Oklahoma is rich with various types of people, and the same can be said for it’s genres of music. From Oklahoma’s infamous red dirt music to classic jazz, there is a genre for everybody. Here are the 5 most popular outdoor music festivals still going on in Oklahoma with plans for 2024.
Born & Raised Music Festival
1421 W 459 Road
Pryor, Oklahoma
September 11-14, 2024
Born & Raised Music Festival is an outdoor music festival, featuring Texas and Red Dirt music artists. Taking place in Pryor, Oklahoma, the home of legendary Rocklahoma, Born & Raised had featured Turnpike Troubadours, Whiskey Myers, Randy Rogers Band, and Katilin Butts. The 2024 lineup is to be announced, but you can sign up for their newsletter here to be the first to know.
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Norman Music Festival
Main Street
Norman, Oklahoma
April 25-27, 2024
Norman Music Festival is a free festival that features many different genres with outdoor and indoor venues. Since beginning in 2008, NMF has developed into a 3-day event. The 2023 lineup included Wine Lips, Wet Muscles, The Flycatchers, Sugar Free Allstars, Stephen Salewon, Stepmom, and many more. Norman Music Festival is an all ages event.
Jazz in June
Andrews Park 201 W Daws Street
Norman, Oklahoma
TBA
Another outdoor event in Norman, Jazz in June is a free outdoor music festival featuring jazz and blues artists. This event has been around since 1984 and celebrates local talent. The 2023 lineup included Seth Lee Jones and Blaque Dynamite. If you are an artist and wish to perform this festival, fill out their application here.
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Woody Guthrie Folk Festival
1001 E John Fullbright Loop
Okemah, Oklahoma
Held on the weekend closest to July 14th annually
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Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, or Woodyfest, does not take place in Guthrie, although the name would suggest otherwise. This non-profit celebrates the life and music of Woody Guthrie and takes place in his home town of Okemah, Oklahoma. The lineup for the 2023 outdoor music festival included Adam Amram, Annie Guthrie, Butch Hancock, Hubby Jenkins, and Gypsy Twang.
Rocklahoma
1421 W 450 Road
Pryor, Oklahoma
TBA
Rocklahoma is a legendary outdoor music festival in Pryor, Oklahoma, featuring the best talent in rock during a 3 day weekend. Past headliners have included Godsmack, Limp Bizkit, Korn, Shinedown, Rob Zombie, and Evanescence. Complete with camping grounds, this is an all ages show although the website encourages their festival goers to leave children at home.
Oklahoma has some amazing outdoor music festivals to choose from, from Rocklahoma to Woody Fest. Just like the people, there is a diverse range in music to appreciate there. So, whether you’re into rock, folk, jazz or local sounds, Oklahoma has you covered.
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