9 Music Festivals As Worthwhile As Lollapalooza That Aren’t Lollapalooza
Annamarie Higley
Annamarie Higley
Annamarie is a Californian who's been plopped in the middle of Missouri for her undergraduate studies in magazine journalism. She's a hiker, an eater, a lover of words. In her opinion, nothing beats a well-made breakfast sammy or a well-crafted sentence.

This weekend marks the four most FOMO-filled days of the year — Lollapalooza. Whether it’s too far, too expensive, or too dang crowded for your taste, Chicago’s internationally famous music festival isn’t on everyone’s agenda this summer.
But Lollapalooza and even other über popular festivals, such as Coachella and Bonnaroo, aren’t the only ones worth your while. In fact, you don’t have to request time off during the summer, drop half a grand, or even travel to a big city to see some of your favorite artists perform in a festival setting. Here is a list of nine lesser-known yet equally life-changing music festivals, in order from September to May, to start racking up your frequent flyer miles for.
LouFest
Bumbershoot
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
Music Tastes Good
Lost Lake Festival
Mala Luna Music Festival
Rock Boat
SunFest
BottleRock
Annamarie Higley
Annamarie is a Californian who's been plopped in the middle of Missouri for her undergraduate studies in magazine journalism. She's a hiker, an eater, a lover of words. In her opinion, nothing beats a well-made breakfast sammy or a well-crafted sentence.