We are the generation of music festivals. While Coachella may be a pipe dream for some, you’ll notice an increasing amount of your friends on Facebook are clicking “Attending” or “Interested In” live music events happening across the country. Why?
According to a study by Eventbrite, “Live experiences are moments in time that are shared with others, so stay with you forever. Many millennials have less disposable income than previous generations at the moment and this is making them all the more precious about how they spend their money. Satisfaction comes from spending it on experiences with other people and this economy is booming.” That sounds about right (although we also get satisfaction from spending money on food!).
So if you haven’t noticed already, Music Festival Season is fast approaching which means NOW is the time to gather your squad, buy your tickets and book your Airbnb! If your bank account wasn’t annihilated after buying Formation World Tour tickets, then prepare for a summer of sizzling music events! From hip-hop, to alternative pop music, to bass-pumping EDM, we rounded up some of the hottest music festivals coming your way this summer!
Bud Light Digital Dreams http://digitaldreamsfestival.ca/
Date: July 2nd – 3rd, 2016
Location: The Flats at Ontario Place, Toronto
Tickets on Sale: TBA
Past Performers: Duck Sauce, Alesso, Adventure Club, Zedd, Deorro, Armin Van Buuren
Due to last year’s weather, the first day of Digital Dreams in 2015 was cancelled. Be ready to rave this year though! Whether you’re an EDM junkie or Deep House party animal, Digital Dreams is your music oasis!
Veld Music Festival http://veldmusicfestival.com/
Date: TBA
Location: Downsview Park, Toronto
Tickets on Sale: TBA
Past Performers: Knife Party, Sebastian Ingrosso, Nero, Calvin Harris, deadmau5, Avicii
Can you believe that Veld is Canada’s BIGGEST music festival? According to the official website, Veld Music Festival spans, “across two days with over 30 internationally acclaimed EDM acts…[and] showcases some of the most revered names in electronic music. Prepare for VELD!”
Osheaga http://www.osheaga.com/
Date: July 29 – 31, 2016
Location: Parc Jean-drapeau, Montreal
Tickets On Sale: NOW! Tickets are starting at $310 for General Admission
You Don’t Wanna Miss: Haim, Lana Del Rey, Dragonette, Bastille, The Lumineers, Future and more.
What’s better than a summer road trip with the squad? Add in the fact you’ll be in Montreal for some of music’s biggest international acts and local, burgeoning talents. Just imagine: “Over the course of several days, approximately 100 bands will take to the various stages at parc Jean-Drapeau and across the city in the festive ambiance that only a Montreal summer can provide. Osheaga also holds a series of concerts and exhibitions in several locations around the city during the week leading up to the main event.” (Excerpt via the official Osheaga website).
OVO Festival http://www.octobersveryown.blogspot.ca/
Date: TBA
Location: Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
Tickets on Sale: TBA
Past Performers: Kanye West, J. Cole, Big Sean, Nicki Minaj, Outkast, Lil Wayne, Jay Z, Nas, A$AP Rocky, Eminem…(basically everyone who is anyone).
With “Views from the Six” due to drop at any minute, and the release of “Summer Sixteen” a couple weeks ago, this year’s 7th annual OVO Fest is sure to explosive. But the anticipation also has our minds wandering: Will OVO Fest move to a new and bigger venue? Who will be there? Kanye? Beyonce? N.W.A? Future? Meek Mill?! Nobody knows, but something tells us that we’ll be hearing news soon!
Field Trip http://fieldtriplife.com/
Date: June 4 and 5
Location: Fort York & Garrison Common
Tickets on Sale: NOW! Tickets start at $75 for a Single Day General Admission Pass
You Don’t Wanna Miss: Santigold, Robyn, Ra Ra Riot, Of Montreal, The National
Unlike most music festivals, at Field Trip you can actually leave and come back, rain or shine! What is Field Trip? Their official website gives the following description: “Food, art, comedy, family, fashion and technology are among our many inspirations and each year’s Field Trip is dedicated to collaborative explorations of all those themes.” So music aside, this festival seems to be dedicated to providing a cultural experience over two days. Concert-goers can check out the Laugh Barracks, Analogue Gallery Sound Image Exhibition, Virtual Reality, and Mess Hall activities. Sound intriguing? Check out their website for more information!
Way Home Music Festival http://wayhome.com/
Date: July 22, 23 24, 2016
Location: Oro-Medonte, Ontario
You Don’t Wanna Miss: Major Lazer, The Killers, Arcade Fire, M83, X Ambassadors, Tory Lanez
Tickets on Sale: NOW! Tier 1 Tickets have sold out according to their official website, but Tier 2 Tickets are on sale starting at $229.99.
Labelled as Ontario’s version of Bonnaroo, WayHome is coming back for a second year! Last year it brought in 35,000 people and we’re certain this year it’s only going to get bigger. What’s Way Home all about? “We are making this about music, food, art and film. And we’re making it a place for people who love one or all of those things to come together to make a kaleidoscope of sound, smell, colour, and spectacle.” (Excerpt via official WayHome website).
There you have it! Have we missed any of your favourites? What music festivals or concerts will YOU be attending this summer? Tweet us at @HerCampusYorkU!
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