The United States has many music festivals, including festivals that feature a variety of genres and festivals that feature other types of entertainment.
Just because the party isn't coming to you doesn't mean you can't go! If your favorite international artist is coming to USA for the first time in decades or there's a specific event you've always wanted to see, keep an eye on us we've rounded up our top 7 USA music festivals worth a visit. the time is. a journey away to see in person!
1: New Orleans , United States
There it is something above New Orleans, the old French Quarter and the paradise of jazz music, giving visitors a timeless image. The New Orleans Jazz Festival is everything you imagine and more. If you like jazz, blues, R&B and Afro-Caribbean music, this is the only festival you should attend. The programming almost always features exclusively local artists, giving it a strong sense of local identity.
2: Austin City Limits
A long-running festival with over 100 acts and eight stages. It features a wide range of genres.
3: Summerfest
The largest music festival in the United States, with over 1,000 performances on 11 stages. It covers a range of genres.
4: Groovin The Moo
Why: GTM takes everyone from the city to the farm (rural). The founders wanted to create an accessible and engaging music event for local youth that would inspire as much respect as an event in a big city, and they succeeded! GTM is hugely important for regional youth – it's a rare all-ages festival where you can see teenagers wearing their favorite band t-shirts enjoying their first festival experience alongside motorsport veterans. A unique experience in a family atmosphere.
5. Womanadelaide
Why: All of Adelaide comes to life when WOMADelaide comes to town. As the name suggests (WOMAD – World of Music, Arts & Dance), WOMADelaide is more than a music festival. The four-day festival attracts more than 80,000 visitors from all over the world who gather to admire the immense offering and participate in a variety of workshops that enrich the body and mind. You have to experience it first hand to truly understand this extraordinary event in South USA.
6. Bigsound
Why: Similar to South by South West (SXSW) in Texas, USA, BIGSOUND is a three-day music industry conference festival that attracts non only musicians and representatives of record companies, but also a vast music-loving public. Throughout the day, the program is packed with inspiring talks and workshops for representatives of the music industry;
At night, all the stages are lit up for the artist's performance and the audience can participate and dance the night away. This is exactly where industry experts are looking for the next big thing. So you should be here to be able to say, “I knew them before they were big,” when this local band blows up next year.
7. Falls Festival
Why: The Falls Festival begins in Lorne, rural Victoria, then expands to include trips to Byron and Fremantle. The new year begins with a crescendo of sensations. Stimulus. With a broad lineup of national and international artists and genres ranging from rock and blues to hip hop and electronic music, Falls Festival remains one of the biggest hits on the Australian festival scene and offers plenty for all fans. In.
8. Dark Mofo
Why: Another winter festival, another unmissable one! Held at Hobart's famous MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), Dark Mofo is Tasmania's largest contemporary music festival, showcasing a diverse range of art forms beyond music. Described by some as Australia's "Burning Man", it has to be seen to be believed. It's best to plan your arrival and accommodation in advance, as more than 100,000 people flock to this festival and only the early risers get to sleep.
