This summer, do it for the lineup and not the Gram. As festival season rapidly approaches and the urge to spend a few hundred dollars for a wristband, it is time to rank the remaining festivals slated to take place during our current journey around the sun. While there are some constants, (cough cough Chance The Rapper) many of these festivals feature vastly different artists all over the country and internationally as well. Ja Rule's signature struggle sandwiches are of course, sold separately on-site. As of today, only one of the following festivals is sold out, so click through the gallery to see which lineup you're feeling the most so you can plan accordingly.
Sasquatch!
Dates: May 26-28
Location: Gorge Amphitheatre, WA
What You Need To Know: Taking place in one of the country's premiere music venues, The Gorge. Sasquatch Festival has become an annual Memorial Day Weekend staple, much like cracking your iPhone screen or blacking out before noon. This year's lineup includes performances Chance The Rapper, Frank Ocean, Mac Miller, Aesop Rock, Boogie, Joey Purp and more.
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Firefly Festival
Dates: June 15-18
Location: Dover, DE
What You Need To Know: Because when you think hip hop festival, the first state that immediately comes to mind is, of course, Delaware. Well, maybe not, but that doesn't mean that they don't know how to put together a lineup that can keep you entertained for three long days. With performances from The Weeknd, Chance, Busta Rhymes, Lil Dicky and Wale on the docket, you'll forget that you're in a state that you may not be able to pinpoint on a map.
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Boston Calling
Dates: May 26-28
Location: Boston, MA
What Do You Need To Know: With Boston's budding hip hop scene beginning to take form, it's only right that the city throw a pahty fit for a wicked good time. Attendees will be treated to hometown "Headlock" emcee Cousin Stizz as well as an impressive list of headliners like Chance, Solange, Danny Brown and Run The Jewels. The show is slated for the end of May. I'm calling a David Ortiz cameo three weeks early.
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Hangout Music Festival
Dates: May 19-21
Location: Gulf Shores, AL
What You Need To Know: While Alabama may not be at the top of your summer destinations, Hangout is a festival where anybody can find music they enjoy (type beat). That being said this year's hip hop acts are certainly bringing the heat. With (once again) Chance headlining and Tory Lanez, Migos, A$AP Ferg, Lil Yachty, Russ, and Frank Ocean, this year's lineup has plenty to offer for the hip hop heads.
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Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival
Dates: July 10-15
Location: Brooklyn, NY
What You Need To Know: The most deadass festival on this list. If you don't own Timbs and a Yankee fitted you're going to admittedly be a little out of your element here, but the payoff is worth it. Supported by Dreamville emcees Cozz, Omen, and Bas with heavyweight headliners like DMX and The Lox, the 5-day Brooklyn Hip Hop festival is definitely worth considering as long as you don't remind local attendees of how bad the Knicks are.
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FYF Fest
Dates: July 21-23
Location: Los Angeles, CA
What You Need To Know: L.A.'s FYF Fest (Fuck Yeah! Fest Fest) features an intriguing mix of both established industry veterans and mainstream newcomers. Notable performances from Erykah Badu, Missy Elliot and A Tribe Called Quest are complimented by Anderson .Paak, Kehlani, Run The Jewels & 6lack. It's scheduled for July 21st-23rd, so you still have plenty of time to line this one up.
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Lollapalooza
Dates: August 3-6
Location: Chicago, IL
What You Need To Know: The blueprint for the modern festival, Lollapalooza has welcomed attendees from all over the world for over 25 years. While it may no longer be the end-all-be-all of festivals, they continue to produce incredible lineups stacked with emcees, including hometown hero Chance The Rapper. Festival goers will also get the chance to catch a glimpse of 21 Savage, Madeintyo, Lil Uzi Vert and Kaytranada as a part the August 3rd-6th run.
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Summer Jam
Dates: June 11
Location: East Rutherford, NJ
What You Need To Know: New York-based radio station Hot 97's annual Summer Jam lineup is once again stacked. Slated to pop off on June 11th at MetLife Stadium, the festival will host headliners include Migos, Chris Brown, Lil Yachty, Dave East, French Montana, and the man with more keys than a janitor, DJ Khaled. If you're not interested in committing a whole weekend to a festival, then this is your chance to get the spark notes version of a festival in a single day.
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Pemberton Music Festival
Dates: June 13-16
Location: Pemberton, B.C.
What You Need To Know: With a buzzworthy lineup that includes A Tribe Called Quest, Big Sean, Logic, Migos, Lil Uzi Vert, Noname , Lil Yachty, Joey Bada$$, 6lack and Khalid, provided somebody drops him a pin to Pemberton, B.C. this is the perfect time to start planning your trip to the land of denim. Why? Well, tickets are officially on sale as of today (May 2nd), and I'd expect this one to sell out rather quickly.
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Made In America
Dates: September 2-3
Location: Philadelphia, PA
What You Need To Know: Budweiser's annual festival once again has a lineup worth ignoring the corny name for. This year's iteration is led by Jay Z & J. Cole and also features Vic Mensa, Pusha T, Sampha, Stormzy, and everyone's favorite trap trio, Migos. Philadelphia will play host from September 2nd-3rd to this juxtaposition of good music and shitty beer.
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Bonnaroo
Dates: June 8-11
Location: Manchester, TN
What You Need To Know: Tennesee's annual farm-based Bonnaroo festival is always home to wide array of music in the middle of nowhere. This year's lineup is star-studded and features many of the artists responsible for last summer's biggest hits. Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Tory Lanez, D.R.A.M. & Chance headline next month.
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Roots Picnic
Dates: June 3
Location: Philadelphia, PA
What You Need To Know: The Roots' Picnic just got a little better. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the annual show and the lineup does not disappoint. Appearances from Lil Wayne, Solonge, PnB Rock, 21 Savage and Khalid make for a star-studded lineup for June 3rd in Philly.
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Governor's Ball
Dates: June 2-4
Location: Randall's Island Park, New York City, NY
What You Need To Know: Now these lineups are starting to get crazy. This year's Governor's lineup is headlined by performances from Schoolboy, Rae Sremmurd, Childish Gambino and the legendary Wu-Tang Clan. With an impressive bill taking place in the middle of the summer this festival is sure to be a heater.
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Soundset
Dates: May 28
Location: Minnesota State Fairgrounds, MN
What You Need To Know: Another 10-year anniversary bill that lives up to the hype. Soundset is set to kick off later this month. With headlining acts like Lauryn Hill, Travis Scott, Gucci Mane and Lil Uzi Vert, this figures to be a memorable lineup despite Kevin Gates' impending absence.
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Wireless Festival
Dates: July 7-9
Location: London, U.K.
What You Need To Know: You're going to need a passport for this one. Wireless Fest's incredible lineup might be worth the flight and driving on a different side of the road for a weekend. This year's featured acts include American imports Bryson Tiller, Rae Sremmurd, Young Thug, Nas, and The Weeknd, as well as British emcees Skepta, Dave & Section Boyz.
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Rolling Loud
Dates: May 5-7th
Location: Miami, FL
What You Need To Know: Frankly, this should come as no surprise. While just in its third year this year's Rolling Loud lineup might be the best of not only this year but the last several. Despite some changes to the lineup due to artists' legal troubles, Miami will be treated to an absolutely stacked lineup that features Kung Fu Kenny, Future, Migos, Travis Scott, as well as a showcase some of South Florida's most intriguing local talent in Robb Bank$, Zoey Dollaz, Denzel Curry, WifisFuneral & Xxxtentacion. I don't think there's a festival this summer that really comes close to this lineup and there might not be for some time.
Buy Tickets: Sold out.
