6 Awesome April Festivals That Are NOT Coachella

In Buzz, Music Festivals by JoLow

Phoenix Lights

Date:  April 8 -9 , 2017
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Headliners: Alesso, Above & Beyond, Tiësto, STS9,
F4L Artist Recommendations: Illenium, Tchami, Vince Staples, Cashmere Cat, Unlike Pluto, Thomas Jack, The Knocks, Zeds Dead, Pete Tong, Oliver Heldens, GRiZ
Why This Fest: This is Phoenix’s spearheaded festival, with one of the biggest lineups Phoenix has seen yet. It’s sure to be one for the books! Taking place at Rawhide Event Center, the venue will provide lots of room for dancing. 

Euphoria

Date:  April 6 -9, 2-17
Location: Austin, Texas
Headliners: Alesso, Chromeo, Pretty Lights, Wix Khalifa, Young Thug, Oliver Heldens, Moby, and Polish Ambassadors.
F4L Artist Recommendations: See our full list here.
Why This Fest: Euphoria Music Festival is set to take over Carson Creek Ranch to celebrate six years of music, camping, art, nature and dancing. The festival features one of its best lineups to date and is located just 10 minutes from downtown Austin. The festival also includes camping, art, and a silent disco. 

Old Settlers

Date:  April 20 – 23, 2017
Location: Driftwood, TX
Headliners: Shakey Graves, The Del McCoury Band, Los Lobos
F4L Artist Recommendations: Leftover Salmon, Shinyribs, Elephant Revival, Wood & Wire.
Why This Fest: Since 1987 this festival has been giving festival goers a one of kind atmosphere. Old Settlers festival includes music workshops where festival goers are recommended to bring their own instruments and learn some tips from the pros. At night festival artists often wander around the campsites and jam with attendees.

Sweet Water 420 Fest 

Date:  April, 21 – 23, 3702
Location: Atlanta, GA
Headliners: Widespread Panic, Ween, Trey Anastasio Band, Slightly Stoopid
F4L Artist Recommendations: Moe., Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Lettuce, Break Science, Talib Kweli
Why This Fest: 420 Fest patrons can expect a jam-packed musical lineup of talent spanning jam, rock, alternative, hip hop and EDM performing on four stages throughout Centennial Olympic Park.  Live comedy acts and regional up-and-coming musical acts will perform on the Lyrics & Laughter stage, and the fest will bring back patron’s favorite food trucks, crafts, artists, 420 Disco and Planet 420 environmental, non-profit village.

420 On The Block

Date:  April 14 – 17, 2016
Location: Denver, Co
Headliners: RUSKO, J Phlip, Dumpstaphunk
F4L Artist Recommendations: AViVA, Don Carlos, Cut Chemist Magic Beans
Why This Fest420 on the Block is a multi-venue block party celebrating a culture influenced by cannabis that is changing the world. It creates a community through a “block party” feel that allows for a sense of safety and trust. It gives the freedom to experience through the senses (see, hear, feel, taste). This will be a party, unlike anything you’ve experienced.  

Stagecoach 

Date:  April 28 – 30 2017
Location: Indio, CA
Headliners: Shania Twain, Kenny Chesney, Derks Bently
F4L Artist Recommendations: Willie Nelson, Randy Houser, John Pardi, Tyler Farr
Why This Fest: California’s country music festival takes place one week after Coachella in the exact same location. The crowd and music are a bit different. It’s not uncommon to roam the grounds of Stagecoach in the desert and be surrounded by the smell of barbecued pork, brisket, and chicken and see people wandering around eating samples of meats out of plastic containers.