Music Festivals of 2019
17 Music Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss This Year
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Music festival season will be upon us before we know it, and with it come the flower crowns, ripped shirts, and barely there shorts. Whatever music you’re into – rock, jazz, country, pop, indie, or just want to see a great show – here are some of the best music festivals to catch this year.
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SXSW Music Festival
When: March 11-17
Where: Austin, Texas
Tickets: Music Badge, $1,325; more options available here
Notable Headliners: Deerhunter, Swervedriver, Versus, Wyclef Jean.
Why It’s Special: If you’re the kind of person who loves to know the next big thing before it’s all over the radio, Austin’s South by Southwest is where you need to be. Of course, SXSW isn’t just a music festival, it’s a place to see up-and-coming artists and entrepreneurs of all stripes. If that’s not enough to convince you, we have three letters for you: BBQ. Austin is home to some of the best barbeque in the country.
Ultra
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When: March 29-31
Where: Miami
Tickets: Three-day general admission, $399.95; three-day VIP, $1,499.95; more options here
Notable Headliners: Deadmau5, David Guetta, DJ Tiësto
Why It’s Special: Ultra is the mecca of the oontz oontz, featuring approximately 100 headliners across the electronic dance music world.
Coachella
When: April 12-14 and 19-21 2019
Where: Indio, Calif.
Tickets: Three-day general admission, $429; three-day VIP, $999; more options here
Notable Headliners: Childish Gambino, Ariana Grande, Tame Impala
Why It’s Special: This is the music festival you probably think of when you think of a music festival. Top celebs are always in attendance, as well as thousands of unbelievably fashionable people. Holograms TBD.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
When: April 25-28 and May 3-5
Where: New Orleans
Tickets: Single-day general admission, $70-$85; more options available here
Notable Headliners: The Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band, Katy Perry, Santana, Van Morrison, Ziggy Marley
Why It’s Special: For 50 years, thousands have descended on the birthplace of jazz for this springtime festival, but this year’s festival is going bigger than ever with The Rolling Stones as well as several other legendary acts.
Stagecoach
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When: April 26-28
Where: Indio, Calif.
Tickets: Three-day general admission, $349; three-day “Corral Passes,” $899-$1,399; more options available here
Notable Headliners: Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Jason Aldean, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Jones
Why It’s Special: While Stagecoach might be in the same town as Coachella, it’s a very different festival. This all ages festival is all about country music and always books some of the biggest names in the genre. This year is no different.
Treefort
When: May 10-12
Where: Boise, Idaho
Tickets: Four-day passes available from $125-$365
Notable Headliners: Liz Phair, Built to Spill, Nappy Roots, Vince Staples
Why It’s Special: If the radio hits aren’t your thing, the off-the-beaten-path Treefort festival features a wide range of indie artists nestled in the woods of Idaho. And by wide, we mean wide. Treefort has more than 440 acts playing this year.
Hangout
When: May 17-19
Where: Gulf Shores, Ala.
Tickets: Three-day general admission, $299; three-day VIP, $1,099; more options here
Notable Headliners: Cardi B, Travis Scott, The Lumineers, Khalid, Vampire Weekend
Why It’s Special: You dance to the catchiest pop and hip-hop tunes in your car and in the shower, so why not with thousands of others on the sandy beaches of Alabama? Better get those dance moves ready for this annual beach party.
Boston Calling
When: May 24-26
Where: Boston
Tickets: Three-day general admission, $279; three-day VIP, $639; more options available here
Notable Headliners: Twenty One Pilots, Tame Impala, Travis Scott, Anderson.Paak
Why It’s Special: In its 10th year, Boston’s biggest festival is known for its stellar lineup of diverse acts ranging hip-hop, folk, and rock. This year’s weekend-long festival held at the Harvard Athletic complex in Allston features nearly 60 acts on four different stages.
BottleRock Napa Valley
When: May 24-26
Where: Napa Valley, Calif.
Tickets: Three-day general admission, $359; more options available here
Notable Headliners: Neil Young, Imagine Dragons, Mumford & Sons, Pharrell Williams, Santana, Tash Sultana
Why It’s Special: BottleRock goes beyond just music for its festival, offering bites from food trucks and, of course, wine. What else would you expect from wine country? The lineup isn’t half bad either.
Governors Ball
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When: May 31-June 2
Where: Randall's Island, New York City
Tickets: Three-day general admission, $305; Three-day VIP $705. More options available here
Notable Headliners: Florence + The Machine, Lil’ Wayne, Nas
Why It’s Special: The Big Apple’s marquee music fest is never light on talent, and this year’s lineup looks spectacular. If the music’s not enough, this 8-year-old contemporary music fest has the added bonus of New York skyline views while you bob your head to the beats. There are also food trucks galore, art to enjoy, and interactive outdoor activities.
Carolina Country Music Fest
When: June 6-9, 2019
Where: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Tickets: Four-day general admission, $219; four-day VIP, $429; more options available here.
Notable Headliners: Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Alabama, Thomas Rhett (not all yet announced)
Why It’s Special: Country music tends to get left off music festival lists, which is crazy because so much of the U.S. cannot get enough of the boot-stomping music. This outdoor festival in beautiful Myrtle Beach usually features big names in the country music world and is far more affordable than most on this list.
Bonnaroo
When: June 13-18
Where: Manchester, Tenn.
Tickets: Four-day general admission, $339; four-day VIP, $825 + fees; more options available here.
Notable Headliners: Phish, Post Malone, Solange, Brandi Carlile, Grand Ole Opry
Why It’s Special: If you’re game to get down and dirty, nothing beats Tennessee’s legendary camping festival, Bonnaroo. Besides being a memorable camping experience featuring all-night parties, this year has one hell of a lineup of more than 150 musicians on more than 10 stages. The popular festival also aims to be the greenest festival by setting standards in sustainability for concerts.
Firefly
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When: June 21-23
Where: The Woodlands, Dover, Del.
Tickets: Three-day general admission, $299 + fees; three-day VIP, $699 + fees; more options available here
Notable Headliners: Death Cab for Cutie, Panic! At the Disco, Tyler the Creator, Zedd, TLC, Gucci Mane
Why It’s Special: Not to be mistaken for the disastrous Fyre Festival, Firefly will bring some of the biggest headliners to the woodlands of Delaware. The festival is also getting some upgrades this year, according to Billboard, including permanent showers stocked with brand-name products, a lounge for sprucing up, a tiki bar, farmers market, and more.
Summerfest
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When: June 26-30 and July 2-July 7
Where: Milwaukee
Tickets: Three-day $57; more options available for as low as $15 here
Notable Headliners: Bon Iver, Ozzy Osbourne, Jason Aldean, Zac Brown Band, Thomas Rhett...so far.
Why It’s Special: Summerfest is one of the world’s largest music festivals, and it’s extremely proud of it. Milwaukee’s affordable festival, which launched in 1968, hosts more than 1,000 performances on 12 stages along the shores of Lake Michigan.
Lollapalooza
When: August 1-4
Where: Grant Park, Chicago
Tickets: See when tickets go live here
Notable Headliners: Not yet announced
Why It’s Special: Chicago’s marquee festival is one of the biggest on the festival circuit and always attracts the best of the best. With eight stages up and running from noon to 10 p.m. and official aftershows, Lollapalooza is for the festival-goer who can’t stop, won’t stop.
Outside Lands
When: August 9-11
Where: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Tickets: See when tickets go live here
Notable Headliners: Not yet announced
Why It’s Special: Went half the summer without hitting a big fest, or hit a couple and still in for more? San Francisco’s biggest music festival takes place inside the picturesque Golden Gate Park and is well-known for its diverse and well-put-together group of acts.
Bumbershoot
When: August 30-September 2
Where: Seattle
Tickets: Three-day “Early Bird,” $199; three-day “Early Bird” VIP, $450; more options available here
Notable Headliners: Not yet announced
Why It’s Special: Celebrating its 49th year, Seattle’s biggest music festival invites some of the biggest names in the game to the Seattle Center on Labor Day weekend. The 2018 festival featured J. Cole, The Chainsmokers, Rhye, Fleet Foxes and so many more.
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