HI NEW YORKERS.
I definitely won't be going to all of these tours, festivals, concerts, whatever you want to call it. BUT, I hope everyone that can go has a an amazing time!
Here are the top 12 music festivals/tours in New York that I'm looking forward to this summer.
1. The Championship Tour
Top Dawg Entertainment Presents The Championship Tour!
Date: Tuesday, May 29th, and Wednesday, May 30th
Location and ticket price: On Tuesday the 29th, the location is Madison Square Garden, prices starting at $50. On Wednesday the 30th, the location is Northwell Health at Jones Beach, prices starting at $23 (if you're lucky)
2. SoulFrito Urban Fest
Date: Friday, June 8th
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
Ticket prices: Sold via Ticketmaster
Most excited for: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
3. Hot 97 Summer Jam
In one day, you get to experience some of the most influential artists when it coming to the popularity growth of hip-hop and rap. So, it's definitely worth the travel to New Jersey.
Date: Sunday, June 10th
Location: Met Life Stadium, New Jersey
Ticket prices: available via Ticketmaster
Most excited for: Lil Wayne, Remy Ma, Meek Mill and Kendrick Lamar
4. The Greatest Day Ever
This 2-day music festival is usually sponsored by Adidas and is a day full of so much fun! This is not only a music festival but also a carnival. Don't worry, the rides come with your ticket price and you can go on as many times as you like!
Date: July 14th and 15th (Saturday and Sunday)
Location: New York Expo Center, The Bronx
Ticket prices: Tickets can be bought on their website, prices ranging from $79.99- $129.99
Most excited for: Majid Jordan and Young Thug
5. Panorama
Panorama is one of the most diverse music festivals coming to new york this summer! They've made a really big name for themselves over the years and this lineup is making me sweat out of excitement! This lineup is everything!
Date: July 27th- 29th
Location: Randall's Island Park
Price: Tickets are available via their website, Prices range from as low as $99 to as high as $490.
Most excited for: The Weeknd, Migos, Janet Jackson (wow), SZA, The Killers, and The XX
6. The Governors Ball Music Festival
Jay- Z & Beyonce is back at it again! Both will be coming to New York during their On The Run Tour II. It is going to be in New Jersey but don't trip, New Yorkers. It'll definitely be worth it!
Date: August 2nd and 3rd (Thursday and Friday)
Location and prices: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey
7. BRIC Brookyln Festival
BRIC provides a free summer-long outdoor concert and performance series every summer. Common is kicking off this year's BRIC Brooklyn Festival on June 5th! If free is your middle name, this event is your best friend this summer!
Date: All summer long! First performance starts Tuesday June 5th and last performance is on Saturday August 11
Location: Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Ticket Prices: Free, Free, Free!
8. Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival
Date: August 18th and 19th (Saturday and Sunday)
Location: Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater, Long Island
Tickets: ranging from $80 to $275
Most excited for: Future, Rae Sremmurd, Daya, Kehlani, and Justine Skye.
9. Afropunk
Afropunk is an annual worldwide festival that is extremely Afro-friendly. This year the theme is #ThePeopleResist
Date: August 25-26 (Saturday and Sunday
Location: Brooklyn
Ticket prices: Ranges from as low as $60 for one day to as high as $275 for a VIP weekend pass. The regular weekend pass is currently sold out- but stay close, they usually release another set of tickets in the middle of the summer!
Most excited for: Miguel, The Internet, Jaden Smith, etc. On the 26th, Erykah Badu, Tyler the creator, Janelle Monae
10. Aubrey & The Three Amigos Tour
There are 4 dates in total: August 24th, 25th, 30th and 31st.
Location and prices: on August 24th and 25th, the tour will happen at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, with prices starting low as $79.50. On the 30th and 31st, the tour will move to Barclays Center in Brooklyn and ticket prices will be as low as 59.50
11. The Big 10: Electric Zoo
Electric Zoo is a well known 3-day music festival during Labor Day weekend; it has a heavy EDM vibe that I would love to experience!
Date: August 31st to September 2nd. (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Location: Randall’s Island Park
Ticket Prices: Via their website right now, all single tickets are sold out, leaving the 3-day GA pass for $239.99 as the cheapest option; tickets go as high as $849.99
Most excited for: Tiesto, Alesso, and Martin Garrix
12. KOD Tour
To end the summer perfectly J-cole will be blessing us with his KOD Tour with Young Thug.
Date: Monday, October 1st
Location: Madison Square Garden.
Prices: starting at as low as $49.50 via ticketmaster.
There you have it kids! The top festivals this summer that are a bond to be an amazing time filled with good music and amazing people. Whether I go or not, I know these performances are about to be lit af! The summer wouldn't feel complete without going to at least one of these events, so everyone gather your coins and get ready!
