U.S. Music Festivals

We Americans disagree on a lot, but there are two things that are an undeniable common thread that we all can agree on. A love for food and a love of music. The latter is particularly evident as the wealth of musical creativity within the U.S. fuels the global demand for music performances. This is especially true given the number of music festivals which occur every year in the U.S. The following highlights a selection of music festivals for you to consider.

Be seen at Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival.

Multiple Genres
If you enjoy listening to multiple genres of music then these festivals should satisfy your harmonious desires! Everything from Hip Hop, to Rock, to Country, to EDM, and more are represented at these festivals.
  • Austin City Limits Festival (Austin, Texas)
  • Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival (Manchester, Tennessee)
  • BottleRock Napa Valley (Napa Valley, California)
  • Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival (Indio, California)
  • Lollapalooza (Chicago, Illinois)
  • Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival (San Francisco, California)
  • Summerfest (Milwaukee. Wisconsin)

Jazz music remains a go-to favorite for millions of Americans.

Traditional and Contemporary Jazz
The easy-listening vibes of traditional and contemporary Jazz music remain a go-to favorite for millions of Americans. All provide a resplendent experience for those seeking upscale offerings to go along with the relaxing music performances.
  • New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (New Orleans, Louisiana)
  • The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival (San Diego, California)
  • Newport Jazz Festival (Newport, Rhode Island)
  • Long Beach Jazz Festival (Long Beach, California)
  • Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Fest (Palm Springs, California)
  • Cincinnati Smooth Jazz Festival (Cincinnati, Ohio)
  • Houston Blues & Jazz Festival (Houston, Texas)

Bluegrass bands can usually be identified by the inclusion of a banjo in the band.

Country and Bluegrass
Country and Bluegrass aficionados will appreciate the number of festivals that are offered throughout the country.
  • GoldenSky Music Festival (Sacramento, California)
  • Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival (Fairfield Bay, Arkansas)
  • South by Southwest / SXSW (Austin, Texas)
  • Stagecoach Country Music Festival (Indio, California)
  • Music Fiesta (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

Rock on to your heart's content.

Rock and Roll
You can rock to your heart’s content at these festivals. All of these festivals feature multigenerational talent that has dedicated their craft to this continuously popular genre.
  • Aftershock Festival (Sacramento, California)
  • Rockville Festival (Daytona, Florida)
  • Ohana Festival (Dana Point, California)

Contemporary R&B music lovers can enjoy many performances.

Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B music lovers can enjoy a plethora of music performances at these festivals, all attract top talent to perform in their shows.
  • Cleveland R&B Music Festival (Cleveland, Ohio)
  • Portland Blues Festival (Portland, Oregon)
  • Roots Picnic (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  • Something in the Water Festival (Washington D.C.)
  • We Are One Music & Arts Festival (Houston, Texas)

Music is for the young and the young-at-heart.

More Music
Here are some additional festivals you might want to consider.
  • Caribbean Latin Festival (Miramar Florida)
  • EDC Las Vegas (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • E Komo Mai Festival (Oahu, Hawaii)
  • Ultra Music Festival (Miami, Florida)
  • Urban Progressive: One Music Festival (Atlanta, Georgia)
  • World Music: Calibash (Los Angeles, California)
  • World Music Festival (Chicago, Illinois)
As you can see, the volume of music festivals in the U.S. exceeds your wildest imaginations (and as I stated earlier, this is just a sample of all of the music festivals within the U.S.)
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