Music festival lineups 2023: Bonnaroo, Coachella, Sea Hear Now and more summer festivals

Mike Snider, USA TODAY
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With the announcement of the lineups for Coachella and the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, it's time to start making plans for spring and summer music festivities.

Coachella, held over two weekends in mid-April in Indio, California, sports headliners Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK and Frank Ocean.

Atop the bill at Bonnaroo in June in Manchester, Tennessee: rapper Kendrick Lamar, electronic duo Odesza and rock band Foo Fighters.

Foo Fighters will also be playing the Boston Calling Music Festival, held over Memorial Day weekend, on May 26. Then on May 28, Foo Fighters will headline the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio. The band will also play the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival in Milwaukee on July 15 and the Sea Hear Now Festival Sept. 16-17 in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

Bad Bunny performs in concert at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Dec. 9, 2022.
Bad Bunny performs in concert at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Dec. 9, 2022.

Coachella lineup

  • Headliners: Bad Bunny (Friday, April 14 and April 21), BLACKPINK (April 15 & April 22), and Frank Ocean (April 16 & 23).

  • Also on the bill: Rosalía, Becky G, Björk, Calvin Harris, Fisher, Chromeo, Eric Prydz, Charli XCX, Blondie, Gorillaz, Weyes Blood, rockers such as The Murder Capital and Momma – and actor Idris Elba, who sings and has top-notch DJ skills, having spun tracks at the reception for Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry's royal wedding.

  • Tickets on sale: Coachella presale starts Friday at 11 a.m. PT. General admission passes start at $499. There are also hotel and ticket packages.

  • Dates: Performers are scheduled to do sets each of the weekends of April 14-16 and April 21-23

  • For more: coachella.com

Coachella full lineup 2023: Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK and Frank Ocean will headline

Kendrick Lamar performs at the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset, England, on June 27, 2022.
Kendrick Lamar performs at the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset, England, on June 27, 2022.

Bonnaroo lineup

  • Headliners: Electronic music acts Zeds Dead and Liquid Stranger (June 15), Kendrick Lamar (June 16), electronic duo Odesza (June 17), and rock band Foo Fighters (June 18).

  • Also on the bill: Lil Nas X, Tyler Childers, Paramore, My Morning Jacket, The Beths, Sheryl Crow, Pixies, Morgan Wade, and Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway.

  • Tickets on sale: Tickets for Bonnaroo start at $175 for one day and $299 for four days. Tickets and camping and parking are on sale now.

  • Dates: Thursday to Sunday, June 15-18.

  • For more: bonnaroo.com.

Bonnaroo lineup 2023: Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Odesza announced as headliners

How to choose between Bonnaroo and Coachella?

  • The lineup: Who's on the bill could make the decision easier. For now, only Coachella has Bad Bunny. But Bonnaroo has Kendrick Lamar and the Foo Fighters. Plus probably a more diverse lineup with more country acts.

  • Location: Do you prefer a desert or a farm? Coachella happens at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif., about 130 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, which is in the Sonoran desert. If you prefer camping, opt for Bonnaroo. It takes place on a 700-acre farm in Tennessee, just more than 60 miles southeast of Nashville. You can camp at Coachella, but there are also plenty of hotels to stay nearby.

  • Weather: Well, the desert can be hot. But it can also be hot in Tennessee in June – and wet.

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Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2023

  • Headliners: Excision (Thursday), Odesza (Friday), Griz (Saturday) and Baby Keem (Sunday)

  • Also on the bill: Lil Yachty, Goose, Earth, Wind & Fire, Local Natives, Big Boi, Turnstile, Dirty Heads

  • Tickets on sale:  On sale now.

  • Dates: March 2-5 in Sunshine Grove, Okeechobee, Florida

  • For more: okeechobeefest.com

Cruel World

  • The lineup: Siouxie, Iggy Pop, Billy Idol, Love and Rockets, Echo & The Bunnymen, Adam Ant, The Human League, Molchat Doma, Gary Numan, Boy Harsher, Modern English, Gang of Four, Twin Tribes, ABC, Ela Minus, The Vapors, The Soft Moon, The Motels, Glass Spells, Animotion, Gvllow, Riki, Urban Heat, Aurat

  • Location: Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California

  • Tickets on sale: Friday, January 27 (Registration for sale access open now)

  • Dates: Saturday, May 20

  • For more: cruelworldfest.com

Shania Twain, shown performing during the 2022 People's Choice Awards on December 6, 2022, is among artists scheduled to appear at the Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida in April 2023.
Shania Twain, shown performing during the 2022 People's Choice Awards on December 6, 2022, is among artists scheduled to appear at the Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida in April 2023.

Tortuga Music Festival

  • Headliners: Eric Church, Shania Twain and Kenny Chesney

  • Also on the bill: Wiz Khalifa, Cole Swindell, Carly Pearce, Jake Owen, Brett Young, The Wallflowers, Justin Moore, and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

  • Tickets on sale: On sale now.

  • Dates: April 14-16 at Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida.

  • For more: tortugamusicfestival.com.

Kane Brown is among the scheduled headliners at the Stagecoach festival in Indio, Calif., in April.
Kane Brown is among the scheduled headliners at the Stagecoach festival in Indio, Calif., in April.

Stagecoach

  • Headliners: Luke Bryan (April 28 ) Kane Brown (April 29), Chris Stapleton (April 30).

  • Also on the bill: Riley Green, Melissa Etheridge, Old Dominion, Nelly, Brooks & Dunn, Valerie June, and ZZ Top.

  • Tickets on sale: On sale now.

  • Dates: April 28-30 in Indio, Calif.

  • For more: stagecoachfestival.com.

Jon Batiste performs during the Tribute to Fats Domino at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 2018.
Jon Batiste performs during the Tribute to Fats Domino at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 2018.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

  • Headliners: Ed Sheeran, Lizzo, Jill Scott, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Steve Miller Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gary Clark Jr., Leon Bridges, Farruko, Ludacris, Wu-Tang Clan and The Soul Rebels, Kenny Loggins, The Revivalists (Weekend 1). Dead & Company, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, Santana, Jon Batiste,  Kane Brown, H.E.R., Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave., Herbie Hancock (Weekend 2).

  • Also on the bill: Buddy Guy, Mdou Moctar, Samantha Fish, Los Lobos, Taj Mahal Quartet, Allison Russell, Mavis Staples.

  • Tickets on sale: On sale now.

  • Dates: April 28-30 and May 4-7.

  • For more: nojazzfest.com.

Willie Nelson performs during a gathering outside the Capitol in Austin, Texas, during a voting rights rally on July 31, 2021.
Willie Nelson performs during a gathering outside the Capitol in Austin, Texas, during a voting rights rally on July 31, 2021.

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Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90th Birthday Celebration

  • Headliners: Willie Nelson, Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, Margo Price, Miranda Lambert, Neil Young, Snoop Dogg and Tom Jones

  • Also on the bill: Allison Russell, Beck, Billy Strings, Bobby Weir, Charley Crockett, Edie Brickell, Leon Bridges, Lukas Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Nathaniel Rateliff, Norah Jones, Orville Peck, Particle Kid, Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers, The Chicks, The Lumineers, Tyler Childers, Warren Haynes, and Ziggy Marley

  • Tickets on sale: Two-day ticket packages go on sale Thursday at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.

  • Dates: Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30, 2023 at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles

  • For more: willienelson90.com

Just Like Heaven

  • Headliners: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, MGMT

  • Also on the bill: Future Islands, Empire of the Sun, M83, Hot Chip, Caribou, The Walkmen

  • Tickets on sale:  Now

  • Dates: May 13 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.

  • For more: justlikeheavenfest.com

Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age performs at the Boston Calling Music Festival on Saturday, May 26, 2018, in Allston, Mass.
Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age performs at the Boston Calling Music Festival on Saturday, May 26, 2018, in Allston, Mass.


Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival

  • Headliners: Foo Fighters, Tool, Godsmack, Queens of the Stone Age, Kiss, Avenged Sevenfold, Rob Zombie and Deftones.

  • Also on the bill: Starcrawler, Suicidal Tendencies, Chevelle, Trivium and White Reaper.

  • Tickets on sale: One-day field tickets start at $149.99; those along with VIP and hotel packages go on sale on Friday.

  • Dates: Thursday-Sunday, May 25-28 in Columbus, Ohio.

  • For more: sonictemplefestival.com.

Lizzo, shown here performing on Saturday Night Live," will appear at the BottleRock festival in Napa, Calif., in May 2023.
Lizzo, shown here performing on Saturday Night Live," will appear at the BottleRock festival in Napa, Calif., in May 2023.

BottleRock

  • Headliners: Post Malone, Smashing Pumpkins (May 26), Lizzo, Duran Duran (May 27), Red Hot Chili Peppers and Lil Nas X (May 28).

  • Also on the bill: Billy Strings, Phantogram, Leon Bridges, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Japanese Breakfast, Wu-Tang Clan, and Los Lobos.

  • Tickets on sale:  On sale now.

  • Dates: Friday-Sunday, May 26-28, 2023 in Napa, California.

  • For more: bottlerocknapavalley.com.

Maren Morris performs during Stagecoach country music festival in Indio, Calif., on April 29, 2022.
Maren Morris performs during Stagecoach country music festival in Indio, Calif., on April 29, 2022.

Boston Calling Music Festival

  • Headliners: Foo Fighters, The Lumineers, Alanis Morissette, Paramore, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Queens of the Stone Age.

  • Also on the bill: Maren Morris, The National, Niall Horan, The Flaming Lips, Bleachers, Joy Oladokun and The Walkmen.

  • Tickets on sale: On sale now.

  • Dates: Memorial Day weekend Friday-Sunday, May 26-28 at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Boston.

  • For more: bostoncalling.com.

Este Haim, Daneille Haim, and Alana Haim of Haim perform "The Steps" .
Este Haim, Daneille Haim, and Alana Haim of Haim perform "The Steps" .

Governors Ball

  • Headliners: Lizzo (June 9), Odesza (June 10), Kendrick Lamar (June 11).

  • Also on the bill: Lil Uzi Vert, Haim, Diplo, Lil Baby, Aespa, Rina Sawayama, Lil Nas X, Giveon, Sofi Tukker.

  • Tickets on sale:  Early access starts Friday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m.

  • Dates: June 9-11 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens.

  • For more: governorsballmusicfestival.com

Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival

  • Headliners: Green Day (July 14) and Foo Fighters (July 15).

  • Also on the bill: Cody Jinks, Social Distortion, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Phantogram, White Reaper, and KennyHoopla.

  • Tickets on sale:  On sale now.

  • Dates: July 13-16 at Veterans Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

  • For more: H-D.com/HomecomingTickets

Eric Church performs
Eric Church performs

Summerfest

  • Headliners: Eric Church (June 22), Zac Brown Band (June 23), James Taylor & His All-Star Band (June 24), Sheryl Crow (June 24) and Imagine Dragons (July 8)

  • Also on the bill: Elle King, Zach Bryan, Marcus King and AJR.

  • Tickets on sale: General admission tickets on sale now. Headliner shows at certain venues require separate tickets, which also gain you festival admittance. Some are on sale now. Eric Church tickets on sale Jan. 17.

  • Dates: Takes place over three consecutive weekends (Thursday-Saturday) from Noon to midnight, June 22-24, June 29-July 1, and July 6-8, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

  • For more: summerfest.com.

Guitarist Mick Thomson of US heavy metal band Slipknot during a 2015 concert in Papp Laszlo Budapest Sports Arena in Budapest, Hungary.
Guitarist Mick Thomson of US heavy metal band Slipknot during a 2015 concert in Papp Laszlo Budapest Sports Arena in Budapest, Hungary.

Rock Fest

  • Headliners: Pantera (July 13), Slipknot (July 14), Godsmack (July 15).

  • ​​​​​​Also on the bill: Ice Cube, Orianthi, Falling in Reverse, Ice Nine Kills, Papa Roach, Everclear.

  • Tickets on sale:  On sale now.

  • Dates: Thursday-Saturday, July 13-15 in Caddott, Wisconsin.

  • For more: rock-fest.com

Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit performs at KROQ Weenie Roast & Luau at Doheny State Beach on June 08, 2019 in Dana Point, Calif.
Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit performs at KROQ Weenie Roast & Luau at Doheny State Beach on June 08, 2019 in Dana Point, Calif.

Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival

  • Headliners: Limp Bizkit (Friday), Pantera (Saturday) and Slipknot (Sunday).

  • Also on the bill: Megadeth, Volbeat, Lamb Of God, Bush, In This Moment, Highly Suspect, Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm, Motionless In White, Coal Chamber

  • Tickets on sale:  On sale now

  • Dates: July 14-16 at the historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio.

  • For more: inkcarceration.com

Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast performs at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., April 16, 2022.
Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast performs at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., April 16, 2022.

Beach Road Weekend 2023

  • Headliners: Mumford & Sons, Bon Iver, Leon Bridges

  • Also on the bill: Alvvays, Gary Clark Jr. Japanese Breakfast, Kevin Morby, Regina Spektor, Mary Chapin Carpenter, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, The Head and the Heart

  • Tickets on sale: Now

  • Dates: Aug. 25-27 at Veterans Memorial Park, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

  • For more: beachroadweekend.com

Sea Hear Now Festival

  • Headliners:  The Killers (Sept. 16) and Foo Fighters (Sept. 17)

  • Also on the bill: Greta Van Fleet, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Sheryl Crow, Royal Blood, Living Colour, Weezer, The Breeders, Mt. Joy, The Beach Boys

  • Tickets on sale:  Presale, Thursday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. ET.

  • Dates: Sept. 16 & 17 at the Asbury Park (N.J.) Waterfront.

  • For more: seahearnowfestival.com

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