While festivals made a careful return in 2021, hitting many bumps and cancellations along the way, 2022 is looking like the year of redemption for large events! Many large festivals have begun announcing dates and lineups for the 2022 festival season.
There are literally dozens of festivals to choose from across the country and even the world, so we put together a list to help you narrow down your options. Continue reading to learn about ten of the best music festivals in the US taking place in 2022.
10 Music Festivals in 2022 Worth Checking Out
Okeechobee Music x Arts Festival 2022
Okeechobee Music x Arts Festival is back, and has released a stacked lineup for the beginning of the 2022 festival season. This will mark their five-year anniversary event, taking place in Okeechobee, Florida. The lineup will have a variety of artists performing, such as Tame Impala, Porter Robinson, Megan Thee Stallion, REZZ, and GRiZ, over four days at Sunshine Grove.
Not only will there be music, but inside the portal an immersive art world exists. The event will take place March 3rd – 6th, 2022. For this event, you can also choose to camp. For all ticket, camping, and pass information, check out the website at okeechobeefest.com.
BUKU Music + Art Project
BUKU Music + Art Project is back in 2022, celebrating ten years of music and art! The festival will be returning March 25th and 26th, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Artists such as Tame Impala, Tyler, The Creator, Trippie Redd, Alison Wonderland, and many more big names will be performing over the two-day event.
The event uses ordinary products and transforms them into extraordinary art to be placed all around the festival grounds. For example, some of the stages will be made of shipping containers and water cubes, and shipping nets will be used as hammocks. There will also be live graffiti along with mural paintings. This is a 17+ event; a valid ID will be necessary for entry. For ticket and general information, check out thebukuproject.com.
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is finally back in 2022 after two years of postponements and cancellations due to Covid-19. The festival will take place during two weekends: April 15th through 17th and April 22nd through 24th in Palm Springs, California.
The lineup is well worth the wait, with artists such as Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, and Ye headlining the desert empire. People can also expect performances by Flume, Lil Baby, Doja Cat, Louis the Child, Megan Thee Stallion, Big Sean, and many more popular favorites. Swedish House Mafia will also be returning to the desert, but it is unknown if the group will be headlining. At this current time, passes are no longer available to purchase, but to join the waitlist, check out coachella.com.
SunFest
After being postponed for nearly two years, one of the largest waterfront festival – that has helped fans celebrate music, art, and friendship for almost 40 years – will be returning in spring 2022! SunFest will take place in Downtown West Palm Beach, Florida, and will last four days long: Thursday April 28th through Sunday May 1st.
The 2022 lineup has yet to be announced, but will be released very soon. In the past, SunFest had headlining artists such as OneRepublic, G-Eazy, Diplo, Steve Aoki, Snoop Dogg, and Keith Urban. SunFest attracts more than 100,000 visitors each year. Tickets are now on sale at the SunFest website. For more information regarding tickets, check out sunfest.com/tickets.
Lightning In A Bottle Festival
Lightning In A Bottle is back in 2022, and seemingly better than ever based off of the lineup! This festival is a big celebration of community – artists, musicians, friends, and family, coming together for exploration and discovery. The lineup is stacked with big artists such as Glass Animals, Big Wild, GRiZ, Ekali, G Jones, and many more.
The festival will take place at Buena Vista Lake, California from Wednesday, May 25th to Monday, May 30th. There are three camping options at Lightning In A Bottle – general camping, boutique camping, and RV camping. All three of the camping sites have a fun and different vibe to them. For more information and to purchase passes, check out Lightning In A Bottle’s website, libfestival.org.
The Governors Ball Music Festival
Governors Ball is a multi-day music festival that takes place on Randall’s Island Park in New York City. The festival started in 2011 and has grown ever since. Every year, Gov Ball hosts some of the best artists and music compositions who play various types of music, such as, rock, electronic, folk, pop, indie, hip-hop, and more. They are known for having a variety of genres perform each year.
Along with the performances that will take place, visitors can enjoy the beautiful landscape of Randall’s Island Park, as well as the various attractions it has to offer. Governors Ball will take place June 10th – 12th. For all ticket and general information, visit the website at governorsballmusicfestival.com.
Hangout Music Fest
Hangout Music Fest is back and better than ever in 2022. Hangout will be held on the beaches of the Gulf Shores in Alabama for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic. This event will take place on May 20th – May 22nd. The lineup is filled with some of the best names in hip-hop, pop, electronic, and much more.
Hangout announced that artists such as Post Malone, Tame Impala, Halsey, Doja Cat, Fall Out Boy, ILLENIUM, and Megan Thee Stallion will be headlining the beaches in May. Along with the exciting lineup, there will be additional activities that add to the overall experience, such as VIP pools, a roller rink, and more. For more information and to purchase tickets, check out the website at hangoutmusicfest.com.
Boston Calling Music Festival
Boston Calling Music Festival will take place from May 27th – May 29th on Memorial Day Weekend in Allston, Massachusetts. This is a Boston-based music festival that debuted in May of 2013 and has been a hit ever since. They usually put on two different festivals, one in May and one in September.
The lineup was released about two weeks ago and it is one you don’t want to miss out on. The lineup is stacked with headlining artists, such as Metallica, The Strokes, and Foo Fighters. There will be over 50 different performers, along with a 100 foot ferris wheel, life-sized games, and much more. For more information and to purchase tickets, check out their website at bostoncalling.com.
Smokin’ Grooves Festival
Smokin’ Grooves Festival will make its return to Los Angeles in 2022. The festival will take place on Saturday, March 19th at LA State Historic Park. They released a packed lineup of both hip-hop and R&B icons with the intention of a “neo soul” vibe. The Live Nation-promoted festival will feature headline sets from Miguel, Nas, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Jhene Aiko, and more. Additionally, there will be performances from artists such as Roy Ayers, Dead Prez, Bilal, Slum Village, Charlotte Day Wilson, Moreover, and many more.
There is a waitlist for tickets, but if you want to join, check out the website at smokingroovesfestival.com.
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is back and has announced their 2022 lineup after two years of canceled festivals due to the Covid-19 pandemic and weather issues. They are back and taking the stage this summer in Manchester, Tennessee. The four-day festival will start on Thursday, June 16th, and end on Sunday, June 19th. The lineup features renowned artists from various genres, such as Stevie Nicks, Roddy Rich, Gryffin, J. Cole, The Chicks, ILLENIUM, Flume, 21 Savage, and Machine Gun Kelly.
Furthermore, there is an option to camp at Bonnaroo. The festival will also offer plenty of activities to do in between sets. To purchase tickets and find more information, check out bonnaroo.com.
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