If Norman Music Festival wasn’t enough music for you, there are plenty of festivals this summer for you to enjoy no matter where you are in the nation.
From Tennessee to Wisconsin, you are sure to find a music festival that suits you and your summer plans.
Here’s a guide to help you get a music-fix.
Wakarusa
With an eclectic mix of bands and artists, the Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival offers four days of fun in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. There also are a ton of activities to check out during music breaks: a costume contest, morning yoga, hiking, fishing and float trips, and kayaking in the Mulberry River.
Location: Mulberry Mountain, Ark.
Dates: June 2 to 5
Featuring: My Morning Jacket, Mumford & Sons, Minus the Bear, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
Tickets: From $69 to $595
Wakarusa's website
Bonnaroo
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is so epic that “Rolling Stone” named it as one of the 50 moments that changed the history of rock ‘n’ roll. The four-day event — spread out across a 700-acre farm — features artists from every genre imaginable. The festival boasts a 100-acre entertainment village with 24/7 attractions like arcades, on-site cinema, a silent disco, comedy club and a beer festival, among others.
Location: Manchester, Tenn.
Dates: June 9 to 12
Featuring: Eminem, Arcade Fire, The Strokes, The Black Keys, Florence + the Machine
Tickets: $249.50 plus fees
Bonnaroo's website
Summerfest
Not only is Summerfest one of the longest festivals of the summer (11 days), it also is the largest in the U.S. in terms of attendance. With a combination of stars and lesser-known acts, it’s bound to be one of the most exciting festivals this year.
Location: Milwaukee
Dates: June 29 to July 3, July 5 to 10
Featuring: Kanye West, Katy Perry, Sugarland, Peter Gabriel and the New Blood Orchestra
Tickets: From $8 to $33
Summerfest's website
Pitchfork Music Festival
Whether you’re a fan of Chicago-based Pitchfork.com’s biting reviews, the website’s five-year-old festival has turned into one of the must-attend events of the summer. With a mix of no-names, up-and-comers and a few indie-rock darlings, it promises to live up to all the hype.
Location: Chicago
Dates: July 15 to 17
Featuring: Animal Collective, Fleet Foxes, Thurston Moore, TV on the Radio, Deerhunter
Tickets: $45 per day
Pitchfork Music Festival's website
Lollapalooza
2011 marks the 20th anniversary of the legendary Lollapalooza, a festival with its roots in grunge rock that’s now spread across the whole musical spectrum. Set up in the 115 acres of Grant Park in Chicago, the event features more than 130 artists, plus local draws like a farmer’s market and an arts-and-crafts fair. Location: Chicago
Dates: Aug. 5 to 7
Featuring: Coldplay, Bright Eyes, Cee Lo Green, Muse, Sleigh Bells
Tickets: $215 for a three-day pass
Lollapalooza's website
Austin City Limits
The home of both SXSW and ACL, Austin can easily be called the music festival capital of the South. Drawing annual crowds of more than 100,000, Austin City Limits consistently has one of the strongest lineups of any summer festival.
Location: Austin, Texas
Dates: Sept. 16 to 18
Featuring: Lineup to be released May 17. Last year’s headliners included The Flaming Lips, Vampire Weekend, Sonic Youth, The National and the xx
Tickets: $185 for a three-day pass
Austin City Limits' website
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okie11 1 year ago
You should check out the brand new kanrocksas festival, a two day festival held in Kansas City in early August. Headliners include eminem, muse, and the black keys. Should be pretty legit.