Memorial Day Weekend is almost here! The official start of the music festival summer season is looking solid this year with a stacked lineup of newcomers and classics returning after the forced hiatus of the past two years. Below, we share some of our favorites that are on the horizon and are very much looking forward to the return of live music.
Boston Calling 2024
When: May 24-26, 2024
Where: Allston, MA
The Scene: Boston's signature music festival takes place for three days over Memorial Day Weekend at the Harvard Athletic Complex. Over the years, Boston Calling has transformed into one of the premier music festivals of New England with a strong mix of indie rock, hip-hop, and legendary artists.
The Lineup: Cannons, Ed Sheeran, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, Hozier, Khruangbin, Leon Bridges, Megan Thee Stallion, The Killers, The Revivalists, Tyler Childers, Young the Giant
More Info: Boston Calling 2024 Guide
Strawberry Music Festival 2024
When: May 22-27, 2024
Where: Grass Valley, CA
The Scene: Strawberry Music Festival is a five-day, family-friendly campout with entertainment and activities for all ages, held on nearly 100 acres of conifer forest at the beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds.
More Info: Strawberry Music Festival 2024 Guide
Lightning in a Bottle 2024
When: May 22-27, 2024
Where: Bakersfield, CA
The Scene: The dedicated fans of this transformational festival have kept LiB at the top of its game for over ten years. It has changed venues more than a few times, but the incredible art, enthusiastic attendees, and top notch lineup at this boutique fest is a steady constant.
The Lineup: Bob Moses, Cannons, Fatboy Slim, Floating Points, Honey Dijon, James Blake, Labrinth, M.I.A., Mura Masa, Nora En Pure, Skream, Skrillex, Tipper, Tycho
More Info: Lightning in a Bottle 2024 Guide
Patriotic Festival 2024
When: May 23-26, 2024
Where: Norfolk, VA
The Scene: 'The mission of the Patriotic Festival is to honor and celebrate all branches of our Armed Forces and promote Patriotism. With the US Navy support and the steadfast support of our Corporate Sponsors and Artists. The Patriotic Festival is the most popular military celebration in the region.'
The Lineup: Zac Brown Band
More Info: Patriotic Festival 2024 Guide
Rooster Walk 2024
When: May 23-26, 2024
Where: Axton, VA
The Scene: Making the most out of tragedy, Rooster Walk was started to celebrate the lives of two childhood friends that passed away. With a mission to create a festival that could fund a scholarship, the Rooster Walk Music and Arts was born. A decade later, this festival for charity has become a centerpiece event of the region.
The Lineup: Cory Wong
More Info: Rooster Walk 2024 Guide
Jacksonville Jazz Festival 2024
When: May 23-26, 2024
Where: Jacksonville, Florida
The Scene: For over 40 years, the Jacksonville Jazz Festival has brought music lovers together for a weekend of food, drinks community and music. The Jacksonville Jazz Festival fills the streets of downtown Jacksonville and beyond with the sweet sounds of artists you love music you can groove to. The Jacksonville Jazz Festival weekend kicks off with the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition on Thursday, followed by 3-days of live, free entertainment in the heart of downtown Jacksonville.
More Info: Jacksonville Jazz Festival 2024 Guide
Maryland Deathfest 2024
When: May 23-26, 2024
Where: Baltimore, MD
The Scene: The concept of MDF is simple: to bring to the United States the best and most extreme bands the underground has to offer. Never conforming to trends, or being limited by genre restrictions, MDF is a showcase of what extreme music, both new and old, is capable of.
More Info: Maryland Deathfest 2024 Guide
DelFest 2024
When: May 23-26, 2024
Where: Cumberland, MD
The Scene: The legendary bluegrass artist Del McCoury curates this annual festival at the picture perfect Allegany County Fairgrounds in Maryland. Camping, dancing, and of course, plenty of bluegrass set the stage for a Memorial Day weekend of world class collaborations, special guest sit-ins, informal workshops, and late night picking sessions.
The Lineup: Greensky Bluegrass, Leftover Salmon, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Del McCoury Band, Yonder Mountain String Band
More Info: DelFest 2024 Guide
Bottlerock Napa Valley 2024
When: May 24-26, 2024
Where: Napa, CA
The Scene: Wine meets music when artists from around the world descend on Napa Valley just north of San Francisco. The internationally renown wine region lets it all hang out during this Memorial Day Weekend Festival, putting out one of the best West Coast lineups of the season.
The Lineup: Action Bronson, All Time Low, Cannons, Cold War Kids, Dominic Fike, Ed Sheeran, Gogol Bordello, Kali Uchis, Maná, Megan Thee Stallion, Miike Snow, My Morning Jacket, Nelly, Norah Jones, Pearl Jam, Queens of the Stone Age, Say She She, St. Vincent, Stevie Nicks, T-Pain, The Kid Laroi, The Offspring
More Info: Bottlerock Napa Valley 2024 Guide
CaveJam 2024
When: May 24-26, 2024
Where: Pelham, TN
The Scene: CaveJam is a new 3-day, multi-stage camping festival at The Caverns over Memorial Day Weekend. The Caverns is a world-renowned subterranean venue. The festival will feature 20 artists and bands on its stages above and below ground.
The Lineup: Dopapod, Dumpstaphunk, Keller Williams, Pimps Of Joytime, The String Cheese Incident
More Info: CaveJam 2024 Guide
California Roots 2024
When: May 24-26, 2024
Where: Monterey, CA
The Scene: One of the largest reggae festivals in the country, Calforinia Roots delivers a cosmic blend of good vibes, true happiness, family, peace, love and joy to all who enter. The three-day festival takes place at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, where Jimi Hendrix famously lit his guitar on fire in 1967.
The Lineup: Ice Cube, Lupe Fiasco, Rebelution, Ziggy Marley
More Info: California Roots 2024 Guide
Solshine 2024
When: May 24-26, 2024
Where: Chillicothe, IL
The Scene: 'Following an impressive 22-year run, the creators of Summer Camp Music Festival will enter an exciting new era in 2024 with their new festival concept: Solshine: A Music and Arts Reverie.'
The Lineup: Big Gigantic, Bro Safari, deadmau5, Goose, Keller Williams, Kill The Noise, moe., Slander, STS9, The Disco Biscuits, The String Cheese Incident, The Werks, Umphrey's McGee
More Info: Solshine 2024 Guide
Dark Star Jubilee 2024
When: May 24-26, 2024
Where: Thornville, OH
The Scene: Returning to Thornville, Ohio each year, Dark Star Jubilee is hosted by Dark Star Orchestra who headline each of the three nights of the festival. The rest of the lineup features a wanton mix of artists reminiscing of the classic rock times - most notable the Grateful Dead whom Dark Star Jubilee Orchestra is known to recreate sets from. Set in the Legend Valley, a well known venue in the Midwest, festival attendees are surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
The Lineup: Dark Star Orchestra, Greensky Bluegrass, Pimps Of Joytime
More Info: Dark Star Jubilee 2024 Guide
Punk Rock Bowling 2024
When: May 24-27, 2024
Where: Las Vegas, NV
The Scene: Combining mankind's three greatest creations (punk rock, bowling, and Las Vegas), this annual festival has grown popular enough to spin off editions across the country. But nothing compares to the flagship festival of Punk Rock Bowling in its downtown Las Vegas home over Memorial Day Weekend. 100 bands, 1000 bowlers, poker tournaments, movie screenings, and plenty of booze - sounds like the perfect weekend.
The Lineup: Billy Bragg, Descendents, Destroy Boys, DEVO, Gogol Bordello, Madness
More Info: Punk Rock Bowling 2024 Guide
TwoGether Land 2024
When: May 25-26, 2024
Where: Dallas, TX
The Scene: Twogether Land was birthed by ONE Musicfest in the spirit of togetherness and unity through music. Experiences are better when shared with each other. All are invited to a magical place we call, Twogether Land.
The Lineup: Gucci Mane, Jeezy, Latto, Lil Wayne, Three 6 Mafia
More Info: TwoGether Land 2024 Guide
Sueños Festival 2024
When: May 25-26, 2024
Where: Chicago, IL
The Scene: Sueños Music Festival is an annual reggaeton event that celebrates Latin talent and culture in Chicago.
More Info: Sueños Festival 2024 Guide
Gazebo Festival 2024
When: May 25-26, 2024
Where: Louisville, KY
The Scene:
The Lineup: Jack Harlow, James Blake, SZA, Vince Staples
More Info: Gazebo Festival 2024 Guide
Memorial Meltdown 2024
When: May 25-26, 2024
Where: Lake George, NY
The Scene: Kick off summer this Memorial Day Weekend at Memorial Meltdown in beautiful Lake George, New York.
The Lineup: Dispatch, The Revivalists
More Info: Memorial Meltdown 2024 Guide
Movement Detroit 2024
When: May 24-26, 2024
Where: Detroit, MI
The Scene: Long before the onslaught of the modern day electronic festival scene, the Movement Festival has brought the vibe to downtown Detroit over Memorial Day weekend. Running under a few different names since 2000, this festival brings in top talent to Hart Plaza and delivers an EDM urban experience far different than any other you’ll find over the summer.
The Lineup: 999999999, Boys Noize, Carl Craig, Ellen Allien, Fatboy Slim, Floating Points, Gorgon City, Honey Dijon, Horse Meat Disco, Idris Elba, James Blake, Loco Dice, Ludacris, Richie Hawtin, Seth Troxler, Skream, The Blessed Madonna
More Info: Movement Detroit 2024 Guide