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Immerse yourself in California and Nevada’s diverse music scene with our guide to our region’s top music festivals. From indie to rock, hip-hop to electronic, and everything in between, there’s a festival for every music lover.
Not only that, these festivals will take you to stunning locations– from the rugged coastline to sweeping deserts and towering mountains. So whether you’re looking for a weekend of camping under the stars or a luxurious stay in a five-star hotel, our guide will help you discover the perfect festival and destination for you.
April 7-9
Lucidity Festival
Santa Barbara
10th anniversary! Multi-generational, all genres of music, family friendly, art, food, and community vibes. lucidityfestival.com
Photo: Eric Allen / Lucidity Festival
April 14-16 & 21-23
Coachella
Indio
One of the largest music and art festivals in the US. Held over two weekends, with the same line up both weekends. coachella.com
April 15-16 & 22-23
Day Club Palm Springs
Palm Springs
Poolside musical madness offering a chance to catch some of dance music’s top talents up close and personal. dayclub.ps
April 19-23
Skull & Roses
Ventura
Exploring unique interpretations of Grateful Dead music. skullandroses.com
April 20
420 Hippie Hill
San Francisco
The biggest FREE cannabis event in California! 420hippiehill.com
April 28-30
Stagecoach Country Music Festival
Indio
Bringing some country to California. Kids 10 & under are free. stagecoachfestival.com
April 29-30
Sol Blume
Sacramento
A celebration of R&B, soul, and hip-hop together with an underlying emphasis on art, love, and good vibes. solblume.com
May 5-7
BeachLife Festival
Redondo Beach
Fifty+ bands, four stages, all ages, on the sands of beautiful Redondo Beach. thebeachlifefestival.com
May 5-8
Desert Hearts
Lake Perris
A DIY party crew that fosters a community of house, techno and love. festival.deserthearts.us
May 6
Lovers and Friends Festival
Las Vegas, NV
A nostalgic delight for fans of R&B and hip hop from the ‘90s and beyond. loversandfriendsfest.com
May 6-7
Holo Holo Music Festival
Las Vegas, NV
Celebrating the music, food, and culture of Hawaii, this is a fun event for everyone. holoholofestival.com
May 11-14
The All Day I Dream Festival
Oakdale
A boutique feel-good festival in nature with electronic, house and techno music that helps create a magical experience. thealldayidreamfestival.com
May 12-14
The Golden Road Gathering
Placerville
A multi-day outdoor music gathering focused on bringing live funk and soul music to the El Dorado County Fair and Event Center. goldenroadgathering.com
May 12-14
The Untz Festival
Browns Valley
Dedicated to spotlighting underground artists who are changing the electronic music landscape. theuntzfestival.com
May 13
Just Like Heaven
Pasadena
Ascend to the heights of indie rock nirvana. justlikeheavenfest.com
May 13
Palm Tree Music Festival
Dana Point
An intimate festival experience, bringing the dream of the tropics to lush locations around the world. palmtreemusicfestival.com
May 13
Sick New World Festival
Las Vegas, NV
Featuring over 50 hard rock, nu metal, and multi-genre artists. sicknewworldfest.com
May 13-14
Mill Valley Music Festival
Mill Valley
Outdoor arts and culture event featuring a multi-genre mix of diverse acts, coupled with food, drink and art. millvalleymusicfest.com
May 18-21
Joshua Tree Music Festival (Spring)
Joshua Tree
Phenomenal live music, community, family friendly, yoga, art, workshops and more. joshuatreemusicfestival.com
Love Everybody, Photo credit: Jacob Avanzato / Joshua Tree Music Festival
May 19-21
EDC
Las Vegas, NV
The world’s largest dance music festival returns to welcome 500,000 attendees. lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com
May 20
Cruel World
Pasadena
New wave and punk legends like Siouxsie and Iggy Pop are on the bill. cruelworldfest.com
May 24-29
Lightning in a Bottle
Buena Vista Lake
Atrtists showcase their unique crafts within creative stages built for immersion and wonder. lightninginabottle.org
May 25-28
California Roots Festival
Monterey
One of the largest reggae festivals in the country. Good vibes, happiness, family, peace, & love. californiarootsfestival.com
May 24-29
Strawberry Music Festival
Grass Valley
Adding one more night this year, making it a five night festival of eclectic Americana music and family friendly festivities. strawberrymusic.com
May 26-28
Bottlerock Napa Valley
Napa
Celebrating its 10th anniversary. Pairing today’s biggest names in music with wine, food and craft brews. bottlerocknapavalley.com
May 26-29
Punk Rock Bowling
Las Vegas, NV
Combining mankind’s three greatest creations – punk rock, bowling, and Las Vegas! punkrockbowling.com
May 27
I Love RNB Festival
Long Beach
The biggest and best lineup of your favorite RnB performing artists, from classics to new hits. ilovernb.com
June 1-3
Schellraiser Music Festival
McGill, NV
An outdoor micro-festival with an eclectic, 35-band lineup in a spectacular high desert setting. schellraiser.com
Photo: Schellraiser Music Festival
June 2-4
Newport Beach Jazz Festival
Newport Beach
In the heart of Newport Beach, located on hotel grounds, with jazz, R&B, and soul. festivalshyattconcerts.com
Photo: Newport Beach Jazz Festival
June 8-11
Ojai Music Festival
Ojai
Adventurous, open-minded audiences join with musical thinkers who approach their craft with creativity. ojaifestival.org
June 8-12
Stilldream Festival
Blue Mountain
An earthy festival that focuses on music, community, nature, culture & consciousness. stilldreamfestival.com
June 9-11
Hog Farm HideAway Music Festival
Laytonville
Three stages of music, camping, interactive art installations, performance artists, and more hogfarmhideaway.com
June 9-11, August 11-13 & 18-20
Splash House Festival Series
Palm Springs
Sound waves and pool splashes are where house and disco dreams are made. splashhouse.com
June 16-18
Country Summer Music Festival
Santa Rosa
Three-day destination country music event. countrysummer.com
June 24-25
Day Trip Festival
Long Beach
A house music festival, set amidst a waterfront backdrop of the landmark Queen Mary. daytripfest.com
June 24-25
Summer Arts & Music Festival
Cooks Valley
A family-friendly gathering with local, regional and national live music and performing artists. mateel.org
June 29-July 2
High Sierra Music Festival
Quincy
A family-friendly, community oriented music festival with an eclectic mix of genres, playshops, and crafts. highsierramusic.com
July 1-2
Mosswood Meltdown
Oakland
The perfect gathering of young and old music rebels who hate everybody except each other. mosswoodmeltdown.com
July 13-16
California WorldFest
Grass Valley
Experience new cultures through seven stages of music, while honoring Native Peoples. worldfest.net
July 14-16
Northern Nights Music Festival
Piercy
An eclectic mix of music, together with industry-leading cannabis programming, and natural landscapes. northernnights.org
July 21-Aug 6
Bear Valley Music Festival
Bear Valley
Enjoy a variety of music including classical, rock, country and jazz. bearvalleymusicfestival.org
July 28-30
Ascension Music Festival
Mount Shasta Ski Park
Experience the best of funk, reggae, folk, and bluegrass at the base of Mount Shasta. ascensionmusicfestival.com
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July 29
Sad Summer Festival
Irvine
Touring the country and partnering with both local and national non-profits all summer long. sadsummerfest.com
August 3-6
Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza
Mammoth Lakes
Outdoors among the pines, enjoy legendary Blues music and craft brews. mammothbluesbrewsfest.com
Trombone Shorty Jamming out. Photo: Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza
August 5-6
HARD Summer Music Festival
Los Angeles
A new venue combination with various stages spread out across Los Angeles. hardsummer.com
August 11-13
Long Beach Jazz Festival
Long Beach
Featuring some of the top artists of the year in an outdoor setting with food, art and more. longbeachjazzfestival.com
August 11-13
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest
San Jose
Discover new genres of music, and fast-rising artists. summerfest.sanjosejazz. org
August 11-13
Outside Lands
San Francisco
A three-day festival that delivers an elevated experience of music and culinary for attendees. sfoutsidelands.com
Photo: Outside Lands
August 27-September 4
Burning Man
Black Rock City
Tens of thousands of Burners gather to build a participative temporary metropolis in the Nevada desert. burningman.org
September 7-10
Big Blues Bender
Las Vegas, NV
Big Blues Bender >> Las Vegas, NV • September 7-10 // Four themed days and nights of exceptional music and bucket-list events for all. bigbluesbender.com
September 9-10
Holo Holo Music Festival
Sacramento
Celebrating the music, food, and culture of Hawaii, this is a fun event for everyone. holoholofestival.com
September 16-17
Nocturnal Wonderland
San Bernardino
Music. Camping. Art. nocturnalwonderland.com
September 22-24
Life ls Beautiful
Las Vegas, NV
Celebrating a decade of singing your favorite songs, unleashing your inner foodie, laughing with comedians. lifeisbeautiful.com
September 22-24
Monterey Jazz Festival
Monterey
Celebrating 66 years – the longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world! montereyjazzfestival.org
The 64th Monterey Jazz Festival on Sept. 24, 2021.
September 28-October 1
Same Same But Different
Lake Perris
Four-day beachside campout where music, art, and wellness meet. ssbdfest.com
September 29-October 1
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
San Francisco
Three days of free music with an eclectic lineup of country, soul, folk and more. hardlystrictlybluegrass.com
September 29-October 1
Ohana Festival
Dana Point
Pairing good music with good vibes. The best of indie, surfer rock, and alternative music. ohanafest.com
October
October 5-8
Aftershock
Sacramento
California’s biggest rock festival with a powerful lineup of rock and metal favorites. aftershockfestival.com
October 5-8
Joshua Tree Music Festival (Fall)
Joshua Tree
See JTMF Spring (May 18-21) for more information. joshuatreemusicfestival.com
October 6-8
Rebels & Renegades Music Festival
Monterey
Inspired by the spirit and culture of Americana, Outlaw Country, Bluegrass, and Folk. rebelsandrenegadesfest.com
October 6-8
Reggae Rise Up Music Festival
Las Vegas, NV
Reggae Rise Up is heading to downtown Las Vegas for three days full of positive vibes and great music. reggaeriseup.com
October 12-15
Desert Daze
Lake Perris
Epic yet intimate, esoteric yet accessible, catering to weirdos, but embracing to all. desertdaze.org
October 13-14
Breakaway Music Festival Bay Area
San Francisco
Bringing music, art, creativity, and community to your hometown. breakawayfestival.com
October 14-15
GoldenSky Country Music Festival
Sacramento
Sacramento’s biggest country music event plus beer festival. goldenskyfestival.com
October 22
When We Were Young Festival
Las Vegas, NV
It’s the pop-punk emo throwback fest you have been waiting for. whenwewereyoungfestival.com
October 27-28
Escape Halloween
San Bernardino
Escape into a terrifying world of music, art, performers, and thrills. escapehalloween.com
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Main Photo: Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza
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