Summer Music Festivals
Spending a weekend at a music festival is a fun, popular way to enjoy oneself while school’s not in session. Below are some big festivals coming to the DC-Metro area.
Festival: Governor’s Ball
When: June 5-7
Where: New York, New York
Cost: $305
Headliners: Drake, The Black Keys, Deadmau5, Lana Del Rey, Florence + The Machine, Bjork, Marina and the Diamonds, Charli XCX, and Kiesza
Festival: Bonnaroo
When: June 11-14
Where: Manchester, Tennessee
Cost: $349.50
Headliners: Mumford & Sons, Deadmau5, Kendrick Lamar, Florence + The Machine, Hozier, Tove Lo, and Childish Gambino
Festival: Warped Tour
When: June 17 – August 8
Where: Over 40 states across the U.S.
Cost: Dependent on venue
Headliners: Boy Meets World, Candy Hearts, Youth in Revolt, Sirens and Sailors, and Matchbook Romance
Festival: Lollapalooza
When: July 28-31
Where: Grant Park, Chicago
Cost: $120 per day
Headliners: Radiohead, Lana Del Rey, Future, Ellie Goulding, Major Lazer, G-Eazy, The 1975, HAIM, Martin Garrix, Bastille, Bryson Tiller, and X Ambassadors
*All ticket prices are for general admission. Tickets may be sold out and prices vary for different packages.
Local Events:
Emancipator with Bunk Buddha + Space Apes (Electronic)
April 22nd at 8:30pm
Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg, VA
South Asian Art and Fusion Festival (Indian)
April 24th at 11:30am
Jammin Java Café, Vienna, VA