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Top Music Festivals for 2024

There is no greater experience than attending a music festival and seeing all of your favorite music acts in one place. 2024 promises to be epic, with an all-star lineup featured at some of the biggest and best festivals in the country. Here's a look at a few of the top festivals and what to expect.

The always glitzy and glamourous festival that spans back-to-back weekends in the desert of Indio, CA is back once again. The biggest names in music take to the stage to once again put on a show that has become the unofficial kickoff for the summer music festival season. The lineup is always eclectic and features that hottest names across all genres. Previous lineups have included Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion, Harry Styles, and Swedish House Mafia. Coachella is at the top of every festival goer's bucket list, and this year promises to be just as exciting as years past.

What started out as a touring event, has planted its roots in Chicago's Hutchinson Field Grant Park and become a four-day summer music festival staple. This multi-genre event not only hosts some of the best musical acts but also has visual arts performances, as well as hosting non-profit and political organizations. Lollapalooza is one of the most iconic festivals and has also been held across the globe. Some of the acts who've been featured include Metallica, The Strokes, The Weeknd, as well as Wiz Khalifa.

The worlds best electronic dance music performers take over the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for what has evolved into a worldwide phenomenon. EDC, as it is commonly called combines the glitter and glam of Vegas, with the high-energy sounds of EDM music. Hundreds of the top performers take centerstage with a backdrop of a full-sized carnival. Previous years have seen the likes of Tiesto, Kaskade, Steve Aoki, and Above & Beyond.

Austin City Limits

Originally a single weekend event, Austin City Limits has transformed into a two consecutive weekend, three-day affair that combines music, art, and a food court comprised of some of the top restaurants in the city. The festival is held in Zilker Park and has featured a flurry of artists such as Machine Gun Kelly, Arctic Monkeys, Cardi B, and Skrillex.

Welcome to Rockville

Welcome to Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway for this absolutely juggernaut rock and metal festival. The lineup this year includes Slipknot, Rob Zombie, Avenged Sevenfold, and the legendary Alive Cooper.

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

Few festivals mean more to a city than this one does. The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival goes beyond just music and encompasses the culture and vibe of the city of New Orleans. This yearly affair has been taking place at the New Orleans Fair Grounds since 1970. Despite the name, musical acts from all different genres have taken the stage. Past performers include Red Hot Chili Peppers who recently performed in 2022, Chris Stapleton, NAS, and Elton John.

Stagecoach Festival

Stagecoach is the Coachella of country music. Every year the hottest names in country music converge on Empire Polo Field, and perform for tens of thousands of fans. Some of the biggest names who've played here include, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Kane Brown, and Old Dominion.

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