Get ready to mark your calendars, music lovers! Here’s a curated list of the most anticipated music festivals happening around the globe in September 2024.
Waterworks Festival 2024: Immerse Yourself in London’s Vibrant Bass, House, and Techno Scene
On September 14, 2024
The Waterworks Festival returns to Gunnersbury Park in London, UK, with over 70 artists showcasing the best in bass, house, and techno music. This single-day festival promises an electrifying experience for music enthusiasts, with a lineup that includes 4am Kru, Amaliah, Anil, Bakey, Bashkka, Batu, Binh, Blackeye MC, Breaka, CC:DISCO, Cedar:Chez de Milo, Christian AB, Coco Bryce, Conducta, and Craig Richards, among many others.
Desertfest New York 2024: Celebrating the Best of Heavy Music in the Big Apple
From September 12-14, 2024
The Desertfest returns to New York City, taking over the unique arts space of the Knockdown Center. This festival, led by Europe’s leading stoner rock collective, promises a mammoth lineup that celebrates the very best of heavy music. Fans can look forward to performances by Truckfighters, Abrams, Acid King, Belzebong, Deathchant, Domkraft, Dozer, Gozu, Green Lung, Guhts, and Hippie Death Cult, among others.
Ultra Japan 2024: Immerse Yourself in the World’s Top EDM Talent
On September 14-15, 2024
Famous Ultra Music Festival from Miami makes its way to Tokyo, Japan, with a special park built just for the occasion. This two-day event boasts the world’s top EDM DJs, including Steve Aoki, Subtronics, Afrojack, Alesso, Anfisa Letyago, Armin van Buuren, Brennan Heart, Disco Lines, Eli Brown, Hot Since 82, and Iso Knock, among others, all performing on unparalleled stage designs and top-tier production.
Borderland Festival 2024: Celebrating the Rich History and Renaissance of New York’s Knox Farm State Park
September 13-15, 2024
The Borderland Music + Arts Festival returns to East Aurora, NY, from September 13-15, 2024, showcasing the rich history and renaissance of the region. This two-day music and cultural festival takes place in the scenic and storied grounds of Knox Farm State Park, with a lineup that includes BeachLife Festival 2023, Caamp, Dark Star Orchestra, The Black Crowes, Caamp, Marcus King, Dark Star Orchestra, Cory Wong, The Wood Brothers, The Wailers, The Sheepdogs, Houndmouth, Sierra Hull, Eggy, Sumbuck, and The Dip.
Bristol Rhythm and Roots 2024: A Three-Day Music Experience Bursting with Appalachian Soul
From September 13-15, 2024
The Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival will once again take over the historic downtown of Bristol, TN/VA. This infectious, three-day music experience celebrates the past, present, and future of Appalachian music, with a lineup that includes 49 Winchester, Adam Bolt, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Alli Epperson, Amanda Fields, Anthony Childress, Ashley McBryde, Austin Barrett, Bella White, and Bristol Lightning, among many others.
Plissken Festival 2024: Embracing Diverse Genres in the Heart of Athens, Greece
September 13-14, 2024
The Plisskën Festival returns to Athens, Greece, from September 13-14, 2024, showcasing a genre-defying lineup of over 450 international and local artists. This festival prides itself on its diverse musical offerings, with acts like Vito Valentinetti, Electric Fields, IDLES, The Blessed Madonna, Alice Glass, Cakes Da Killa, Chloe Caillet, Cumgirl8, Duster Valentine, Forest Swords, Grandmas House, IDLES, Kid Francesco, Lilubomyr Melnyk, Mall Grab, and Marie Montexier.
Telluride Blues and Brews 2024: A Unique Blend of Music and Craft Beer in the Rocky Mountains
From September 13-15, 2024
The Telluride Blues and Brews Festival will once again take place in the classic Colorado mountain town of Telluride. This one-of-a-kind experience combines three days of blues, funk, jam, gospel, rock, and soul music with tastings from over 150 breweries, featuring artists like Gary Clark Jr., Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Cris Jacobs, Earnest “Guitar” Roy, Eddie Roberts & The Lucky Strokes, Eric Gales, Faith & Harmony, and Grace Bowers.
Rock in Rio Brasil 2024: Brazil’s Signature Mega-Festival Returns to the City of Rock
September 13-22, 2024
The biannual Rock in Rio festival will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from September 13-22, 2024. This massive event, known as Brazil’s signature music festival, will feature two weekends of performances by some of the biggest artists from around the world, including Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Cat Dealers, Chemical Surf, Deadmau5, Fatboy Slim, Funk Orquestra Convida MC Daniel, Rebecca & MC Soffia, Karan Aujla, Katú Mirim, Kevin O Chris, Ludmilla, and Matuê Part Wiu e Teto.
London Fashion Week 2024: Celebrating 40 Years of London’s Creative Community
From September 12-17, 2024
London Fashion Week (LFW) will take place as a digital-physical hybrid event. This year marks the 40th anniversary of LFW, and the festival will celebrate London’s position as a world-leading cultural capital and its vibrant creative community. LFW40 will spotlight the city’s role in nurturing emerging talent and the next generation of visionary creatives.
Caprices Festival Gstaad 2024: Blending World-Class Electronic Music with Breathtaking Alpine Views
September 20-22, 2024
The Caprices Festival Gstaad returns to the mountain top of Eggli in Gstaad, Switzerland, from September 20-22, 2024. This unique festival promises to blend world-class electronic music with the breathtaking panoramic views of the Swiss Alps, creating a celebration of music, nature, and community. The lineup includes artists like Alex Wann, Âme, Andera, Apache, Bedouin, Blond:ish, Carlita, Daaeeru, DadaDisco, Daughter In Law, Eli Light, Garance, Gianundso, Guy Gerber, and Jimi Jules.
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