Pop Music Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss in 2021

From Bonnaroo to Lollapalooza, Coachella to Governors Ball, don’t miss out on these pop music festivals in 2021!

Introduction

There’s nothing like a music festival to get you out of your winter blues. And what better way to celebrate the end of a long year than with a weekend of live music? From pop to indie to EDM, there’s a festival for every taste. Here are some of the best pop music festivals taking place in 2021:

-Coachella (Indio, CA): April 16-18 & 23-25
– governors Ball (New York, NY): June 3-6
– Bonnaroo (Manchester, TN): June 10-13
– Firefly (Dover, DE): June 17-20
– Lollapalooza (Chicago, IL): August 5-8

Lollapalooza

Lollapalooza is a four-day music festival happening Aug. 5-8 in Grant Park, Chicago. The lineup includes popular musicians like Chance the Rapper, Grimes and the Strokes. There are also smaller stages featuring up-and-coming artists. In addition to music, there are also comedy shows, art installations and food vendors.

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is an American annual four-day music festival developed and produced by Superfly Productions and AC Entertainment. The festival typically starts on the second Thursday in June and lasts through the weekend, reaching its climax on Sunday night. Bonnaroo is held at Great Stage Park on a 700-acre (2.8 km2) farm in Manchester, Tennessee, about 60 miles (100 km) southeast of Nashville. Twelve stages host live music with a diverse array of genres including rock, pop, electronic, jazz, hip hop, jam band, Robert Plant described the festival as “a bit of Woodstock and a bit of Monterey”.

In recent years, the fest has drawn about 80,000 attendees each year. Musical acts have included Paul McCartney, Metallica, Tool, My Morning Jacket, Mumford & Sons, Kendrick Lamar, Billy Joel, Odesza, Bassnectar and Chance the Rapper. Comedy acts such as Aziz Ansari and Louis C.K. have also performed at past festivals. Bonnaroo was largely influenced by rock festivals of the late 1960s and early 1970s such as the original AmericanWoodstockand Antherton New Hampshire’s Watkin’s Glen International Speedway Summer Jam). The name “Bonnaroo” is taken from Dr. John Crerar’s 1974 book Jazz Festivals Galore! One o’ them’s Bonnaroo!

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, commonly referred to as Coachella, is one of the most popular annual music festivals in the world. The festival takes place in Indio, California, located in the Coachella Valley in the Colorado Desert. It was founded in 1999 by music promoter Bill Graham and is organized by Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of AEG Live. The event features performances by some of the biggest names in music, as well as art installations and sculptures.

Governors Ball Music Festival

Held on Randall’s Island in New York City, the Governors Ball Music Festival is one of the most popular pop music festivals in the country. The festival features a wide range of musical genres, including pop, hip hop, rock, and EDM. Governors Ball typically takes place in late May or early June.

Conclusion

After reading this guide, you should have a better understanding of some of the most popular pop music festivals happening in 2021. While there are many different festivals to choose from, these five festivals are sure to be a good time. If you’re a fan of pop music, make sure to check out one of these festivals!