How to Get Tickets to the Best Music Festivals of 2022
Festival season is back in full force. After cancellations over the past two years, large-scale music fests including Coachella, Primavera Sound and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival are returning as mask mandates ease and coronavirus vaccination rates rise.
Unlike last year’s events, most festival organizers are no longer requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test for entry. The CDC’s guidance for large events and gatherings notes, “You are less likely to be exposed to COVID-19 during outdoor activities, even without the use of masks” and that wearing a face mask is generally not required outdoors.
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How to Get a Refund If a Festival Is Canceled Due to COVID-19
If a music festival is canceled, organizers and online ticket brokers are offering refund guarantees for postponed or rescheduled shows. StubHub is giving ticketholders 120 percent credit (which expires 365 days after each credit is issued) of the amount paid on canceled shows, and tickets can be applied towards rescheduled dates or relisted on the marketplace for free. Vividseats is offering 110 percent credit or a full cash refund, and Ticketmaster and SeatGeek are refunding the full value of canceled and postponed events or honoring tickets for rescheduled dates.
Ahead, see upcoming major music festivals happening in the U.S. and any details on entry requirements. Those who can’t attend their favorite events in person can head to Hulu, which is the exclusive streamer for Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits.
Keep in mind that COVID-19 safety guidelines may vary by state, city and county, so check local government websites and the CDC’s Community Levels map for the latest advisories. And once you’ve planned your concert itinerary, don’t forget your festival essentials, too.
2022 Music Festival Schedule
Bonnaroo (Manchester, TN)
When June 16-19, 2022
Where Bonnaroo Farm, 1560 New Bushy Branch Rd., Manchester, TN 37355
Headliners Gryffin, J. Cole, The Chicks, Illenium, Tool, Flume, 21 Savage
COVID Policy Festival organizers note on the website, “Per current local guidelines, Bonnaroo will not require any health entry requirements for the June 2022 festival.”
Tickets $350+ for four-day general admission passes, $1,250 for four-day VIP passes; buy tickets online at Bonnaroo, SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticketmaster or Vividseats
Summerfest (Milwaukee)
When June 23-25, June 30-July 2, July 7-9, 2022
Where American Family Insurance Amphitheater, 100 N Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Headliners June 23-25: Jason Aldean, Gabby Barrett, Justin Bieber, Jaden, Harry Hudson; July 2: Halsey, The Marías, Abby Roberts; July 7: Rod Stewart, Cheap Trick
COVID Policy According to Summerfest’s website, “Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. does not intend to implement entrance protocols or a mask requirement for Summerfest 2022, which is scheduled June 23-25, June 30-July 2 and July 7-9. There are no plans to require proof of vaccination or proof of a negative test. MWF will monitor the situation and continue to work closely with health experts, while following local guidelines.”
Tickets $60+ for multi-day passes; buy Summerfest 2022 tickets online at SeatGeek, Summerfest, StubHub or Vividseats
Pitchfork Music Festival (Chicago)
When July 15-17, 2022
Where Union Park, 1501 W Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60606
Headliners The National, Spiritualized, Parquet Courts, Mitski, Japanese Breakfast, Lucy Dacus, The Roots, Toro y Moi, Earl Sweatshirt
COVID Policy No entry process has been released and organizers “will update this page accordingly and message updated policies and procedures via our social channels and email list.”
Tickets $99-$199+ for single-day tickets, $200-$399+ for three-day passes; buy Pitchfork Music Festival 2022 tickets online at See Tickets, StubHub or Vividseats
Northwest String Summit (North Plains)
When July 21-24, 2022
Where Horning’s Hideout, 21277 NW Brunswick Canyon Rd., North Plains, OR 97133
Headliners Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Greensky Bluegrass, Yonder Mountain String Band, Umphrey’s McGee
COVID Policy
Tickets $350+ for four-day passes; buy Northwest String Summit 2022 tickets online at Cash or Trade, StubHub or Ticketmaster
Rolling Loud (Miami)
When July 22-24, 2022
Where Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Headliners Ye, Future, Kendrick Lamar
COVID Policy Not yet posted
Tickets $350-$1,399+; buy tickets online at Front Gate Tickets, SeatGeek, StubHub, or VividSeats
Lollapalooza 2022 (Chicago)
When July 28-31, 2022
Where Grant Park, Chicago, IL
Headliners Metallica, Lil Baby, Jazmine Sullivan, Billy Strings, Zhu, Dua Lipa, Machine Gun Kelly, Glass Animals, Don Toliver, Rezz, J. Cole, Kygo, Big Sean, Kaskade, Idles, Turnstile, Wallows, Green Day, J-Hope, Porno for Pyros, The Kid Laroi, Charli XCX
COVID Policy Per Lollapalooza’s website, “preventative health measures (e.g. proof of negative COVID-19 test or full COVID-19 vaccination, masks) may be required for this show. Details of any necessary measures will be communicated as early as possible and will be shared on the event/venue website and social media channels.”
Tickets $130-$2,000 for single-day admission, $375-$4,200 for four-day passes; buy Lollapalooza 2022 tickets online at SeatGeek, StubHub or Vividseats
Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival (San Francisco)
When Aug. 5-7, 2022
Where Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
Headliners Green Day, Post Malone, SZA, Jack Harlow, Weezer, Phoebe Bridgers
COVID Policy Not posted
Tickets $175-$1,995+ for single-day admission, $409-$4,699 for three-day passes; buy Outside Lands 2022 tickets online at Front Gate Tickets, SeatGeek, StubHub or Vividseats
This Ain’t No Picnic 2022 (Pasadena, Calif.)
When August 27-28, 2022
Where Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CA
Headliners The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, Phoebe Bridgers, Jorja Smith, Jungle, Le Tigre, Beach House, Kaytranada
COVID Policy There are currently no requirements for face masks or proof of vaccination or COVID-19 test; per festival organizer Goldenvoice‘s health and safety policy, guidelines are subject to change “at any time as determined by federal, state or local government agencies or instrumentalities, artists or the promoter.”
Tickets $299 to $1,199+; buy This Ain’t No Picnic 2022 tickets online at AXS or Ticketmaster
Primavera Sound (Los Angeles)
When Sept. 12-18, 2022
Where Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Headliners Nine Inch Nails, Lorde, Arctic Monkeys
COVID Policy Per Primavera Sound L.A.’s website, festival organizers will “implement all state and local COVID-19 guidelines in effect at the time of our event.”
Tickets $149-$379+ for single-day tickets, $425-$975+ for three-day passes; buy Primavera Sound Los Angeles tickets online at Front Gate Tickets, SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticketmaster or Vividseats
Riot Fest 2022 (Chicago)
When Sept. 16-18, 2022
Where Douglas Park, W Ogden Avenue & S Sacramento Drive, Chicago, IL
Headliners My Chemical Romance, Misfits
COVID Policy No entry process details have been released and festival organizers will update the event’s website with more info as the date nears according to local and state policies.
Tickets $200-$1,700 for three-day passes; buy Riot Fest 2022 tickets online at Eventbrite, SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticketmaster or Vividseats
Louder Than Life Festival (Louisville)
When Sept. 22-25, 2022
Where Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville, KY 40209
Headliners NIN, Slipknot, Kiss, Red Hot Chili Peppers
COVID Policy No entry process details have been released and festival organizers will update the event’s website with more info as the date nears according to local and state policies.
Tickets $100-$240+ for single-day tickets, $270-$1,038+ for four-day passes; buy Louder Than Life 2022 tickets online at SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticketmaster or Vividseats
Rolling Loud (New York)
When Sept. 23-25, 2022
Where Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., New York, NY 11368
Headliners To be announced
COVID Policy To be announced
Tickets $10-$20 for single-day tickets, pricing TBD for three-day passes; buy Rolling Loud New York 2022 tickets online at Front Gate Tickets
Austin City Limits (Austin)
When Oct. 7-9 and 14-16, 2022
Where Zilker Park, 2207 Lou Neff Rd., Austin, TX 78746
Headliners Red Hot Chili Peppers, P!nk, The Chicks, SZA, Kacey Musgraves, Flume, Paramore, Lil Nas X
COVID Policy Per ACL’s website, details of any preventative health measures (e.g. proof of negative COVID-19 test or full COVID-19 vaccination, masks) may be required for this show and will be communicated as early as possible on the event/venue website and social media channels.
Tickets $320-$1,400 for three-day tickets; buy Austin City Limits 2022 tickets online at SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticketmaster or Vividseats
Voodoo Music + Arts Experience 2022 (New Orleans)
When October/November 2022 (dates to be announced)
Where City Park, 1 Palm Dr., New Orleans, LA 70124
Headliners TBA
COVID Policy TBA
Tickets Details not yet released
Past Events
Jazz in the Gardens (Miami)
When March 12-13, 2022
Where Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Headliners Mary J. Blige, H.E.R., The Isley Brothers, Rick Ross, SWV
COVID Policy Per the event’s website, “COVID testing or proof of vaccination will not be required to enter the festival. Masks are strongly encouraged. Please check social media or mobile app for daily updates on entry requirements.”
Tickets $129-$309; buy tickets online at SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticketmaster and Vividseats
Treefort Music Fest (Boise)
When March 23-27, 2022
Where Downtown Boise, ID
Headliners Kim Gordon, Osees, Snail Mail, Durand Jones & the Indications, Goth Babe
COVID Policy Per Treefort’s website, the festival is “lifting entry requirements on March 23-27, 2022. There will be no vaccination or testing requirements to attend and face masks will be optional at Treefort 10.”
Tickets $100 for single-day passes, $150+ for 21 and under (12 and under free with accompanying adult), $250+ for passes for 21 and up; buy Treefort Music Festival tickets online at Eventbrite, SeatGeek, StubHub or Vividseats
Coachella 2022 (Indio)
When April 15-17 & 22-24, 2022
Where Empire Polo Club, 81800 51st Ave., Indio, CA 92201
Headliners Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Swedish House Mafia, The Weeknd (Kanye West was previously scheduled to perform)
COVID Policy Per the festival’s website, “In accordance with local guidelines, there will be no vaccination, testing or masking requirements at Coachella 2022.”
Tickets $479+; Join the waitlist on Lyte for weekend one or two, or buy Coachella 2022 tickets online at SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticketmaster or Vividseats
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2022 (New Orleans)
When April 29-May 8, 2022
Where Fair Grounds Race Course, 1751 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70119
Headliners The Who, Stevie Nicks, Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band, Luke Combs, Lionel Richie, the Black Crowes, Willie Nelson, Charlie Wilson, Eryka Badu
COVID Policy Per the event’s website, “attendees must show proof of vaccination or a negative, lab-verified COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) taken within 72 hours before entry” in accordance with the City of New Orleans’ guidelines effective Jan. 3.
Tickets $80+ for single day passes, $225+ for three- to four-day passes, $1,500+ for VIP passes; buy Coachella 2022 tickets online at AXS, StubHub or Vividseats
Stagecoach 2022 (Indio)
When April 29-May 1, 2022
Where Empire Polo Club, 81800 51st Ave., Indio, CA 92201
Headliners Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs
COVID Policy Per the festival’s website, “In accordance with local guidelines, there will be no vaccination, testing or masking requirements at Stagecoach 2022.”
Tickets $399+ for three-day passes; buy Stagecoach 2022 tickets online at Elevate Tickets, SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticketmaster or Vividseats
Lovers & Friends (Las Vegas)
When May 14-15, 2022
Where Las Vegas Festival Grounds, 311 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Headliners Lauryn Hill, Usher, Ludacris, Lil Jon, TLC, Ciara, Nelly
COVID Policy Per the festival’s website, “details on the festival entry process will be available in early March 2022.”
Tickets $195-$10,000 for single-day admission; buy Lovers & Friends 2022 tickets online at Front Gate Tickets (waitlist), SeatGeek or Ticketmaster
Hangout (Gulf Shores, Ala.)
When May 20-22, 2022
Where 101 E Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Headliners Post Malone, Fall Out Boy, Kane Brown, Zedd, Maren Morris, Halsey, Doja Cat, Illenium, Leon Bridges, Tame Impala, Megan Thee Stallion, Jack Harlow, Phoebe Bridgers, Louis the Child
COVID Policy Festival organizers have yet to release specific details on the entry process, and Hangout’s website notes that “requirements may include, without limitation, changes to capacity, attendance procedures and entry requirements, such as proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID-19 test, and other protective measures such as requiring attendees to wear face coverings.”
Tickets $339-$1,839; buy Hangout 2022 tickets online at SeatGeek, StubHub or Vividseats
Boston Calling (Boston)
When May 27-29, 2022
Where Harvard Athletic Complex, 65 N Harvard St., Boston, MA 02134
Headliners Foo Fighters, the Strokes, Metallica
COVID Policy Festival organizers have not given details entry process on the event’s website; the city of Boston currently does not require proof of vaccination at restaurants, entertainment venues, nightclubs and bars, per NBC Boston.
Tickets $130-$900 for single-day tickets, $229 for two-day passes, $370-$2,000 for three-day passes; buy Boston Calling 2022 tickets online at SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticketmaster or Vividseats
Forecastle (Louisville)
When May 27-29, 2022
Where Waterfront Park, 129 River Rd., Louisville, KY 40202
Headliners Jack Harlow, Porter Robinson, Tame Impala, Phoebe Bridgers, Tyler, the Creator, Rüfüs du Sol
COVID Policy Per the festival’s website, “preventative health measures (e.g. proof of negative COVID-19 test or full COVID-19 vaccination, masks) may be required for this show.”
Tickets $100-$325 for single-day tickets, $225-$650 for three-day passes; buy tickets online at Forecastle Fest, SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticketmaster or Vividseats
So What?! Music Festival (Arlington, TX)
When May 27-29, 2022
Where Choctaw Stadium, 1800 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX, 76011
Headliners 100 Gecs, 30H!3, Rebecca Black, I Prevail, Wage War, Trippie Red, $NOT, 24GOLDN, Sum 41, Simple Plan, Parkway Drive, Hatebreed, Rae Sremmurd, Lil Skies, Blackbear, The Ghost Inside, 2 Chainz
COVID Policy Per the festival’s website, “vaccine and masks are not a requirement for this festival. Just like the pandemic, this is subject to change and we would send out notifications to everyone letting them know.”
Tickets $99+ for single-day tickets, $289+ for three-day passes; buy So What?! tickets online at See Tickets, SeatGeek, StubHub or Vividseats
The story was updated April 6, 2022 with new lineup details for Coachella.
