10 Music Festivals Near Ohio You Can Go to This Summer

Lina PortmanJune 6, 2024

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The first official day of summer has passed and music festival season is finally here.

Several festivals have found a home in Ohio, such as the Cincinnati Music Festival and Voices of America in the Queen City, as well as the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival and Buckeye Country Superfest in Columbus.

The most ambitious festival-goers might be willing to cross state lines to see their favorite artist. Looking to venture beyond Ohio for a music festival this summer? Here are 10 events within a reasonable driving distance of Ohio.

10 Music Festivals You Can Go To From Ohio

Listed in chronological order.

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Driving distances are based on shortest routes, approximate mileage and Google Maps.

1. Bonnaroo – Manchester, Tennessee

Headlined by Pretty Lights, Fisher, Post Malone, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Fred Again.
Appointment: June 13-16
Tickets: General admission for four days from $450
Website: www.bonnaroo.com
Distance to Ohio Cities: Cincinnati (318 miles), Columbus (424 miles), Akron (550 miles)

2. Kentucky Blues Music Festival – Mt. Vernon, Kentucky

3. Four Chord Music Festival – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Headlining A Day to Remember, The Story So Far, The All-American Rejects and Something Corporate
Appointment: June 22-23
Tickets: Two-day general admission from $190
Website: www.fourchordmusicfestival.com
Distance to Ohio Cities: Akron (111 miles), Columbus (185 miles), Cincinnati (288 miles)

4. Summer Festival – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Featuring headliners Kane, Illenium, AJR and more
Appointment: June 20-22, June 27-29 and July 4-6
Tickets: Three-day pass for $62; nine-day pass for $130
Website: www.summerfest.com
Distance to Ohio Cities: Cincinnati (393 miles), Columbus (429 miles), Akron (457 miles)

5. Festival of the Lakes – Hammond, Indiana

Featuring headliners Blackstreet, Shinedown, DaBaby, Marshmello and Caliber 50
Appointment: July 17-21
Tickets: FREE general admission
Website: www.festivalofthelakes.com
Distance to Ohio Cities: Cincinnati (272 miles), Columbus (309 miles), Akron (346 miles)

6. Pitchfork Music Festival – Chicago, Illinois

Featuring headliners Black Pumas, Jai Paul, 100 gecs, Jamie xx and more
Appointment: July 19-21
Tickets: Three-day general admission from $249
Website: pitchforkmusicfestival.com
Distance to Ohio Cities: Cincinnati (296 miles), Columbus (329 miles), Akron (367 miles)

7. Lollapalooza – Chicago, IL

Featuring headliners Tyler, The Creator, Hozier, SZA, Stray Kids, The Killers, Future X, Metro Boomin, Blink-182 and Melanie Martinez
Appointment: August 1-4
Tickets: Four-day general admission from $409
Website: www.lollapalooza.com
Distance to Ohio Cities: Cincinnati (296 miles), Columbus (329 miles), Akron (367 miles)

8. Bourbon and Beyond – Louisville, Kentucky

Featuring headliners Neil Young, Dave Matthews Band, Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers and more
Appointment: September 19-22
Tickets: Four-Day General Admission from $349.99
Website: bourbonandbeyond.com
Distance to Ohio Cities: Cincinnati (100 miles), Columbus (206 miles), Akron (332 miles)

9. Riot Festival – Chicago, Illinois

Upcoming programming
Appointment: September 20-22
Tickets: Three-Day General Admission from $219.98
Website: riotfest.org
Distance to Ohio Cities: Cincinnati (296 miles), Columbus (329 miles), Akron (367 miles)

10. Louder Than Life – Louisville, Kentucky

Featuring headliners Slipknot, Slayer, Mötley Crüe and Korn
Appointment: September 26-29
Tickets: Four-Day General Admission from $319.99
Website: stronger than lifefestival.com
Distance to Ohio Cities: Cincinnati (100 miles), Columbus (206 miles), Akron (332 miles)

Lina Portman

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