The 14 top 2017 summer music festivals by state
As the temperature begins heating up, thousands are planning to take advantage of the long sunny days by attending major music festivals around the country. Revelers travel from far and wide to exotic remote areas or major cities to witness their favorite artists perform center stage. At least a dozen major festivals have announced their lineups and released tickets in the past few weeks, and some events have already sold out. Find out more information about the top 2017 summer music festivals, listed by state, below.
Alabama
Hangout Fest, May 19-21
Location: Gulf Shores, Alabama
Headliners: Mumford & Sons, Twenty One Pilots, Frank Ocean and Chance the Rapper
Ticket Prices: Range from $309 to $1,599, find more info here.
California
Coachella Festival, April 14-16 and April 21-23
Location: Indio, California
Headliners: Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Radiohead
Ticket Prices: Tickets have sold out.
Location: Bradley, California
Headliners: Bassnectar, Bonobo, Rüfüs Du Sol, Kaytranada
Ticket Prices: $290 for four-day pass, find more info here.
Location: Exposition Park, Los Angeles
Headliners: Missy Elliot, Björk, Frank Ocean, Nine Inch Nails
Ticket Prices: Range from $125 to $549, find more info here.
Delaware
Firefly Festival, June 15-18
Location: Dover, Delaware
Headliners: Glass Animals, Twenty One Pilots, The Weeknd, Muse
Ticket Prices: Range from $79 to $2,499, find more info here.
Florida
Rolling Loud, May 5-7
Location: Bayfront Park, Miami
Headliners: Kendrick Lamar, Future, Lil Wayne, A$AP Rocky
Ticket Prices: starts at $249 for three-day admission. Find more info here.
Illinois
Lollapalooza, Aug. 3-6
Location: Grant Park, Chicago
Headliners: Chance the Rapper, The Killers, Muse, Arcade Fire
Ticket Prices: General admission sold out, VIP and Platinum tickets still available. Find more info here.
Louisiana
Essence Music Festival, June 29-July 2
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Headliners: Chance the Rapper, Solange, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Diana Ross
Ticket Prices: Tickets start at $126. Find more info here.
Governors Ball, June 2-4
Location: Randall's Island, New York City
Headliners: Chance the Rapper, Lorde, Phoenix, Childish Gambino
Ticket Prices: Range from $105 to $2,150, find more info here.
Panorama, June 28-30
Location: Randall's Island, New York City
Headliners: Frank Ocean, Solange, Tame Impala, Nine Inch Nails
Ticket Prices: Range from $125 to $745, find more info here.
Afropunk, Aug. 26-27
Location: Commodore Barry Park, Brooklyn
Headliners: TBA
Ticket Prices: Range from $45 to $225, find more info here.
Pennsylvania
Root's Picnic, June 3
Location: Festival Pier at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia
Headliners: Pharrell Williams, Lil Wayne, Solange, 21 Savage
Ticket Prices: from $75, find more info here.
Tennessee
Bonnaroo, June 8-11
Location: Manchester, Tennessee
Headliners: U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd, Chance the Rapper
Ticket Prices: Range from $210 to $12,750, find more info here.
Texas
Euphoria, April 6-9
Location: Austin, Texas
Headliners: Alesso, Chromeo, Pretty Lights Live, Wiz Khalifa
Ticket Prices: Range from $69 to $309, find more info here.
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