Festivals Like Made In America

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 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.

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.

Hangout Music Festival is a major event on the global festival circuit, held every May in Gulf Shores, USA. Known for its rock, pop and indie programming, it draws a crowd defined by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. The lineup covers rock, pop and indie, with additional sets spanning electronic and hip-hop 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 Dua Lipa, Diplo, Kygo, and Quinn XCII, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $350 and $900 USD, making Hangout Music Festival one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Festival d'été de Québec is one of the biggest festivals in its region, held every July in Quebec City, Canada. Known for its rock, pop and indie programming, it draws a crowd defined by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Over 11 days, the lineup spans rock, pop and indie, 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 midsummer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Foo Fighters, The Weeknd, Alanis Morissette, and Arcade Fire, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $250 to $700 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. Festival d'été de Québec is 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 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.