Best music festivals happening this summer
Apr 02, 2018
With the weather warming up fast, we’re sure your sights are set on travel. And well, if you love music… what’s better than traveling for an unforgettable festival experience? We already have Clockenflap and Sonar in Hong Kong, but there are a ton of festivals both near and far that are worth attending. They don’t call it festival season for nothing…
From the legendary Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival to Electric Daisy Carnival (its first year in China!), there’s something for you to go to no matter what genre of music you like. And take it from us – it’s going to be worth it to see all of your favourite artists, in one place, at one time.
We’ve chosen some of our must-attend festivals for all genres, both within Asia and internationally. So if you haven’t made your summer travel plans yet – well, take a look at these options.
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival (Coachella Valley, CA, USA)
Dates: April 14–16 and 21–23
Location: Indio, CA, USA
Lineup: Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Eminem. See full lineup here.
Genre: Mixed. Pop, rock, electronic, hip-hop… you name it!
Might be too late to get tickets now, but check out its official Facebook page.
Burning Man
Dates: August 26 – September 3
Location: Black Rock Desert, NV
Lineup: TBC
Genre: Mixed. Do your research before attending, this is a festival like no other!
Get tickets here.
Electric Daisy Carnival Shanghai
Dates: April 29-30
Location: Shanghai, China
Lineup: Disclosure, Gryffin, Hardwell, Oliver Heldens, Deadmau5. See full lineup here.
Genre: Electronic dance music.
Get tickets here.
Lollapalooza
Dates: August 2-5
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Lineup: Full lineup TBA
Genre: Mixed. Pop, rock, hip-hop…
Get tickets here.
Sasquatch!
Dates: May 25-27
Location: George, WA, USA
Lineup: Bon Iver, Modest Mouse, The National, Tyler, the Creator, Anderson .Paak. See full lineup here.
Genre: Mixed, but a lot of indie, hip-hop and
Get tickets here.
Ultra Music Festival Seoul
Dates: June 9-10
Location: Seoul, Korea
Lineup: Axwell & Ingrosso, Empire of the Sun, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, Above & Beyond, David Guetta. See full lineup here.
Genre: Electronic dance music.
Get tickets here.
Fuji Rock Music Festival
Dates: July 27-29
Location: Naeba Ski Resort, Japan
Lineup: Bob Dylan, Kendrick Lamar, N.E.R.D. See full lineup here.
Genre: Mixed, but a bunch of popular and legendary artists have played this festival – this year is no different!
Get tickets here.
Summer Sonic
Dates: August 18-19
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Lineup: Marshmello, Chance the Rapper, Nickelback, Shawn Mendes. See full lineup here.
Genre: Mixed, but you’ll get a range of international and local Japanese artists.
Get tickets here.
Rolling Loud
Dates: May 11-13
Location: Miami, FL, USA
Lineup: J. Cole, Travis Scott, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Post Malone, Migos. See full lineup here.
Genre: Hip-hop.
Get tickets here.
