Coldplay invites Palestinian Chilean star Elyanna on stage at Glastonbury Festival
Description: Rock Werchter may take place in a calm village, but it is creating quite a buzz in the European music festival scene. With a history dating back to 1976, this year's diverse lineup spread across four stages showcases its growing reputation. Headliners on the main stage include rock legend Lenny Kravitz, Eurovision champions Måneskin, indie icon PJ Harvey, pop sensation Dua Lipa, rock titans Foo Fighters, the unique sound of Khruangbin, and Mercury Prize winner Arlo Parks.
Additional acts to check out: Michael Kiwanuka, Jungle, Snow Patrol, Black Pumas, The Breeders, Idles, Royal Blood, Yungblud, Tom Odell
Location: Algés Waterfront Promenade, Portugal
Summary: NOS Alive will be a great choice for older alternative rock fans this year with headliners like Arcade Fire, Smashing Pumpkins, and Pearl Jam. But if that's not your taste, the festival still has a lot to offer with a tagline of "Beach by day, music by night." Artists like Dua Lipa and Tyla, a South African singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of pop and amapiano, will also be performing.
Additional acts worth checking out: Jessie Ware, Black Pumas, Sofi Tukker, The Breeders, Michael Kiwanuka, Kenya Grace.
Location: Finsbury Park in London
Description: This event is one of the biggest gatherings of hip-hop and related music genres in Europe. The lineup for this year includes popular artists like Nicki Minaj, British rapper 21 Savage, J Hus, Future, Doja Cat, and breakout star Ice Spice. The event spans three days and promises a lineup that can't be missed.
Additional acts worth checking out include Sean Paul, Destroy Lonely, Tyla, Uncle Waffles, OsamaSon, and Vanessa Bling.
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Article Summary: For its debut year, the Minnesota Yacht Club festival features a lineup of 20 artists performing over two days beside the Mississippi River. A unique selling point of the festival is that none of the performances overlap, allowing attendees to see all of them. The majority of the lineup consists of well-known veteran acts, with headliners including Gwen Stefani, Alanis Morissette, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Other bands you won't want to miss include The Black Crowes, The Head and The Heart, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, The Offspring, Gary Clark Jr., and The Hold Steady.
In 2019, Electric Castle received an award for being the Best Medium-Sized Festival at the European Festival Awards. The festival takes place in the grounds of Bánffy Castle, which has a unique mix of architectural styles that match the diverse music genres featured at the event. With 10 stages showcasing amazing acts, art installations, and non-stop activities, attendees are sure to have a memorable experience. Headliners for this year include Massive Attack, Queens of the Stone Age, Bring Me the Horizon, and Chase & Status.
Additional acts to check out include Paolo Nutini, Nina Kraviz, Rema, Ricardo Villalobos, Sleaford Mods, and DJ Shadow.
Summary: Lollapalooza is still a big deal for both the audience and performers, even though it's not as exclusive as it used to be. This year's lineup features a mix of popular indie artists and commercial favorites. Headliners include Megan Thee Stallion, SZA, The Killers, Blink-182, Melanie Martinez, Hozier, Stray Kids, and Future & Metro Boomin.
Additional acts to check out: Deftones, Killer Mike, Conan Grey, Two Door Cinema Club, Nico Vega, Lizzy McAlpine, Jungle, Kesha, Tyla, and Renée Rapp.
Description: Flow is an event that prides itself on being the first festival in the world to be carbon-neutral. It incorporates music, visual arts, and delicious food options. The music lineup leans towards pop and indie genres, with DJ sets and more experimental performances mixed in. The upcoming 20th anniversary edition will feature approximately 150 acts, headlined by artists such as Fred again, Halsey, PJ Harvey, Jessie Ware, Pulp, and RAYE. One of the highlights includes the debut LP "My 21st Century Blues" by RAYE, which recently won Album of the Year at the BRIT Awards. Additionally, there will be representation from Palestinian-Jordanian group 47Soul.
Additional acts you won't want to miss: Janelle Monáe, Idles, Aurora, The Smile, Alvvays, and Barry Can't Swim.
Description: Creamfields, possibly the largest dance music festival around, is growing even more this year. Introducing a new indoor stage called APEX with space for 30,000 people, Creamfields features popular DJs from around the world on its lineup. Artists like Calvin Harris, Tiësto, Jamie Jones, Sub Focus, Peggy Gou, Fatboy Slim, Pete Tong, and Eric Prydz are just a few of the names performing at the festival.
More acts that you shouldn't miss: Dimension, Charlie Sparks, Solomun, Charlotte de Witte, Martin Garrix, Chase & Status, and Hannah Laing.
Description: A new festival is on the horizon, and this one is all about paying homage to the past in order to move towards the future. This festival will take place over the course of one day, featuring a stellar lineup of music legends from the Motown, disco, funk, and Eighties pop eras. Headlining the event across three stages are iconic artists such as Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Durand Jones & The Indications, George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic, and Kool & The Gang. Additionally, there are many more legendary performers set to appear throughout the day.
Other acts you can't miss include Al Green, Rose Royce, The Chi-Lites, The Isley Brothers, Santana, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, The Jacksons, and Dionne Warwick.
