Festivals Like High Water Festival

Every July, Newport becomes a destination for folk, indie and rock fans as Newport Folk Festival takes over the city. A large-scale international festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 3-day programme delivers folk, indie and rock across multiple stages. Strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, Gillian Welch, and Fleet Foxes, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $200 to $600 USD. Expect warm, coastal conditions. Newport Folk Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Sunset: The Festival at The Espee runs every March in San Antonio, USA, drawing fans of indie, pop and rock from across the globe. As a staple of the regional festival calendar, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. Over 2 days, the lineup spans indie, pop and rock. The atmosphere is shaped by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup, making it a standout on the early spring circuit. Headliners and notable names include Leon Bridges, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Plant, and Willie Nelson, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $200 and $600 USD, making Sunset: The Festival at The Espee one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Every July, Chicago becomes a destination for indie, rock and pop fans as Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago takes over the city. A staple of the regional festival calendar, the festival has earned a devoted global following. Over 3 days, the lineup spans indie, rock and pop, with additional sets spanning electronic. The atmosphere is shaped by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup, making it a standout on the midsummer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Broken Social Scene, Four Tet, Angel Olsen, and Snail Mail, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $250 and $700 USD, making Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Shaky Knees Festival is a beloved mid-size festival, held every May in Atlanta, USA. Known for its indie, rock and pop programming, it draws a crowd defined by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. The lineup covers indie, rock and pop across 3 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. Headliners and notable names include Jack White, The National, Foo Fighters, and Kings of Leon, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $250 to $700 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. Shaky Knees Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

End of the Road Festival runs every August in Dorset, UK, drawing fans of indie, folk and rock from across the globe. As a well-established festival with a devoted following, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. Over 4 days, the lineup spans indie, folk and rock. The atmosphere is shaped by strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup, making it a standout on the late summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Nick Cave, Spiritualized, Lankum, and Aldous Harding, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $250 and $700 USD, making End of the Road Festival 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 Brooklyn, USA, Afropunk Festival is a beloved mid-size festival. The event is renowned for rock, hip-hop and indie music and underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. The 2-day programme delivers rock, hip-hop and indie across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning world music. Underground acts and an alternative, left-field ethos alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Anderson .Paak, Janelle Monáe, Soulection, and Tierra Whack, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $300 to $800 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. Afropunk Festival 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 Brecon Beacons, UK, Green Man Festival is one of the biggest festivals in its region. The event is renowned for indie, folk and rock music and strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. The 4-day programme delivers indie, folk and rock across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning electronic. Strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Mogwai, Stereolab, Weyes Blood, and Tim Burgess, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $300 to $800 USD. Expect mild, rain conditions. Green Man Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Every August, Saint Charles becomes a destination for indie, rock and pop fans as Hinterland Music Festival takes over the city. A beloved mid-size festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. Over 3 days, the lineup spans indie, rock and pop, with additional sets spanning electronic. The atmosphere is shaped by strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup, making it a standout on the late summer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, and Sturgill Simpson, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Budgeting for the full trip (flights, tickets, accommodation, food) typically comes to $250–$700 USD. Expect hot, humid conditions. At that price point, Hinterland Music Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.