Stay in tune as a couple with a date night or getaway to one of summer’s best music festivals. Music typically plays a steady beat in the relationship of a couple. Why? Well, music influences our emotions. It can set the tone for a romantic date night or strike a chord with your favorite memory (such as your wedding song). Think about it: every relationship has its own distinct playlist. Add some new tunes to that list at one of these epic music festivals this summer:
Governors Ball
What: Head to the Big Apple with the apple of your eye to experience this music and arts festival featuring music of all genres, foods of all flavors, arts of all varieties and more.
When: June 2-4, 2017
Where: NYC, NY
Line-Up: Chance the Rapper, Phoenix, Lorde, Wu-Tang Clan, Wiz Khalifa, Tool and more.
More: GovernorsBallMusicFestival.com
Vans Warped Tour ‘17
What: Since 1995, this traveling tour has helped up-and-coming indie talents break into the music scene alongside major talents. Warped claims to be responsible for introducing fans to No Doubt, Katy Perry, Blink 182, My Chemical Romance, Eminem and Fall Out Boy.
When: June 16-August 6, 2017
Where: Touring across the United States
Line-Up: American Authors, The Ataris, Bowling For Soup, Futuristic, Gwar, Sammy Adams, Watsky, Attila, Andy Black, Beartooth, Memphis May Fire, Emmure and more.
More: VansWarpedTour.com
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
What: A diverse line-up includes 150 bands, comedy acts, Bonnaroo Cinema featuring independent films and more entertainment.
When: June 8-11, 2017
Where: Manchester, TN
Line-Up: U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd, Chance the Rapper, Major Lazer, Flume, Lorde, The XX, Travis Scott, Cage the Elephant, Tegan & Sara and more.
More: Bonnaroo.com
Firefly Music Festival
What: This premier summer music experience is set among lush wooded landscapes, featuring renowned headliners and emerging artists. Sounds like outdoorsy summer fun to me!
When: June 15-18, 2017
Where: Dover, DE
Line-Up: The Weeknd, Muse, Twenty One Pilots, Chance the Rapper, Bob Dylan, Flume, Weezer, The Shins, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Dillon Francis, Kesha, Franz Ferdinand, Busta Rhymes, T-Pain and more.
More: FireFlyFestival.com
Electric Daisy Carnival
What: This festival boosts itself as a fully-immersive audiovisual adventure, carnival-themed event featuring full-size carnival rides, art installations, hundreds of costume-clad performers and the largest stage built in North America for a nonstop dance party from “dusk ’til dawn.”
When: June 20–22, 2017
Where: Las Vegas, NV
Line-Up: Afrojack, Avicii, Bassnectar, Chromeo, Benny Benassi, Diplo, Cedric Gervais, Calvin Harris and more.
More: ElectricDaisyCarnival.com
Summerfest
What: Some of the biggest names in music head to the Midwest to lead 1,000 performances on 11 stages across 11 days. Drink up the tunes (with or without Milwaukee’s Best beer).
When: June 28-July 2 and July 4-9, 2017
Where: Milwaukee, WI
Line-Up: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Luke Bryan, Paul Simon, Zac Brown Band, Pink, The Chain Smokers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Dierks Bentley, Future and more.
More: SummerFest.com
Essence Music Festival
What: Known as “the party with a purpose,” this annual festival celebrates the anniversary of Essence magazine.
When: June 29-July 2, 2017
Where: New Orleans, LA
Line-Up: Diana Ross, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Solange, Chaka Khan, India.Arie, Jill Scott, Monica, Master P and more.
More: Essence.com
Pitchfork Music Festival
What: This festival claims to be one of the most welcoming, comfortable, reasonably priced and rewarding weekends of music. It also has specialty fairs and activities.
When: July 14-16, 2017
Where: Chicago, IL
Line-Up: LCD Soundsystem, A Tribe Called Quest, Solange, PJ Harvey, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic and more.
More: Pitchfork.com
FYF Fest
What: Short for “F*ck Yeah Fest” Fest… does two uses of ‘fest’ in a title mean double the fun?! Maybe… as the popularity of this festival is as big as the famed Coachella with artists of all genres.
When: July 21-23, 2017
Where: Los Angeles, CA
Line-Up: Missy Elliott, Björk, Frank Ocean, Nine Inch Nails, A Tribe Called Quest, A Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu, Iggy Pop, Solange and more.
More: FYFfest.com
Newport Folk Festival
What: Located in Fort Adams State Park, festivalgoers are surrounded by panoramic views of the Newport Harbor with the option to day-trip or camp.
When: July 28-30, 2017
Where: Newport, RI
Line-Up: The Avett Brothers, Suzanne Vega, John Paul Whit, Nancy and Beth (a duo featuring comedic actress Megan Mullally with Stephanie Hunt) and more.
More: NewportFolk.org
Panorama
What: This music festival has some cool tech elements, including a 30’ tall ultra-high definition video screen wrapping 170’ around the stage for an entirely immersive audio/video festival experience and a 360º virtual reality theater.
When: July 28-30, 2017
Where: NYC, NY
Line-Up: Frank Ocean, Solange, MGMT, Future Islands, Tame Impala, Belle and Sebastian, Nine Inch Nails, A Tribe Called Quest, Justice, Mitski, Angel Olsen and more.
More: Panorama.nyc
Lollapalooza
What: With 8 stages and 170+ bands from all over the world, “Lolla” claims to make hands wave, heads nod and crowds holler. Festivals are also held in South America.
When: August 3-6, 2017
Where: Chicago, IL
Line-Up: Chance the Rapper, The Killers, Muse, Arcade Fire, Lorde, Blink 182, Big Sean, Foster the People, Ryan Adams and more.
More: Lollapalooza.com
WE Fest
What: Located at Soo Pass Ranch, this event is regarded as a leading country music festival. Pitch a tent or bring a trailer and prepare for onsite country karaoke and performances by the hottest country music superstars.
When: August 3-5, 2017
Where: Detroit Lakes, MN
Line-Up: Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, Alan Jackson, Darius Rucker, Randy House, Brett Eldredge, Eli Young Band, Zac Brown Band and more.
More: WEfest.com
Made In America
What: Co-founded by Jay Z in 2012, this festival dominates Labor Day weekend in Philly and also hosts a similar event in L.A. The fest features food trucks, multiple stages of music and more.
When: September 2-3, 2017
Where: Philadelphia, PA
Line-Up: Jay Z, Kaskade, The Chainsmokers, Migos, J. Cole, Run the Jewels, Solange and more. [Um, where is Queen Bey???]
More: MadeInAmericaFest.com
Bumbershoot
What: Billed as “art in the great northleft,” Seattle’s music festival also features the best in film, comedy, spoken word, dance, theater and visual arts.
When: September 1-3, 2017
Where: Seattle, WA
Line-Up: Flume, Lorde, Odesza, comedian Margaret Cho and many more.
More: Bumbershoot.com