Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sophie Cannon covers arts and culture from Brooklyn and beyond. It’s the sound of stages being set up, venues being booked and the ...

A shot taken in front of a concert stage lit in the night, people are visible waving and clapping, but no one is recognizable. Summer music festivals are beloved for their energy and community, but ...

We’re midway through the summer, which means that several marquee music festivals have come and gone. But that also means there are plenty more to enjoy with a couple of months of summer to go, and ...

The 2025 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan has announced its first lineup of performing artists! This year’s Music Bank Global Festival in Japan will be held over two nights on December 13 and 14 at ...

Festivals are a great way to see a variety of artists for a lower price than individual shows – but they can still be ...

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is an annual festival held in Lafayette, Louisiana, celebrating the region’s rich Cajun and Creole heritage. Since the first festival in 1974, the three-day event has ...

The first time I ever felt the pure thrill of live music was at a summer festival in Detroit. I was young, wide-eyed and buzzing from the electricity that filled the air as soon as the first bassline ...

As the summer of 2025 kicks off, one thing is becoming painfully clear: music festivals are in trouble. What used to be a season of nonstop lineups, weekend wristbands, and euphoric crowds has shifted ...

Music festivals are facing a crisis. On the brink of what should be another exciting summer festival season, dozens of music festivals are shutting down. The trend has been simmering for years — the ...

Arizona's event season runs from September to December, offering a variety of festivals and fairs as the weather cools. Events range from cultural celebrations and food festivals to music concerts and ...