From small towns to bustling metropolises, communities throughout the United States come alive with music, food, and fun for all ages during the 4th of July celebrations. If you’re looking to break away from the usual backyard barbecues and parades, consider attending one of these fantastic music festivals happening over the Independence Day weekend.
Toxic Summer 2024
Dates: July 3-5, 2024
Location: San Francisco, CA
The Toxic Summer Festival, organized by Insomniac’s Bassrush, is a highlight for fans of bass music, including dubstep, trap, and drum and bass.
2024 Artist Lineup:
- 2DY4
- Abelation
- AlienPark
- Ayvo
- Blanke
- Cyclops
- Dazzle$
- Eddie
- Eptic
- Gallium
- Glasspvck
- GorillaTHeVven
- Jalaya
- Jessica Audiffred
- Jiqui
- Kai Wachi
- Kill The Noise
- Kompany
- Layz
- Leotrix
- Mo Money
- Must Die!
- Myrias
- Og Nixin
- Rzrkts
- Anzus
- Snails
- So & So
- Star Monster
- Stoned Level
- Subfiltronik
- Trip Drop
- Vastive
- Vktym
- Vuii
- Gur
- Xenotype
- Xhale Ghost
Essence Music Festival 2024
Dates: July 4-7, 2024
Location: New Orleans, LA
Known as “the party with a purpose,” Essence Music Festival started in 1995 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Essence magazine. Held in the vibrant heart of New Orleans, attendees can enjoy ticketed concerts at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and free daytime activities around the city.
2024 Artist Lineup:
- Big Boi
- Birdman & Friends
- Charlie Wilson
- D-Nice
- Donell Jones
- Ha Sizzle
- Janet Jackson
- Lloyd
- Tank and the Bangas
- Steedra Moses
- The Roots
Newport Classical Music Festival 2024
Dates: July 4-21, 2024
Location: Newport, RI
Newport Classical is an annual series of concerts featuring a wide range of classical music performances in the beautiful setting of Newport, Rhode Island.
2024 Artist Lineup:
- A Far Cry
- Aisslinn Nosky
- Anne Akiko Meyers
- Ariel Horowitz
- Asiya Korepanova
- Balourdet Quartet
- Billy Stritch
- Canadian Brass
- Caroline Shaw
- Chanticleer
- Charles Kim
- Clarice Assad
- Dane Suarez
- Daniel Del Pino
- Debra Nagy
- Dinuk Wijeratne
- Drew Peterson
- Duo Kayo
- Eleni Katz
- Empire Wild
- Fenway Quintet
- Galvin Cello Quartet
- Handel and Haydn Society
- Hanzhi Wang
- Ian Watson
- Invoke
- Isidore String Quartet
- Jeffrey Hoos
- Joelle Harvey
- Jonathan Swensen
- Jordan Bak
- Joyce Yang
- Kinan Azmeh
- Lara Downes
- Laura Benanti
- Lincoln Trio
- Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner
- Magdalena Kuźma
- Maria Brea
- Marian Herrera
- Max Levinson
- Poulenc Trio
- PUBLIQuartet
- Renée Rapier
- Sō Percussion
- Soobeen Lee
- Sphinx Virtuosi
- Stephanie Sanchez
- Tara Branham
- Thomas Mesa
Rose on the River 2024
Dates: July 4-7, 2024
Location: Chicago, IL
This new festival, held at The Salt Shed Outdoors in downtown Chicago, is an exciting addition to the 4th of July weekend festivities.
2024 Artist Lineup:
- Flying Lotus
- My Morning Jacket
- Tank and the Bangas
- Tash Sultana
- Thundercat
- Vulfpeck
Waterfront Blues Festival 2024
Dates: July 4-7, 2024
Location: Portland, OR
Portland’s largest and longest-running music festival, the Waterfront Blues Festival is renowned for its celebration of the blues.
2024 Artist Lineup:
- Ben Harper
- Greensky Bluegrass
- Say She She
- St. Paul and the Broken Bones
Great Blue Heron Festival 2024
Dates: July 5-7, 2024
Location: Sherman, NY
Since 1992, the Great Blue Heron Music Festival has drawn fans to the rolling hills of Western New York for a weekend of Americana, reggae, swing, Celtic, rock, and bluegrass music.
2024 Artist Lineup:
- Donna the Buffalo
- Sam Bush
Roostertail Music Festival 2024
Dates: July 5-6, 2024
Location: Madison, IN
Part of the Madison Regatta, Roostertail Music Festival features top country, rock, and bluegrass musicians along the Ohio River.
2024 Artist Lineup:
- 49 Winchester
- Blackberry Smoke
- Erin Vaincourt
- Hot Brown Smackdown
- Isaac Rudd & The Revolvers
- Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
- Mike and the Moonpies
- Ritch Henderson
- Stephen Wilson Jr.
- Taylor Hunnicutt
- The Steel Woods
- Wyatt Flores
Surf Rodeo 2024
Dates: July 5-6, 2024
Location: Ventura, CA
Surf Rodeo, Ventura’s original music and surfing festival, features over 30 bands, a surf competition, bikini contests, and more.
2024 Artist Lineup:
- Chris Janson
- Dani Staci
- Half Hour Late
- Iam Tongi
- Jadan Secor
- Looking West
- Raging Arb and The Redheads
- Sheblime
- Sullvn
Mosswood Meltdown 2024
Dates: July 6-7, 2024
Location: Oakland, CA
Hosted by filmmaker John Waters, this eclectic festival at Mosswood Park in Oakland attracts music rebels of all ages.
2024 Artist Lineup:
- Big Freedia
- The B-52s
- Hunx and His Punx
- Redd Kross
NASCAR Chicago Street Race 2024
Dates: July 6-7, 2024
Location: Chicago, IL
NASCAR takes over downtown Chicago for a weekend of music and racing.
2024 Artist Lineup:
- Keith Urban
- The Chainsmokers
- The Black Keys
- Lauren Alaina
Desert Hearts Festival 2024
Dates: July 4-8, 2024
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Desert Hearts Festival, beloved by underground electronic music fans, offers a small capacity experience focused on art, music, and community.
2024 Artist Lineup:
- Nick Warren
High Sierra Music Festival 2024
Dates: July 4-7, 2024
Location: Quincy, CA
Set in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, High Sierra Music Festival offers a family-friendly atmosphere with diverse musical genres.
2024 Artist Lineup:
- Greensky Bluegrass
- Larkin Poe
- Primus
- Samantha Fish
Caveman Music Festival 2024
Dates: July 5-7, 2024
Location: Weston, CO
This boutique festival in Colorado focuses on rock, Americana, and roots music.
2024 Artist Lineup:
- Brett Young
- Grace Potter
- The Motet
With so many incredible options, music lovers can find the perfect festival to celebrate Independence Day weekend. Whether you’re into blues, classical, electronic, or rock, these festivals offer an unforgettable way to enjoy the holiday.