4. Norman Music Festival
Where: Norman, Oklahoma
When: April 25-27, 2013
Fans flooding downtown Norman for this free festival.
You’re thinking: Oklahoma? But then we’re talking about alumni like The Walkmen, Dirty Projectors, Of Montreal, and Polyphonic Spree , and Portugal. The Man, that have graced the free stages of downtown Norman, and now you’re all interested and stuff.
5. Virgin Mobile FreeFest
Where: Columbia, Maryland
When: Fall 2013 (unconfirmed)
A fan at FreeFest makes a stand. Photo credit: Virgin Mobile FreeFest Official Site
Every year, we wonder if the Virgin Mobile FreeFest will make another appearance. Blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, Jack, White, Skrillex, and more have graced the stages the popular no-cash fest. FreeFest usually waits until deep into the year before making any announcements.
6. Musikfest
Where: Bethlehem, PA
When: August 2-11, 2013
Getting stoked at MusikFest. Photo credit: Steve McClellan
This ten day monster is the United State’s ” largest free, non-gated music festival” and will not rock your wallet with 15 stages of over 500 performers. Each night there’s a headliner that does cost money, but with the hundreds of other artists, you’ll be more than entertained.
7. Danube Island Festival
Where: Wien, Austria
When: June 21-23, 2013
The Donauinselfest (Danube Island Festival) is rumored to be Europe’s largest open-air festival — although Parkpop (see below) would beg to differ. Regardless of the title, this gigantic Austrian freebie could easily replace a more costly weekend festival for your festival schedule.
