Festivals Like Dreamville Festival

Held each September in Philadelphia, USA, Made In America is a major event on the global festival circuit. The event is renowned for hip-hop, pop and indie music and mainstream headliners and high-production stages. The lineup covers hip-hop, pop and indie, with additional sets spanning R&B across 2 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages. Headliners and notable names include Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, SZA, and Lauryn Hill, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $300 and $800 USD, making Made In America one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit.

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 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.

Governors Ball runs every June in New York, USA, drawing fans of rock, pop and indie from across the globe. As a large-scale international festival, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The lineup covers rock, pop and indie, with additional sets spanning hip-hop and electronic across 3 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Headliners and notable names include Kendrick Lamar, Halsey, Tyler the Creator, and SZA, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $350–$900 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. At that price point, Governors Ball is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Held each August in Chicago, USA, Lollapalooza Chicago is one of the world's most iconic festivals. The event is renowned for rock, indie and pop music and mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Over 4 days, the lineup spans rock, indie and pop, with additional sets spanning hip-hop and electronic. The atmosphere is shaped by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn, making it a standout on the late summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Billie Eilish, SZA, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Lil Uzi Vert, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $500–$1,800 USD. Expect hot, humid conditions. At that price point, Lollapalooza Chicago is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Held each August in Montreal, Canada, Osheaga is a globally recognised mega-festival. The event is renowned for indie, rock and pop music and mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Over 3 days, the lineup spans indie, rock and pop, with additional sets spanning electronic and hip-hop. The atmosphere is shaped by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn, making it a standout on the late summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Kendrick Lamar, The Killers, Dua Lipa, and Vampire Weekend, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $350 and $900 USD, making Osheaga one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Held each July in London, UK, Lovebox Festival is a large-scale international festival. The event is renowned for electronic, hip-hop and pop music and relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. The lineup covers electronic, hip-hop and pop, with additional sets spanning R&B across 2 days, underpinned by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Headliners and notable names include FKA twigs, Jorja Smith, Jungle, and Kaytranada, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect warm, mild conditions. Lovebox Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.

Wireless Festival is a large-scale international festival, held every July in London, UK. Known for its hip-hop, rap and pop programming, it draws a crowd defined by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside mainstream headliners and high-production stages. The lineup covers hip-hop, rap and pop, with additional sets spanning R&B across 3 days, underpinned by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn alongside mainstream headliners and high-production stages. Headliners and notable names include Drake, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, and Travis Scott, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $400–$900 USD. Expect warm, mild conditions. At that price point, Wireless Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. Valid ID required — minimum age is 18.