For those of us who love live music, nothing is more exciting than a music festival! Whether it’s a major, multi-day festival or a single day festival with smaller headliners, music festivals are fun for everyone. With concerts, fairs, and festivals back in full swing, it’s going to be hard to choose just a few to attend this year. With that in mind, we’ve created a list of our top 10 favorite music festivals! Plus, we’ve added our favorite custom shirts and more for each festival!
1. Coachella
Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival is one of the most well-known music festivals in the US. This desert festival features two weekends and features tons of activities, aesthetic photo-op areas, and allows camping for those who don’t want their festival nights to end! Coachella is also a favorite music festival for many celebrities, influencers, and more. In 2023, there were many star sightings from actors like Emma Roberts, to models like Kendall Jenner, pop culture icons like Emma Chamberlain, reality TV personalities like Kourtney Kardashian, music chart toppers like Billie Eilish, and so many more! This year's lineup features a mix of music genres with big headliners such as Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat, Tyler, The Creator, and more!
This festival takes place in Indio, California right before another big music festival, Stagecoach. That said, it’s fair to assume the weather will be clear and sunny! Since Coachella is one of the most “Instagrammable” music festivals, you can expect to see many matching sets, tank tops, t-shirts, tie-dye, kimonos, and more. For this festival we suggest ordering that cute matching set that’s been in your cart since December and customizing similar gear such as our Alternative Women’s Cotton Crop Muscle Tank, Alternative Apparel Basic Crew, and our Tie-Dyed Spiral Short Sleeve T-Shirt.
Website: https://coachella.com/
Date: April 12 - 21, 2024
Location: Indio, California
2. Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza is one of the biggest Music Festivals in the Midwest with Grant Park in Downtown Chicago its home! Lollapalooza first began in 1991 and has been a Chicago staple festival since 2003. Since then, Lollapalooza has also hosted international festivals in 7 different countries! This festival features 9 stages, over 170 bands from all over the world, and some of the best food vendors Chicago has to offer! Last year, Lollapalooza’s lineup included Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, The 1975, Lana Del Rey, and more. For this year, their lineup is set to be just as exciting featuring great performances from Hoizer, Blink-182, Sza, Skrillex, and more!
This summer Festival takes place right in between the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan and the towering Chicago skyline. While you may get a nice lake breeze or some shade from the sky scrapers, you will still see high temperatures in the 90’s! You can expect to see a lot of jerseys, crop tops, and tie dye. For this festival, we suggest customizing similar styles such as our Badger Mesh Reversible Tank Top, Bella+Canvas Women’s Spaghetti Strap Tank, and our Dyenomite LaMer Crinkle Tie Dye T-Shirt.
Website: https://www.lollapalooza.com/
Date: August 1 - 4, 2024
Location: Chicago, Illinois
3. Stagecoach Festival
Stagecoach Festival is a 3-day country music festival in California! The music ranges from folk, mainstream country, bluegrass, roots rock, americana, and alternative country. It is one of the highest-grossing country music festivals in the world! This year's festival features some of the biggest country headliners such as Miranda Lambert, Morgan Wallen, Eric Church, and more! Plus, Stagecoach also features some great bonuses like Guy Fieri’s Stagecoach Smokehouse, and Diplo’s HonkyTonk.
This festival takes place in Indio, California making it safe to assume the weather will be beautiful and hot! You can expect to see a lot of tank tops, crop tops, t-shirts and of course, cowboy boots, denim, and fringe! For this festival we recommend adding a cool country design to similar products such as our Comfort Colors Adult Cotton Tank Top, LAT Ladies’ Boxy T-Shirt, and our Bayside American Made Short Sleeve T-Shirt.
Website: https://www.stagecoachfestival.com/
Date: April 26 - 28, 2024
Location: Indio, California
4. Rolling Loud
Rolling Loud music festival is the largest hip-hop festival in the world! Rolling Loud flagship festival is in Miami but has expanded with new editions held in New York, LA, the Bay Area, Australia, Canada, and more! In only a few years, Rolling Loud has truly become the ‘king’ of all hip hop festivals. Last year’s festival featured huge hip-hop headliners such as Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky, and more! While we patiently wait for this year’s Miami lineup, Rolling Loud California’s Lineup (March 14-17), featured Hip Hop leaders such as Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, Future, and more.
Since the festival is in the hot summer Miami sun, you can expect to see a lot of tank tops, crop tops, sports bras, and shorts. For this festival, we recommend customizing similar products such as our Next Level Festival Women’s Cali Crop, ComfortWash Garment Dyed Tank Top, and our Champion Ladies Sports Bra.
Website: https://www.rollingloud.com/
Date: July 19 - 21, 2024
Location: Miami, Florida
5. Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a 4-day festival full of music, fun, and friendship held on a 700-acre farm in Tennessee. In 2008, Rolling Stone Magazine named Bonnaroo the “best festival” and it’s hard to say it’s not at least one of the best seeing as they feature all genres including indie rock, classic rock, hip-hop, jazz, world music, bluegrass, folk, gospel, americana, country, reggae, electronic, pop, and other alternative music. Plus, Bonnaroo offers camping for those who don’t want their festival experience to end at the end of the night! Bonnaroo 2023 featured tons of great music with some of the headliners being Foo Fighters, Paramore, Kendrick Lamar, and more, 2024 is no different when it comes to stellar music. Bonnaroo 2024 features equally great headliners including Post Malone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fisher, and more!
Since Bonnaroo takes place in the early summer, you can anticipate warmer weather. That said, expect to see a lot of t-shirts, tie-dye, and maybe even some zip-ups! For this festival, we recommend adding your own unique design to similar products such as our Comfort Colors Short Sleeve Pocket Tee, Tie-Dye Crystal Wash T-Shirt, and our Bella Canvas Unisex Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt.
Website: https://www.bonnaroo.com/
Date: June 13 - 16, 2024
Location: Manchester, Tennessee
6. Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits is a huge music festival famous not just in the south but throughout the entire country! This two-weekend music festival brings in around half a million visitors, features 9 stages, and over 100 performances! Fun Fact: Austin City Limits has had over twice as many people in attendance compared to Coachella! While this year’s lineup is yet to be announced, last year’s lineup featured many great bands and artists including Kendrick Lamar, Shania Twain, The 1975, ODESZA, and more.
Since the festival is in Texas, you can anticipate 80 degree days even though it’s in the fall. For this festival, we recommend customizing the same type of gear such as our Adidas Textured Mixed Media Sweatshirt, Charles River Coach Short Sleeve Hoodie, and our Bella Canvas Women’s Relaxed V-Neck.
Website: https://www.aclfestival.com/
Date: October 4 - 6 & 11 - 13, 2024
Location: Austin, Texas
7. Life is Beautiful Music & Arts Festival
Life is Beautiful Music & Arts Festival is 3 days of music, art, world-class cuisine, and experiences you won’t get anywhere else! Life is Beautiful Music & Arts Festival first debuted in 2013 and in 2019, was one of the world’s highest grossing festivals! This festival takes place in Downtown Las Vegas celebrating all of the art, culture, and entertainment Vegas is best known for. This year’s festival lineup has yet to be announced but last year’s Life is Beautiful Festival featured a wide variety of genres and artists with some of the featured artists and headliners being Khalid, Yung Gravy, The Killers, and more!
Since this festival is in Las Vegas, you can expect some hot days. Thankfully, it’s dry heat so it won’t be too humid! For this festival, we recommend adding your design or logo to products such as our Bella Canvas Ladies Flowy Tank, District Made Men’s Perfect Tri Crew Tee, and our Comfort Colors Adult Color Blast Crewneck Sweatshirt.
Website: https://www.lifeisbeautiful.com/
Date: September 20 - 22, 2024 *Rumored Dates - Unconfirmed*
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
8. The Governors Ball Music Festival
The Governors Ball (also known as Governors Ball or Gov Ball) is a 3-day music festival held in New York City. This year’s Gov Ball also has a new home at the beautiful Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, NYC! This festival features an array of genres and music styles including rock, electronic, hip-hop, indie, americana, pop, folk, and more! Last year’s Gov Ball featured tons of great artists with some of their headliners being HAIM, Diplo, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Nas X, and more. This year’s lineup is no different featuring great performances from artists like SZA, The Killers, 21 Savage, Renee Rapp, and more!
Since the festival is in NYC, one of the fashion capitals of the United States, you can expect to see a mix of styles ranging from matching sets, dresses, tank tops, hoodies, and normal t-shirts. For this festival, we recommend customizing similar products such as our Ogio Ladies Racerback Tank, Soffe Curves Crop Hoodie, and our Next Level Fitted T-Shirt.
Website: https://www.governorsballmusicfestival.com/
Date: June 7 - 9, 2024
Location: New York City, New York
9. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is an annual celebration of local music and culture held at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana! Organized by the nonprofit organization; The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation Inc., many of the funds generated from the festival are redistributed into the local community through more festivals and cultural, educational, civic, and economic activities! Last year’s festival featured a wide range of music from great headlining artists such as Lizzo, The Lumineers, Ed Sheeran, Mumford & Sons, and more. This year, we expect the same level of excitement as the lineup features an array of great performances from artists like The Rolling Stones, Vampire Weekend, The Beach Boys, and more!
New Orleans is a diverse city with great culture. That said, it’s safe to assume there will be a mix of matching sets, button ups, dresses, skirts, cultural clothing, and the basics like band t-shirts, ringer tees, tie dye, etc. For this festival, we recommend our Comfort Colors Garment Dyed T-Shirt, Alternative The Keeper Vintage 50/50 Ringer Tee, and our Next Level Ladies Racerback Tank.
Website: https://www.nojazzfest.com/
Date: April 25 - May 5, 2024
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
10. Electric Forest
Electric Forest is a 4-day music festival that takes place in Rothbury, Michigan. Known for it’s natural beauty, this Northern Michigan festival could not have a more stunning venue! Electric Forest features multiple genres of music with a focus on electronic music and jam band genres. For this festival, you can enjoy strolling through the woods to find all of the light-up art installations, enjoy music at any of their 9 stages, eat delicious food (be sure to try their famous cereal sundae bar), and even camp the entire weekend so the fun never ends! Last year’s festival featured big names in EDM such as Odesza, Illenium, Zeds Dead, and more. This year’s headliners include Nelly Furtado, Ludacris, Subtronics, Excision, and more!
Since the festival is in Northern Michigan, you can anticipate warm days and chilly summer nights. Also, as an EDM festival you can anticipate seeing many ‘rave’ outfits! For this festival from a custom apparel standpoint, we recommend a lot of tie dye and some cozy pieces for later in the evening such as our Colortone Tie Dye Racerback Tank, Colortone Ladies’ Tie Dye Crop Tee, and our Burnside Long Sleeve Flannel Shirt.
Website: https://www.electricforest.com/
Date: June 20 - 23, 2024
Location: Rothbury, MI
Regardless of which Music Festival is best for you, all festivals need accessories. Some festival necessities include fanny packs, small bags, water bottles, sunglasses, sunscreen, bandanas, and hats! Our favorite festival accessories include our Hit Promo Clear Choice Fanny Pack, Hit Sports Pack with Front Zipper, Artek 20 oz. Aluminum Water Bottle, Hit Malibu Sunglasses, Hit Promo 1 oz. SPF 30 Sunscreen with Carabiner, Carolina Paisley Bandana, Sportsman Tie-Dyed Bucket Hat, and our Oakley Team Issue Bucket Hat!
No matter which festival you attend, there’s always a way to fit in some great custom gear whether that be for yourself or your group of best friends! Through custom tee’s, tanks, hats, and accessories, there’s truly something for everyone. Plus, if your group all has some sort of matching gear, it will be easier to stay together!
If you choose to attend a music festival this year, be sure to bring a water bottle, sunscreen, comfy shoes, and be prepared for any weather! Music festivals are truly an amazing experience but it can be a lot less fun if you’re not prepared for long hot days with a lot of walking. Thankfully, we can help with most of the necessities! To add your logo or design to any of our great festival ready gear, click the button below or email help@undergroundshirts.com!