It’s summertime! The one time of the year with clear weather, some sunshine, and fresh air. There’s no better time to wrap up work or school, wear breezy clothes, and enjoy good music.
You should attend a music festival to make your summer more fun with good music. There, you can enjoy the sunset and outdoor views, make new friends, and listen to your favourite artists and bands. For those looking to enhance their festival experience, visiting Ice Casino for Canadians beforehand might add an extra thrill. Here’s a list of the top upcoming music festivals.
Railbird Music Festival
Since the first Railbird Music Festival, held from August 10 to 11, 2019, it has become one of the most popular festivals in Lexington. The increase in ticket sales after the pandemic is proof that the Railbird Music Festival is one of a kind.
This year, the Railbird Music Festival will be held on the 1st and 2nd of June at Red Mile, Lexington. According to a local daily, the artists that you can expect to see at the festival are:
| Headliners | Lineups |
| Noah Kahan | Counting Crows |
| Turnpike Troubadours | Wynonna Judd |
| Chris Stapleton | Lord Huron |
| Hozier | Dwight Yoakam |
Montreal International Jazz Festival
If you love jazz music, then the Montreal Jazz Festival is the place to be. The 10-day-long festival will run from the 27th of June to the 6th of July this year. You can join millions of jazz lovers in Quebec, Canada, to celebrate the 44th anniversary of this festival.
Maybe history will repeat itself with over 2 million people in attendance, and the Montreal International Jazz Festival will break its own Guinness World Record as the largest jazz festival. André 3000, Norah Jones, Kid Koala, and Alexandra Stréliski are some of the top artists who will be gracing the stage at this year’s festival.
Northern Nights Music Festival
The Northern Nights Music Festival is California’s way of celebrating art, local culture, and, of course, music. It is scheduled to take place from July 19th to 21st at the Cook’s Valley Campground on the South Fork Eel River.
Attendees will enjoy the outdoor landscape with a breathtaking view of the river and a variety of local meals. You can also get a souvenir from the variety of crafts that will be displayed by the vendors.
Special appearances at this year’s Northern Nights Music Festival include:
- Diplo
- Maya Jane Coles
- LS Dream
- Hollywood Principle
- QRTR
Shambhala Music Festival
The Shambhala Music Festival is the ultimate music and dance festival. If you want to see the best dance music groups in Canada, then this is the festival to attend. The festival will take place from the 26th to the 29th of July in British Columbia, Canada.
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Shambhala Music Festival, the festival will be held at Salmo River Ranch, where attendees will have the option of enjoying campsites, Shambhala lodging options, and the freshwater river surrounded by beautiful mountains and forests. You can keep your fingers crossed that the organizers will have an impressive lineup of guests and celebrities.
Summerfest
What is summer without Summerfest? This is the premium music experience that you have been waiting for all year to attend. The festival is scheduled to be held three weekends from the 20th of June to the 6th of July in Wisconsin, US.
Aside from the music, you will also be entertained by the fun activities like face painting, the fun display of various arts and crafts, and the endless sea of people. You can also look forward to seeing SZA, AJR, Maroon 5, Keith Urban, Kane Brown, and a host of other celebrities at the festival.
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
Since the first Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in 2002, it has become one of the most popular annual festivals in the US. The festival is popular for its variety of classic rock, gospel, reggae, hip-hop, bluegrass, country music, jazz, pop, electronic, Americana, indie rock, and alternative music.
The four-day music and arts festival will take place from June 13th to 16th at the Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, Tennessee. Headliners at the festival include Pretty Lights, Post Malone, Fred Again, Fisher, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Other artists include Maggie Rogers, Megan Thee Stallion, Carly Rae Hepsen, T-Pain, Cage the Elephant, and a host of others.
Festival D’été de Québec
If you want to get a feel for the evolution of music in the last five decades, then Festival D’été de Québec is the place to be. It is scheduled to take place from the 4th to the 14th of July at the Francophonie Park Plains of Abraham National Assembly Square, Québec City. To reflect its dedication to music from different eras in the last 50 years, the headliners at the party were 50 Cent, the Jonas Brothers, Post Malone, Nas, The Offspring, Loud Luxury, Mötley Crüe, Balvin, Nickelback, and Rise Against.
Pitchfork Music Festival
This festival will take place in Chicago’s Union Park from July 19th to 21st. Although the festival was originally intended to celebrate hip-hop, alternative rock, and dance music, it has evolved from its 2011 style to accommodate jazz, hardcore punk, and experimental rock. Aside from the music, attendees will be serenaded by the variety of art and food that will be available at the festival.
Special appearances at the festival include:
- Black Pumas
- Alanis Morissette
- Carly Rae Jepsen
- 100 gecs
- De La Sol
Conclusion
Summer only comes around once a year. So this is about the best opportunity you would get to relax outdoors. Attending a music festival is a good way to relax and build lifetime memories. It could also afford you the opportunity to travel to other states and countries, learn about the cultures of other people, and even meet your favourite artists or bands one-on-one. With the various festivals discussed here, there’s an option for everyone, so find one that suits your budget and preference, and go ahead and have the time of your life.
