Alternative Festivals in the United States
53 festivals found
There are 53+ alternative festivals in the United States in 2026, including Just Like Heaven Fest 2026, Rocklahoma 2026, DC Jazz Festival 2026. Browse the full list below with dates, lineups, and ticket links.
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Pasadena, California, United StatesOther
Pop
+ 7
Aug 22 - Aug 22, 2026
Rocklahoma 2026
Pryor, Oklahoma, United StatesOther
Country
+ 7
Aug 28 - Aug 30, 2026
DC Jazz Festival 2026
Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesCountry
Pop
+ 7
Sep 2 - Sep 6, 2026
Jazzfest 2026
Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesCountry
Pop
+ 5
Sep 2 - Sep 6, 2026
Secret Dreams Festival 2026
Thornville, Ohio, United StatesOther
Country
+ 10
Sep 3 - Sep 6, 2026
Muddy Roots Music Festival 2026
Cookeville, Tennessee, United StatesOther
Country
+ 10
Sep 4 - Sep 6, 2026
ARC Music Festival 2026
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesOther
Pop
+ 5
Sep 4 - Sep 6, 2026
Bumbershoot 2026
Seattle, Washington, United StatesCountry
Pop
+ 7
Sep 5 - Sep 6, 2026
Levitation Austin 2026
Austin, Texas, United StatesPop
Electronic
+ 3
Sep 10 - Sep 13, 2026
Unison 2026
Aztec, New Mexico, United StatesPop
Hip Hop
+ 8
Sep 10 - Sep 14, 2026
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2026
Bristol, Virginia, United StatesOther
Country
+ 5
Sep 11 - Sep 13, 2026
Sea.Hear.Now Festival 2026
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United StatesCountry
Pop
+ 7
Sep 12 - Sep 13, 2026
Americanafest 2026
Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesOther
Country
+ 7
Sep 15 - Sep 19, 2026
Louder Than Life Festival 2026
Louisville, Kentucky, United StatesOther
Country
+ 11
Sep 17 - Sep 20, 2026
XPoNential Festival 2026
Camden, New Jersey, United StatesCountry
Pop
+ 6
Sep 18 - Sep 20, 2026
Borderland Festival 2026
East Aurora, New York, United StatesPop
Hip Hop
+ 5
Sep 18 - Sep 20, 2026
Shaky Knees Festival 2026
Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesPop
Hip Hop
+ 7
Sep 18 - Sep 20, 2026
Lost Lands 2026
Thornville, Ohio, United StatesPop
Hip Hop
+ 9
Sep 18 - Sep 20, 2026
Riot Fest Chicago 2026
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesOther
Pop
+ 9
Sep 18 - Sep 20, 2026
Telluride Blues and Brews 2026
Telluride, Colorado, United StatesCountry
Pop
+ 5
Sep 18 - Sep 20, 2026
Boats And Bluegrass Festival 2026
Winona, Minnesota, United StatesOther
Country
+ 5
Sep 24 - Sep 26, 2026
All Things Go DC 2026
Columbia, Maryland, United StatesCountry
Pop
+ 7
Sep 25 - Sep 27, 2026
Oceans Calling Festival 2026
Ocean City, Maryland, United StatesOther
Country
+ 9
Sep 25 - Sep 27, 2026
The Ohana Fest 2026
Dana Point, California, United StatesOther
Country
+ 10
Sep 25 - Sep 27, 2026
About Alternative Festivals
Alternative festivals blend indie rock, shoegaze, post-punk, and genre-defying artists into lineups that reward the adventurous listener. These festivals are where you discover your next favorite band and hear sounds that don't fit neatly into any other category.
