As the snow begins to melt and the days get longer, music lovers all across the nation begin to anticipate what’s around the corner: festival season. The massive line-ups, outdoor stages, and endless seas of fellow concertgoers will always be plentiful, and this year, there’s an abundance of festivals to pick from.
The major players like Coachella and Rolling Loud are back for their annual installments to satisfy both loyal and new attendees. However, there are slept-on gems such as RiverBeat Music Festival in Memphis, where you can see Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes and Ludacris for tickets starting at just $69!
From veterans like Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Gucci Mane, to current hitmakers like Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla, and Leon Thomas, all the stars are busy prepping their setlists for their festival time slots this spring and summer.
Check out VIBE’s list of 2025 events that are worth checking out below, with more updates to come as lineups continue to be announced.
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Rolling Loud Los Angeles
Image Credit: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Dates: March 15-16
Location: Los Angeles
Key Performers: A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Peso Pluma, YG, Sexyy Red, and Quavo
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Dreamville Festival
Image Credit: Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage Dates: April 5-6
Location: Raleigh, NC
Key Performers: J. Cole, full lineup TBA
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Coachella
Image Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella Dates: April 11-13, April 18-20
Location: Indio, California at the Empire Polo Club
Key Performers: Lady Gaga, Missy Elliott, Charli XCX, Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, Mustard, GloRilla, and many more
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Tycoon Music Festival
Image Credit: Prince Williams/WireImage Dates: April 19
Location: Detroit, Mich.
Key Performers: Chris Brown, Gucci Mane, Wiz Khalifa, Skilla Baby, and Fabolous
Official Website: Ticketmaster
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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Image Credit: Erika Goldring/Getty Images Dates: April 24-May 4
Location: New Orleans, La.
Key Performers: Lil Wayne & The Roots, Lenny Kravitz, Burna Boy, Gladys Knight, Babyface, Big Freedia, and others.
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Stagecoach
Image Credit: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Stagecoach Dates: April 25-27
Location: Indio, Calif.
Key Performers: Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, T-Pain, Backstreet Boys, and more
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BeachLife Festival
Image Credit: Getty Images Dates: May 2-4
Location: Redondo Beach, Calif.
Key Performers: Lenny Kravitz, Ski Marley, Sublime, Alanis Morissette
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RiverBeat Music Festival
Image Credit: RiverBeat Dates: May 2-4
Location: Memphis, Tenn.
Key Performers: Missy Elliott, the Killers and Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and more
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Governors Ball
Image Credit: Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images Dates: June 6–8
Location: Queens, NY
Key Performers: Tyler, The Creator, Benson Boone, T-Pain, Tyla, BigXThaPlug, and more
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Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
Image Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for Bonnaroo Arts And Music Festival Dates: June 12-15
Location: Manchester, Tenn.
Key Performers: Tyler, The Creator, Leon Thomas, Tyla, Olivia Rodrigo, Avril Lavigne, and more
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ESSENCE Festival
Image Credit: Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Disney Dates: July 3-6 2025
Location: New Orleans, La.
Key Performers: TBA
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Summerfest
Image Credit: Joshua Applegate/Getty Images Dates: June 19-21, June 26-28, July 3-5
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Key Performers: Megan Thee Stallion, Flo Milli, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Offset, BossMan Dlow, Tee Grizzley, Eric Bellinger, and more
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