Two of the only times it is socially acceptable to wear a costume is at Halloween or at a music festival, so you better believe combining the two is going to be a blast. Check out our comprehensive lists of Halloween festivals and get inspired to get dressed up and get after it.
Outside Lands 2021
When: October 29-31, 2021
Where: San Francisco, CA
The Scene: A bike valet, wine tasting tent, and local organic food vendors are just a couple of signs that you’re in San Francisco at Outside Lands. The quirky and wonderful Golden Gate Park hosts a wide range of acts and has quickly grown into a highlight of the San Fran summer. Bring a hoodie with you. Just because it’s August doesn’t mean that the fog won’t join the party.
The Lineup: Boy Pablo, Dr. Dog, Glass Animals, Kaytranada, LIZZO, Lord Huron, Rufus Du Sol, Sofi Tukker, Tame Impala, The Strokes, Vampire Weekend, Young Thug
More Info: Outside Lands 2021 Guide
Escape Halloween 2021
When: October 29-30, 2021
Where: San Bernardino, CA
The Scene: Held in Southern California, Escape: Psycho Circus is an annual electronic festival running over Halloween. Continuing their impressive repertoire of festivals produced by the brand Insomniac, Escape: Psycho Circus promises to deliver spooky vibes and a top electronic lineup to festival attendees. Taking the Halloween spirit to heart, the festival also features themed stages, immersive art installations and costumed performers lurking the festival grounds.
The Lineup: Benny Benassi, DJ Snake, Eric Prydz, Loco Dice, Playboi Carti, The Chainsmokers, Zedd
More Info: Escape Halloween 2021 Guide
Suwannee Hulaween 2021
When: October 28-31, 2021
Where: Live Oak, FL
The Scene: Halloween's jammiest music festival, Suwanee Hulaween, takes place annually at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. Hosted by The String Cheese Incident (who play two sets every evening), the jam band filled lineup features multiple stages filled with fans dressed up for the event.
The Lineup: Bonobo, Dumpstaphunk, Greensky Bluegrass, Lettuce, Lotus, My Morning Jacket, Skrillex, Tank and the Bangas, The String Cheese Incident, Zeds Dead
More Info: Suwannee Hulaween 2021 Guide
Rolling Loud NYC 2021
When: October 28-30, 2021
Where: New York City, NY
The Scene: The largest hip-hop festival in the world that started in Miami, Florida is coming to NYC. Some of the biggest names in the business have already played this festival including Kendrick Lamar, Future, Lil Wayne, A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, Young Thug, Lil B, Post Malone, Migos, Kodak Black, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Lil Yachty, and more.
The Lineup: A$AP Ferg, Action Bronson, Fetty Wap, Gucci Mane, J. Cole, Lil Durk, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott
More Info: Rolling Loud NYC 2021 Guide
Levitation 2021
When: October 28-31, 2021
Where: Austin, TX
The Scene: Formally known as the Austin Psych Fest, Levitation has pushed out editions to Vancouver and Paris. But the home-base always remains in Texas where the flagship festival takes over Carson Creek Ranch near Austin. Founded by local psych heroes, The Black Angels, this DIY fest is like nothing else on the Texas festival schedule.
The Lineup: Black Midi, Chicano Batman, Japanese Breakfast, Red Fang, Starcrawler, The Black Angels, The Hives
More Info: Levitation 2021 Guide
Boo! Seattle 2021
When: October 29-30, 2021
Where: Seattle, WA
The Scene: Prepare yourself for two nights of monstrous beats and dance among the skeletons, ghouls, goblins, and frightfully fun characters who haunt this festival in downtown Seattle.
The Lineup: Don Diablo, Kaskade
More Info: Boo! Seattle 2021 Guide
Freaky Deaky Texas 2021
When: October 29-30, 2021
Where: Houston, TX
The Scene: It's Texas meets Halloween meets dance party when Freaky Deaky lands in Houston. The wildest costume party in the south gets spooky at the Sam Houston Race Park with some of the hottest names in the EDM scene.
The Lineup: Adventure Club, deadmau5, Excision, Galantis, Zeds Dead
More Info: Freaky Deaky Texas 2021 Guide
Dream Eaters 2021
When: October 29-30, 2021
Where: San Diego, CA
The Scene: It's a spooky two days of dance music at Petco Park in San Diego with this new festival.
The Lineup: Illenium, San Holo, Sofi Tukker
More Info: Dream Eaters 2021 Guide
Get Freaky 2021
When: October 29-30, 2021
Where: Salt Lake City, UT
The Scene: Get Freaky is an annual electronic music festival held during Halloween in Salt Lake City, Utah. The two-day event takes place at The Great Saltair, a unique venue that sits on a picturesque spot overlooking the Great Salt Lake.
The Lineup: Deorro, Dillon Francis, Dirtyphonics, Flosstradamus, Rezz
More Info: Get Freaky 2021 Guide
Day of the deadmau5 2021
When: October 28-31, 2021
Where: Miami, FL
The Scene: deadmau5 is coming to Miami with a 3-day showcase spectacular.
The Lineup: deadmau5
More Info: Day of the deadmau5 2021 Guide
The Fest 2021
When: October 29-31, 2021
Where: Gainsville, FL
The Scene: This independent multiple-venue festival that celebrates underground music has been rocking Gainsville for nearly two decades. The numbers speak for themselves at The Fest: 300+ artists, 4 stages, 18 venues, and more than 50 professional wrestlers.
More Info: The Fest 2021 Guide
BIME Live Festival 2021
When: October 29-30, 2021
Where: Bilbao, Spain
The Scene: The multi-genre BIME Live festival is a two-day festival that brings some of the biggest names in rock, pop, and elctronic to the Bilbao Exhibition Center, It may be a younger festival, but its alumni already include The Chemical Brothers, Basement Jaxx, Placebo, Suede, Manic Street Preachers, Passenger, Imagine Dragons, Stereophonics, Crystal Fighters, and PJ Harvey.
More Info: BIME Live Festival 2021 Guide