Festival season is back in full swing. After being canceled for the past two years, large-scale music festivals, including Coachella, Primavera Sound, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, are returning as mask requirements have eased and coronavirus vaccinations have increased.
Unlike last year’s events, most festival organizers no longer require proof of vaccination or a negative test for COVID-19 for entry. The CDC guidelines for major events and gatherings note: “The likelihood of contracting COVID-19 during outdoor events is less, even without the use of masks,” and wearing a face mask outdoors is usually not required.
How to get a refund if a festival is canceled because of COVID-19
If a music festival is canceled, organizers and online ticket brokers offer refund guarantees for postponed or rescheduled concerts. StubHub gives ticket holders a 120 percent credit (which expires 365 days after each credit is issued) on the amount paid for canceled concerts, and tickets can be applied to rescheduled dates or re-sold for free. Vividseats offers a 110 percent credit or full cash refund, and Ticketmaster and SeatGeek refund the full price of canceled and rescheduled events or refund tickets for rescheduled dates. Mobile Stage Rental: https://rentforevent.com/stage-rental/mobile-stage-rental/.
LIST OF FESTIVALS
2022 Music Festival Schedule
Bonnaroo (Manchester, TN)
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2022
When: June 16-19, 2022
Where: Bonnaroo Farm, 1560 New Bushy Branch Rd., Manchester, TN 37355
Headliners Gryffin, J. Cole, The Chicks, Illenium, Tool, Flume, 21 Savage
COVID Policy: Festival organizers note on the website, “Per current local guidelines, Bonnaroo will not require any health entry requirements for the June 2022 festival.”
Tickets: $350+ for four-day general admission passes, $1,250 for four-day VIP passes; buy tickets online at Bonnaroo, SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticketmaster or Vividseats
Summerfest (Milwaukee)
When: June 23-25, June 30-July 2, July 7-9, 2022
Where: American Family Insurance Amphitheater, 100 N Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Headliners:
June 23-25: Jason Aldean, Gabby Barrett, Justin Bieber, Jaden, Harry Hudson;
July 2: Halsey, The Marías, Abby Roberts;
July 7: Rod Stewart, Cheap Trick
COVID Policy: According to Summerfest’s website, “Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. does not intend to implement entrance protocols or a mask requirement for Summerfest 2022, which is scheduled June 23-25, June 30-July 2, and July 7-9. There are no plans to require proof of vaccination or proof of a negative test. MWF will monitor the situation and continue to work closely with health experts while following local guidelines.”
Tickets: $60+ for multi-day passes; buy Summerfest 2022 tickets online at SeatGeek, Summerfest, StubHub or Vividseats
Pitchfork Music Festival (Chicago)
When: July 15-17, 2022
Where Union Park, 1501 W Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60606
Headliners: The National, Spiritualized, Parquet Courts, Mitski, Japanese Breakfast, Lucy Dacus, The Roots, Toro y Moi, Earl Sweatshirt
COVID Policy: No entry process has been released and organizers “will update this page accordingly and message updated policies and procedures via our social channels and email list.”
Tickets: $99-$199+ for single-day tickets, and $200-$399+ for three-day passes; buy Pitchfork Music Festival 2022 tickets online at See Tickets, StubHub or Vividseats
Northwest String Summit (North Plains)
When: July 21-24, 2022
Where: Horning’s Hideout, 21277 NW Brunswick Canyon Rd., North Plains, OR 97133
Headliners: Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Greensky Bluegrass, Yonder Mountain String Band, Umphrey’s McGee
COVID Policy:
Tickets: $350+ for four-day passes; buy Northwest String Summit 2022 tickets online at Cash or Trade, StubHub, or Ticketmaster
Rolling Loud (Miami)
When: July 22-24, 2022
Where: Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Headliners: Ye, Future, Kendrick Lamar
COVID Policy: Not yet posted
Tickets: $350-$1,399+; buy tickets online at Front Gate Tickets, SeatGeek, StubHub, or VividSeats
Lollapalooza 2022 (Chicago)
When: July 28-31, 2022
Where: Grant Park, Chicago, IL
Headliners: Miley Cyrus, Illenium, Kaytranada, Playboi Carti, Tyler, the Creator, Marshmellow, Roddy Ricch, Jack Harlow, Post Malone, Journey, Megan Thee Stallion, Limp Bizkit, Foo Fighters, Young Thug, Brockhampton, Modest Mouse
COVID Policy: Per Lollapalooza’s website, “preventative health measures (e.g. proof of negative COVID-19 test or full COVID-19 vaccination, masks) may be required for this show. Details of any necessary measures will be communicated as early as possible and will be shared on the event/venue website and social media channels.”
Tickets: $130-$2,000 for single-day admission, and $375-$4,200 for four-day passes; buy Lollapalooza 2022 tickets online at SeatGeek, StubHub or Vividseats
Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival (San Francisco)
When: Aug. 5-7, 2022
Where: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
Headliners: Green Day, Post Malone, SZA, Jack Harlow, Weezer, Phoebe Bridgers
COVID Policy: Not posted
Tickets: $175-$1,995+ for single-day admission, and $409-$4,699 for three-day passes; buy Outside Lands 2022 tickets online at Front Gate Tickets, SeatGeek, StubHub or Vividseats
This Ain’t No Picnic 2022 (Pasadena, Calif.)
When: August 27-28, 2022
Where: Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CA
Headliners: The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, Phoebe Bridgers, Jorja Smith, Jungle, Le Tigre, Beach House, Kaytranada
COVID Policy: There is currently no requirements for face masks or proof of vaccination or COVID-19 test; per festival organizer Goldenvoice‘s health and safety policy, guidelines are subject to change “at any time as determined by federal, state or local government agencies or instrumentalities, artists or the promoter.”
Tickets: $299 to $1,199+; buy This Ain’t No Picnic 2022 tickets online at AXS or Ticketmaster
Primavera Sound (Los Angeles)
When: Sept. 12-18, 2022
Where: Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Headliners: Nine Inch Nails, Lorde, Arctic Monkeys
COVID Policy: Per Primavera Sound L.A.’s website, festival organizers will “implement all state and local COVID-19 guidelines in effect at the time of our event.”
Tickets: $149-$379+ for single-day tickets, $425-$975+ for three-day passes; buy Primavera Sound Los Angeles tickets online at Front Gate Tickets, SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticketmaster or Vividseats
Riot Fest 2022 (Chicago)
When: Sept. 16-18, 2022
Where: Douglas Park, W Ogden Avenue & S Sacramento Drive, Chicago, IL
Headliners: My Chemical Romance, Misfits
COVID Policy: No entry process details have been released and festival organizers will update the event’s website with more info as the date nears according to local and state policies.
Tickets: $200-$1,700 for three-day passes; buy Riot Fest 2022 tickets online at Eventbrite, SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticketmaster or Vividseats
Louder Than Life Festival (Louisville)
When: Sept. 22-25, 2022
Where: Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville, KY 40209
Headliners: NIN, Slipknot, Kiss, Red Hot Chili Peppers
COVID Policy: No entry process details have been released and festival organizers will update the event’s website with more info as the date nears according to local and state policies.
Tickets: $100-$240+ for single-day tickets, and $270-$1,038+ for four-day passes; buy Louder Than Life 2022 tickets online at SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticketmaster or Vividseats
Rolling Loud (New York)
When: Sept. 23-25, 2022
Where: Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., New York, NY 11368
Headliners: To be announced
COVID Policy: To be announced
Tickets: $10-$20 for single-day tickets, pricing TBD for three-day passes; buy Rolling Loud New York 2022 tickets online at Front Gate Tickets
Austin City Limits (Austin)
When: Oct. 7-9 and 14-16, 2022
Where: Zilker Park, 2207 Lou Neff Rd., Austin, TX 78746
Headliners: Red Hot Chili Peppers, P!nk, The Chicks, SZA, Kacey Musgraves, Flume, Paramore, Lil Nas X
COVID Policy: Per ACL’s website, details of any preventative health measures (e.g. proof of negative COVID-19 test or full COVID-19 vaccination, masks) may be required for this show and will be communicated as early as possible on the event/venue website and social media channels.
Tickets: $320-$1,400 for three-day tickets; buy Austin City Limits 2022 tickets online at SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticketmaster or Vividseats
Voodoo Music + Arts Experience 2022 (New Orleans)
When: October/November 2022 (dates to be announced)
Where: City Park, 1 Palm Dr., New Orleans, LA 70124
Headliners: TBA
COVID Policy: TBA
Tickets Details: not yet released
