Festivals Like Broccoli City Festival

Afropunk Johannesburg is a major event on the global festival circuit, held every January in Johannesburg, South Africa. Known for its Afrobeat, alternative and rock programming, it draws a crowd defined by strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup alongside alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility. The lineup covers Afrobeat, alternative and rock, with additional sets spanning soul and R&B across 1 days, underpinned by strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup alongside alternative artists and a non-mainstream sensibility. Headliners and notable names include Willow, Erykah Badu, Blood Orange, and Kelela, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $200–$600 USD. Expect warm, sunny conditions. At that price point, Afropunk Johannesburg is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit.

Held each May in Memphis, USA, Beale Street Music Festival is a large-scale international festival. The event is renowned for rock, blues and hip-hop music and strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. Over 3 days, the lineup spans rock, blues and hip-hop, with additional sets spanning soul and R&B. The atmosphere is shaped by strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup, making it a standout on the late spring circuit. Headliners and notable names include Dave Matthews Band, Gary Clark Jr., Buddy Guy, and Sheryl Crow, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $200 and $600 USD, making Beale Street Music Festival one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Held each May in Washington DC, USA, Something in the Water is a large-scale international festival. The event is renowned for hip-hop, R&B and pop music and strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. The 3-day programme delivers hip-hop, R&B and pop across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning soul. Strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup alongside a strong sense of community and belonging defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Pharrell Williams, Missy Elliott, Usher, and Pusha T, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $300 and $800 USD, making Something in the Water one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit.

Chale Wote Street Art Festival runs every August in Accra, Ghana, drawing fans of Afrobeat, world music and electronic from across the globe. As a staple of the regional festival calendar, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The 3-day programme delivers Afrobeat, world music and electronic across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning hip-hop. Strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Wanlov the Kubolor, M.anifest, Samini, and Efya, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $100 and $400 USD, making Chale Wote Street Art Festival one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Every March, Austin becomes a destination for indie, rock and pop fans as SXSW Music Festival takes over the city. A globally recognised mega-festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 10-day programme delivers indie, rock and pop across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning electronic and hip-hop. Strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Gary Clark Jr., and Paramore, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $500 to $2,000 USD. Expect warm, mild conditions. SXSW Music Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

Every August, Detroit becomes a destination for Afrobeat, hip-hop and electronic fans as AfroFuture Detroit takes over the city. A staple of the regional festival calendar, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The lineup covers Afrobeat, hip-hop and electronic across 2 days, underpinned by strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Headliners and notable names include Big Sean, Syd, Kaytranada, and Oddisee, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $200 and $600 USD, making AfroFuture Detroit one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Every May, Las Vegas becomes a destination for R&B, hip-hop and pop fans as Lovers & Friends Festival takes over the city. A large-scale international festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 1-day programme delivers R&B, hip-hop and pop across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning soul. Relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside mainstream headliners and high-production stages defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Usher, Nelly, Mariah Carey, and Ludacris, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $400 and $900 USD, making Lovers & Friends Festival reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 21.

Held each March in Miami, USA, Jazz in the Gardens is a large-scale international festival. The event is renowned for jazz, R&B and hip-hop music and mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. The lineup covers jazz, R&B and hip-hop across 2 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. Headliners and notable names include Alicia Keys, John Legend, Charlie Wilson, and Mary J. Blige, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $200 to $600 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. Jazz in the Gardens is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.