For those who love their music and live music events, 2023 is sure to be exhilarating. They can choose from a plethora of major events held at venues across the world in their favorite cities and locations.
Here is a rounding of a handful of the most popular music festivals to check out in 2023:
Coachella: This iconic music festival takes place in Indio, California, and typically features a diverse lineup of musicians from various genres, including rock, hip-hop, electronic, and more. Past performers have included Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Radiohead, and Ariana Grande. The festival is known for its elaborate stage setups, art installations, and celebrity sightings. The festival is set to take place in April and October of 2023, and you should start looking at ticket websites right now!
Lollapalooza: Held annually in Chicago, Illinois, Lollapalooza is another must-see festival for music fans. The festival features a wide variety of acts, with past headliners including Paul McCartney, Arctic Monkeys, and Bruno Mars. In addition to music, the festival also features food vendors, art exhibits, and other activities. The festival is set to take place in August of 2023.
Glastonbury Festival: This legendary festival, held in the UK, is one of the world’s most famous and longest-running music festivals. The festival is known for its diverse lineup of acts, which includes everyone from Adele to Coldplay to Kendrick Lamar. The festival also features a variety of other activities, such as comedy and theater performances, as well as a variety of food and drink vendors. The festival is set to take place in June of 2023.
Tomorrowland: This electronic dance music festival, held in Belgium, is one of the world’s most popular and highly regarded EDM festivals. The festival features a lineup of the biggest and best DJs, with past headliners including David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix. The festival is also known for its elaborate stage designs and pyrotechnics. Tomorrowland is set to take place in July 2023.
Austin City Limits: This festival takes place in Austin, Texas, and is known for featuring a diverse lineup of acts, including indie rock, hip-hop, and Americana. Past headliners have included Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, and Paul McCartney. The festival also features a variety of food vendors, as well as activities such as a zip line and a Ferris wheel. Austin City Limits is set to take place in October of 2023.
Bonnaroo: This annual festival, held in Manchester, Tennessee, is known for its eclectic lineup of acts, which has included everyone from Elton John to Kendrick Lamar to Billy Joel. In addition to music, the festival also features a variety of other activities, such as comedy performances and a farmers market. The festival is set to take place in June 2023.
Burning Man: This annual festival in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada is not your typical music festival. It is more of an annual experiment in a temporary community dedicated to radical self-expression and self-reliance. It features large-scale art installations, costumes, and performances, as well as a variety of other activities. The festival is set to take place in August 2023.
Reading and Leeds Festival: This festival, held annually in Reading and Leeds, UK, is known for its rock and indie music. Past headliners have included Arctic Monkeys, Kendrick Lamar, and Metallica. The festival also features a variety of other activities, such as comedy performances and a silent disco. Reading and Leeds Festival is set to take place in August 2023
Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC): This electronic dance music festival, which takes place in Las Vegas, is one of the world’s largest and most highly regarded EDM festivals. The festival features a lineup of the biggest and best DJs, with past headliners including Calvin Harris, and Tiëst.
Published by HOLR Magazine.