These four festivals are on a lot of bucket lists. Coachella in the California desert, Lollapalooza in Chicago, Bonnaroo on a Tennessee farm and Glastonbury in the English countryside each have their own feel and their own loyal crowd. This One Gotta Go card asks which festival you would cancel forever.
Think about the lineups you've dreamed about, the festival outfits, the camping and the crowds. Then make your pick and see who at the table has actually been to one of these, and who just loves scrolling through the photos every year.
Coachella vs Lollapalooza vs Bonnaroo vs Glastonbury
A. Coachella
Coachella takes place in the desert in Indio, California, and is famous for huge headliners, art installations and festival fashion. The case against it is that it's become as much about photos and outfits as the music, which makes it a common cut.
Keep it if: You love the big headliners, the desert sunsets and dressing up for the full festival experience.
B. Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza takes over Grant Park in Chicago with a city-festival feel and a mix of big names and new acts. You can sleep in a hotel bed after. The case against it is that city crowds and heat can make it feel less like a getaway.
Keep it if: You like a festival in the middle of a great city, with a real bed waiting at the end of the night.
C. Bonnaroo
Bonnaroo is held on a farm in Manchester, Tennessee, and it's known for camping, a laid-back community feel and a wide mix of genres. The case against it is the camping itself, since heat, dust and tents aren't for everyone.
Keep it if: Camping with friends, the community vibe and music late into the night sound perfect to you.
D. Glastonbury
Glastonbury is held on a farm in Somerset, England, and it's one of the most famous festivals in the world, known for legendary sets and plenty of mud. The case against it is the travel and the weather, so it's an easy cut for some.
Keep it if: You'd brave any amount of mud and rain for the legendary sets and the history of Glastonbury.
Our take
We'd cut Coachella. It has incredible lineups, but it's the festival on this card most often described as being about the photos and outfits, while Lollapalooza has the city fun, Bonnaroo has the camping community and Glastonbury has the history. Expect the most fun debate between the Coachella fans and anyone who has camped at Bonnaroo or Glastonbury. For a bonus round, ask everyone to name the one headliner who would get them to any festival.
How to play this card with friends
- Read the four choices out loud.
- Everyone picks the one they'd eliminate at the same time.
- Explain your pick. This is where the fun starts.
- Use the follow-up questions below to keep it going.
Follow-up questions to keep the debate going
- Which music festival is more about the photos than the music?
- Camping festival or city festival: which would you pick?
- Which headliner would get you to buy a ticket tomorrow?
- Which music festival deserves a spot on this card instead?
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Music Festivals: quick answers
What is the most famous music festival?
Coachella and Glastonbury are two of the most famous music festivals in the world, with Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo close behind in the United States. Each one has a different feel, from desert fashion at Coachella to muddy fields at Glastonbury, which makes this card a fun choice.
Where is Bonnaroo held?
Bonnaroo is held on a large farm in Manchester, Tennessee. It's known as a camping festival with a relaxed, community feel and a wide mix of music styles. Many fans say the camping and the people are as much a part of the experience as the lineup itself.
