Plan ahead for marquee acts, tolerable travel, and … punk-rock bowling?
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Trying to piece together an extensive summer-music itinerary?
Or simply looking for an exciting option for one free weekend?
The list is arranged in chronological order by start date.
(Festivals with multiple dates are organized by the first calendar date.)
Note that lineups are subject to change, which well do our best to reflect below.
Dont forget your sunscreen and earplugs.
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Weekend-two GA tickets are still available for $599.
Dont miss:Nikki Lane, if youre into the more outlaw side of country.
(Check out her Josh HommeproducedDenim & Diamondsif you need convincing.
As for other enhancements, youre on your own.
Theres one stage inside the bowl and three others located outside.
Metallica is headlining both Friday and Sunday nights, playing unique sets for each.
GA-pass holders can access everything, including seats in the stadium on a first-come, first-served basis.
Or, try the secondary market.
If nothing else, you’re able to yell out this is going to ruin the terroir!
Dont miss:Ice Cube.
Each of the three days features 14 bands across two stages with no set overlaps.
Dont miss:The Pietasters.
Bowling is $220 per four-person team.
The party takes place at the Black Cat with all-ages after-shows and a matinee of local bands at DC9.
Dont miss:Ekko Astral, clearly.
Itd be rude to bail on one of your hosts.Cost + ticket info:Two-day passesare $60.
Dont miss:Christone Kingfish Ingram.
Dont miss:The J.
Drawing nearly half a million people, its one of the biggest fests in the world.
Dont miss:Car Seat Headrest.
Dont miss:MJ Lenderman.
The cheapest camping option starts at $99.
Amphitheater tickets start at $75.
But acquiring tickets and finding lodging?
Much less relaxing, unless you plan far in advance.
Past winners include the Dixie Chicks and Greensky Bluegrass, so its far more than a novelty talent show.
Dont miss:Kneecap.
Thats not unusual for the annual celebration of roots music and singer-songwriters.
Its sold out, but you canjoin the wait list.
Now youll find more than 170 acts playing on eight stages in Grant Park on Lake Michigan.
Dont miss:Doechii.
Both are inwait-list mode now.
Its easy to reach by metro and, best of all, it offers poutine.
Unless you buy tickets for Reading and show up at Leeds then youve gone wrong.
Dont miss:Scowl.
Dont miss:TBDCost + how to buy:Three-day GA passesstart at $320, fees included.
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