Summertime is the sweet season of relaxation and fun. For those whose schedules are less packed and whose responsibilities are less strenuous for a few months, this is the perfect time to venture away from the Davie rodeo and Sawgrass Mall to go see some of the most popular music artists of all genres in cool and exciting places. So grab your friends, pack your bags, and head out to some of the biggest and best music festivals in the southeast. Tickets are on sale, but prices may vary as festival dates approach.
Vans Warped Tour
July 3 @ Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre at the South Florida Fairgrounds
Tickets: $40.50
Artists include 3OH!3, Good Charlotte, Less Than Jake, Mayday Parade, New Found Glory, Reel Big Fish, Sleeping With Sirens, Sum 41, The Story So Far, The Summer Set, We The Kings, Yellowcard, Waka Flocka Flame and more.
Visit vanswarpedtour.com for more information.
Shaky Knees Festival
May 13-15 @ Atlanta, Georgia
Tickets: three-day tickets are $215 and single-day tickets are $97
Artists include Florence + the Machine, My Morning Jacket, Jane’s Addiction, The 1975, Deftones, Walk the Moon, Young the Giant, The Head and the Heart, Silversun Pickups, Cold War Kids, Houndmouth, Atlas Genius and more.
Visit shakykneesfestival.com for more information.
Fort Rock
April 30-May 1 @ Fort Myers, Florida
Tickets: $109.50
Artists include 3 Doors Down, Bring Me the Horizon, Disturbed, Anthrax, Five Finger Death Punch, A Day To Remember, Bullet For My Valentine, Lamb of God, Pennywise, Rob Zombie, Shinedown and more.
Visit fortrockfestival.com for more information.
Hangout Festival
May 20-22 @ Gulf Shores, Alabama
Tickets: $269
Artists include Alabama Shakes, Cage the Elephant, Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding, Florence and the Machine, Flume, Grimes, Haim, Lenny Kravitz, Miike Snow, The Weeknd, Walk the Moon, Fetty Wap, Panic! At the Disco, Nahko and Medicine for the People, Run the Jewels and more. Tickets include beach access and re-entry for all three days. There is also a festival kickoff party on May 19 for $50, which includes performances by Matt & Kim, Grouplove, Lil Dicky, Big Freedia, Baauer, People of the Sun, and Samo Sound Boy.
Visit hangoutmusicfest.com for more information.
Shaky Beats
May 20-22 @ Atlanta, Georgia
Tickets: three-day tickets are $162 and one-day tickets range from $77 to $93
Artists include Odesza, Major Lazer, Big Gigantic, Nas, Porter Robinson, A$AP Ferg, Cherub, Tory Lanez, Mo, STRFKR, Clerks, Mike Floss and more. Tickets include a commemorative wristband, access to all performances, access to food vendors, and band merchandise and giveaways.
Visit shakybeatsfestival.com for more information.
Sunset Music Festival
May 28-29 @ Tampa, Florida
Tickets: $159
Artists include Hardwell, The Chainsmokers, 3Lau, Bro Safari, Borgore, Lane 8, Mija, Seven Lions, Thomas Jack, Cid, Lost Kings, Shaun Frank and more. Tickets include access to all artists, as well as a wristband, which can be used to redeem advantages.
Visit smftampa.com for more information
Country 500
May 27-29 @ Daytona, Florida
Tickets: three-day tickets are $249 and one-day tickets are $75
Artists include Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan, Lee Brice, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum, Tyler Farr, Willie Nelson, Little Big Town, Trace Adkins, Chris Stapleton, Jennifer Nettles, Montgomery Gentry, Colt Ford and more. General admission includes access to all performances and vendors, carnival rides, arcade games, merchandise and more.
Visit country500.com for more information.
Bonnaroo
June 9-12 @ Manchester, Tennessee
Tickets: $349.50
Artists include Chvrches, Pearl Jam, J. Cole, Ellie Goulding, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Death Cab for Cutie, Haim, Halsey, Miguel, The Chainsmokers, Grace Potter, Purity Ring, Two Door Cinema Club, Tyler the Creator, Sam Hunt, X Ambassadors, St. Lucia and more. The festival features other activities, including the music-blasting art cars, a light show, camping grounds and more.
Visit bonnaroo.com for more information.
CMA Music Festival
June 9-12 @ Nashville, Tennessee
Tickets: TBA
Artists include Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Eric Church, Sam Hunt, Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton and more. While some performances do require a ticket purchase to attend, many performances and activities are free.
Visit cmaworld.com for more information.
Carolina Country
June 10-12 @ Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Tickets: $179
Artists include Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen, Cole Swindell, Kane Brown, Chris Lane, Joe Nichols and more. General admission allows access to two stages, free activities and the beach.
Visit carolinacountrymusicfest.com for more information.
Essence
June 30-July 3 @ New Orleans, Louisiana
Tickets: $130.50
Artists include Ciara, Jeremih, Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey, Judith Hill, Kelly Price, Andra Day, BJ the Chicago Kid, Charlie Wilson and more. There will also be keynote speakers at the festival, including Misty Copeland, Reverend Al Sharpton, Tyra Banks, Patina Miller, Yolanda Adams, Travis Greene and more.
Visit essencefestival.com for more information.
Sloss
July 16-17 @ Birmingham, Alabama
Tickets: $135
Artists include Ryan Adams, Death Cab for Cutie, Ray Lamontagne, The Flaming lips, The Arcs, Grouplove, Fitz and the Tantrums, Logic, Glass Animals, Dr. Dog, The Joy Formidable, Dylan Leblanc, Boom Forest and more. Along with the performances, there will also be activities available for all who attend, including the Piggly Wiggly Craftly Beerly Garden, hands-on iron pouring, and numerous art vendors.
Visit slossfest.com for more information.
No matter what kind of music someone’s into, there are numerous concerts and festivals going on over the summer that are sure to please any music fan. So make the most out of your summer vacation, and travel to any of the upcoming music destinations.
