The Most Anticipated and Hottest Summer Festivals 2015
April 25, 2015Festival season is upon us, and 2015 brings some rocking music to help you ease into summer. Check out some of these popular, anticipated and hottest summer festivals 2015 and get ready to get your festival tickets 2015, but keep in mind: these festival tickets 2015 sell out fast.
Now, let's begin and plan your music experience for this summer to make it truly remarkable and awesome.
United States
SunFest
When: April 29 to May 3
Where: Downtown West Palm Beach, Florida
Lineup: Wilco, Sammy Hagar, Paramore, 311, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Stone Temple Pilots, Boston, Fallout Boy and Pixies.
In addition to the musical lineup, SunFest promises to deliver plenty of time soaking up some rays in addition to a juried craft show, the Captain Morgan Floating Oasis, serving plenty of rum-filled drinks, radio parties with house DJs, a pairings food and wine event in Downtown Palm Beach restaurants (an additional fee), family activities that include the Xfinity Kid Zone where little ones can get their faces painted and families can hang out far from the daytime cocktails and the TGI5K on Friday that will get everyone in shape before grooving out to some tunes and drinking some free brews.
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Rock in Rio
When: May 8th and 9th, May 15th and 16th
Where: Rio, Nevada
Lineup: No Doubt, Foster the People, Metallica, Linkin Park, Deftones, Gaslamp Killer, Of Mice and Men, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, Charlie XCX, Whitney Fierce, Jeniluv, Bruno Mars, Sam Smith, Empire of the Sun, Big Sean, John Legend and Joss Stone.
Rock in Rio isn’t just a rock festival—it’s a rock and pop festival in one. Separated into two weekends (the first weekend features rock artists while the second weekend features pop artists) this festival has something for everyone. Rock in Rio started in Rio, Brazil in 1985, born from the need to hear great music after the end of 20 years of dictatorship in the country. Some of the best names in music have played the Rock in Rio fest and now that the event has been divided into two categories, the curation of great music is sure to continue.
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Rocklahoma
When: May 22nd, 23rd and 24th.
Where: Pryor, Oklahoma
Lineup: Godsmack, Slayer, Papa Roach, Linkin Park, Volbeat, Halestorm, Anthrax, Pretty Reckless, Candlebox, Tesla, Breaking Benjamin, Queensryche, Of Mice and Men, Well Hung Heart, In Flames and Scott Weiland and the Wildcats.
Hard rock fans can gather in Pryor, Oklahoma for three days plus a pre-party on May 21st for some serious sounds at Rocklahoma festival. Visitors are encouraged to camp out for all three days, and the festival offers both general admission camping and VIP camping with amenities. Booths will be set up by the Hard Rock Casino, Oklahoma, Monster Energy Drink, Jack Daniels, Jägermeister and Budweiser to keep guests hydrated, happy and entertained between shows.
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Carolina Country Music Festival
When: June 5th through 7th
Where: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Lineup: Eric Church, Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebellum, Sam Hunt,Cole Swindell, Big & Rich, Hunter Hayes, Colt Ford, Georgia Satellites, David Nail, Rodney Atkins, Kellie Pickler, The Davisson Brothers Band, Corey Smith, Rainey Qualley, Marshall Tucker Band, The Georgia Satellites, Brooke Eden, Outshyne, Ricky Young, Brian Davis, Mo Piney, Dee Jay Silver and John King.
Country music fans can band together at the Carolina Country Music Festival, held on beautiful Myrtle Beach. The kickoff party hosted by Sam Hunt, will get things going before the stars breakout their guitars and things really get heated up. Partners include Coors Light, Jack Daniels and Coke, so everyone can enjoy a cool beverage in between cool jams.
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Bonnaroo 2015
When: June 11th through June 14th
Where: Manchester, Tennessee
Lineup: Billy Joel, Mumford and Sons, Deadmau5, Kendrick Lamar, Florence and the Machine, Robert Plant, My Morning Jacket, Bassnectar, Alabama Shakes, Childish Gambino, Flume, Hozier, Slayer, Ben Harper, Belle and Sebastian, Spoon, SuperJam!, Atmosphere, Chris Hardwick and Tears for Fears.
Fans of music from many genres will flock to Bonnaroo for plenty of musical entertainment. In addition to the melodic sounds of Billy Joel and Tears for Fears, fans can also try over 25 craft beers on tap. There will also be plenty of tents packed with workout and entertainment opportunities as well as food stalls. Snag some free food and beer while you’re there too—plenty of sponsors will be handing out free swag.
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Summerfest
When: June 24th through the 28th and June 20th through July 5th.
Where: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Lineup: The Rolling Stones, Keith Urban, Zac Brown Band, Linkin Park, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran, Florida Georgia Line, Stevie Wonder, Neil Young, Kascade, Bastille, the Flaming Lips, Sheryl Crow, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Jane’s Addiction, Santigold, the Doobie Brothers, Sammie Hagar, Halestorm, the Kooks, Lindsey Sterling, Flogging Molly, Sublime, the Isley Brothers, Public Enemy, Pat Benetar, Paris Hilton, Martina McBride, the New Pornographers, Whitesnake, Sheila E. and Third Eye Blind.
Billed as the world’s largest music festival, Summerfest combines bands and musical acts that span several generations and genres. There’s something for just about everybody at this festival. There’s 11 stages, stalls for food and beer, lakefront parties, interactive exhibits and plenty of shopping.
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Rockfest
When: July 16th through 19th
Where: Cadott, Wisconsin
Lineup: Nickelback, Avenged Sevenfold, Judas Priest, Shinedown, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, Hinder, Pop Evil, All that Remains, Finger Eleven, Adelita’s Way, Black Stone Cherries, Jackyl, Otherwise, Nothingmore, Starset, Rob Bliss, Islander, Shaman’s Harvest.
Rockfest offers over 50 bands in a remote setting—ensuring all visitors can turn their attention completely to rocking out. Ticketholders can win prizes, meet the bands, play interactive games and participate in a buffet breakfast. Booths will be hosted by Budweiser, Jack daniels, Captain Morgan and Coke, so everyone can stay hydrated and refreshed throughout the weekend.
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WE Fest 2015
When: August 6th through 8th
Where: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Lineup: Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Jake Owen, Hank Williams Jr., Tyler Farr, Big and Rich, the Swon Brothers, Logan Mize, Redline, Jackson Michaelson, Shane Martin Band and the Eli Young Band.
True country fans will love the WE Fest on the Detroit lakes this August. In addition to a collection of some of the most famous names in country music, fans will get a chance to try out their own vocal skills at the karaoke lineup. Miller Light is also sponsoring a challenge that includes a Baggo tournament (a cornhole-like game where you throw bags into boards with holes), so there will be plenty of fun between bands and plenty of beer to refresh your palate.
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Europe
Liverpool Sound City
When: May 22nd to May 24th
Where: Liverpool Docklands, Liverpool, England
Lineup: The Vaccines, the Flaming Lips, Belle and Sebastian, the Thurston Moore Band, Spector, Honey Blood, Gaz Coombes, Swans, Peace, the Cribs, Fat White Family, Everything Everything, George the Poet, Fucked Up, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger.
In addition to some great indie music, Liverpool Sound City promises that visitors will also get the chance to check out some amazing performance art. The Lantern Parade, a spectacle performed by the Lantern Company of Liverpool will keep guests entertained between musical acts, combing surreal art with scientific images. Visitors will also get the chance to Samba their way to a good time with Carnival Brazil.
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Der Ring 2015
When: May 29th to May 31st
Where: Nuremberg, Germany
Lineup: Muse, Metallica, Incubus, Limp Bizkit, Kiss, Faith No More, Five Finger Death Punch, Judas Priest, Anti-Flag, Testament, Airbourne, Accept, Turbonegro, Exodus, Poets of the Fall and Bonaparte
Some of the hardest names in rock head out to Nuremberg, Germany for the Der Ring Fest. Fans of everything from metal to hard rock to rock to punk and hardcore will hang all weekend long for the chance to rock with thousands of fans from all over the world.
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FortaRock
When: June 6th
Where: Goffertpark, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Lineup: Slipknot, Lamb of God, Epica, Venim, Parkway Drive, Hatebreed, Papa Roach, Godsmack, Exodus, Converge, Clutch, Red Fang, Flotsam and Jetsam, Dying Fetus, Sylosis, Leprous, Enforcer and King 810.
This one-day festival in Goffert Park is preceded by a smaller version closer to the city. Fans of heavy metal and hard rock can gather here to convene and rock hard. Previous bands have included Rammstein and Motorhead. Festival tickets are expected to sell fast for this anticipated festival.
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Sweden Rock Festival
When: June 3rd through the 6th
Where: Blekinge, Southwest Sweden
Lineup: Judas Priest, Def Leopard, Motley Crew, Toto, Slash, Backyard Babies, Ghost, Opeth, Extreme, the Darkness, Hammerfall, Dad, Dokken, Children of Bodom, Hatebreed, Fish, Mustache, Dark Tranquility, Molly Hatchett, Behemoth, All that Remains, Heat, Exodus, Bloodbath, Hell, Lillasyster, Glory Hammer and Wolf.
Lovers of hard rock flock to Blekinge during the summer—and they have since 1992. The festival showcases bands that fall under the heavy rock, metal, classic rock and blues genres. The festival originally started by showcasing folk, ballads, rock, hard rock and blues and eventually morphed to the heavy genres when the festival featured Lynyrd Skynyrd.
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Rock Am Ring
When: June 5th through 7th
Where: Mendig Airfield, Nurburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Lineup: Foo Fighters, Slipknot, and Die Toten Hosen will be the headliners, also confirmed are Marilyn Manson, Slash, Body Count featuring Ice-T, Bastille, The Prodigy, Interpol, Clueso, Hozier, Bad Religion, Tocotronic, Netsky, Modestep, Royal Republic, Clutch, Kadavar , Zebrahead, Antilopen Gang, OK kid, Schmutzki, Slaves, Enter Shikari, While She Sleeps, A Day To Remember, Godsmack and Hollywood Undead.
One of Europe’s largest rock festivals, Rock Am Ring has been rocking out since 1985. Sponsors include Rockstar Energy Drink and Becks Beer, so there’s plenty of ways to stay hydrated between sets. The airfield offers temporary campgrounds that come with pre-set tents, so you can leave the RV at home and just get ready to rock.
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Parklife Festival
When: June 6th and 7th
Where: Heaton Park, Manchester, England
Lineup: Disclosure, Rudimental, Ben Howard, George Ezra, NAS, Mark Ronson, Fatboy Slim, Grace Jones, Wu Tang Clan, Caribou, Metronomy, Jessie Ware, James Blake, the Roots, James Bay, FKA Twig, Jungle, Labrinth, Duke Dumont, Jamie XX, Nicolas Jaar, Everything Everything, Hudson Mohawke, Kay Trandada
This all-star lineup of DJs appeals to the dance crowd and is easily accessible in Manchester, England. Festival tickets will go fast, so secure yours before the rest of the world snags them. After parties will be held in various locations throughout Manchester, so be sure to rest up beforehand—you won’t sleep at this festival, that’s for sure.
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Copenhell
When: June 18th through June 20th
Where: Copenhagen, Denmark
Lineup: Slipknot, Primus, Rise Against, Ghost, Hammerfall, A Day to Remember, Life of Agony, Blackstone Cherry, Red Fang, Cannibal Corpse, Bloodbath, At the Gates, Exodus, Primordial, Code Orange, Raunchy, Saint Vitus, Butcher Babies and Night Fever.
Denmark’s premier metal fest, Copenhell is the darkest festival in Europe. Don your skull face paint and get out the horns for this year’s festival. Born in 2010, Copenhell has grown exponentially over the past five years, adding major artists and promoting the beautiful city of Denmark.
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Make some new friends and hear some awesome music at these summer festivals 2015. Traveling the world and listening to great music—what could be better?
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