What better way to spend your summer than to see your favorite musical artists all at one venue? Summer music and arts festivals allow you to do just that. Yes, tickets range from $150-$300 apiece, but most festivals are held for multiple days with several major headliners, including artists like Radiohead, Jack Johnson, and Kanye West. Here are ten music festivals that you should check out early for your summer plans:
1. Lollapallooza: Chicago, Illinois: Indie Rock, Alternative, and Hip-hop music, featuring Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, NIN, and Kanye West.
2. Bonnaroo: Manchester, Tennessee: Rock & Roll, Jazz, Hip-hop and Americana, featuring Pearljam, Metallica, Jack Johnson, and Kanye West.
3. Coachella: Indio, California: Alternative Rock, Hip-Hop and Electronic, featuring Jack Johnson, Prince, and Roger Waters.
4. Beale Street: Memphis Tennessee: Blues and Jazz, featuring Santana and Fergie.
5. Sasquatch: George, Washington: Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, and Hip-Hop, featuring REM, Modest Mouse, Death Cab for Cutie and Mars Volta.
6. CMA Music Festival: Nashville, Tennessee: Country, featuring Sugarland, Carrie Underwood, and Jimmy Wayne.
7. Cornerstone: Bushnell, Illinois: Christian, featuring Anberlin, As I Lay Dying, and Still Remains.
8. Summerfest: Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Various Genres, featuring Stevie Wonder, Rascal Flatts with Taylor Swift, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, John Mayer, and the Jonas Brothers.
9. Essence Music Festival: New Orleans, Louisiana: R&B, Jazz, Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop, featuring Rihanna, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, and Kanye West.
10. Outlands Music Festival: San Francisco, California: Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, and Rock & Roll, featuring Jack Johnson, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Radiohead.
You can check out more on these summer music festivals by doing a Google search. Each festival has its own official website that lists dates, times, ticket sales information, etc. So start saving your pennies because this summer should be all about the music. Treat yourself to an event that will be the highlight of your summer and for years to come.