Festivals Like Lovers & Friends Festival

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.

Dreamville Festival runs every April in Raleigh, USA, drawing fans of hip-hop, R&B and pop from across the globe. As a major event on the global festival circuit, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The lineup covers hip-hop, R&B and pop across 2 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Headliners and notable names include J. Cole, Lil Baby, 21 Savage, and Bas, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $250 to $700 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. Dreamville 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 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.

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 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.

Held each July in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, Openair Frauenfeld is one of the biggest festivals in its region. The event is renowned for hip-hop, pop and R&B music and mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Over 3 days, the lineup spans hip-hop, pop and R&B, with additional sets spanning trap. 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 midsummer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Drake, Travis Scott, J. Cole, and Cardi B, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect warm, mild conditions. Openair Frauenfeld is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

Held each September in Dover, USA, Firefly Music Festival is a major event on the global festival circuit. The event is renowned for rock, pop and indie music and mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. The 4-day programme delivers rock, pop and indie across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning electronic and hip-hop. Mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Foo Fighters, Billie Eilish, Post Malone, and Dua Lipa, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $350 to $900 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. Firefly Music Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.