2025 promises an exciting array of music festivals, offering something for every type of music lover. Whether you're into rock, country, pop, or electronic beats, here's a comprehensive list of some of the biggest and most anticipated festivals across North America. Get ready to plan your festival calendar!
Aftershock Festival
Sacramento, CA | Oct. 2-5
One of the West Coast's premier rock festivals, Aftershock returns to Discovery Park with headliners blink-182, Korn, Deftones, and Bring Me The Horizon.
BeachLife Festival
Redondo Beach, CA | May 2-4
This beachside celebration features headliners Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, and Alanis Morissette, blending great music with stunning coastal views.
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
Manchester, TN | June 12-15
With its eclectic mix of artists, Bonnaroo headlines include Luke Combs, Tyler, The Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, and Hozier, continuing to blend genres on The Farm in Tennessee.
BottleRock Napa Valley
Napa, CA | May 23-25
A fusion of music and wine, BottleRock features Green Day, Justin Timberlake, and Noah Kahan, attracting both music fans and wine enthusiasts.
Bourbon & Beyond
Louisville, KY | Sept. 11-14
This massive festival combines music and bourbon, with top acts like Jack White, Phish, and The Lumineers at the Kentucky Expo Center.
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
Indio, CA | April 11-13, 18-20
Coachella remains the king of U.S. festivals, bringing Post Malone, Lady Gaga, Travis Scott, and Green Day to the Empire Polo Club for two weekends of unparalleled performances.
Cruel World
Pasadena, CA | May 17
Held at the Rose Bowl, this alternative rock festival features legendary acts like New Order and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, along with reunions from ‘Til Tuesday and The Go-Go’s.
Electric Daisy Carnival
Las Vegas, NV | May 16-18
Known for its impressive scale, EDC takes over Las Vegas Motor Speedway with over 250 acts across 16 stages, featuring EDM icons like Alesso, DJ Snake, and Tiesto.
Dreamville Festival
Raleigh, NC | April 5-6
J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival returns to North Carolina, blending hip-hop and R&B with performances from Lil Wayne, 21 Savage, and Ludacris.
Lollapalooza
Chicago, IL | July 31-Aug. 3
The legendary festival in Grant Park features a diverse lineup with Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, A$AP Rocky, and K-pop sensation TWICE.
Louder Than Life
Louisville, KY | Sept. 18-21
Dubbed America's loudest rock and metal festival, Louder Than Life brings major acts like Slayer, Deftones, and Rob Zombie to the Highland Festival Grounds.
Osheaga
Montreal, QC | Aug. 1-3
The Montreal festival features headliners Tyler, The Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, and The Killers, drawing in diverse crowds from around the world.
Rolling Loud California
Inglewood, CA | March 15-16
With A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, and Peso Pluma, Rolling Loud continues to be a leader in hip-hop festivals, bringing a massive lineup to Hollywood Park.
Sick New World
Las Vegas, NV | April 12
This alt-metal event at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds brings back the best of the genre with Metallica, Linkin Park, and Evanescence.
Summerfest
Milwaukee, WI | June 19-21
Summerfest offers a well-rounded lineup with artists like Megan Thee Stallion, The Lumineers, and Def Leppard.
Welcome to Rockville
Daytona Beach, FL | May 15-18
North America's largest rock festival, with headliners Green Day, Korn, Shinedown, and the reunited Linkin Park.
When We Were Young
Las Vegas, NV | Oct. 18
Emo fans rejoice—blink-182 and Panic! at the Disco headline this nostalgic fest in Las Vegas.
WorldPride Music Festival
Washington, D.C. | June 6-7
A celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, this event at RFK Festival Grounds is headlined by Jennifer Lopez and Troye Sivan.
Ultra Music Festival
Miami, FL | March 28-30
The iconic EDM festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with stars like Deadmau5, Zeds Dead, and Martin Garrix lighting up Bayfront Park.
Vans Warped Tour
Multiple Cities | June-November
The legendary traveling festival returns for its 30th anniversary with pop-punk and emo favorites across the U.S., including Washington, D.C., Long Beach, and Orlando.
From the sunny beaches of California to the legendary stages of Chicago, 2025’s festival lineup promises an incredible variety of music, art, and culture. Whether you’re into rock, electronic, or hip-hop, there's no shortage of epic events to attend this year.
