If you adore live music, you’ve got to visit some music festivals this year. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a music fest connoisseur or a complete newbie—there’s a festival out there for every style and genre of music. Here are a few of the top music festivals in the states to travel to in 2023.
Coachella
Festival dates: April 14th, 15th, 16th, and 21st, 22nd, 23rd
Festival location: Indio, California
There are few festivals more iconic than Coachella. Headliners for 2023 include Bad Bunny, Blackpink, and Frank Ocean. Yungblud, Charli XCX, Gorillaz, and Björk will also take the stage. Trust us—you don’t want to miss this year’s stunning lineup.
Hangout Festival
Festival dates: May 19th, 20th, and 21st
Festival location: Gulf Shores, Alabama
If you’re into the beach party festival vibe, Hangout Festival might be for you. This fest is perfect for pop fans, with headliners including incredible musicians like SZA, Lil Nas X, Skrillex, and Paramore. Tove Lo, Yung Gravy, and Rainbow Kitten Surprise also plan to play this year!
Adjacent Festival
Festival dates: May 27th, 28th
Festival location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Into the beach vibe but still an emo kid at heart? Adjacent Festival is the perfect choice for you. You will get to hear plenty of classic emo and pop punk bands, with Blink 182 and Paramore headlining.
Other notable names include Beach Bunny, Jimmy Eat World, Motion City Soundtrack, and the Front Bottoms. If you’re on TikTok, you might also recognize the bands Loveless and Meet Me at the Altar, which we can’t wait to see play live.
When We Were Young
Festival dates: October 21st, 22nd
Festival location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Feeling nostalgic for your emo days? When We Were Young Festival is sure to be a killer fest for any lovers of 2000s emo or pop punk music. Green Day and Blink 182 are headlining, but they’re far from the only incredible bands on the lineup.
Pierce the Veil, Rise Against, Yellowcard, and Sum 41 are just a few of the other bands you can expect. This festival is one you don’t want to miss—after all, it was never a phase!
These are just some of the top music festivals to travel to in 2023. Once you choose a festival (or five) to attend, you’ll need to plan your festival looks. Learn a few ways to style your boots for festivals so that you can look your best as you listen to your favorite bands live.