2010 is so last year! The 2011 Music Festivals guide has been released!

It's time to start thinking about your 2010 Music Festivals agenda and MetroWize has just the ticket. We've compiled a list of over 30 festivals happening around the world throughout the year that you need to seriously consider getting your ass out to. From small to big, rock to dance and everything in between, there truly is something out there for everybody.

Last Updated - 06/03/2010

Noisepop
Description - San Francisco's premiere indie rock festival takes place over more than a week at nearly every music venue in SF. Often compared to NYC's CMJ Festival, it consistently features many of the future stars of music. You can say, you saw them when...
Location - San Francisco
Dates - February 23rd - March 1
Happening Since - 1993
2009 Headliners - Bob Mould, Stephen Malkmus, Josh Ritter, The Mountain Goats
2010 Headliners - Magnetic Fields, Wallpaper, Rogue Wave, Atlas Sound, Four Tet
Official Website - http://noisepop.com

SXSW
Description - The SXSW Music and Media Conference showcases hundreds of musical acts from around the globe on over eighty stages in downtown Austin
Location - Austin
Dates - March 17th-21st
Happening Since - 1987
2009 Headliners - Tori Amos, PJ Harvey, Katy Perry, DEVO
2010 Headliners - More than we can list here. Check site for details.
Official Website - http://sxsw.com

Winter Music Conference
Description - Electronic dance music in the USA would not be the same with the Winter Music Conference. 2010 is WMC's 25th anniversary and the 4 day festival and conference will once again be bringing in every big name in dance music. Pool parties, huge club events, private soiree's and UMF are just a few reasons to hit south beach in March.
Location - Miami
Dates - March 23rd-27th
Happening Since - 1984
2009 Headliners - Dave Guetta, Tiesto, Deadmau5, Robbie Rivera, Paul Van Dyk
2010 Headliners - Benny Benassi, MSTRKRFT, Kaskade, Markus Schulz
Official Website - http://www.wmcon.com

Ultra Music Festival
Description - Ultra Music Festival is the worlds premiere electronic outdoor electronic music event, held annually in Miami, the festival routinely draws 70,000+ for the 2 days of madness.
Location - Miami
Dates - March 26th-27th
Happening Since - 1999
2009 Headliners - Tiesto, David Guetta, Prodigy, Black Eyed Peas, Crystal Castles, Carl Cox
2010 Headliners - Armin Van Buuren, Tiesto, DeadMau5, Carl Cox, Above and Beyond, Infected Mushroom, Passion Pit, and many, many more.
Official Website - http://www.ultramusicfestival.com

Coachella
Description - California's flagship music festival is still Coachella. 3 days of music on 5 different stages at the amazing Polo Fields in Indio. The Coachella 2010 Lineup has yet to be released but we will be sure to let you know the moment it does.
Location - Indio
Dates - April 16th-18th
Happening Since - 1993
2009 Headliners - Paul McCartney, The Killers, The Cure, My Bloody Valentine, MIA, Etienne De Crecy, MSTRKRFT, Girl Talk
2010 Headliners - Jay Z, Muse, Gorillaz, LCD Soundsystem, Faith No More, Tiesto, Pavement
See Full Coachella 2010 Line Up
Official Website - http://www.coachella.com

Jazzfest
Description - The biggest festival in the Big Easy, Jazz Fest, AKA New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, spans 10 days and has literally hundreds of the biggest names in Jazz and Rock.
Location - New Orleans
Dates - April 23rd - May 2nd
Happening Since - 1970
2009 Headliners - Dave Matthews Band, Aretha Franklin, Wilco, Ben Harper, James Taylor
2010 Headliners - Pearl Jam, Aretha Franklin, Allman Brothers, My Morning Jacket, Black Crowes, Widespread Panic
Official Website - http://www.nojazzfest.com

Detroit Electronic Music Festival
Description - The Detroit Electronic Music Festival (DEMF), or "Tech Fest," and its successors comprise an annual series of electronic dance music showcases held in Detroit each Memorial Day weekend since 2000
Location - Detroit
Dates - May 29th-30th
Happening Since - 2000
2009 Headliners - Bassnectar, Carl Cox, RJD2, Glitch Mob
2010 Headliners - A-Trak, Pretty Lights, Simian Mobile Disco
Official Website - http://demf.com

ETD Pop
Description - San Francisco loves massive dance music events and this is always one of the biggest. ETD Pop 2010 will be no different with names like Armin Van Buuren and Benny Bennasi on the bill.
Location - San Francisco
Dates - May 29th
Happening Since - 1997
2009 Headliners - Paul Van Dyk, Ferry Corsten, Deadmau5, Derrick Carter, Freeland (Live)
2010 Headliners - Armin Van Buuren, Infected Mushroom, Benny Benassi, Fedde le Grand, Boys Noize, Steve Aoki, LA Riots, Deep Voices
Official Website - http://skillsdj.com

Sasquatch! Music Festival
Description - Memorial Day Weekend at The Gorge has come to mean Sasquatch. The 3 day festival is big but not too big, the acts are known but not KNOWN. It's that perfect fit for those looking to get a festival experience without festival hassle.
Location - George
Dates - May 29th-31st
Happening Since - 2002
2009 Headliners - Kings of Leon, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Decemberists, Animal Collective, Passion Pit, Mos Def
2010 Headliners - My Morning Jacket, Vampire Weekend, LCD Soundsystem, Ween, MGMT
Official Website - http://www.sasquatchfestival.com

MUTEK
Description - A 5 day festival highlighting cutting-edge electronic music and digital arts. Each year over 50 artists take the stage, making it the biggest electronic music celebration in this part of the world.
Location - Montreal
Dates - June 2nd-June 6th
Happening Since - 2000
2009 Headliners - Modern Deep Left Quartet, Akufen, Carl Craig, Moonstarr, Adam Marshall, Nortec Collective
2010 Headliners - Too many amazing acts to list here!
Official Website - http://www.mutek.org

Bonnaroo
Description - It has come to be known as one of the biggest festivals in the country. 4 days of music and comedy on a 700 acre farm in Manchester, TN. Over 100,000 in attendance every year. We are anxiously awaiting Bonnaroo 2010 Lineup announcements.
Location - Manchester
Dates - June 10th-13th
Happening Since - 2002
2009 Headliners - Bruce Springsteen, Phish (2 nights), Beastie Boys, Nine Inch Nails, Wilco, Snoop Dogg, Paul Oakenfold
2010 Headliners - Dave Matthews Band, Kings of Leon, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Conan O'Brien,
Tenacious D
Official Website - http://www.bonnaroo.com

Sonar Festival
Description - Just in case you needed an excuse to visit Spain, Sonar Festival just might be it. This 3 day festival draws in people by the thousands and huge acts. Bueno indeed.
Location - Barcelona
Dates - June 17th-19th
Happening Since - 1993
2009 Headliners - Animal Collective, DeadMau5, Fever Ray and Orbital
2010 Headliners - Air, The Chemical Brothers, Hot Chip
Official Website - http://2010.sonar.es

Summerfest
Description - Believe it or not, Summerfest is the largest festival in the US in terms of attendance. It has hosted nearly every big name in music at one time or another and literally hundreds of thousands of people show up each year to hear music on a dozen stages.
Location - Milwaukee
Dates - June 24th - July 4th
Happening Since - 1968
2009 Headliners - Bon Jovi, KISS, Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, No Doubt, The Fray
2010 Headliners - Tim McGraw, Brooks and Dunn, Modest Mouse, The Bravery
Official Website - http://www.summerfest.com

Electric Daisy Carnival
Description - Mark your calendars for Electric Daisy Carnival 2010. Southern California's largest dance music event brought in almost 80,000 people during the 2 day festival last year and we are betting they want to out due themselves again this year. Stay tuned for Lineup and details as they are announced.
Location - Los Angeles
Dates - June 25th - June 26th
Happening Since - 1996
2009 Headliners - Thievery Corp, Paul Oakenfold, David Guetta, Paul Van Dyk, Pretty Lights, Crystal Method
2010 Headliners - Moby (DJ Set), Deadmau5 Live, Armand Van Helden, Armin Van Buuren, Groove Armada (DJ Set), MSTRKRFT
Official Website - http://www.electronicdaisycarnival.com

Nateva Music Festival
Description - The Nateva Music and Camping festival is a
3 day multi stage festival that brings in some of the biggest names in indie rock, Bluegrass, electronica and more. They strive to bring you world calss muscians in a Jam Bass tradition!
Location - Oxford, Maine
Dates - July 2nd - 4th
Happening Since - 2010
2010 Headliners - Furthur, The Flaming Lips, STS9, She & Him, Passion Pit and so many more!
Official Website - http://www.natevafestival.com/

Rothbury
Description - Rothbury 2009 almost didn't happen due to some disputes about the property but it eventually all worked out. This huge multi-day festival brings in major acts to the midwest,
but unfortunately, won't be happening in 2010, let's hope for 2011!
Location - Rothbury
Dates - July 4th Weekend (Dates TBA)
Happening Since - 2008
2009 Headliners - The Dead, Bob Dylan, The String Cheese Incident, Black Crowes, STS9, Girl Talk, MSTRKRFT
Official Website - http://www.rothburyfestival.com

Camp Bisco 9
Description - For the ninth year in a row Camp Bisco 9 has been brought the cutting edge of music to Mariaville, New York. The three-day music and arts festival i one of the countries largest and longest running electronic-rock music festivals, and with lineups like this years, it's easy to see why.
Location - Mariaville, NY
Dates - July 15th-17th
Happening Since - 2001
2009 Headliners - The Disco Biscuits, Nas & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, STS9, Chromeo, Kid Cudi
2010 Headliners - The Disco Biscuits, LCD Soundsystem, Ween, Theivery Corporation, Girl Talk, Bassnectar, Pretty Lights
Official Website - http://www.campbisco.net/

Pitchfork Music Festival
Description - The popular music blog (pitchfork.com) decided that their influence on music was so strong that might as well throw their own festival. They were right and their festival kicks as much ass as their website. Pitchfork Music Festival 2010 will be the 5th go around in Chitown.
Location - Chicago
Dates - July 16th-18th
Happening Since - 2006
2009 Headliners - Built to Spill, The National, The Jesus Lizard, The Flaming Lips, Grizzly Bear, M83
2010 Headliners - Girls, LCD Soundsystem, Modest Mouse, Pavement
Official Website - http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com

HullabaLOU
Description - HullabaLOU is a three day summer music festival that takes place at the Churchill Race Track in Louisville Kentucky. Complete with 5 stages HullabaLOU brings in some of the biggest names in classic rock, country, adult contemporary and Bluegrass.
Location - Louisville, KY
Dates - July 23rd - July 24th
Happening Since - 2010
2010 Headliners - Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, Dave Matthews Band, Al Green, The Avett Brothers and Steve Miller Band
Official Website - http://www.hullabaloufest.com/

10,000 Lakes Festival
Description - Bad news, all. Due to the crappy economy, 10,000 Lakes Festival has been cancelled for 2010 due to a lack of funds. Here's hoping for next year.
Location - Soo Pass Ranch, MN
Dates - July 22nd - July 25th
Happening Since - 2003
2009 Headliners - Dave Matthews Band, Widspread Panic, Atmosphere, Ozomatli, Wilco, Umphrey's McGee, Mason Jennings
Official Website - http://www.10klf.com

All Points West
Description - Huge, multi-day concert (think Coachella, Outside Lands, ACL) just outside of
New York City. 2010 All Points West will not be happening this year, lets hope for 2011!
Location - New York
Dates - End of July (Dates TBA)
Happening Since - 2008
2009 Headliners - Jay-Z, Tool, Coldplay, Vampire Weekend, MGMT, MSTRKRFT
Official Website - http://www.apwfestival.com

Hard Summer Music Festival
Description - Known for bringing some of the most ground breaking artists to their events,
Hard is doing it again at the Hard Summer Music Festival in LA. 12 hours of amazing music and 2 giant stages, this is one you are not going to want to miss.
Location - Los Angeles
Dates - July 7th
Happening Since - 2008
2009 Headliners - Underworld, Chromeo, Crookers, Crystal Castles, A-Track
2010 Headliners - Soulwax, Crystal Castles, Major Lazer, Diplo
Official Website - http://www.hardfest.com/hsmf10.php

Lollapalooza
Description - Lollapalooza has a long standing tradition for being one of the best festivals in the country. Early festival goers will remember the original carnate of the festival which traveled each year from city to city. Now firmly placed in Chicago, Lollapalooza 2010 will again bring out many of the brightest stars in rock, punk and electronic music.
Location - Chicago
Dates - August 6th-8th
Happening Since - 2005
2009 Headliners - Depeche Mode, Tool, The Killers, Jane's Addiction, Kings of Leon
2010 Headliners - Soundgarden, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire, The Strokes, Phoenix
Official Website - http://lollapalooza.com

Sunset Strip Festival
Description - A three-day street festival on the Sunset Stip paying tribute to rock icons.
Location - Los Angeles
Dates - August 26th - 28th
Happening Since - 2007
2009 Headliners - Ozzy Osbourne, KORN, Pepper, Shwayza, LMFAO, Kottonmouth Kings
2010 Headliners - Slash, P.O.D., The Smashing Pumpkins, Common
Official Website - http://www.sunsetstripmusicfestival.com

Mile High Music Festival
Description - The third Mile High Music Festival takes place at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, with 5 stages surrounded by a national forest, what more could you ask for?
Location - Mile High City, Colorado
Dates - August 14th - August 15th
Happening Since - 2008
2009 Headliners - TOOL, Widespread Panic,and The Fray
2010 Headliners - Jack Johnson, Dave Mathews Band, Phoenix, Atmosphere, My Morning Jacket
Official Website - http://www.milehighmusicfestival.com/

Virgin Mobile Festival
Description - Richard Branson likes to have his hands in just about everything which is why he launched his own festival in 2007. Big acts come from all around and Virgin products are plentiful.
Location - Maryland
Dates - September 25th
Happening Since - 2007
2009 Headliners - The Bravery, Weezer, Blink-182, Franz Ferdinand, Pete Tong, Public Enemy
2010 Headliners - TBA
Official Website - http://www.virginmobilefestival.com

Outside Lands
Description - Hopes for Outside Lands 2010 are high. The biggest outdoor festival in Golden Gate Park has had 2 very successful events in 2008 and 2009 with over 100,000 in attendance.
Location - San Francisco
Dates - August 14th - 15th
Happening Since - 2007
2009 Headliners - Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Tenacious D, Incubus, MIA, Black Eyed Peas
2010 Headliners - Kings of Leon, Further, The Strokes, My Morning Jacket, Phoenix and more!
Official Website - http://sfoutsidelands.com

North Coast Music Festival
Description - This is thr first year for the North Coast Music Festival and we expect it to be awesome. Brought to you by fifty different promoters, the Noth Coast Music Festival promises to bring it!
Location - Chicago
Dates - September 3th-5th
Happening Since - 2010
2010 Headliners - The Chemical Brothers, Nas and Damian Marley, The Discobicuits, Paul Van Dyk and many more!
Official Website - http://www.northcoastfestival.com/

Electric Zoo
Description - New Yorks biggest Electronic Dance event was a huge success last year and we are all chomping at the bit to get details for Electric Zoo 2010
Location - New York
Dates - September 4th-5th
Happening Since - 2007
2009 Headliners - Armin Van Buuren, ATB, Benny Bennasi, David Guetta, Deadmau5, Ferry Corsten, Kaskade
2010 Headliners - The Chemical Brothers, Paul Van Dyk, Benni Bennassi, ATB, Armin Van Burren
Official Website - http://electriczoofestival.com

Musicfest NW
Description - The third largest indoor music festival in the US, has been called one of the 50 Authentic American Experiences, Musicfest NW is known for bringing cutting edge music.
Location - Portland, OR
Dates - September 9th-12th
Happening Since - 2001
2009 Headliners - Sunny Day Real Estate, Explosions In Sky, Bad Brains, Girl Talk, The Get Up Kids
2010 Headliners - The Decemberists, The National and Panda Bear!
Official Website - http://musicfestnw.com/

Nocturnal Festival
Description - A 12-hour, 6-stage festival that brings in over thirty of the biggest electronic DJs.
Location - Los Angeles
Dates - September 25th
Happening Since - 1995
2009 Headliners - Ferry Corsten, Christopher lawrence, John '00' Fleming, Dirty South, Paul Oakenfold, Dj Dan, Glitch Mob, Roni Size + Dynamite MC and many, many more
2010 Headliners - TBA
Official Website - http://www.nocturnalfestival.com

Lovevolution
Description - First it was the Love Parade, then LoveFest, now LovEvolution. Whatever you call it, it is San Francisco's 2nd largest street parade (behind Pride) and it is the largest Dance Music event in North America (over 125,000 people last year). LovEvolution 2010 will be a big one. Stay tuned for details.
Location - San Francisco
Dates - October 2nd
Happening Since - 2005
2009 Headliners - Deadmau5, ATB, Sharam, Groove Armada, Fischer Spooner, Green Velvet, DJ Rap
2010 Headliners - TBA
Official Website - http://www.sflovevolution.org

Bridgeschool Festival
Description - Bridge school benefit is an annual high-profile concert put on by Pegi & Neil Young benefiting children with severe developmental dissabilities.
Location - Mountainview
Dates - Early October (Dates TBA)
Happening Since - 1986
2009 Headliners - Neil Young, No Doubt, Jimmy Buffett, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Adam Sandler, Sheryl Crow, Fleet Foxes, Monsters of Folk, Wolfmother and Gavin Rossdale
2010 Headliners - TBA
Official Website - http://www.bridgeschool.org

Austin City Limits
Description - Austins answer to Coachella, Bonnaroo, etc. has become quite a phenom down south. The 3 day festival usually boasts one of the strongest line ups in the festival circuit and routinely draws crowds close to 100,000. The ACL 2010 Lineup should be released in late spring. Stay tuned.
Location - Austin
Dates - October 8th - 10th
Happening Since - 2002
2009 Headliners - Thievery Corporation, The Dead Weather, Sonic Youth, The Decemberists
2010 Headliners - The Eagles, Muse, Phish, The strokes, M.I.A. Flaming Lips and many, many more!
Official Website - http://www.aclfestival.com

Treasure Island Music Festival
Description - A two day festival featuring popular and up and coming artists. Day one features electronic and hip-hop music and day two features rock and indie-rock.
Location - San Francisco
Dates - October 16th-17th
Happening Since - 2007
2009 Headliners - MGMT, MSTRKRFT, Passion Pit, The Flaming Lips, The Decemberists, Beirut
2010 Headliners - LCD Soundsystem, Deadmau5, Belle & Sebastian, The National and more!
Official Website - http://www.treasureislandfestival.com

CMJ
Description - CMJ is the proving grounds for the bands that are on the brink of stardom. During the 5 day conference, hundreds of artists perform on hundreds of stages throughout the city. Its a must for music lovers.
Location - New York
Dates - October 19th - October 23rd
Happening Since - 1978
2009 Headliners - Too many to list here.
2010 Headliners - More then you can handle!
Official Website - http://cmj.com/marathon

Monster Massive
Description - This Halloween massive is a produced by GoVentures (Love Festival LA, Hawaii and LV) and draws in over 25,000 people every Halloween. The biggest spookfest in LA with the biggest names in dance music.
Location - Los Angeles
Dates - October 23rd
Happening Since - 1997
2009 Headliners - Armin Van Buuren, Sasha, Pete Tong, Felix Da Housecat, Steve Lawler, Hernan Cattaneo
2010 Headliners - TBA
Official Website - http://monstermassive.com

ZoukOut 2010
Description - Super club Zouk holds this annual event in mid December where the biggest names in electronica take the stage and show the tens of thousands in attendance why they are who they are. Armin Van Buuren topped the 2009 party. Who will play Zoukout 2010? Stay tuned.
Location - Singapore
Dates - Mid December (Dates TBA)
Happening Since - 2004
2009 Headliners - Armin Van Buuren, Richie Hawtin, Aeroplane, Martinez Brothers, DJ Craze, Tiga
2010 Headliners - TBA
Official Website - http://www.zoukout.com

Together As One
Description - It doesn't get any bigger for New Years Eve in LA than Together As One. Insomniac Productions (Electric Daisy, Nocturnal Wonderland, etc) pulls out all the stops on this one and over 25,000 people take over LA Sports Arena.
Location - Los Angeles
Dates - December 31st
Happening Since - 2002
2009 Headliners - David Guetta, John Digweed, Marcus Schulz, Dubfire, Sander Kleinenberg, Kaskade
2010 Headliners - TBA
Official Website - http://newyearsla.com