Without a doubt, rock festivals returning after a year off are among the most exciting things about 2021. With so much pent-up energy, any one of these big, roaring festivals will be a great way to expend that energy. Bang your head and seek catharsis on the bass-heavy riffs of rock n’ roll’s biggest, best, and brightest acts.
Below are the festivals that have been confirmed so far. We will continue to update this page as more festivals are approved.
This popular world-world-renowed music festival has brought thousands pouring into the city for the past 20 years. With Coachella's diverse line up of over 200 musicians spanning 2 weekends, there's bound to be artists and genres for everyone to enjoy. Some of this year's performers include Taylor Swift, Chance the Rapper, Lana Del Rey, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, Elton John, Vampire Weekend, and many more! The festival will have lots of celebrities in the crowds attending, mesmerizing art installations, and more! Join the waitlist/purchase tickets online! Although dates are in place, organizers have not yet released any updates regarding 2021 and COVID-19, we will update this post when they do.
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Buy ticketsMetal is Psycho’s chosen genre. This year features the only US engagements of Mercyful Fate and Emperor, avant-garde rockers The Flaming Lips, and the legendary Blue Oyster Cult.
Buy ticketsFrom folk to country, Freshgrass promotes a line-up of folk singers and country music for your enjoyment.
Buy ticketsShaky Knees Music Festival brings over 30 touring international DJs performing their latest beats with a lot of drink and food counters. The event also includes photo booths, local and national restaurants, and more. Many local, regional, and national artists and musicians will be joining the Shaky Knees Music Festival – the best one to spend quality time with your people.
Buy ticketsExemplifying the diversity of rock music, Wonderstruck attracts a wide array of rock bands, electronic music, hybrid styles, and other genres. Surely, there is something for everyone.
Buy ticketsThe premier bass music festival, Wobbleland, comes to Salt Lake City. Riot Ten, Akvma, Brondo, and Jeanie headline this one day festival at the Complex. Check out tickets here!
Buy ticketsCelebrate the 11th edition of the Lucidity Festival at the Live Oak Campground. The artists of this year will be announced soon. There will be plenty to do as well. You can take part in workshops, presentations and exciting venues to see the world in new and mindful ways. Open to all ages, and online is a range of passes available to purchase.
Buy ticketsFor 30 years, the High Sierra Music Festival has the best of psychedelic and progressive rock to their grand stages.
Buy ticketsEvents Moondance is preparing for its upcoming Rock Music Weekend, taking place from July 18th to July 20th. This highly-anticipated event will span three days filled with lively jamming sessions and endless opportunities to connect and engage in exhilarating activities. The lineup boasts impressive names such as the well-known Mountain Ash, The Sweet, Johnny O'Neil, and numerous others set to entertain attendees throughout the weekend. Secure your admission passes now while they are still on sale.
Buy ticketsThe best in hard rock gather in Cadott, WI in July for a three-day festival that always proves to be unforgettable. As a bonus, people who purchase a three-day ticket will receive an additional show on Wednesday.
Buy ticketsHead down to Long Island's vibrant south shore for the longest-running celebration of music and art that the island has ever hosted. In mid-July, the bar-studded town of Patchogue hosts this festival at the sprawling Shorefront Park. Expect live music performances from various local and national artists, tons of food and drink vendors, and arts and crafts. Some of this year’s artists include Pepper, The Disco Biscuits, Dogs in a Pile, and many more. Free parking is available throughout the town, and paid parking is offered closer to the festival itself. Purchase tickets for one or all days of the festival online today.
Buy ticketsReferred to as the "best weekend of Summer" in Seattle, the Capitol Hill Block Party is a music fest that you won't want to miss. There will be six stages of live performances across various genres such as pop, R&B, indie rock, punk, EDM, and more. This year's stacked lineup includes Remi Wolf, Cobrah, Becky Hill, Girl Talk, and Cannons. The fest will also highlight local bars, breweries, restaurants, and art vendors. Three-day general admission tickets are $255, and three-day VIP tickets are $380; purchase them online.
Buy ticketsFounded in 2011, The Red Ants Pants Music Festival puts its ticket sales towards helping small ranches, farms, and rural communities across the country. Taking place in Montana, the locale is beautiful, the music is top-notch, and the cause is worthy.
Buy ticketsFloydFest is a large festival. With approximately 50 bands and artists in this year's line-up, FloydFest has something for everyone, whether your taste is more traditional country, alt-country, or Americana.
Buy ticketsLollapalooza, the revolutionary festival that featured grunge and rock music in its early years, has since diversified its musical lineup, making it a must-see festival. A mainstay of Chicago and taking place in the heart of the Second City, this year will feature 8 stages and over 170 performers, including Megan Thee Stallion, Hozier, and SZA. One-day passes start at $149, and 4-day passes start at $409. Tickets are available online.
Buy ticketsHead to the iconic Golden Gate Park for Outside Lands, an unforgettable music and arts festival that will feature live music performances from popular artists, art installations and vendors, food vendors from top restaurants in the SoCal area, a wine and beer garden, and much more. This year's lineup, tickets, and additional information on the festival will be available online.
Buy ticketsNoah Kahn and Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band headlines this year’s Sea.Hear.Now on Asbury Park’s storied waterfront. Also prominently featured is surfing. Pro-surfers will be on hand to demonstrate and answer your surfing questions, host workshops, and help novice surfers learn the basics.
Buy ticketsHog Farm Celebration is in the tradition of music festivals of the 1960s, but with a family-friendly twist. Enjoy the lovely northern California climate and the jam bands of all stripes in the open and fresh air.
Buy ticketsGet ready to Riot at this 3-day annual festival that has a stacked lineup. This year's headliners include Fall Out Boy, Beck Pavement, Lamb of God, Oliver Tree, Spoon, St. Vincent, Public Enemy, Sum 41, New Found Glory, Dr. Dog and many more. Music festivals are back, and this is certainly one you won't want to miss.
Buy ticketsEnjoy three days of live music by top national acts at the XPoNential Music Festival at The Camden Waterfront overlooking the Delaware River. Food, drinks and crafts by local vendors will be available throughout the festival grounds, but the biggest draw is the talent on stage. Headliners include The Walkmen, Pete Yorn, Rosanne Cash, Guster and others.
Buy ticketsLife is Beautiful is an annual music, art and culinary festival in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas, returning for its 11th anniversary September 27-28. Life is Beautiful is known for a diverse lineup of musicians, as well as art installations, food and drink options and other experiences. Expect to see 15 artists on different stages, including headliners like Catch Justice, Peggy Gou, Jamie XX, Jungle and Thundercat.
Buy ticketsAftershock is a name fitting a festival built around the rumblings of rock and metal music. In the rock music scene, Aftershock is regarded as one of the top festivals in the country and features top musicians like Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Judas Priest, and Pantera. In between sets, enjoy delicious dishes prepared by local food vendors.
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Buy ticketsWhat started as a humble indie-rock evening and is now in its 32nd year, the Noise Pop Festival has become a 10-day multi-genre extravaganza. If you are a music lover, experience diverse musical artists spanning indie rock, electronic, jazz, and hip-hop. Known for showcasing early performances by then-emerging artists such as The White Stripes and Flaming Lips, Noise Pop Festival is a week-long festival across multiple iconic venues throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Music enthusiasts of all ages can attend, with tickets starting at $198.
Buy ticketsInnings Festival, where music and baseball lovers meet, will feature over 18 artists on three stages, plus appearances from Major League Baseball icons. Don't miss performances from music superstars Incubus, Fall Out Boy, the Black Keys, Beck, and The Killers! Two-day GA passes start at $310, with ticket upgrades and VIP packages available. Visit the Innings Festival website for tickets and more.
Buy ticketsGrab your passport and join over 2,000 fans for a week of music, community, and tradition with Cayamo: A Journey Through Song. Travel from Miami to St. Croix, the US Virgin Islands, and St. John's, Antigua, and enjoy music from some of the most popular American and international artists. Pricing starts at $2225 per person per 2-person cabin, with a variety of room options to choose from.
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The Monsters of Rock Cruise from Port of Miami to Cozumel and Nassau while enjoying live performances from some of the biggest names in rock. The 2025 cruise features Tesla, Extreme, Winger, Michael Shannker from the Scorpions, and many more. Book a suite aboard the luxurious Norwegian Joy, and in between sets, enjoy other amenities, such as shopping, an assortment of bars and restaurants, water slides, and spa services. Prices start at $1799 per person for the five-day cruise.
Buy ticketsIn 2019, Treefort had a line-up of 442 arts across its 37 stages. While not limited to rock music, this 5 day festival is an inclusive festival centered on art, music, and community.
Buy ticketsDon't forget your tickets for the annual Sweetwater 420 Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. This year's line-up includes performers like the Revivalists, Greensky Bluegrass, and the great Cypress Hill. The family-friendly event features brilliant music, indoor relaxation areas, and chill-out zones for moms and dads. And don't forget the food trucks.
Buy ticketsThose who are about to rock salute you. Ladies and germs, Welcome to Rockville. North America's largest Rock festival invades Daytona Beach with four thundering days of the hardest rocking bands in the world. Shinedown. Green Day. Linkin Park. Korn. Rob Zombie. Mastodon. The list goes on and on, with each name a headliner. Your ears may keep ringing for a month, but with this much rock, it's worth it.
Buy tickets2025 bids adieu to the Hangout Festival and welcomes the Sand In My Boots Festival, a three-day multi-genre music festival founded and personally curated by Morgan Wallen. Morgan Wallen is not only the headliner; he's hand-picking every act and every experience, making this festival one for fans to remember. Catch Morgan and his pals, Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, Hardy, Diplo, and 2Chainz, for a beachfront weekend of music, memories, and fun.
Buy ticketsThe Cruel World Festival returns to Brookside at the Rose Bowl for another day of unforgettable performances. This year, the fest features legendary acts like The Go-Go's, New Order, and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds. If you're into music from the '80s, '90s, and beyond, grab your leather jacket and come on down for a cruel day of fun!
Buy ticketsFounded in 2003, Maryland Deathfest is the annual Baltimore four-day extravaganza of the world's heaviest metal, showcasing both new and classic music and the hardest death metal, grindcore, doom, thrash, hardcore, black metal, experimental bands, and more. Rock out to shows at multiple venues throughout Baltimore.
Buy ticketsHonor the celebrated history of Bluegrass legend Del McCoury's Music with DelFest, a weekend of down-home musical collaborations and fresh new talent. Enjoy camping, fun, food, and performances from The Del McCoury Band, The Travelling McCourys, Sierra Ferrell, and many more bluegrass favorites. There are also late-night shows and the DelFest Academy for those curious about playing bluegrass themselves.
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Buy ticketsBeantown rocks the Harvard Athletic Complex over Memorial Day Weekend at the Boston Calling musical festival. Catch live performances from rock superstars Fall Out Boy, Sheryl Crow, Avril Lavigne, The Black Crowes, Dave Matthews Band, Tom Morrello, and more.
Buy ticketsAn annual tradition returns to Long Beach, featuring music, food, and an appreciation for "puff, puff, pass" culture. Cali Vibes is a three-day festival emphasizing reggae and dancehall music. Catch dozens of today's hottest music acts, including Kid Cudi, Stick Figure, Slightly Stoopid, and Hip-Hop icons Cyprus Hill performing their legendary album, Black Sunday. It all takes place by the water at Marina Green Park. Come for the fun and groovy vibes.
Buy ticketsBonnaroo has been among America’s top music festivals since its 2002 inception. Featuring a line-up of over 150 superstar musical acts, Bonnaroo's legendary stages showcase performances around the clock, plus rides, yoga, a 5k, markets, and parades. This year features Tyler, The Creator, Dom Dolla, Olivia Rodrigo, Avril Lavinge, and many more. Tickets start at $460 for 4-day general admission.
Buy ticketsNine Days, 600 Artists, and the great City of Milwaukee; Summerfest includes 12 stages featuring over 1,000 performances and 800 acts, making this a festival unlike any other. Enjoy the musical styles of local artists and famous musicians such as The Killers, Benson Boone, Aliney Wilson, and more. In addition, Summerfest presents numerous food vendors, beverage options, and unique shopping. Other interactive experiences include face painting, henna, and tie-dye. Summerfest takes place Thursday through Saturday on three consecutive weekends from June 19 through July 5, noon to midnight.
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