After over a year of being shut down, the live music industry is gradually coming back to life. Though bigger festivals like Coachella are still TBD for the time being, many smaller and mid-sized events around the country are going full steam ahead. After the jump, here are all the festivals happening in 2021.
When: April 24, 2021 in Orange County, CA
Lineup: Mozzy, Rubi Rose, Stunna Girl, Eric Bellinger, Day Sulan and more to perform.
Things to know: Will be socially distanced. Masks required and temperatures will be taken.
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When: September 2-5, 2021 in Manchester, TN
Who’s playing? Megan Thee Stallion, Lizzo, Lana Del Rey, Tame Impala, Tyler, The Creator, and Foo Fighters will headline.
Things to know: There will be COVID-19 precautions to follow on site.
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When: September 3-5, 2021 on Randall’s Island in New York City.
Who’s playing? Duke Dumont, Illenium, Alesso, Nina Las Vegas, Steve Aoki, and Sita Abellán, and over 100 more artists.
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When: September 3-6, 2021 at Lake Como, PA
Who’s playing? Diplo, Chris Lake, TOKiMONSTA, Bonobo and more.
Things to know: Beyond following CDC guidelines, attendees will need to either show proof of vaccine or take a two-part COVID-19 testing protocol.
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When: September 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18, 2021 in Milwaukee, WI.
Who’s playing? The full lineup is TBA, but Justin Bieber, Blink-182, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Guns N’ Roses, and Dave Matthews Band are scheduled to perform.
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When: September 17-19, 2021 in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia.
Who’s playing? Excision, GRiZ, Illenium, Gryffin, Madeon, and over 40 more artists.
Things to know: This year’s new location promises “an immersive experience, forged in nature.”
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When: September 17-19, 2021 in Douglas Park, Chicago, IL.
Who’s playing? The Smashing Pumpkins, Run The Jewels, Taking Back Sunday, Simple Plan, Big Freedia, Alex G and more.
Things to know: There will be extra sanitation and hand-washing stations on the grounds, as well as stricter cleaning and sanitation measures.
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When: September 22-26, 2021 in Downtown Boise, Idaho
Who’s playing? Japanese Breakfast, Andy Shauf, The Marías, Tennis, Luna Li, and hundreds more acts.
Things to know: There will be no single-day, single-venue, or single-show tickets available this year.
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When: September 24-26, 2021 on Randall’s Island in New York City.
Who’s playing? TBA. Follow their Twitter for updates.
Things To Know: The lineup will be brand new.
Tickets: TBA
When: September 24-26, 2021 at Sloss Furnace in Birmingham, AL.
Who’s playing? Underoath, Taking Back Sunday, and Killswitch Engage are headlining alongside 80+ other acts.
Things To Know: Though it’s outdoors, masks will be required and hand sanitizer stations will be on site.
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When: October 1-3 & 8-10, 2021 in Zilker Park, Austin, TX.
Who’s playing? TBA. Follow their Twitter for updates.
Tickets not yet on sale.
When: October 8-17, 2021 in New Orleans, LA.
Who’s playing? TBA. Follow their Twitter for updates.
Tickets not yet on sale.
When: October 29-31 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
Who’s playing? Lizzo, Vampire Weekend, J Balvin, Kehlani, Zhu, Young Thug, and dozens more.
Things to know: Festival organizers encourage you to wear masks and get vaccinated.
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When: November 5-6, 2021 in Houston, TX.
Who’s Playing? TBA. Follow their Twitter for updates.