FEB 9 2024
by Sam Acevedo
Festival season is back in full force with many returning and emerging festivals dropping their lineups and dates. Not only are festivals a fun way to see your favorite artists in a short period, they also provide a great atmosphere to socialize with scenic views, drinks and friends. Here are some festivals that music patrons should keep their eye on this upcoming year:
Lovers & Friends
For those looking to reminisce over the music of the 90s and 2000s, look no further than Lovers & Friends. Festival attendees will travel near and far to witness this historic event where household names such as Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson, Ciara, This festival is in high demand, so tickets being sold out will be inevitable.
Name: Lovers & Friends
Dates: May 4, 2024
Price: USD $470-18,500
Location: Las Vegas Festival Grounds, Nevada
Wireless Festival
Highlighting the talents of the hip-hop scene, Wireless Festival showcases a variety of artists in rap and R&B, in the three-day festival. With names such as Ice Spice, Metro Boomin, Doja Cat, Kendrick Lamar and Tyla headlining the festival, concertgoers can experience the world of modern hip-hop in Finsbury Park, London for a price that won’t break the bank.
Name: Wireless Festival delivered by GOPUFF
Dates: July 12 - 14, 2024
Price: £94.60-570 (depending on pass days)
Location: Finsbury Park, London
Souled Out Festival
Deemed as Australia’s first modern R&B and Soul festival, Souled Out brings forth some of R&B’s most prolific artists of today’s caliber. As artists like Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller, PartyNextDoor, Majid Jordan, Tinashe, Umi, and Thuy will bless the country with their voices, this is a festival that R&B lovers wouldn’t dare to miss. What makes Souled Out notable is perhaps its ability to come to you as the festival takes place in Australia, New Zealand, and Perth for the duration of five days.
Name: Souled Out Festival
Dates: March 22, 23, 28, 29, 31, 2024
Price: AU $189-999
Location: Australia, New Zealand, Perth
Primavera Sound
Primavera Sound, Spain’s renowned festival, showcases both veteran and newly emerging faces in the alternative and indie music scene. Musicians such as Lana Del Rey, FKA Twigs, Charli XCX, Deftones, the Last Dinner Party and Ammara will hit the stage during the four-day festival you wouldn’t want to miss. For those not located in Barcelona, good news! Primavera Sound will also makes stops in Portugal and Latin America.
Name: Primavera Sound
Dates: May 30-Jun 1, Jun 6-8, Nov 23-24, Nov 29, Nov 30-Dec 1, 2024
Price: €265-545 (Depending on dates and location)
Location: Spain, Portugal, Latin America
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
Located in Manchester, Tennessee, Bonnaroo aims to highlight artists from various genres, like hip-hop, alternative rock, pop, Americana, or more. Within a four-day timeframe, notable and rising artists such as Dominic Fike, T-Pain, Thundercat, Ethel Cain, Megan Thee Stallion, Joey Bada$$, and Yves Tumor will bring their forces to the stage. The festival aims to present the artistic value of music while also promoting sustainability and conscious use of recycled materials.
Name: Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
Dates: June 13 - June 16, 2024
Price: USD $435 - 4155
Location: Manchester, Tennessee
Veld Music Festival
With countless EDM festivals emerging across the world, Veld Music Festival is notably one festival that takes the cake for frequent ravers. The three-day festival is the largest electronic music festival in Canada. ARMNHMR, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Green Velvet, Steve Aoki, and more will reign supreme in Toronto for all of those are ready to get up and be one with the beat.
Name: Veld Music Festival
Dates: Aug 2 - 4, 2024
Price: CAD $371 - 483
Location: Downsview Park, Toronto
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