from 10:00 am-11:00 am (ET). Prices will increase when the public on-sale begins Thursday, April 18 at 11:00 am (ET).

Sudden Little Thrills Music Festival will also put a spotlight on Pittsburgh’s local culture, including performances from Pittsburgh artists Feeble Little Horse, Corook, Fedd the God and Krunk and the Center of Life Band , as well as curated local cuisine and spirits offerings.  As part of its commitment to the community, a portion of every ticket for Sudden Little Thrills will benefit nonprofit and grassroots organizations within the Hazelwood Community, providing lasting economic impact beyond the two-day event.

GA+ Tickets provide access to the GA+Lounge with relaxed seating, air-conditioned restrooms, a private bar with drinks for purchase and complimentary water and a dedicated GA+ Concierge to assist with your festival needs. VIP Tickets include unlimited access to the VIP Lounge with relaxed seating, air-conditioned restrooms, private bar with drinks for purchase, dedicated on-field viewing areas at two main stages and more. Platinum Tickets include all VIP amenities plus unlimited access to the Platinum Lounge with a complimentary full-service bar and all-day complimentary dining, exclusive front-of-stage viewing at two main stages and much more.  For the full list of available tickets and amenities, visit SuddenLittleThrillsFestival.com .  Children 8 and under are free with a ticketed adult.

Inspired by Pittsburgh’s arts and culture legacy, the name Sudden Little Thrills embodies the ethos of the festival – to be present and open to sudden moments of fun, joy, and inspiration, and selecting Hazelwood Green as the festival’s home expands on that philosophy. The 178-acre vibrant hub is redefining Pittsburgh’s riverfront as a beacon of innovation, creativity, and wellbeing. Hazelwood Green is transforming from a historic industrial brownfield site into a sustainable, equitable, and inclusive new model for urban development with community events and programming, an abundance of green spaces, and miles of publicly accessible bike trails. In partnership with Tishman Speyer, Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotic Innovation Center, University of Pittsburgh’s BioForge, and the Steelers Community Field will reinforce the site as a destination for the future of technology and community engagement.

Festival organizers have been working closely with city and community leaders to develop plans for traffic and transportation options to minimize the impact on the surrounding neighborhood.  More information will be shared closer to the event.

Sudden Little Thrills is produced by the team behind world-class festivals including Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits Music Festival, Sea.Hear.Now, Oceans Calling Festival, Railbird, and many more.

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Sudden Little Thrills: The Killers, SZA, Wiz Khalifa, more set to play new Pittsburgh festival

A new two-day music festival based in Pittsburgh is bringing together The Killers , SZA , St. Vincent , Crowded House and other music stars this fall.

The inaugural Sudden Little Thrills Music Festival, taking place Sept. 7-8, will spotlight acts such as Melanie Martinez, Omar Apollo , Fletcher, Lupe Fiasco and Yung Gravy, along with local culinary offerings. The diverse lineup also includes Wiz Khalifa , Girl Talk and emerging indie band Feeble Little Horse.

More bands slated to perform are Corook, Fedd the God and Krunk and the Center of Life Band.

"Inspired by Pittsburgh’s arts and culture legacy, the name Sudden Little Thrills embodies the ethos of the festival – to be present and open to sudden moments of fun, joy and inspiration," a festival press release said.

Sudden Little Thrills is produced by the team behind world-class festivals including Lollapalooza , Austin City Limits Music Festival , Oceans Calling Festival, Railbird and more. 

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Pre-sale tickets are available at 10 a.m. Thursday.  Fans can sign up to receive an exclusive presale passcode at  SuddenLittleThrillsFestival.com . The public on-sale begins 11 a.m. Thursday on the festival's official website.

General Admission+Lounge tickets will provide relaxed seating, air-conditioned restrooms, a private bar with drinks for purchase and complimentary water plus a concierge to assist with festival needs.

VIP Tickets include unlimited access to the VIP Lounge with relaxed seating, air-conditioned restrooms, private bar with drinks for purchase, dedicated on-field viewing areas at two main stages and more.

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Platinum Tickets include all VIP amenities plus unlimited access to the Platinum Lounge with a complimentary full-service bar and all-day complimentary dining, exclusive front-of-stage viewing at two main stages and more. 

For the full list of available tickets and amenities, visit  SuddenLittleThrillsFestival.com .  Children 8 and under are free with a ticketed adult. 

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"The firms representing the Festival expect a response to the claim in the first quarter of 2024 or shortly thereafter."

Virginia Department Of Health Is Now Investigating Blue Ridge Rock Festival

There's been reports of gastrointestinal issues.

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The Riot Fest 2023 Lineup Is Here

The Riot Fest 2023 lineup has been revealed and tickets are on sale now . Stop reading, and go buy your tickets now.

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Riot fest 2023 lineup.

Foo Fighters, The Postal Service (performing Give Up ), Death Cab For Cutie (performing Transatlanticism ), The Cure, Queens of the Stone Age

Turnstile, The Mars Volta, Mr. Bungle, Tegan and Sara, 100 Gecs, The Gaslight Anthem, AFI, Death Grips, The Used, The Dresden Dolls, Say Anything, 070 Shake, The Breeders (performing Last Splash ), Kim Gordon, Viagra Boys, Pup, Sleep Token, The Interrupters, Flogging Molly, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, Pennywise, Bayside, Ani DiFranco, Finch, Silverstein, Insane Clown Posse, Head Automatica, Parliament Funkadelic Ft. George Clinton, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, L.S. Dunes, Gorilla Biscuits (performing Start Today ), Ride, Cults, Nothing,Nowhere., Code Orange, White Reaper, Balance and Composure, Fake Names, Eshu Tune, Quicksand (performing Slip ), Enter Shikari, The Wrecks, Thursday, Hawthorne Heights, Bowling For Soup, Braid (performing Frame & Canvas ), H20, Spitafield, Jehnny Beth, Drain, Snapcase, The Bronx, Microwave, Oso Oso, Origami Angel, The Exploited, Plosivs, Steve Ignorant Band / Crass, The Black Angels, Yard Act, Warpaint, Nothing, Screaming Females, High Vis, Rival Schools (performing United by Fate ), Smoking Popes, Sludgeworth, Free Throw, Just Mustard, Hotline TNT, Quasi, Corey Feldman, Just Friends, Bearings, Pinkshift, Olivia Jean, Calva Louise, The Aquadolls, Enola Gay, Earth Crisis, Empire State Bastard, Cassyette, FEA, Fleshwater, The Bobby Lees, Pool Kids, Young Culture, Fade ‘Em All, CK Vassi, Total Chaos

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Blue Ridge Rock Festival Attorney Confirms Tickets Were Sold for 2024

S peaking with Roanoke, Virginia’s WDBJ , an attorney for Blue Ridge Rock Festival confirms that pre-sale tickets for 2024 were indeed sold. The update also reveals the status on insurance claims regarding the disastrous 2023 festival cancelation as well as where the money from this year’s pre-sale might currently be.

The fest has claimed that last year’s event — which was plagued with a multitude of well-documented issues appearing to threaten the health and safety of those onsite — was nixed early due to circumstances strictly surrounding inclement whether.

Despite testimony about many non-weather issues from crew members hired to work the fest, people working for bands who played last year and fans who attended, Blue Ridge solely blames weather for the cancelation.

Toward the bottom of the page, all past reporting of these issues and official statements can be seen in detail.

Update on Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2023 Insurance Claims

Because Blue Ridge Rock Fest has assigned blame on weather, it could potentially alleviate organizers of having to issue refunds to those who attended the 2023 event.

As a result, fans have been left hanging in the balance concerning those potential refunds, which appear to hinge on the results of an ongoing investigation by Blue Ridge Rock Festival’s insurance carrier. Attorney Jonathan Wilkofsky tells WDBJ that the investigators have reviewed about 24 hours of testimony and are expected to make a decision within the next 30 days.

“There were just a lot of moving parts to the events and the cancelation of the weather and the ticketing, and there’s just a million moving parts to it,” Wilkofsky says of the long process of seeking a resolution through insurance.

The attorney continues, “[The cancelation] absolutely seems to apply under these circumstances, but they [the insurance carriers] are entitled to look at every aspect of the concert to see if that’s true.”

“There’s been a lot of rumors out there that somebody’s run away with the money and we’re stiffing the fans,” he adds, “and that’s absolutely untrue. There’s been no payment. There’s been no denial of the claim, we’re in the process of the investigation.”

Comments Confirm 2024 Tickets Have Been Sold

Many were surprised to learn that as of mid-March, Blue Ridge Rock Festival’s website was actively promoting pre-sale tickets for a 2024 event that had no confirmed details. A WDBJ video news report on March 13 even highlighted a ticket page with active links.

Festival executive producer Cara Fischer shared a statement to the Virginia news outlet that said 2024 tickets “are not currently on sale and have not been for several months while we work to provide a resolution to 2023 fans.” Fischer concluded the statement by looking ahead to “delivering a great experience for our fans” in 2024 and beyond.

Commenting on pre-purchased tickets for 2024 Wilkofsky confirms that tickets were indeed sold in advance. He tells WDBJ, “That money has not been lost; it’s being held, which Blue Ridge doesn’t have it.”

Unsure of exactly who has that ticket money from pre-sales, the attorney states, “I don’t know if it’s the credit card company or the ticketing, but it’s being held by somebody [that’s] not Blue Ridge.”

Looking ahead, he goes on, “The hope is we’ll be putting on a show and that money will be providing for tickets, but it’s not like Blue Ridge is having the money [or] spending the money.”

Previous Coverage of 2023 + 2024 Blue Ridge Rock Festivals

Below, links have been provided to Loudwire’s previous coverage of the disastrous 2023 installment of the Blue Ridge Rock Festival.

・ Photos + Video – Fans Document Disastrous 2023 Blue Ridge Rock Festival

・ Storm Wreacks Havoc As Blue Ridge Rock Festival Calls for Evacuation, Attendees Lodge Complaints

・ Blue Ridge Rock Festival Canceled Due to Severe Weather, Fans + Bands React

・ Tour Manager Shares Video Describing Experience at ‘Unsafe’ Blue Ridge Rock Festival

・ What’s Going on With Blue Ridge Rock Fest? Reports Address Various Rumors, Complaints

・ Stagehands Speak About Blue Ridge Rock Festival Conditions – ‘They Had a Hot Mess on Their Hands’

・ Blue Ridge Rock Festival Issues Major Statement (September 22, 2023)

・ Blue Ridge Rock Fest Investigated by Health Department Over Illness Outbreak

・ Blue Ridge Rock Festival Explains Silence on 2023 Partial Cancelation in New Statement

・ Blue Ridge Rock Festival Selling 2024 Tickets, Questions Remain From 2023 Disaster

・ Blue Ridge Rock Festival Issues Statement About 2024 Tickets + 2023 ‘Resolution’

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Glastonbury 2024: Everything you need to know ahead of ticket resale

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Glastonbury Festival kicks off in just 10 weeks with hundreds of thousands of music fans hoping to enjoy the weekend of their lives at Worthy Farm in Somerset.

British singer Dua Lipa, country pop superstar Shania Twain, rock band Coldplay and American singer SZA are among the first major acts who have been announced for this year's event.

Other names on the bill include Brit award-winning singer-songwriter Kate Nash, folk-punk singer Frank Turner, Scottish singer Lulu and Billie Marten, who is making her debut appearance at the festival.

Tickets for this year's festival, which will be held on 26-30 June, sold out in just a matter of minutes back in November.

Festival-goers had to pay a £75 deposit at the time of purchasing their ticket, before paying the balance during the first week of April.

But organisers say now a "very limited" number of tickets, for which the balance was not paid, will be made available via ticket resales which will take place on 18 April at 6pm, for ticket and coach travel options, and 21 April at 9am, for general admission tickets.

Any cancelled accommodation options will be made available at 11am on Sunday 21 April.

How can I buy a resale ticket for Glastonbury 2024?

The resale will only be available on the Glastonbury website in the ticket section .

You - and everyone you are booking a ticket for - must be registered to be in with a chance of getting your hands on a resale ticket.

You can buy up to four tickets per transaction in the resale.

If you plan to book for a group, you will need all their registration numbers and registered postcodes.

How much do tickets cost?

Tickets cost £355 + £5 booking per person.

Secure delivery of General Admission tickets is charged at £9.95 postage per order (Tickets + Coach travel options e-Ticket delivery is £2.75 per order.)

The deposit scheme for 2024 is now closed. Tickets bought in the resales must be paid for in full at the time of booking.

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Coachella Ticket Sales Were Slower Than Usual, But Other Festivals Are Seeing a Dip Too

The Indio, Calif. event is still the No. 1 festival in the U.S. despite slower-than-average sales — but it's not alone in experiencing a dropoff.

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After months of public handwringing over slow ticket sales , the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival opens Friday (April 12) near Palm Springs with an anticipated attendance of nearly 200,000 fans over two weekends, sources tell Billboard , selling approximately 80% of the 250,000 tickets available for purchase this year. 

Coachella’s First Weekend Finally Sells Out 

Coachella remains the most-attended and highest-grossing annual festival in North America, beating out Austin City Limits — which is also spread out over two weekends with an attendance capped at 75,000 people per weekend — and Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Speedway, which saw attendance max out at more than 130,000 in 2022. 

Coachella is also the largest media platform in the festival space, drawing in a massive viewership thanks to its partnership with YouTube and the hundreds of media credentials it assigns to major news outlets who provide nonstop coverage. In January, Gwen Stefani ’s manager Irving Azoff told Billboard that one of the reasons No Doubt decided to stage their 2024 reunion performance at Coachella was due to the attention the festival attracted globally.  

But Coachella’s size and cachet doesn’t make it immune to the challenges facing much of the festival industry. A number of popular festivals set for the second quarter of 2024 — New Orleans’ JazzFest, which runs from April 25 to May 5, along with L.A.’s Beach Life festival in early May and Daytona Beach’s famed Welcome to Rockville festival May 9-12 — have not sold out of tickets, for example. Other popular events later in the year, like Governors Ball in New York (June 7-9), Electric Forest (June 20-23) and Lollapalooza (Aug 1-4), which used to sell out days after going on sale, haven’t sold out either. 

Booking agents from major agencies representing A-list talent have begun arguing that festivals need to create more lucrative financial incentives to attract better headliners, while many independent agents link the decline to price increases that have made tickets unaffordable. 

Ticket prices for Coachella increased $50 from 2022, when three-day GA passes cost $449, to $499 in 2024, an increase of about 11%. In 2019, prior to the pandemic, three-day GA passes were priced at $429. 

Booking agent  JJ Cassiere , co-founder of independent booking agency 33 rd and West, says festival fans are more sensitive to price increases than they have been in the past, especially younger fans who are seeing their spending power eaten away by inflation. 

“I’m very concerned about the fans who are finding themselves priced out of the market,” Cassiere tells Billboard , noting that even a $20 price increase can be a make-or-break hike for some fans.  

Other agents blame the dip in sales on headliner talent, arguing that the 2024 festival headliner pool — which, for Coachella, includes Lana Del Rey , Tyler the Creator , Doja Cat and No Doubt — doesn’t generate the same enthusiasm that touring artists like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé did in 2023. 

The festival’s lineup is a sign “that Coachella and nearly all other festival bookers had limited options when it came to talent,” says one booking agent who has worked with the festival for over a decade and asked to speak anonymously for this article. “The number of artists wanting to tour around festivals this year is very small.” 

The result has been a huge increase in price, with the top 10 tours of 2023 earning an average of $5.7 million per show compared to 2017, when the top 10 tours were averaging $3.6 million per show — a 58% increase in only six years. 

“The issue for every festival now is that dynamic pricing is so good and prevalent that any artist big enough to headline a festival is more motivated to just headline their own shows,” one agent tells Billboard, noting that a headlining slot at Coachella in 2024 is less of a financial decision and more about artists “who are on their way up and need to make a statement.” 

“In the future,” the agent continues, “festivals need to adjust to accommodate this changing reality, by either paying headliners more or booking stronger undercards — but that’s not easy.” 

While headliners are important, Peter Shapiro with Brooklyn Bowl and Day Glo Ventures says spending more on talent isn’t always a viable long-term solution and notes that the best investments festival producers can make are in their festival community and overall experience. 

“People attend festivals because they enjoy an outdoor experience with other fans in a setting that feels comfortable,” Shapiro says. “That won’t change and the more organizers can invest in improving that experience, the more it will pay off in the years ahead.” 

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Elektrostal is a vibrant city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. With a rich history, stunning architecture, and a thriving community, Elektrostal is a city that has much to offer. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about different cultures, Elektrostal is sure to captivate you.

This article will provide you with 40 fascinating facts about Elektrostal, giving you a better understanding of why this city is worth exploring. From its origins as an industrial hub to its modern-day charm, we will delve into the various aspects that make Elektrostal a unique and must-visit destination.

So, join us as we uncover the hidden treasures of Elektrostal and discover what makes this city a true gem in the heart of Russia.

Key Takeaways:

• Elektrostal, known as the “Motor City of Russia,” is a vibrant and growing city with a rich industrial history, offering diverse cultural experiences and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
• With its convenient location near Moscow, Elektrostal provides a picturesque landscape, vibrant nightlife, and a range of recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for residents and visitors alike.

Known as the “Motor City of Russia.”

Elektrostal, a city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia, earned the nickname “Motor City” due to its significant involvement in the automotive industry.

Home to the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Elektrostal is renowned for its metallurgical plant, which has been producing high-quality steel and alloys since its establishment in 1916.

Boasts a rich industrial heritage.

Elektrostal has a long history of industrial development, contributing to the growth and progress of the region.

Founded in 1916.

The city of Elektrostal was founded in 1916 as a result of the construction of the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Located approximately 50 kilometers east of Moscow.

Elektrostal is situated in close proximity to the Russian capital, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Known for its vibrant cultural scene.

Elektrostal is home to several cultural institutions, including museums, theaters, and art galleries that showcase the city’s rich artistic heritage.

A popular destination for nature lovers.

Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and forests, Elektrostal offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching.

Hosts the annual Elektrostal City Day celebrations.

Every year, Elektrostal organizes festive events and activities to celebrate its founding, bringing together residents and visitors in a spirit of unity and joy.

Has a population of approximately 160,000 people.

Elektrostal is home to a diverse and vibrant community of around 160,000 residents, contributing to its dynamic atmosphere.

Boasts excellent education facilities.

The city is known for its well-established educational institutions, providing quality education to students of all ages.

A center for scientific research and innovation.

Elektrostal serves as an important hub for scientific research, particularly in the fields of metallurgy, materials science, and engineering.

Surrounded by picturesque lakes.

The city is blessed with numerous beautiful lakes, offering scenic views and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

Well-connected transportation system.

Elektrostal benefits from an efficient transportation network, including highways, railways, and public transportation options, ensuring convenient travel within and beyond the city.

Famous for its traditional Russian cuisine.

Food enthusiasts can indulge in authentic Russian dishes at numerous restaurants and cafes scattered throughout Elektrostal.

Home to notable architectural landmarks.

Elektrostal boasts impressive architecture, including the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Elektrostal Palace of Culture.

Offers a wide range of recreational facilities.

Residents and visitors can enjoy various recreational activities, such as sports complexes, swimming pools, and fitness centers, enhancing the overall quality of life.

Provides a high standard of healthcare.

Elektrostal is equipped with modern medical facilities, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services.

Home to the Elektrostal History Museum.

The Elektrostal History Museum showcases the city’s fascinating past through exhibitions and displays.

A hub for sports enthusiasts.

Elektrostal is passionate about sports, with numerous stadiums, arenas, and sports clubs offering opportunities for athletes and spectators.

Celebrates diverse cultural festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal hosts a variety of cultural festivals, celebrating different ethnicities, traditions, and art forms.

Electric power played a significant role in its early development.

Elektrostal owes its name and initial growth to the establishment of electric power stations and the utilization of electricity in the industrial sector.

Boasts a thriving economy.

The city’s strong industrial base, coupled with its strategic location near Moscow, has contributed to Elektrostal’s prosperous economic status.

Houses the Elektrostal Drama Theater.

The Elektrostal Drama Theater is a cultural centerpiece, attracting theater enthusiasts from far and wide.

Popular destination for winter sports.

Elektrostal’s proximity to ski resorts and winter sport facilities makes it a favorite destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

Promotes environmental sustainability.

Elektrostal prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce pollution and preserve natural resources.

Home to renowned educational institutions.

Elektrostal is known for its prestigious schools and universities, offering a wide range of academic programs to students.

Committed to cultural preservation.

The city values its cultural heritage and takes active steps to preserve and promote traditional customs, crafts, and arts.

Hosts an annual International Film Festival.

The Elektrostal International Film Festival attracts filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of films.

Encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

Elektrostal supports aspiring entrepreneurs and fosters a culture of innovation, providing opportunities for startups and business development.

Offers a range of housing options.

Elektrostal provides diverse housing options, including apartments, houses, and residential complexes, catering to different lifestyles and budgets.

Home to notable sports teams.

Elektrostal is proud of its sports legacy, with several successful sports teams competing at regional and national levels.

Boasts a vibrant nightlife scene.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a lively nightlife in Elektrostal, with numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.

Promotes cultural exchange and international relations.

Elektrostal actively engages in international partnerships, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic collaborations to foster global connections.

Surrounded by beautiful nature reserves.

Nearby nature reserves, such as the Barybino Forest and Luchinskoye Lake, offer opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the region’s biodiversity.

Commemorates historical events.

The city pays tribute to significant historical events through memorials, monuments, and exhibitions, ensuring the preservation of collective memory.

Promotes sports and youth development.

Elektrostal invests in sports infrastructure and programs to encourage youth participation, health, and physical fitness.

Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal celebrates its cultural diversity through festivals dedicated to music, dance, art, and theater.

Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

The city’s scenic beauty, architectural landmarks, and natural surroundings make it a paradise for photographers.

Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

The convenient train connection between Elektrostal and Moscow makes commuting between the two cities effortless.

A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

In conclusion, Elektrostal is a fascinating city with a rich history and a vibrant present. From its origins as a center of steel production to its modern-day status as a hub for education and industry, Elektrostal has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With its beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and proximity to Moscow, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this dynamic city. Whether you’re interested in exploring its historical landmarks, enjoying outdoor activities, or immersing yourself in the local culture, Elektrostal has something for everyone. So, next time you find yourself in the Moscow region, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Elektrostal.

Q: What is the population of Elektrostal?

A: As of the latest data, the population of Elektrostal is approximately XXXX.

Q: How far is Elektrostal from Moscow?

A: Elektrostal is located approximately XX kilometers away from Moscow.

Q: Are there any famous landmarks in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to several notable landmarks, including XXXX and XXXX.

Q: What industries are prominent in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal is known for its steel production industry and is also a center for engineering and manufacturing.

Q: Are there any universities or educational institutions in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to XXXX University and several other educational institutions.

Q: What are some popular outdoor activities in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal offers several outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in its beautiful parks.

Q: Is Elektrostal well-connected in terms of transportation?

A: Yes, Elektrostal has good transportation links, including trains and buses, making it easily accessible from nearby cities.

Q: Are there any annual events or festivals in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including XXXX and XXXX.

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