2020 Music Festivals : The Ultimate Guide to Upcoming Festival Lineups & Dates

Posted on: 23 Dec 2022

Lollapalooza, Breakaway, Bass Canyon, Made In America and Burning Man all are Best Music Festivals in the US. From the celebrated favorites to a few surprises in between, here's our breakdown of the finest events in the US...

Below, check our guide to the best 2020 music festivals in the US, and who to see at each event. Continue to check back, as we'll keep updating this post as more lineups and dates are announced.

List of Top 2020 Music Festivals

(1) Electric Forest Festival

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Electric Forest Festival lineup (2020): BASSNECTAR, Flume, Major Lazer, Big Gigantic, Louis The Child, and The Disco Biscuits.

Electric Forest is known for fusing bands with electronic DJs, this forest takeover is an alternative to the field-only celebrations just as we like, as festival-goers are immersed in the colors of the nature surrounding them, as thumping noises follow them around from phase to stage.

When: 25-28 June 2020

Where: Montague, MI

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(2) Ultra Music Festival

Ultra Music Festival lineup (2020): Flume, Gesaffelstein, Major Lazer, and Zedd

Independently focused music source Pitchfork Media organize Pitchfork Music Festival, this 3-days event is a music category melting pot of rock, hip-hop, electronic, jazz, punk, and any other genre and sub-genre you wish to celebrate. With a record fair, food, art and beverages from regional and nationwide vendors, this genuinely is a cultural feast.

When: 20-22 March 2020

Where: Miami, FL

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(3) Lollapalooza Festival

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Lollapalooza Festival lineup (2020): Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Twenty One Pilots and The Strokes. Other performers include Tame Impala, Flume, The Chainsmokers and J Balvin.

Lollapalooza is one of the fantastic events of music, dance, craft cubicles, and comedy. Lollapalooza is another multi-genre delight that also provides a platform for political and non-profit artists and groups. The festival is forever developing great career-changing events for numerous musicians by making it in the global hall of fame for festivals.

When: 30 July To 2 August 2020

Where: Chicago, IL

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(4) AFROPUNK FEST Brooklyn Festival

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AFROPUNK FEST Brooklyn Festival lineup (2019): Jill Scott, FKA Twigs, Kamasi Washington, Danny Brown, Jaden Smith, Twin Shadow, Lolawolf, The Creator

AFROPUNK started as a DIY movement in the US, as a reaction to the feeling of an outsider and to feel a sense of belonging, AFROPUNK is now among the world's most popular cultural events. It has music, the mix of art and advocacy which now draws in as much as 60,000 individuals and spreads its message in cities around the world, celebrating black culture and giving neighborhood to those who feel marginalized in contemporary western societies.

When: August 2019

Where: Brooklyn, New York

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(5) Electric Zoo Festival

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Electric Zoo Festival lineup (2019): Eric Prydz, Alison Wonderland, Above & Beyond, Kaskade, Marshmello, Rezz, Virtual Self, Martin Garrix.

With a creative idea to turn the parkland of Randall's Island Park into an electronic dance utopia Tomorrowland was started, All dance fans can expect to feel the mystery land and Feeling go out of control as the event injects the same passionate magic into everyone in Electric Zoo.

When: August/ September 2019

Where: Randall's Island, New York

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(6) Burning Man Festival

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Burning Man Festival lineup (2019): Burning Man doesn't have a lineup per se, rather showcasing a program of music, art and culture driven by its participants.

Nevada desert host the ultimate festival Burning Man. Started in 1986, the festival has actually grown into a cultural phenomenon and has actually inspired replica festivals around the world.

When: 25 August - 2 September 2019

Where: Black Rock Desert, Nevada

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(7) Imagine Festival

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Imagine Festival lineup (2019): Oliver Heldens, Green Velvet, Armin van Buuren, Zeds Dead, Alesso, Galantis, Kaskade, Paul Oakenfold

Stepping up into the breach left by TomorrowWorld, Imagine Festival moved from late-August to late-September, taking its all-absorbing celebration up another notch. EDM, dubstep, house and techno blend into close-up performers and wandering circus troupes, all predicting a dreamlike world that organizers refer to as an "aquatic fairy tale".

When: 20-22 September 2019

Where: Atlanta Motor Speedway, Georgia

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(8) Breakaway Music Festival

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Breakaway Music Festival lineup (2019): Future, Young Thug, Bassnectar, Louis The Child, Troyboi, Lil Mosey, Dababy, Blackbear, Matoma, Ac Slater, Kid Quill, + more!

Fans who love a variety of musical acts love to see Best Music Festivals in the US like Breakaway Music Festival. Last year, Nashville-- also known as "Music City USA"-- became the festival's newest home and will host its second edition of the festival this year. Come out for some amazing music and you'll end up with an experience you won't soon forget, as there is something special about being in a place with thousands of fellow music lovers. Read More.....

When: 23 August - 4 October 2019

Where: Mapfre Stadium, Columbus, OH & Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Nashville, TN

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(9) Made In America Festival

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Made In America Festival lineup (2019): Travis Scott, James Blake, Cardi B, Kodak Black, Kaskade, Jorja Smith, Juice WRLD, Kaytranada, Bazzi, and more…

Founded by Jay-Z, aka the best rapper of all time, Made In America is sort of like the more expert version of The Roots Picnic. And surprisingly enough they both occur in Philly.

The lineup is a balance between some of the biggest acts worldwide and Jigga's well-known buddies. You can bank on there being a slew of unannounced appearances, too.

When: 1-2 September 2019

Where: Philadelphia

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(10) Austin City Limits Music Festival

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Austin City Limits Music Festival lineup (2019): Shawn Mendes, Khalid, CHVRCHES, Deftones, Lil Wayne, Hozier, David Byrne, Camila Cabello

Name of the concert is inspired by a show series of the exact same name, the Austin City Limits Music Festival is an 8 stage event of all things music, along with an art market, amazing food and drink, a devoted family location and much more. Initially a one-weekend event, the festival successfully expanded to 2 weekends in 2012 after the local council voted unanimously to permit it to do so.

When: 4-6 & 11-13 October 2019

Where: Zilker Park, Austin

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(11) Outlaw Music Festival

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Outlaw Music Festival lineup (2019): Willie Nelson & Family, Phil Lesh & Friends, The Avett Brothers, Alison Krauss, the Revivalists, Counting Crows, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Old Crow Medicine Show, Dawes, Lukas Nelson and more.

The inaugural Outlaw Music Festival made its debut in 2016 in Scranton, PA featuring Willie Nelson & Family, Neil Young & Promise of the Real, Sheryl Crow, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Lee Ann Womack, and others. The sold-out show was so well-received that Blackbird and Nelson decided to take their band of outlaws on the road as a touring festival in both 2017 and 2018. Last year, the Outlaw Tour hosted more than 200,000 fans in amphitheaters and arenas all over the country. From Willie Nelson to Neil Young to Bob Dylan to Van Morrison to Alison Krauss to Sheryl Crow to Sturgill Simpson to Margo Price, fans have shared unforgettable music memories and enjoyed unique vendor villages with local food, drinks, and shopping.

When: 6-22 September 2019

Where: Gilford, Saratoga Springs, Darien Center, Forest Hills, Virginia Beach, Raleigh, Noblesville, Cincinnati

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(12) Bass Canyon Festival

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Bass Canyon Festival lineup (2019): Excision, Downlink, Space Jesus, Dion Timmer, Sullivan King, Dirt Monkey, Midnight Tyrannosaurus, Kompany, Blunts & Blondes, LSDREAM, and more…

Prepare yourself for the centerpiece as Bass Canyon Festival comes to Gorge for this unbelievable weekend in the heart of the summer!-- you can currently book yourself a 4 Day Outdoor camping Pass to maximize the whole time and also hang out with your pals, taking in the views that Gorge Amphitheatre has to supply! Nothing beats socializing with fellow music followers and obtaining ready for the festival... after all what's a festival without camping! Order your passes and head down on Thursday 22nd August 2019 for the 4 days camping pass Bass Canyon party!

When: 22-25 August 2019

Where: Quincy, Washington

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(13) Rolling Loud Festival

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Known as one of the very best festivals available today, Rolling Loud Festival places on a show that fans of live music make certain to take pleasure in. Tixbag has terrific choices for Rolling Loud Festival tickets at a number of various rate points.

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