A new year means a new round of music festivals, and while many are yet to be announced, there’s still a stacked round of events slated for 2024.
Whether you’re looking to see the top artists in the industry take over Coachella, grab cowboy boots for Stagecoach, groove to EDM superstars at Ultra, or head back to the early 2000s for some nostalgic emo tunes at When We Were Young, there’s a festival calling your name this year.
Find our full list of upcoming North American music festivals below, updating daily:
Heavy rock and metalheads: get ready for a head-banging four days as Aftershock takes over Sacramento’s Discovery Park from October 10 through 13 with headlining performances from Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, and Motley Crue. Read about the event here.
This year’s iHeartRadio ALTerEgo features some of the biggest names in alternative music, with headlining performances from Paramore, the Black Keys, The 1975, and Thirty Seconds to Mars. Read about the fest here.
Chicago’s Union Park is getting ready to host the ARC Music Festival for the fourth year with headliners including U.K. brother duo Disclosure. Find the full lineup and tickets here.
Backwoods Festival is returning to Akron’s Mulberry Mountain this June, featuring top EDM acts, vendors, and art installations. Find the full lineup and festival details here.
BeachLife Festival celebrates its fifth edition this year, hosting Sting, Incubus, My Morning Jacket as headliners with many more acts set to perform. Read about this year’s event here.
The inaugural Best Friends Forever Festival is set to shake up downtown Las Vegas this fall, bringing together a lineup of emo and indie rock legends for a three-day event, featuring Bright Eyes, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Cap’n Jazz. Read about it here.
More than 150 acts will take the stage for the annual music and arts festival in Tennessee this June, featuring Pretty Lights, Post Malone, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Ahead of this year’s event, organizers addressed a price hike. Read about the festival here.
Boston Calling is set to take over the Harvard Athletic Complex again this spring, with headlining performances from Ed Sheeran, Tyler Childers, and The Killers. See the full lineup here.
Napa Valley’s music, food, wine, and brew festival BottleRock is returning for “the first taste of summer” this May with a stacked lineup, including Pearl Jam, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Nicks, and Mana. Read about the festival here.
Headlining this year’s Bourbon & Beyond include iconic names such as Zach Bryan, Neil Young, My Morning Jacket, Tyler Childers, and Dave Matthews Band. See the full lineup here.
Broccoli City is returning this summer with a new location and stacked lineup of hip-hop stars, including Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna, and Sexyy Red. See the full lineup here.
While technically not dubbed a “festival,” this annual event will see thousands of people come together to construct Black Rock City in the Nevadan desert. See the turmoils of 2023’s edition here.
The California event is set to feature headlining performances from dreamy, indie-pop artist Lana Del Rey, rapper Tyler The Creator, and hip-hop artist Doja Cat. In a surprise turn of events, the dance/indie-rock icons of No Doubt also scored a headlining spot. Read about the festival here.
Ocean City, Maryland is gearing up to host its inaugural Country Calling Festival at the Ocean City Boardwalk on October 4 and 5 with headliners Eric Church, Tyler Childers, Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson. Read about it here.
Fans of ‘80s and ‘90s new wave, post-punk, and rock — gear up for a Cruel World Festival in May, which is set to feature Duran Duran, Blondie, and Interpol as headliners. Read about the fest here.
Rapper J. Cole will take over the fourth edition of Dreamville this April, sharing the stage with headliners Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, and SZA. See the full lineup here.
Evolution Festival is returning to Forest Park in St. Louis this September 28 to 29, featuring headlining performances from indie-rock greats The Killers and Beck. See who else is performing here.
FairWell Festival returns to the Deschutes Country Fairgrounds this summer with headlining performances by Billy Strings, Brandi Carlile, and Caamp. Read about this year’s edition here.
Faster Horses Festival is gearing-up for its 11th edition, featuring a trio of country superstar first-timers who will be taking center stage – Jelly Roll, Hardy, and Lainey Wilson. Read about the event here.
The inaugural Fool In Love Festival is gearing-up to take over Hollywood Park, adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on August 31 with headlining performances from Lionel Richie and Diana Ross. Read about it here.
The 2024 Four Chord Music Fest is celebrating its 10th anniversary and has announced some of the biggest names in emo and pop-punk are scheduled to perform. Read about the two-day fest here.
Global Citizen Festival will return to New York City’s Central Park this September. While a lineup has not been announced at this time, festival admission remains the same, where festivalgoers must earn entry to the event by “taking action.” Read about it here.
The annual Governors Ball music festival returns to New York City’s Flushing Meadows Corona Park this spring, featuring headlining performances from The Killers, Post Malone, and SZA. Read about the fest here.
The three-day festival on the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores will feature headlining performances from Lana Del Rey, Zach Bryan, and Odesza. Read about the fest and score tickets here.
HARD Summer returns in 2024, set against the backdrop of Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, with headlining sets from Disclosure, Jamie xx, Nelly Furtado and Subtronics. Read about this year’s edition here.
All inkmates are summoned to return to the Ohio State Reformatory for the 2024 edition of the event — featuring rock bands and tattoos all weekend long with headlining performances from Breaking Benjamin, Godsmack, and Shinedown. Read about this year’s event here.
Music and baseball fans are invited to double header weekends in February and March for the Innings Festival, along with the Extra Innings Festival debut.
Is For Lovers Various Cities | June 22 – September 7
Hawthorne Heights’ Is For Lovers festival, a play on their hit track “Ohio Is For Lovers,” just announced its third annual traveling music festival this summer, bringing along emo heavyweights for the ride. See the dates and lineup here.
Indie powerhouses The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie will take over Just Like Heaven festival, organized by Coachella promoters Goldenvoice. See the full lineup and find tickets here.
Kansas City is gearing up for another edition of the Kelce Jam, the music-based festival created by football star Travis Kelce, with sets from Lil Wayne, Diplo, and 2 Chainz. Read about it here.
New England’s Levitate Music & Arts Festival is returning to Massachusetts this Fourth of July weekend for its 11th edition of the event with a stacked lineup, featuring Sublime, Lake Street Dive, and Mt. Joy. Read about it here.
The multi-genre festival returns to its homeland in Chicago this summer with SZA, Tyler, The Creator, blink-182, The Killers, Future X Metro Boomin, Hozier, Stray Kids, Melanie Martinez, and Skrillex. Read about it here.
Loudmouths — festival organizers said 2023’s edition was their “loudest year yet.” This year will feature headlining performances from the reunited Slayer, Motley Crue, Slipknot, and Korn. Read about it here.
The top R&B, hip-hop, and pop acts are taking center stage at this year’s Lovers & Friends festival in Las Vegas, featuring headliners Janet Jackson, Usher, and Backstreet Boys. Read about it here.
The inaugural Lovin’ Life Music Festival, set to take place in Charlotte from May 3 to 5, has unveiled its complete 2024 lineup with headlining performances from Post Malone, Stevie Nicks, and Noah Kahan. See the full lineup here.
The legendary Rolling Stones are taking over the New Orleans Jazz Fest this year. Other top acts include the Foo Fighters, Neil Young, and The Killers. See the full lineup here.
The Newport Jazz Festival is gearing up for its 70th anniversary, with headliners André 3000, Nile Rodgers & Chic, and Kamasi Washington. Read about the event here.
Punk-rockers: get ready for a day packed with head-banging at the inaugural No Values Festival in California. Its first edition will kick-off with The Original Misfits, Iggy Pop, Turnstile, Social Distortion, Sublime and Bad Religion. See the full lineup here.
The Oceans Calling Festival is back for another weekend from September 27 to 29, with Blink-182, The Killers, and Dave Matthews Band set to headline. Find out more about this year’s edition here.
Montreal’s OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival is returning to Parc Jean-Drapeau from August 2 to 4 with a stacked lineup, featuring headlining performances from the punk icons of Green Day, R&B star SZA, and indie-pop’s Noah Kahan. Find out more about this year’s event here.
Outside Lands, the festival celebrating music, wine, food, cannabis, and everything in the Bay Area returns to NoCal mid-summer with headliners Tyler, The Creator, The Killers, and Sturgill Simpson. Read about it here.
Legendary singers Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson are joining forces this summer to headline the 2024 “Outlaw Music Festival Tour” with acts like Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, John Mellencamp, and Billy Strings. See the dates here.
OUTLOUD Music Festival is gearing up for its annual event at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles from June 1 to 2. Headlining this year’s festival are global superstars Kylie Minogue, Janelle Monáe, and Diplo. Catch the details here.
The annual Pitchfork Music Festival is preparing to take over Chicago’s Union Parkwith headlining performances from Black Pumas, Carly Rae Jepsen and Alanis Morissette. Find more information about the event here.
The 2024 edition of Railbird Music Festival, a two-day event, will be headlined by country’s Chris Stapleton and indie singer-songwriter Noah Kahan at the Infield at Red Mile. Read about the fest here.
Rocklahoma Pryor, Oklahoma | August 30 – September 1
The 2024 Rocklahoma Festival is getting ready for its biggest lineup to date with headlining sets from Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, and Slipknot. See the full lineup here.
Memphis is gearing up for the inaugural RiverBeat Music Festival, featuring hip-hop icons The Fugees, Grammy-nominated Odesza, and country breakout star Jelly Roll. Read about it here.
Rolling Loud, the country’s most popular hip-hop music festival, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, featuring headlining performances from Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, and Future. Read about it and find tickets here.
Emos, it’s time to gather for the fifth annual Sad Summer Festival, stopping in 17 cities throughout the summer with Mayday Parade and The Maine headlining each show. See all the dates and lineup here.
Sick New World is returning to Las Vegas for its second year next spring with a stacked lineup of rock and metal artists, including System of a Down and Slipknot. Find more information about the festival here.
The indie and rock festival Shaky Knees is heading into its 11th year with headlining performances from Noah Kahan, Weezer, and Foo Fighters. Read about the festival here.
The annual Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival will include performances from Disturbed, The Original Misfits, Pantera, and Slipknot – each set to close out a night on the main stage. Read about the fest and grab tickets here.
California’s country music festival Stagecoach will feature superstars Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, and Morgan Wallen across the three-day event. Find tickets and more information here.
he iconic Milwaukee festival, Summerfest, has unveiled its 2024 lineup – featuring performances from some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Mötley Crüe, Goo Goo Dolls, Maroon 5, and Keith Urban. Catch the details here.
Pop-punkers, emos, and alt-rock lovers: several bands are joining forces this summer for a head-banging traveling festival, featuring Scene Queen, Magnolia Park, and Stand Atlantic. See the full lineup and cities here.
Hosted by SweetWater Brewing Company, SweetWater 420 Fest is set to take place at Atlanta’s historic Pullman Yards from April 20 to 21, featuring headlining acts Beck and Slightly Stoopid. Find more details here.
Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival delves into country, rock, and roots tunes for the three-day event, offering a “beach escape.” This year’s lineup features Hardy, Lainey Wilson, and Jason Aldean.
Miami’s Ultra Music Festival, featuring EDM heavyweights for the past 24 years, will include headlining sets from Calvin Harris, Tiesto, and David Guetta. Read about it here.
The four-day rock and metal festival Welcome to Rockville announced the initial bands for the 2024 edition of the festival, with Mötley Crüe, Limp Bizkit, Foo Fighters and Slipknot as headliners. Find tickets here.
To fulfill the dreams of emos across the U.S., a round of artists who solidified the genre in the early 2000s are coming together to play their breakthrough albums in full, with headlining sets from My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy. Find tickets and read about the fest here.
Other fan-favorite festivals have not been announced at this time, but are set to make a comeback this year. Events that turned disastrous in 2023, including New York’s Electric Zoo and Blue Ridge Rock in Virginia, have not been confirmed at this time.
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This list will be updated by TicketNews accordingly — check back as more lineups and festivals are announced in the coming months.
