Music festivals in the United States are vibrant

Music festivals in the United States offer a blend of music, art, community, and celebration, attracting millions of attendees from around the globe. Each festival has its distinct flavor, history, and appeal.

  • SXSW (South by Southwest)| Photo: Shutterstock

    SXSW (South by Southwest)

    - Location: Austin, Texas
    - When it Began: 1987
    - When It Occurs: Mid-March
    - Type of Music: Eclectic mix including film, interactive media, and music

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  • Ultra Music Festival| Photo: Shutterstock

    Ultra Music Festival

    - Location: Downtown Miami, Florida
    - When it Began: 1999
    - When It Occurs: March
    - Type of Music: Electronic

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  • Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival| Photo: Shutterstock

    Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

    - Location: Colorado Desert, California
    - When it Began: 1999
    - When It Occurs: April (over two weekends)
    - Type of Music: Various genres including rock, hip hop, and electronic dance music

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  • The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival| Photo: Shutterstock

    The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

    - Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
    - When it Began: 1970
    - When It Occurs: Late April to Early May
    - Type of Music: Jazz, blues, R&B, gospel, Cajun, Afro-Caribbean, folk, Latin, rock, rap, country, bluegrass

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  • Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival| Photo: Shutterstock

    Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

    - Location: Tennessee
    - When it Began: 2002
    - When It Occurs: June
    - Type of Music: Rock, pop, hip-hop, jazz, and more

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  • Governors Ball| Photo: Shutterstock

    Governors Ball

    - Location: Randall's Island, New York City
    - When it Began: 2011
    - When It Occurs: Early June
    - Type of Music: Rock, electronic, hip-hop, indie, Americana, pop, folk

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  • Lollapalooza| Photo: Shutterstock

    Lollapalooza

    - Location: Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois
    - When it Began: 1991
    - When It Occurs: Late July or Early August
    - Type of Music: Alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock, hip-hop, electronic music

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  • Burning Man| Photo: Shutterstock

    Burning Man

    - Location: Black Rock Desert, Nevada
    - When it Began: [Year of inception]
    - When It Occurs: Late August to Early September
    - Type of Music: Varied (focused on self-expression and art)

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  • Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival| Photo: Shutterstock

    Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival

    - Location: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California
    - When it Began: 2008
    - When It Occurs: August
    - Type of Music: Rock, indie, electronic, hip-hop

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