Music festivals draw massive crowds for a reason. Nowhere else can you jam out to several of your favorite artists and bands live, let loose and hang out with fellow music lovers. From Nashville to Las Vegas and everywhere else in between, music festivals pop up all over the country during the entire calendar year. 2024 is sure to be another amazing year in the festival scene and so, to help you navigate it, we're sharing everything you need to know about the nation's top fests. Start putting together your 'fits!
Top United States Music Festivals of 2024
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One of the oldest music festivals in the country, CMA Music Festival 2024 will take place from June 6-9 in Nashville, TN. Presented by the Country Music Association, this four-day festival attracts the brightest stars in country for the biggest party in the city. Established in 1972, this Nashville favorite has become the most legendary country music event in the United States. In 2024, the lineup includes stars such as Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Thomas Rhett and so many more.
Under the Big Sky Fest
Set in the heart of one of America's most unspoiled and pristine regions of natural wilderness, Under the Big Sky Fest 2024 will take place in Whitefish, MT from July 12-14. Pairing cutting-edge emerging talents with musical icons, this festival showcases the very best in Americana, folk, alt-country and rock across two beautiful stages. Be prepared to hear artists such as The Revivalists, Billy Strings, Lord Huron and City and Colour in this twang-forward festival that perfectly showcases the diverse strains of American music today. The best part: this festival is camping and caravan friendly!
Cincinnati Music Festival
A spectacular two-day event on the Cincinnati riverfront, Cincinnati Music Festival 2024 is happening from July 25-27. Originally known as the Ohio Valley Jazz Festival when it got its start in 1962, this annual festival features great music from the hottest stars in R&B, jazz, soul and hip-hop. It also supports and celebrates the collaborative art of local artists of color. Get ready to hear incredible artists such as Maxwell, SWV, Fantasia and Kem.
Austin City Limits
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Heading into its second decade stronger than ever, Austin City Limits 2024 will be held in Austin, TX from October 4-13. Over two separate weekends and nine different stages, attendees will get to jam out to an onslaught of talent that breaks the mold with its genre-defying lineup. Get ready to experience more than 100 high-energy sets from artists across the music spectrum. In 2023, the lineup included performers such as Kali Uchis, Maggie Rogers, Shania Twain and Alanis Morissette.
When We Were Young
The ultimate tribute to early aughts pop punk and emo, When We Were Young Festival 2024 is taking place in Las Vegas, NV from October 19-20. Last year during the throwback fest's debut, bands played to a sold-out crowd of tens of thousands almost exclusively clad in black. This year, you can expect to hear artists such as Coheed and Cambria, Jimmy Eat World, Sleeping With Sirens and Fall Out Boy. While this nostalgia-fueled festival may only last two days, it's going to live in your heart forever.
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