Speaking of being indigenous to places, a great number of North Texas artists are featured on many of these freshly announced music festival lineups. And no doubt, we are going to see more festivals presenting more locals in the weeks to come.
Until then, here is a laundry list to keep in mind as you ponder spring and summer vacation plans that include cheering on your hometown artists.
Lollapalooza India
Jan. 27–28, 2024 – Mumbai, IndiaLocals: Jonas Brothers
Non-locals: Sting, Halsey, OneRepublic, JPEGMAFIA and more.
Noise Pop
Feb. 22 – March 3, 2024 – San FranciscoLocals: Narrow Head
Non-locals: The Mountain Goats, Snail Mail, Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter, Militarie Gun and more.
Extra Innings Festival
March 1–2, 2024 – Tempe, ArizonaLocals: Ryan Bingham, Charley Crockett
Non-locals: Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews Band, Noah Kahan, Sheryl Crow and more.
SXSW
March 11–16, 2024 – AustinLocals: Ariel & the Culture, Teethe, Jack Barksdale, Housekeys, Danny Bonilla, Caleb Landry Jones, semiwestern, Teenage Sequence
Non-locals: Ho99o9, Horse Jumper of Love, Dry Cleaning, Hermanos Gutierrez and more.
Rolling Loud California
March 15–17, 2024 – Inglewood, CaliforniaLocals: Post Malone, BigXthaPlug, BashfortheWorld
Non-locals: Nicki Minaj, Lil Uzi Vert, Don Toliver, $uicideboy$ and more.
Treefort Music Fest
March 20–24, 2024 – Boise, IdahoLocals: Joshua Ray Walker
Non-locals: Ty Segall, Devendra Banhart, Marnie Stern, Janeane Garofalo and more.
Sick New World
April 27, 2024 – Las VegasLocals: Polyphia, Kublai Khan TX
Non-locals: System of a Down, Danny Elfman, Knocked Loose, Swans and more.
Shaky Knees Festival
May 3–5, 2024 – AtlantaLocals: Dexter and the Moonrocks
Non-locals: Noah Kahan, Foo Fighters, Weezer, Billy Idol and more.
Welcome to Rockville
May 9–12, 2024 – Daytona Beach, FloridaLocals: Koe Wetzel, Polyphia, Flyleaf, Kublai Khan TX, Drowning Pool
Non-locals: Foo Fighters, Motley Crue, Slipknot, Jelly Roll and more.
Sonic Temple
May 16–19, 2024 – Columbus, OhioLocals: Pantera, Flyleaf, Polyphia, Kublai Khan TX, Drowning Pool
Non-locals: Slipknot, The Original Misfits, Judas Priest, Limp Bizkit and more.
Milwaukee Metalfest
May 16–19, 2024 – MilwaukeeLocals: Devourment
Non-locals: Blind Guardian, Mr. Bungle, Hatebreed, Possessed and more.
Hangout Fest
May 17–19, 2024 – Gulf Shores, AlabamaLocals: Koe Wetzel, Paul Russell
Non-locals: Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey, Odesza, The Chainsmokers and more.
Boston Calling
May 24–26, 2024 – BostonLocals: Leon Bridges
Non-locals: Ed Sheeran, Hozier, Tyler Childers, Renee Rapp and more.
Bottle Rock
May 24–26, 2024 – Napa, CaliforniaLocals: Norah Jones, St. Vincent
Non-locals: Pearl Jam, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Nicks, Mana and more.
Primavera Sound
May 29 – June 2, 2024 – Barcelona, SpainLocals: William Basinski
Non-locals: Lana Del Rey, SZA, PJ Harvey, Charli XCX and more.
Railbird Music Festival
June 1–2, 2024 – Lexington, KentuckyLocals: Tanner Usrey
Non-locals: Chris Stapleton, Dwight Yoakam, Turnpike Troubadours, Hozier and more.
Bonnaroo
June 13–16, 2024 – Manchester, TennesseeLocals: Post Malone, BigXThaPlug, Tanner Usrey
Non-locals: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fred Again, Megan Thee Stallion, Pretty Lights and more.
Under the Big Sky
July 12–14, 2024 – Whitefish, MontanaLocals: Miranda Lambert, Paul Cauthen, Tanner Usrey, Harper O’Neill
Non-locals: Billy Strings, Turnpike Troubadours, Mt. Joy, Tanya Tucker and more.
Electric Castle
July 17–21, 2024 – Bontida, RomaniaLocals: Marc Rebillet
Non-locals: Massive Attack, Queens of the Stone Age, Khruangbin, Nina Kravitz and more.
Headbangers Boat Cruise
Oct. 28 – Nov. 1, 2024 – MiamiLocals: Frozen Soul, UnityTX
Non-locals: Lamb of God, Dethklok, Napalm Death, Corrosion of Conformity and more.
The ‘90s Cruise
Jan. 31 – Feb. 5, 2025 – Tampa, FloridaLocals: Lisa Loeb
Non-locals: Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, Collective Soul, Everclear and more.
