The musical genius and awe-inspiring personality Stevie Wonder once said, "Music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand." And it's true. Music has become a universal language, connecting people from all over the world and bringing forth an emotional response from those that choose to listen. In our modern day and age, music festivals have become an up and coming phenomenon, where people can come together and share their love of music while experiencing the joy alongside like-minded individuals.
This new, exhilarating wave of events has brought forth the popular events known as Coachella, StageCoach, SnowGlobe and Outside Lands. With prices skyrocketing between $300-500 for the tickets alone, fans are willing to break the bank to get the full and immersive experience. While these festivals rank as some of the most popular in California, the crowds have become excessive, and the prices are continuing to go up for not only tickets, but also hotels, food, and transportation. If you didn't get the chance to make plans to stay in Indio this April for Coachella or you missed the Outside Lands early bird ticket special, here are some more reasonably priced festivals in California that you will not want to miss.
These are the up and coming in California:
Bottle Rock in Napa, CA from May 27-29
Weekend tickets: $300, Day Pass: $129
While this festival is still pricey, it does not have the crazy crowds that Coachella brings. Being centrally located in Napa, this town's main focus besides the event is on wine, good vibes, and incredible food.
California Roots in Monterey, CA also from May 27-29
Weekend tickets: $190, Day Pass: $85
This event has a very unique vibe by combining a reggae-rock-folk-hip hop experience. California Roots puts forth the notion that, "This is not a musical festival but a movement, and a way of life."
Live 105's BFD in Mountain View, CA on June 4
One Day ticket: $40
Pay special attention to this lineup without looking over the best parts. There are lots of big names scattered throughout here that you won't want to miss, including Fitz and the Tantrums, Broods, Jake Bugg, the Naked and Famous, JR JR, the Wombats, and so many more. For such a cheap price and great atmosphere, this is a great way to kick off your summer.
FYF Fest in Los Angeles, CA on August 27-28
Weekend Pass: $199; Day Pass: $125. FYF is very accommodating and does payment plans if your tickets are purchased before April 30th of $54.08 per month for four months.
FYF is becoming really popular each year, and this year has a stellar lineup with a variety of different artists for all kinds of people. The sunny weather in Los Angeles creates the perfect atmosphere to dance and listen to your favorite bands.
Some other festivals to look into are Joshua Tree, Country Summer, KAABOO, and Sundown Festival. Everyone deserves to experience the miracle that is musical festivals, and these are some good places to start.
