Famous Music Festival In Us

Attending a music festival in the USA is one of the best ways to celebrate your love for music and dance culture with like-minded souls. Many of these annual celebrations take place over the weekend in major cities such as Miami, New York, and New Orleans. To keep things interesting, some music festivals also feature plenty of outdoor games, film screenings, and even wellness programs such as yoga, lawn games, and art installations.

Whether you’re a fan of metal, indie rock, R&B, or EDM, check out our USA music festival guide to find one that best suits your musical taste. From the celebrated favorites to a few surprises in between, here's our breakdown of the finest festivals in the US...

Coachella (2 weekends in mid-April)

Selling out fast every year, the Indio desert becomes a fashionable hive of the coolest bands watched by trendy people and celebrities. Near the top of everyone's bucket list of festivals, the Coachella lineup is a constant source of annual anticipation and a hotbed for musical discussion.

Spot your favorite Hollywood celebs at this hippy music festival

Burning man (Late-August - early-September)

Burning Man is a week-long festival that takes place in Nevada’s the Black Rock Desert. Every year, a temporary town is erected to host thousands of festivalgoers, volunteers, and artists for the entire duration of the event. Expect quirky art installations, fire shows, music concerts by renowned musicians, wild parties, and lastly, the burning of a massive wooden effigy at Burning Man. Note that dust storms are rather common occurrences, so bring along goggles and facemasks to protect yourself.

Lollapalooza (Early August: Friday – Sunday)

Lollapalooza Festival in August is when you get to enjoy live music by renowned alternative bands throughout a weekend in Chicago. The event takes place in Grant Park and features 8 concert stages and over 170 artists performing alternative rock, metal, punk, rock, electronic, and hip-hop music. Among the many acts that have been performed at Lollapalooza include Arctic Monkeys, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, The Strokes, and Arctic Monkeys.

Ultra-Music Festival (3 days in late March)

Ultra is celebrated in many major cities around the world, but Miami is where the festival first took place back in 1999. Every summer, up to (sometimes over) 150,000 electronic music fans gather at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami to catch internationally acclaimed DJs such as Diplo, Paul Van Dyk, and Tiësto. Expect lots of booze, wild crowds, and heart-pumping music well into the early morning at this weekend-long music festival.

The Governors Ball Music Festival (3 days in early June)

Governors Ball entertains thousands of New Yorkers and traveling festivalgoers with music concerts, food trucks, art demonstrations, and outdoor games at Randall's Island Park. Since 2011, the weekend-long event has seen big names such as the xx, Beck, Guns N' Roses, Kings of Leon, and Outkast. Thanks to the park’s expansive landscape, Governors Ball offers plenty of breathing space for those who want to relax in between sets. Lawn games, human board games, and silent discos are among the many activities you get to enjoy throughout the day.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Late April - Early May)

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is where you can enjoy jazz, gospel, blues, and world music for 2 weekends. Also called Jazz Fest, the annual showcase takes place at the Fair Grounds Race Course in central New Orleans, and there are about 12 concert stages and dozens of tents hosting heritage talks, cooking demonstrations, and children’s activities. The city center hosts several marketplaces in conjunction with the festival, with hundreds of local vendors selling handcrafted clothing, pottery, musical instruments, and photographs.