Festivals Like Riverbend Festival

Held each July in Ottawa, Canada, RBC Ottawa Bluesfest is a major event on the global festival circuit. The event is renowned for rock, blues and pop music and a strong sense of community and belonging. The 11-day programme delivers rock, blues and pop across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning indie. A strong sense of community and belonging defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Sam Fender, and Gary Clark Jr., joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $300 and $700 USD, making RBC Ottawa Bluesfest one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Held each April in Fort Lauderdale, USA, Tortuga Music Festival is a large-scale international festival. The event is renowned for country, rock and pop music and relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn. Over 3 days, the lineup spans country, rock and pop. The atmosphere is shaped by relentless energy and a crowd that dances till dawn, making it a standout on the spring circuit. Headliners and notable names include Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, and Blake Shelton, 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, sunny conditions. At that price point, Tortuga Music Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer.

Every April, New Orleans becomes a destination for jazz, blues and rock fans as New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival takes over the city. A globally recognised mega-festival, the festival has earned a devoted global following. The 10-day programme delivers jazz, blues and rock across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning pop. Mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Stevie Wonder, Norah Jones, The Rolling Stones, and Bruce Springsteen, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $300 to $900 USD. Expect warm, humid conditions. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Austin City Limits Music Festival is one of the biggest festivals in its region, held every October in Austin, USA. Known for its indie, rock and pop programming, it draws a crowd defined by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. The lineup covers indie, rock and pop, with additional sets spanning electronic across 6 days, underpinned by mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging. Headliners and notable names include Foo Fighters, Billie Eilish, Post Malone, and SZA, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $900 USD. Expect warm, sunny conditions. Austin City Limits Music Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

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 Montreux, Switzerland, Montreux Jazz Festival is a large-scale international festival. The event is renowned for jazz, blues and rock music and mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup. The 16-day programme delivers jazz, blues and rock across multiple stages, with additional sets spanning pop. Mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside strong cultural roots and a diverse international lineup defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Carlos Santana, Nina Simone, Miles Davis, and Quincy Jones, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $400 to $1,200 USD. Expect warm, coastal conditions. Montreux Jazz Festival is reasonably priced for the calibre of artists on offer. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Country Thunder Arizona runs every April in Florence, USA, drawing fans of country from across the globe. As one of the biggest festivals in its region, it occupies a unique place on the festival calendar. The 4-day programme delivers country across multiple stages. Mainstream headliners and high-production stages alongside a strong sense of community and belonging defines the overall vibe. Headliners and notable names include Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, and Chris Stapleton, joined by 1 more act across the bill. All-in costs range from $300 to $700 USD. Expect hot, sunny conditions. Country Thunder Arizona is one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.

Every July, Twin Lakes becomes a destination for country fans as Country Thunder Wisconsin takes over the city. One of the biggest festivals in its region, the festival has earned a devoted global following. Over 4 days, the lineup spans country. The atmosphere is shaped by a strong sense of community and belonging alongside mainstream headliners and high-production stages, making it a standout on the midsummer circuit. Headliners and notable names include Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, and Morgan Wallen, joined by 1 more act across the bill. Total costs — tickets, travel, accommodation, and food — typically fall between $300 and $700 USD, making Country Thunder Wisconsin one of the more wallet-friendly options on the circuit. The festival is family-friendly and welcomes attendees of all ages.