These music festival innovations highlight the way in which technology plays a role in these increasingly popular events.
From apps that help concert attendees make their way around huge venues to holographic performances, fans are constantly surprised by innovations in this particular segment of the entertainment industry. Smartphones, in particular, have played a big part in the development of music festivals, especially with regard to ticket sales and venue-specific apps. Whether you prefer Bonnaroo, Coachella or Lollapalooza, the increasing presence of these events ensures that most people will get a chance to attend these concert benders.
Informative, future-focused and bringing people together, these music festival innovations only increase the enjoyment of attending one of these awesome events.
37 Marvelous Music Festival Innovations
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Technicolor Concert Catalogs
The LF Stores Summer 2012 Festival Lookbook is an 80s Revival
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Music Festival Style Catalogs
The Planet Blue X Foam Magazine Coachella Lookbook is Hot
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Lightweight Bohemian Fashion
The Free People Here Comes the Sun Lookbook Stars a Cool Martha Hunt
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Hilarious Music Festival Memes
The Coachella Problems Meme Pokes Fun at the Festival's Stereotypes
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Native-Inspired Lookbooks
The Free People April 2012 Catalog is Fun and Free-Spirited
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Frugal Hippie Fashions
The Free People Festival Lookbook is Ready For The Concert Scene
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Cutoffs and Wellies
Glastonbury 2009 Fashion Makes Dancing in Mud Look Chic
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Shaded Hipster Beauties
Retro Glasses and Gear at the Siren Music Festival 2009
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Concert-Goer Photoshoots
The H & M Spring Youth Campaign Feels the Beat
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Ethereal 60s Captures
The Free People Festival 2012 Photoshoot Features Chic Looks
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Designer Rain Boots
Couture Hunter Wellingtons by Jimmy Choo
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Eclectic Music Festival Fashion
Ensemble Magazine Spots Classic Cut-Off Shorts and Dashing Dresses
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Techie Concert Campaigns
The 'WKSU Folk Festival' Ads Promote Live Music
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Chic Desert Catalogs
The Club Monaco SS12 Lookbook is Inspired by Music Festivals
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Retro Hippie Fashion
Looks from the Bonnaroo Festival 2009
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Belted Boot Accessories
Blixen Creates Pieces to Enhance Your Already-Fashionable Footwear
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Back-to-Life 3D Performances
The Tupac Coachella Hologram by AV Concepts is Incredibly Convincing
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Block Party Style
Sam Horine Captures Some of New York City's Most Fashionable
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Plush Patriotic Shorts
The High Waist American Flag Shorts are Chic
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Summer Festival Fashion
Tendencias Fashionmag Street Issue Shows What to Wear This Season
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Festival Jeans
Diesel's Exclusive Denim for Roskilde Festival
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Dead Musician Hologram Concerts
The Coachella 2013 Lineup Brings Back Big Names
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Festival Road Trip Editorials
The Renee Rodenkirchen Shoot for Lilogi is Concert-Ready
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Collective Concert Charts
This 2012 Music Festival Infographic Details Savvy Savings
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Music Festival Fashion Muses
Hedi Slimane Captures Coachella Youth for Inspiration
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Tribal Twisted Bracelets
The Burkman Bros Woven Beach Bracelet is Understated & Stylish
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Creative Workout Desserts
The Prius Playground Rewards Physical Activity with Sno-Cones
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Concert Stereotype Graphs
The 'Musical Festival Attendees' Breakdown is Pure Speculation
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Event Style Blogs
Cannes Film Festival Fashion
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Spoof Music Fest Rosters
The Fake Coachella Line-Up Poster is Full of Mockery
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European Festival Pre-Games
Reconstrvct Brings the Next Wave of American Dubstep to New York City
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Virtual Reality Celebrity Twins
The Bill Murray Hologram Takes Over When the Actor Needs a Break
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SXSW Sneakers
Supra Stubb's Skytop SXSW Edition is for Serious Music Fans
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Pop Star Smartphone Concerts
Katy Perry Windows Phone 7 Launch Puts on a Free Performance
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Great Gig Guarantees
Ticketometer Guarantees Great Turnouts for Fans and Performers
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Music Festival Apps
The Exclusive 2010 Ibiza Rocks BlackBerry App
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Layaway Concert Tickets
Paying For Things Dollar By Dollar Instead of Using Credit Cards
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Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Next-Gen Whiskey Bars
The Bulleit Limitless Lounge Changes Its Look with Projection Mapping Tech
Futuristic Five-in-One Speakers
Sound Stack is the Epitome of a Multi-Functional Bluetooth Speaker
Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
Garnier Fructis Showcases its New Collection Through a Scientific Pop-Up
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Illuminated eSports Earbuds
The Conceptual Cyberpunk Earbuds by Tim Chen are Gaming-Ready
AI-Generated QR Codes
Coca-Cola Created Enhanced QR Codes with Musical & Visual Elements
Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits
3D Doubt Your Eyes Exhibition Opens in Toronto
French Museum-Themed Tech Accessories
The Louvre Museum and CASETiFY Join Forces on a Capsule
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Futuristic Floating Concert Halls
The Shed is Hosting a Unique Event with a Spherical Concert Hall
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Artful Beauty Metaverses
The Lancôme Happiverse Offers an Immersive Exploration of the Louvre
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Alcohol-Free Festival Bars
The New Bar is Coachella's First Official Nonalcoholic Partner
Headband Display Headphones
The Conceptual Boinc Headphones Show Off Track Info or Graphics
Musician Metaverse Collaborations
Lady Gaga Announced Herself as the Next Fortnite Festival Artist
Metaverse Fashion Festivals
KMFF Showcases Fashion Brands in the Metaverse
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions
MFIT Presents Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style
AR Music Concerts
The Rolling Stones Bitmoji Show Lens Promotes a New Album
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Musical Vacation Rentals
Marriott Bonvoy's Aloft and Moxy Hotels Provide Music-Themed Stays
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Italian-Style Festival Piazzas
The Aperol Spritz Piazza Brings a Taste of Italy to Coachella
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Toronto Landmark Music Events
The Exhibition Place Music in the Park Series Has a Diverse Lineup
Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
Metaverse Beauty Events
Metaverse Beauty Week is the First Annual Beauty Festival in the Metaverse
Enhanced Music Display Headsets
Olga Orel Designs the FUTUREAHEAD Headset with a Display
Immersive VR Musical Experiences
BLACKPINK is Hosting a VR Concert in Meta's Horizon Worlds App
Connective Metaverse Ballparks
The MLB Virtual Ballpark is a Destination for the Global Community
Immersive Holographic Zoos
Hologram Zoo Lets Visitors Interact with Animals Like Never Before
Surprise Concert Tickets
Live Nation's Shuffle Tickets Share a Randomly Chosen Concert
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Retro Comprehensive Versatile Speaker
Samsung Presents a Look at the Multifunctional Music Frame
Chain Restaurant Food Festivals
Chain is the Worlds First Gourmet Chain Food Festival
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Hydrating Festival Pop-Ups
evian's Club Hydration Refreshes Festival-Goers
Water-Covered Speaker Installations
Google and Lachlan Turczan Unveil Shaped by Water in Milan
Wearable Conference-Focused Technology
Bizzabo Introduces Klik Experiential for Flagship Events
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Portable Theater Systems
Sony HT-AX7 Creates Room-Filling Sound Anywhere in the Home
Festival Friend Matching Apps
Hey! VINA & Absolut are Connecting Coachella Best Festival Friends
Musical Afrofuturism Metaverses
The Verse by Jack Daniels is an Immersive Virtual Experience
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Hybrid Beauty Events
SEPHORiA: House Of Beauty Can Be Experienced in Person & Virtually
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Immersive Art-Technology Installations
WNDR Museum Boston Will Feature 20 Exhibitions
Hip-Hop-Commemorating Concerts
Levi's and Rolling Loud Unite for an Intimate Little Simz Concert
Live-Streamed Music Venues
PIXELYNX Partners with Vita Motus on a New Metaverse Music Game
AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps
Minibeats by Artiphon Allows Users to Transform Their Movements
Musical NFC Hoodies
Balenciaga's Limited-Edition Apparel Shares an Exclusive Music Track
Gen Z Sports Apps
Stadium Live is Aiming to Entice Gen Z Consumers with Immersive Experiences
Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
Avocados From Mexico's House of Goodness is Coming to the Real World
Festival-Ready Band Shirts
BLACKPINK and Fragment Design Unveil a Coachella Collaboration
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Exclusive Music Festival Slushies
These Sonic Slush Flavors are Only at Bonnaroo 2023
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Singer-Themed Art Exhibitions
FLANNELS X London Launches an Immersive Beyoncé Exhibition
Immersive In-Game Concerts
Fortnite’s Next Concert Features Grammy-Nominated Artist The Kid Laroi
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
AI-Powered Portable Speakers
The 'VBox' Boombox Utilizes ChatGPT to Help with Musical Exploration
Transformative Textured Fashion
ANREALAGE SS 2024 Features Outfits That Change Color & Pattern
Music Festival Fabric Installations
Do Lab Created a Range of Fabric Mushrooms at Coachella
Social Media Music Festivals
TikTok 'In the Mix' is a First-of-Its-Kind Music Festival
Artist-Inspired Game Events
Lady Gaga Will Make Her Digital Debut in the Fortnite Festival
Ambient Atmospheric Music Exhibitions
Brian Eno Presents a New Show at the Paul Stolper Gallery
Contemporary Runway Collaborations
Bandolier and Colin LoCascio Partner for New York Fashion Week
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences
Panadol Hosted the Art of Release Experience
Phone-Free Music Festivals
The Over Yondr Festival Requires Guests to Ditch Their Cellphones
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Connective Music Platforms
Musicat.fm Offers a Dynamic Community for Music Lovers
Kpop-Themed Live Exhibitions
HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC, & Live Nation Confirm a New BTS Exhibition in LA
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Culturally Inspired Smartphone Accessories
The Samsung Accessories Lineup Showcases Artists
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Infinix 3D Lighting Leather Brightens Device Edges
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Live Music-Replicating Headphones
écoute Presents the KORG Nutube P61 Amplified Headphones
Independent Artist Discovery Tools
Formaviva is a Community for Music Lovers to Find Artists
Digitized Note-Taking Apps
FlowNote Turns Note-Taking Into an Art
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Stylish Festival Merch Lines
Fragment Design and BLACKPINK Collaborate During Coachella 2023
Festival Hydration Drink Campaigns
This Electrolit Activation Will Be at Music Festivals in 2023
Re-Opening Historic Nightclubs
London's Printworks Will Be Re-Opening as an Event Space
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Technology Connection Art Exhibitions
Design Agency Here Unveils the Code/Craft/Chaos Exhibition
Sporty Digital Apparel
Roots & Stadium Live Launched a Digital Experience for Gen Z
Digital Music Hubs
Noise Stores an Artist's Important Links in One Space
Luxe Outerwear Show Events
Moncler Genius Presents its Impressive Art of Genius Live Show
AI Music-making App
Suno Plans to Be the Go-to App for All-Things Audio
Stadium-Based Theatre Venues
HKS Designs a YouTube Theatre Venue inside the SoFi Stadium
Reimagined Impressionist Paintings
AT&T Partners with Smartify to Highlight 5G Technology and AR
Two-Day Multimedia Cultural Events
The Art of Being Latin Takes Place During Miami Art Week 2023
Sound Transforming Mobile Apps
The Outsidify App by Bastl Captures and Alters Sound on the Phone
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
Mobile Esports Events
Tribe Gaming Partners with Samsung for a Mobile Gaming Event in Las Vegas
Collaborative Music Streaming Features
Spotify Jam Enables a Personalized Listening Experience
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Four-Course Festival Feasts
Outstanding in the Field Brings a Plant-Based Dining to Coachella
Comprehensive Festival Apps
Festivawl Consolidates Info for the Festivals You Attend in One Place
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Music Content Campaign Tools
Spotify Presents the Showcase Tool for Artists to Promote
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Dynamic Online Music Communities
Hearit is a Vibrant Platform for Aspiring Artists
Single-Session Digital Event Features
Zoom Sessions Offers Marketing Teams Additional Options
Virtual Music Video Generators
Banger.Show Creates Beautiful Videos in Minutes
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Fitness-Focused Sport Headphones
These Creative Outlier Headphones Come in Two Models
Collaborative Music Features
Apple Debuts SharePlay to Allow Passengers to Control the Car Music
Interactive Presentation Polls
MeetMoji Uses AI to Create Engaging and Interactive Meetings
Content-Focused Map Features
TuneIn Launches an Immersive Map Feature for Global Content Searches
Social App-Sourced Tickets
TikTok Launches its New Live Event with Ticket Sales by Tickets.com
EMEA-Based Esports Venues
Riot Games Revamps its LEC Studio to Improve its EMEA Esports Operations
Weekly Personalized Music Curation
NewMusic Delivers New Tracks to Your Inbox Every Week
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Musical Streaming DJ Features
Tidal Rolls out its New Live Feature for HiFi Subscribers
Musical Productivity Apps
FocusBeats Plays Music For 25 Minutes of Work and a 5 Minute Break
Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers
Tivoli Audio Brings Life Back to the Songbook with Remakes
App-Assistive Concert Discoveries
Apple Added Concert Discovery Features to Its Music and Maps
Improv Scene Generators
Instant Improv Suggestions Bolsters Creativity for Performers