Best Music Festivals in the US in 2025: What to Attend?
Summertime becomes even better when the ground shakes because of the upcoming music festivals in Europe. It's not only Europe that can celebrate and offer something for all music fans. The United States is well known for the Super Bowl and its thunderous halftime shows, where musicians deliver groundbreaking performances and make the crowd go wild. It's March already, and many fans are wondering what to expect this summer. 2025 will be entertaining and fascinating, as we should expect new festivals coming to the country this season. Electronic dance music, pop, hip hop, and other genres will be represented by both veterans and new artists.
Why do we publish this compilation that early? The events are spread across the country. Moreover, some events will feature the same artists, so the fans can decide what shows are the best for them to attend. In this article, we present the best music festivals in the United States so you can decide which show you want to attend. Keep reading, as we will analyze the best shows across the country.
2025 Governors Ball: A Solid Lineup and an Intense Schedule
Governors Ball music festival has gathered solid attendance over the years, as it's the biggest music party in New York with more than 60 artists. This will be an open-air festival, as thousands of music fans will gather for a 3-day music show. Glass Animals, Tyler, The Creator, T-Pain, and others. Organizers balanced the show's volume around three days. Regardless of the day you choose (if you don't want to stay for 3 days), it won't be overwhelming. Those who decide what tickets to get for the show can choose between general option and VIP tickets. The VIP version grants access to private bar, on-site hospitality staff, upgraded restrooms, etc.
HARD Summer festival 2025: 2-Day Madness
At the beginning of August, Hollywood Park Adjacent to SoFi Stadium will become a place for thousands of fans to listen to their favorite tracks. This festival may not be as well-known as others, as there are no top-tier names in the lineup. At the same time, the show is known for its unforgettable atmosphere and dynamic.
Default, advanced, and VIP tickets grant access to additional perks, including bottle refill stations, premium, air-conditioned restroom trailers, VIP Photo Ops, and other bonuses.
Outside Lands Music Festival 2025
Despite the fact that the lineup of Outside Lands Music Festival hasn't been announced yet, fans are already hyping this event, pretending it to be one of the most spectacular music festivals in the country. Tickets of all categories are already sold out, as people are preparing to attend this 3-day event. Previous festivals were featured in popular media like The Wall Street Journal, Under the Radar, Paste Magazine, and other sources, saying that Outside Lands Music Festival keeps raising the bar and showing how such events should be organized.
So What?! Music Festival Summer 2025
The 2024 version of the So What?! Music Festival was a total mayhem, as thousands of music fans gathered in front of the stage to have fun and spend time with their favorite artists. The official website of the music festival features more than 500 photos from the last year's performance, so those who hesitate to visit this performance make their decision by analyzing the previous experience. Detailed data about the 2025 version of the festival is still to be announced, as we still don't know about the lineup and the schedule.
Bumbershoot 2025: A Show in Seattle
The festival of art and music will take place in Seattle during the last two days of summer. It's not just about musicians; it's a complex cultural event that gathers creative personalities to let them feel the true festival spirit. Just like the previous festival, the lineup and schedule for the 2025 Bumbershoot haven't been announced, as we are waiting for the release as well.
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2025
It's probably one of the most intense music festivals of the summer campaign. Dozens of artists will perform on stages for more than 80,000 visitors. Queens of the Stone Age, Tyler, The Creator (his presence on summer music festivals is solid), Dom Dolla, and others will take the stage in June, from 12th to 15th. You can either stay in camp or book a hotel. Organizers share various options depending on the budget, style, and other preferences. Moreover, you will see how far the hotel is from the location where the festival is taking place.
World Hip Hop Dance Championship: 2025 Edition
Found in 2002, this competition holds the bar as the #1 dance crew championship in the world. The 2025 edition will take place in Arizona from July 26 to August 2. Teams from more than 50 countries around the world will gather on the stage to present their best performances and enter a dancing battle for a title.
Upeez, a team from the Philippines, won the 2024 championship in convincing fashion, delivering a solid performance and surpassing everyone else.
The tournament will be held in six divisions separated by age, so we will have six new champions. Moreover, the rules for the hip hop section have been updated, so we are going to see candidates battling even hatred.
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Lollapalooza: USA Edition
Music fans in Chicago shouldn't panic, as another festival is coming to your city. The Lollapalooza music festival will take place from July 31 to August 3, 2025. Lineup is stuck with the greatest performers, as hip hop artists, rappers, and DJs share a stage during these 4 days. Among major names, you may find:
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Sabrina Carpenter
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A$AP Rocky
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Olivia Rodrigo
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Tyler, The Creator
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Martin Garrix
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Korn
Notice that 4-day tickets are sold out; meanwhile, 1- and 2-day tickets are still available. So, if you want to attend the event in Chicago and listen to your favorite artists, make sure you will be there.
Maha Festival: A Solid Performance in August
This year, Maha Festival is going to Nebraska and will take place in Omaha. Sponsored by LinkedIn, Union Pacific, and other organizations, this event is set to gather together fans of various music genres and styles. The lineup isn’t that big, but it is filled with driving American rock bands:
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Pixies as headliners
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Magdalena Bay
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Silversun Pickups
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Waxahatchee
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Little Brazil as local representatives
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Band of Horses
Visitors can get two types of tickets: regular and VIP. VIP tickets grant access to advanced features like AC restrooms, better food choices, an exclusive viewing area, and a private bar.
Rolling Loud Miami: Absolute Music Madness
Rolling Loud festivals have featured top-rated headliners over the years. A$AP Rocky, Future, Travis Scott, Playboy Carty, and others took the stage during the 2024 winter show, so the fans expect organizers to keep the bar or raise it even more. The 2025 edition of the music festival is expected to be even more hyped and energetic, representing various genres and making fans have the best times of their lives.
The Billboard Hot 100 Festival last took place in 2018, and it was one of the most exciting events in the industry. Despite the fact that official pages remain inactive till today, and there are no signs that this event will happen again, it was a memorable music festival. Machine Gun Kelly, Bella Thorne, Daya, Sabrine Carpenter, and other major stars were presented during the 2-day festival, making the fans go crazy every time their trademark songs started to sound.
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