Festival season is right around the corner and you are not going to want to miss what 2014 has to offer. Below is a list of the most popular festivals in North America and what you need to know about each one to be sure that you don’t miss out.
South By Southwest. Austin, Texas. March 7 to March 16.
This up-and-coming festival is known for discovering raw, new talent as well as pulling in a big-name lineup. Austin is the perfect festival city with its variety of venues and bars for meeting a mixed group of people and discovering new music, for what is sure to be a good time.
Ultra Music Festival. Miami, Fla. to March 28 to March 30.
This festival has been dubbed the most famous EDM festival in North America, and for good reason. Their 2014 lineup includes Afrojack, Armin Van Buuren, Avicii and David Guetta, just to name a few. On top of that, who doesn’t want to go to a rave in Miami?
Coachella. Indio, Calif. April 11 to April 13.
Coachella claims to have the best lineup every year, which is hard to argue with. Some highlights from their 2014 lineup are Muse, Arcade Fire, Skrillex as well as the first confirmed OutKast reunion appearance. The full lineup for this year is on their website.
Beale Street Music Festival. Memphis, Tenn. May 2 to May 4.
If you thought Beale Street by itself was a party, you haven’t experienced anything yet. This festival is known for its variety and for being action-packed, with all the acts in one weekend. Stay posted for the 2014 lineup.
Bonnaroo. Manchester, Tenn. June 12 to June 15.
Nothing is as hardcore as camping outside for four straight days. It is, arguably, the ultimate festival experience. The 2013 lineup featured Macklemore, Pretty Lights, The Lumineers, Paul McCartney and many more. They have yet to release their 2014 lineup, but it is sure to be impressive.
Warped Tour. Throughout North America. June 14 to August 3.
The tour stops in more than 40 American cities in an eight week period, so it is easy to find a convenient location close to you, and it offers a wide range of music genres from electronic to metal and pop and all variations in between. Some highlights from their lineup include The Devil Wears Prada, Mayday Parade, Anberlin, Enter Shikari. They are constantly updating the full list of acts.
Lollapalooza. Chicago, Ill. August 1 to August 3.
This particular festival has been known to pull in big names; In 2013, they had The Cure, Nine Inch Nails, Vampire Weekend and the Killers. It is also known for being very organized, for those of you who are serious about making a plan to see your favorite artists.
TomorrowWorld. Chattahoochee Hills, Ga. September 26 to September 28
Last year was this festival’s first year as an extension of the world-famous festival, Tomorrowland, in Belgium. Its first year was a huge success due, in part, to its unique “dreamville” camping area building a community within the festival.
