7 Festivals in California Worth Going to That Aren’t Coachella
From Music to Film, These Festivals Are Worthy of Your 2023 Bucket List
Festival lovers, get into formation! If you’ve been hoping to expand your horizons this year, then you’re in luck. From wine tasting and hot-air balloon rides to dancing in the desert, glamming up on the red carpet and discovering the hottest bands you never knew you needed in your life, we’ve rounded up seven California festivals that are absolutely worth going to. Move over Coachella—you’ve got competition!
BottleRock Napa Valley
Dates: May 26-28, 2023



If you thought Napa Valley was only known for its world-class wineries, then it’s time to get your tickets to BottleRock! An epic three-day festival featuring more than 75 performances by all of your pop favorites (from Post Malone to Lil Nas X), you’ll have plenty to groove to among five stages to focus on. A feast for both the ears and the stomach, attendees can sip and snack their way through dozens of wine cabanas before checking out the culinary stage—graced by the likes of Martha Stewart and Guy Fieri—for gourmet cooking demos with top chefs and restaurateurs. Read More…