ANAHEIM, Calif. — In 2022, we attended some of the biggest and best festivals out there like the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, it’s country counterpart Stagecoach, the multi-genre Latin fest Bèsame Mucho, the indie rock Just Like Heaven Festival, the DIY fest Viva! Pomona and 88 Risings’ Head In The Clouds.
Next year, we expect to hit even more.
Much like the lineup of festivals this year, there are a lot of returning favorites in 2023, but a few new ones, too. Whether you consider yourself a metal head, raver, reggae fantastic, rocker or even a jazz connoisseur, there’s a festival for it happening in Southern California and beyond in the new year.
Here’s how the festival season is shaping up so far. A few on the list have only announced dates, locations and put a limited amount of tickets on sale, so keep checking those official websites for the most updated information. Ticket price ranges vary, and some tiered admission passes may no longer be available.
JANUARY
AT&T Playoff Playlist Live!
While the teams set to play the College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium on Jan. 9 is still a mystery, we do know who will be kicking off that weekend with free shows starting on Jan. 7. The two-day free concert series will have performances by the Jonas Brothers, Em Beihold, Pitbull, Gayle, and Saweetie. And if you can’t make it out to the shows, AT&T will provide livestream access that will allow fans to choose their own vintage points for the performances. The concert series will also be streamed on the ESPN app.
When: Jan. 7-8
Where: Banc of California, 3939 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles
Tickets and more info: Tickets are officially sold out, but check back for additional tickets to be released. Ticketmaster.com.
ALTer Ego Festival
Los Angeles-based alternative rock station ALT-FM 98.7 announced the return of its sixth annual iHeartRadio ALTer Ego, hosted by the station’s “The Woody Show” morning crew, which includes performances by some of the biggest names in alternative music and some artists that have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The lineup features Los Angeles natives Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse, Fall Out Boy, Jack White, Phoenix, Chvrches, Beach Weather and Rosa Linn.
When: Jan. 14
Where: Kia Forum, 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood
Tickets and more info: $93-$420 at Ticketmaster.com.
Calibash
The Southern California Latin radio fest hosted by Mega (96.3 FM) and LaMusica will make its annual two-day return with performances by Ivy Queen, Karol G, Becky G, Jhayco, Nío García, Zion & Lennox, Blessd, Sech and Feid.
When: Jan. 21-Jan 22
Where: Crypto.com Arena, 1111 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles
Tickets and more info: One-day admission passes start at $41-$827; Two-day admission passes start at $228-$1,024. AXS.com.
FEBRUARY
Cali Vibes
The three-day reggae, rock and hip-hop music festival will include special performances by Snoop Dogg and Jack Johnson, as well as headlining sets from Rebelution, Dirty Heads, Slightly Stooped and support from acts like 311, Tash Sultana, Stephen Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Cypress Hill, Method Man & Redman, Common Kings, Stick Figure, Collie Buddz, Iya Terra, Ozomatli featuring Charli 2na & Cut Chemist and dozens more.
When: Feb. 17-19
Where: Marina Green Park, 386 E. Shoreline Drive, Long Beach
Tickets and more info: Three-day admission passes start at $299; VIP passes start at $495. There’s a deluxe Beach Club three-day pass for $1,049; Single-day passes start at $140 and $195 for VIP at calivibesfest.com.
Basscon Wasteland
Basscon Wasteland will celebrate 10 years of hard-hitting, immersive dance events with house DJs such as DJ The Prophet, TNT, Audiofreq, Da Tweekaz, Junkie Kid, Code Black, Coone and more.
When: Feb. 24-25
Where: NOS Event Center, 689 S. E Street, San Bernardino
Tickets and more info: General two-day admission starts at $130; VIP two-day admission starts at $160; Deposit options start at $10. Wasteland.com.
Skyline Festival
Insomniac Events techno and house fest will move to its new home in Exposition Park in 2023. The new festival grounds will provide additional art installations, larger stages, a newly-implemented VIP ticket option and immersive on-site activities. The lineup is stacked and features performances by Anotr, Ben Hemsley, Charlotte De Witte, Diplo, Dom Dolla, Layla Benitez, Lucati, Meduza, Peggy Gou, Rechulski and many more.
When: Feb. 25-26
Where: Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles
Tickets and more info: Two-day general admission starts at $149.95; Two-day VIP admission starts at $239.95; Deposit options start at $10. Skylinefest.com.
MARCH
Rolling Loud Cali Festival
The nationally known hip-hop festival brand will make its mark in Southern California at its new home at Hollywood Park that sits perfectly adjacent to the SoFi Stadium. The West Coast edition will have performances by Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, Future, Lil Wayne, Saweetie, City Girls, Ice Spice and many more.
When: March 3-5
Where: Hollywood Park Grounds, 1001 Stadium Drive, Inglewood
Tickets and more info: Tickets will be available through rollingloud.com/cali2023 in the coming months, but you can purchase Inglewood-themed Rolling Loud merchandise through the festival website now.
Boots in the Park
Country star Cole Swindell will headline the Norco edition of the single-day Boots in the Park festival with support from Flo Rida, Locash, Blanco Brown, Chase Matthew and Presley Tennant.
When: March 11
Where: SilverLakes Equestrian Sports Park, 5555 Hamner Ave., Norco
Tickets: $49 general admission; $159 VIP. bootsinthepark.com.
Beyond Wonderland
One of Insomniac Events’ longest-running festivals will return to its home base at the NOS Events Center with a theme to match the madness: Psychedelic Storybook. The lineup has yet to be announced, but in previous years, acts like Above & Beyond, Audiotistic, and Barely Alive have taken the stage.
When: March 24-25
Where: NOS Events Center 689 S. E Street, San Bernardino
Tickets and more info: Two-day general admission passes are $149-$199.99; VIP packages are $259. socal.beyondwonderland.com.
APRIL
Boots in the Park
Carrie Underwood will headline Boots in the Park, San Diego, located at Waterfront Park. The one-day event will also see support from Walker Hayes, Jimmie Allen, Ingrid Andress and Tyler Rich.
When: April 1
Where: Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego
Tickets and more info: General admission passes start at $99; VIP admission starts at $349. BootsinthePark.com.
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
One of the biggest parties in the desert made its big return in 2022 with headlining sets from Harry Styles, Billie Eilish and Swedish House Mafia with The Weeknd. Though the 2023 lineup has yet to be announced, it’s sure to be an eclectic mix of artists and sounds with a global appeal.
When: April 14-16 and 21-23
Where: Empire Polo Club, 81800 51st Ave., Indio
Tickets and more info: Three-day general admission tickets are $499-$599; VIP passes are $1,069-$1,269. Various camping, shuttle, parking passes and other add-ons will also be available at coachella.com.
Stagecoach Country Music Festival
The annual three-day Coachella country music sister fest will be headlined by Luke Bryan, Kane Brown and Chris Stapleton. Other performances include Jon Pardi, Riley Green, ZZ Top, Old Dominion, Gabby Barrett, Brooks & Dunn, Tyler Childers, Parker McCollum and many more.
When: April 28-30
Where: Empire Polo Club, 81800 51st Ave., Indio
Tickets and more info: Three-day admission passes start at $389; General admission & shuttle combo packages start at $449; Saloon admission passes are $799; Corral reserved seats start at $829-$1,999; Corral standing pit access starts at $1,499; Three-day Desert Diamond VIP passes are $2,749; Gold Rush VIP passes are $1,749; Hi Ho Silver passes are $1,249. Various VIP packages are now sold out, but check stagecoach.com for more ticket information.
MAY
BeachLife Festival
The three-day rock, Americana and reggae-focused BeachLife Festival will return to its seaside location in Redondo Beach. The festival will include its popular SpeakEasy stage, where artists perform strip-down versions of music and two main stages for nonstop music all day long. The lineup has yet to be announced, but will be revealed early in the new year.
When: May 5-7
Where: Redondo Beach’s Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach
Tickets and more info: Three-day general admission passes are $299-$379; VIP is $699-$2,999. Beachlifefestival.com.
Desert Hearts
The three-day Desert Hearts Festival celebrating underground techno, house music and art will settle in at Lake Perris, with the 2023 lineup announcement coming soon.
When: May 5-8
Where: Lake Perris State Park, 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris
Tickets and more info: Three-day general admission starts at $299-$379; Three-day VIP admission starts at $699. Deserthearts.us.
Joshua Tree Music Festival
As family-friendly global music affair, this festival lives as a bi-annual event in the Mojave desert. The festival also includes wellness workshops and yoga courses throughout the four-day event. Its artist lineup will be announced in the coming months.
When: May 18-21
Where: Joshua Tree Lake Campground, 2780 Sunfair Road, Joshua Tree
Tickets and more info: Single-day tickets are $50-$95; Four-day tickets are $75-$110 for children and $245-$450 for adults. Camping passes are $105-$165; On-site parking is $15-$25. joshuatreemusicfestival.com.
I Love RnB Festival
The newest Long Beach event is turning Queen Mary Park into an all-day ‘90s party experience with performances by Ashanti, Ja Rule, Fabolous, Mya, Pleasure P. and many more.
When: May 27
Where: Queen Mary Festival Grounds, 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach
Tickets and more info: General admission tickets are $99; VIP is $249. ilovernb.com.
JUNE
Newport Beach Jazz Festival
The three-day jazz festival will feature an array of upcoming and classic jazz artists for its 26th edition. The full lineup will be announced in the coming months, so make sure to check its website for updates.
When: June 2-4
Where: Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach
Tickets and more info: Two-day general admission starts at $225; VIP three-day admission starts at $475. hyattconcerts.com.
SEPTEMBER
Same Same But Different
The three-day waterfront music, art and wellness festival will return to Lake Perris. The lineup has still yet to be set, but fans can check back in January for updates at ssbdfest.com.
When: Sep. 28-Oct.1
Where: Lake Perris State Park, 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris
Tickets and more info: Four-day general admission passes start at $395; VIP four-day admission starts at $595. ssbdfest.com.
OCTOBER
Desert Daze
The psych-rock lakeside festival, will return to Lake Perris for three days of music and art. Each year, the festival brings together interactive art installations and screenings that can be found throughout the campgrounds. The lineup is still unknown, but attendees can anticipate an eclectic mix of rock acts.
When: Oct. 12-15
Where: Moreno Beach Lake Perris State Recreation Area, 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris
Tickets and more info: Weekend admission is $399-$1,999; Camping passes are $99-$379; RV and tent rentals are available; Weekend parking passes are $125-$250. desertdaze.org.
Just outside of Southern California
Electric Daisy Carnival
Settled at Las Vegas Speedway since 2011, Insomniac Events’ three-day EDM festival under the electric daisy sky has hosted acts like A-Trak, Illenium, Zedd, Porter Robinson, Honey Dijon and many more big-name acts. The 2023 lineup is yet to be released, but it will be announced soon at electricdaisycarnival.com.
When: May 19-21
Where: Las Vegas Speedway, 7000 N. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas
Tickets and more info: Three-day general admission starts at $389; Three-day general admission plus experience starts at $579; VIP admissions start at $849. electricdaisycarnival.com.
California Roots
One of the largest reggae fests in the country, the four-day event will deliver a blend of peace, love and music. Performances will include Wu-Tang Clan, Dirty Heads, Iration, Shaggy, Atmosphere, Soja, along with a few more headliners set to be revealed in the coming weeks.
When: May 25-28
Where: Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey
Tickets and more info: Three-day general admission starts at $345; Four-day admission starts at $445; Four-day Redwood passes start at $820. californiarootsfestival.com.
BottleRock Napa Valley
Napa’s three-day music, wine, food and brew festival is making its annual return May 26-28. We only know the dates for now, but past headliners have included Metallica, Twenty One Pilots, Luke Combs, Stevie Nicks, Megan Thee Stallion, Miley Cyrus and Foo Fighters.
When: May 26-28
Where: Napa Valley Expo, 575 3rd Street, Napa
Tickets and more info: Tickets aren’t on sale yet, but check back at bottlerocknapavalley.com.
Monterey Jazz Festival
For more than 60 years, the Monterey Jazz Festival has brought together some of the best jazz acts in the country for its three-day event. The festival features rising jazz acts and other industry stars that make up the evolution of modern-day jazz. While just the festival dates have been announced, the lineup and ticket on sale information should be coming soon.
When: Sep. 22-24
Where: Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd, Monterey
Tickets and more info: Montereyjazzfestival.org
Aftershock
The Sacramento hard-rock and metal fest will mark its 11th anniversary in 2023 with a four-day event. The lineup is yet to be announced, but the official website teases that it will be coming early in the new year.
When: Oct. 5-8
Where: Discovery Park, 1600 Garden Hwy., Sacramento
Tickets and more info: Four-day general admission starts at $379; VIP four-day admissions start at $699; Single-day and military discounted weekend passes will be available in the coming months. Aftershockfestival.com.
GoldenSky Country Festival
The producers of Aftershock debuted an all-new country music festival in 2022 which featured performances by Tim McGraw, Sam Hunt, Brothers Osborne, Midland and more. It was such a success that they’re bringing it back in 2023 for another two-day hootenanny. The lineup has yet to be announced, but the official website teases that it’s coming early in the new year.
When: Oct. 14-15
Where: Discovery Park, 1600 Garden Hwy., Sacramento
Tickets and more info: Two-day general admission is $104.99; VIP Two-day admission is $234.99. goldenskyfestival.com.
When We Were Young
Warped Tour might be long gone, but the When Were Young Festival in Las Vegas serves as a great replacement for all that pop, punk and emo nostalgia. After completely selling out all three days in 2022, the 2023 event was announced as a single-day fest with a lineup that will include performances by Good Charlotte, The Offspring, Thirty Seconds to Mars, All Time Low, Yellowcard, Say Anything, Simple Plan, Gym Class Heroes and more.
When: Oct. 21
Where: Las Vegas Festival Grounds, 311 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas
Tickets and more info: Tickets for the one-day festival are sold out, but fans can still sign up to be on the wait list at whenwewereyoungfestival.com.
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