Summer's Most Popular Music Festivals

Grab your sunscreen and your festival apparel, and get ready to explore the top picks when it comes to this summer's most popular music festivals!

Whether you're a die-hard music lover or just looking for a good time under the sun, summer music festivals are the perfect hangouts. With warm breezes, eager crowds, and electrifying performances, festivals make your heart pound and your feet move.

From iconic names to rising stars, these festivals bring together the hottest acts from every genre imaginable. No matter what you're into, there's a festival for that. There's Coachella, where fashion meets music in the California desert. Then, there's Bonnaroo, where camping out under the stars is as much a part of the experience as the music itself. And there are so many more—as you will find on this list.

With so many fantastic festivals to choose from, you have plenty of chances to experience an unforgettable weekend (or more) of performances. It can be painfully hard to decide which one to choose. To make it easier, we've compiled a list of the summer's best music festivals. So grab your sunscreen and your festival apparel, and get ready to explore the top picks when it comes to this summer's most popular music festivals!

Dreamville Festival

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Raleigh, North Carolina

Dreamville Festival is a family-friendly event that welcomes locals and visitors alike to enjoy top-notch performances in Raleigh's largest city park. As a Black-owned festival, Dreamville focuses on community and inclusivity, offering a lineup of established and up-and-coming artists.

With Dreamville Records' roster taking the stage alongside acclaimed acts, attendees experience a blend of chart-toppers, throwbacks, and exclusives. Since its 2018 debut, the festival has grown into one of North Carolina's biggest events, drawing crowds from around the world.