Editors
James Chrisman, Allie Conti, Joe Erbentraut, Meredith Heil, Becca James, Sarah Medina,
Tony Merevick, Kori Perten, Liz Provencher, Rosin Saez, Lindsay Schrupp
Writers
Kat Bein, Allie Conti, Meredith Heil, Brad Japhe, Matt Kirouac, Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Gerrish Lopez, Jeff Miller, Christian Perez, Chad Rafferty, Jessica Sulima, Barbara Woolsey
Editor-in-Chief
Lindsay Schrupp
Managing Editor
Tony Merevick
Editorial Operations
Pete Dombrosky
Project Manager
Morgan Fowler
Art Director
Manali Doshi
Senior Designer
Maitane Romagosa
Photo Editor
Joleen Zubek
Director of Audience Development
Kisai Ponce
Associate Director of Social Platforms
Abby Maddigan
Social Copywriter
Carla Vianna
SEO Coordinator
Caroline Boden
Photo by Jonah Rosenberg for Thrillist
Photo by Jonah Rosenberg for Thrillist
Photo by Jonah Rosenberg for Thrillist
Photo by Jonah Rosenberg for Thrillist
Photo by Jonah Rosenberg for Thrillist
Photo by Jonah Rosenberg for Thrillist
Photography
Jazz Fest: Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage/Getty Images.
Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage/Getty Images. Justen Williams & NewOrleans.com.
Lovers & Friends: Alan Sabido/Lovers&Friends. Greg Noire/Lovers&Friends. LutherRedd/Lovers&Friends.
Bonnaroo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images. Douglas Mason/Getty Images.
Gary Miller/WireImage/Getty Images.
Lollapalooza: Nathan Zucker/Lollapalooza. Greg Noire/Lollapalooza.
Pooneh Ghana/Lollapalooza. Taylor Regulski/Lollapalooza.
Hardly Strictly: Michael Macor/The San Francisco Chronicle/Getty Images.
Jane Tyska/MediaNews Group/Getty Images. Scott Dudelson/Getty Images.
Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The San Francisco Chronicle/Getty Images.
Austin City Limits: Ashley Osborn/ACL Festival.
Chad Wadswoth/ACL Festival. Caley Hanse/ACL Festival.
Dusana Risovic/ACL Festival. Charles Reagan/ACL Festival.
The Fest: Lindsy Carrasquillo
Rolling Loud: Respective Collective/Rolling Loud.
Antonio De Jesus/Rolling Loud. Mickey Pierre/Rolling Loud.
Devon Dickson/Rolling Loud. Jessica Padover/Rolling Loud.
Special Thanks
Andy Anaya, Ray Benson, Sam Chase, Michelle Fisher, Amanda Kludt, Ellie Krupnick, Megan Lovell, Rebecca Lovell, Ashley Osborn, Trombone Shorty, Bunny Zingler
PRESENTED BY
The era of traveling to concerts and finding community in passionate fandom is upon us. There’s just nothing like witnessing your favorite artist command the stage, getting lost in the pulsating crowd, and joining the chorus of hundreds of voices belting the lyrics you know so well. Journeying great distances to see bucket list performances is not a trend—it’s the new normal.
Thrillist’s Guide to Live Music in 2024 is your go-to resource for navigating the most significant music events of the year, with insightful tips, captivating stories to stoke your wanderlust, and music festival guides annotated by the people who love them and know them best.
Photo by Jonah Rosenberg for Thrillist
Photo by Jonah Rosenberg for Thrillist
PRESENTED BY
The era of traveling to concerts and finding community in passionate fandom is upon us. There’s just nothing like witnessing your favorite artist command the stage, getting lost in the pulsating crowd, and joining the chorus of hundreds of voices belting the lyrics you know so well. Journeying great distances to see bucket list performances is not a trend—it’s the new normal.
Thrillist’s Guide to Live Music in 2024 is your go-to resource for navigating the most significant music events of the year, with insightful tips, captivating stories to stoke your wanderlust, and music festival guides annotated by the people who love them and know them best.
Editors
James Chrisman, Allie Conti, Joe Erbentraut, Meredith Heil, Becca James, Sarah Medina,
Tony Merevick, Kori Perten,
Liz Provencher, Lindsay Schrupp
Writers
Kat Bein, Allie Conti, Meredith Heil, Brad Japhe,
Matt Kirouac, Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Gerrish Lopez, Jeff Miller, Barbara Woolsey
Editor-in-Chief
Lindsay Schrupp
Managing Editor
Tony Merevick
Editorial Operations
Pete Dombrosky
Project Manager
Morgan Fowler
Special Thanks
Andy Anaya, Sam Chase, Michelle Fisher, Amanda Kludt, Ellie Krupnick, Megan Lovell, Rebecca Lovell, Ashley Osborn, Trombone Shorty
Art Director
Manali Doshi
Senior Designer
Maitane Romagosa
Photo Editor
Joleen Zubek
Director of Audience Development
Kisai Ponce
Associate Director of Social Platforms
Abby Maddigan
Social Copywriter
Carla Vianna
SEO Coordinator
Caroline Boden
Photography
Jazz Fest
Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage/Getty Images.
Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage/Getty Images.
Justen Williams & NewOrleans.com.
Lovers & Friends
Alan Sabido/Lovers&Friends.
Greg Noire/Lovers&Friends. LutherRedd/Lovers&Friends.
Bonnaroo
Erika Goldring/Getty Images.
Douglas Mason/Getty Images.
Gary Miller/WireImage/Getty Images.
Lollapalooza
Nathan Zucker/Lollapalooza.
Greg Noire/Lollapalooza.
Pooneh Ghana/Lollapalooza.
Taylor Regulski/Lollapalooza.
Hardly Strictly
Michael Macor/The San Francisco
Chronicle/Getty Images.
Jane Tyska/MediaNews Group/Getty Images.
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images.
Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The San Francisco Chronicle/Getty Images.
The Fest
Lindsy Carrasquillo