2023 is shaping up to be the year for live music. And after missing it for so long, we deserve it. Here are the stacked music festivals we have to look forward to this year.
Adjacent Music Festival
The Adjacent Music Festival will take place on the sandy shores of Atlantic City, NJ during Memorial Day weekend. Headlining the two-day event are Blink-182, Paramore, Bleachers, Japanese Breakfast, Turnstile and Coheed and Cambria. This will be Adjacent’s debut, with artists that span widely across the alt-rock and indie genres. Excited attendees of the festival are calling it the ultimate “emo gathering” and based on the lineup, we can guarantee fans will shed a tear or two.
Sea. Hear. Now.
New Jersey is killing the festival game this year. Along with Adjacent, Sea. Hear. Now. is another beach-front festival taking place in Asbury Park on September 16th and 17th. Headlining are The Killers and Foo Fighters. The festival will also host a surf competition and art showcase during the weekend.
Pitchfork Music Festival
Every July the critics darling’s gather in Chicago’s Union Park for a weekend filled with acclaimed superstars. Thom Yorke’s crew The Smile joins the stage as part of their North American tour. Alvvays is also headlining months after their triumphant return Blue Rev was released. Even the non-headliners are bands in the moment, Mdou Moctar, Julia Jacklin and JPEGMAFIA are among music’s very best right now. Other hotshot performers include Big Thief, Weyes Blood, Kelela and Bon Iver.
Moon River Music Festival
Chatanooga, Tennessee’s Moon River Festival will take place in beautiful Coolidge Park on September 9th and 10th. Hozier and Caamp are headlining, along with performances by Goodbye Road, Judah & The Lion, Noah Cyrus Marcus King and Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors. We can expect Hozier to perform some new music as his album, Unreal Unearth, comes out this summer.
Oceans Calling
Earlier this week, Oceans Calling announced their stacked lineup for the upcoming festival in Ocean City, Maryland. Headliners Jack Johnson, Alanis Morissette, John Mayer and The Lumineers are gearing up to play the Maryland shore from September 29th to October 1st. We can also expect legendary performances from Noah Kahan, Sheryl Crow, Weezer and Slightly Stoopid amongst many others.
Something In The Water
Pharell’s announced the lineup for Something In The Water music festival this past week and the artists are all across the board. From rappers like Lil Uzi Vert to folk artists like Mumford & Sons to EDM legends like Skrillex, this festival has something for everyone. Something In The Water is set to take place in Virginia Beach from April 28th to 30th.
Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage music and cultural festival will take place in Franklin, Tennessee on September 23rd and 24th. Headlining will be The Luminners (who are pioneering this festival season) and Zach Bryan. Folk and country artists like The Head and The Heart, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, James Bay and Margo Price are also included in this acoustic lineup. If you’re looking for a warm and woodsy way to welcome in the fall season, Pilgrimage is the way to go.
Outside Lands
Celebrating 15 years, Outside Lands music festival will take place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park from August 11th to 13th. Leading the lineup are Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters (again!), ODESZA, Lana Del Ray, The 1975, Megan Thee Stallion, Zedd, Janelle Monáe, Maggie Rogers and Fisher. The festival has remained a staple of the city for over a decade and attendees have had glowing reviews of the music, food and art.
Sound On Sound
Sound On Sound is on another level this year with performances by John Mayer (a Bridgeport native), Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette, Trey Anastasio Band, Hozier and more. The festival will take place at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut on September 30th and October 1st. Taking place on one stage, the festival will have no overlapping acts and will have an upgraded space from last year’s festival.
Heatwave
Heatwave music festival is returning to Northerly Island on June 10th and 11th and is celebrating dance music with the genre’s dedicated fans. Headlining the party are GRiZ, Gryffin, Slander, Kx5 and Tiёsto. Along with the groovy lineup, the festival will also include immersive art including murals, puppetry, and photo opportunities. Heatwave is the perfect way to kick off summer.
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