Summer 2020 was not the same for music fans, the lack of live performances was a huge loss, as nothing compares to the communal energy of seeing your favorite artists perform. With the scourge of COVID (hopefully) behind us, we can now dive into our favorite summer activities.

The good news is that music festivals are slowly on the comeback. And, as the music industry reels from the serious hit it took this past year, lineups are filling up quickly with artists who are eager to get back on stage. While some popular festivals like Coachella and Tomorrowland have opted to reschedule until 2022, we’ve curated the best festivals that will hold this year.

It’s time to dust off your flower crown and explore our guide to the biggest music festivals in 2021.

Festivals are still subject to Covid-19 restrictions—please check on each festival website before visiting.

Reading and Leeds, UK

Dates: August 27th-29th

The UK is home to Europe’s diverse cultural scene, and the Reading and Leeds festival highlights the best of Rock music.

Each year, Reading and Leeds has attracted thousands of devotees to its two sites based in the north and south of England, with swathes of people of all ages swarming into the cities.

This summer people can expect to see the likes of Stormzy, Post Malone, Liam Gallagher, and Doja Cat - an astounding lineup that is being continuously updated.

The continued successful vaccination rollout means that most attendees should be good to go, and unvaccinated attendees will be required to undergo a live COVID test.

Pitchfork

Since 2006, the Pitchfork Music Festival has consistently proven to be one of the most welcoming, comfortable, rewarding weekends of music around. Hosting 60,000 attendees of all ages from all over the world, the music festival showcases the best up-and-coming musicians from around the world, as well as special performances from touring stalwarts and legends alike.

This year’s 15th-anniversary event will be headlined by Erykah Badu, St. Vincent, and Phoebe Bridgers, and will feature performances by Big Thief, Angel Olsen, Flying Lotus, Animal Collective, Kim Gordon, Thundercat, Yaeji, Danny Brown, the Fiery Furnaces (their first show in over a decade), Waxahatchee, Cat Power, Jay Electronica, black midi, Ty Segall & Freedom Band, DJ Nate, Jamila Woods, Caroline Polachek, Yves Tumor, and many, many more.

Bonaroo

The usual summer exclusive has become a late summer jam with the new dates of June Sept. 2 - 5. Bonnaroovians will flock to Manchester, Tennessee, on September 2-5, to celebrate the 20th anniversary Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. Opening night features headliner the Grand Ole Opry and British jazz sax star Nubya Garcia. Foo Fighters, Megan Thee Stallion, Lizzo, Tame Impala, Lana Del Rey, and Tyler, The Creator join the lineup of over 150 musicians.

Bonnaroo 2021 has multiple stages with a lineup of indie rock, electronic music, alternative, hip hop, americana, bluegrass, folk & reggae, among other musical styles! It's produced by Superfly Presents and AC Entertainment and is held at Great Stage Park on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee.

ROLLING LOUD

Dates July 23-25

Rolling Loud announced the details of its 2021 event, to take place July 23-25 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

The show is headlined by the performers intended for last year's postponed festival: A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, and Post Malone. Other favorites round out the lineup, such as Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, City Girls, T-Pain, Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, Roddy Rich, and more.

This announcement comes after the show's 2020 event was canceled due to COVID-19. Tickets still held from last year's show will be honored this year. Check out the full lineup of artists below and secure your tickets on April 23 here.

The at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, and Post Malone will headline this year's event, and all passes from the canceled 2020 festival will be honored.

Which music festival are you excited to see?

Your 2021 Music Festival Guide