Music festivals are a rite of passage for millennials, and once initiated, they become a long-lasting tradition year after year.
However, despite their continued popularity, music festivals are constantly innovating with both their content and form. Whether it's revitalized themes, eccentric new musical acts or technology and apps that optimize the experience as a whole, music festivals are adapting and improving quickly.
Attempting to offer festival-goers the best experience possible, many events are making the fun easier to access with streamlined apps for better navigation, organization and accommodations. No longer just a sweaty, weekend-long mess of activity, music festivals, and their film and tech counterparts, are more efficient, coherent and smooth.
20 Music Festival Innovations
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Boutique Concert Camps
Lightning in a Bottle Gives Festival Attendees a Luxe Experience
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Music Event Merchandise
The Sasquatch Festival Boasts Playful Apparel and Souvenirs
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Lavish Festival Suites
The H&M Airbnb SXSW Sweepstakes is Giving Away Three Free Stays
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Introverted People-Avoiding Apps
The Avoid Humans App Finds Secluded Places for SXSW Visitors
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Afro-Caribbean Music Fiestas
Jammin DC Features Diverse Music From Ethiopia and the Caribbean
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Bacon-Offering Beer Festivals
Beer Bacon Music Festival Provides Craft Beer Samples and Bacon
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Middle Eastern Music Festivals
This Year's Festival Focuses on Music From Persia
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Revamped Mobile Payment Apps
PayPal's Latest Technology Plans to Supports Smaller Business Models
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Great Wall Music Festivals
The YinYang Music Festival is Held At the Great Wall of China
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Customizable Festival Apps
Golive is a DIY App for the Music Festival Market
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Moving Bus Music Festivals
Original Buff is Bringing Tunes on the Road
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Local Socialization Apps
In Partnership with Austin Blogs, Qork is the Ultimate SXSW Guide
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Music Event Apps
The Osheaga Festival Teases Its Lineup in a Mobile Game
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GPS Music Festival Apps
Fezzee is a One-Time Stop for the Active Music Festival-Goer
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Bollywood-Indie Fusion Festivals
The Bacardi NH7 Weekender Festival Explores Indie Bollywood
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Localized Festival Apps
The SXSW GO App Lets Attendees Personalize Their Experience with Beacons
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Fog-Inspired Music Events
This California Festival Features Low-Lying Clouds as a Muse
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Gamified Festival Apps
The Primavera Sound App Announces Its Music Festival Lineup Through Play
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Exclusive Campus Networks
The College-Only Speakiesy App Can Be Used at SXSW 2015
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Groovy Music Festival Apps
The Lollapalooza Mobile App Keeps You Connected to All the Festivities
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Personalized Streaming Merch Features
The Spotify Merch Hub Offers Gear According to Interests
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Streetwear Festival Collaborations
Culture Kings Partner with Rolling Loud for a New Drop
Phone-Free Festivals
This Never Happened is a Music Event Series and Festival Concept
Gen Z-Focused Fashion Labels
The 'MIXT' Label Caters to Youthful Fashion-Forward Indian Consumers
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
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Family Dollar Debuted a New Mobile Shopping App for Customers
Aluminum-Packaged Water Cans
Thinkerbell and the Laneway Festival's Founder Launch a Water Product
Mid-Life Sex Festivals
Davina McCall Debuts World's First Menopausal Sex Festival for Gen X Women
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Musically Compatible Fitness Apps
Strava Joins Forces with Spotify for Musical Control
Playlist-Enhanced Outfit Recommendations
Stitch Fix and Spotify Collaborate on a Unique Experience
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
Musician Metaverse Collaborations
Lady Gaga Announced Herself as the Next Fortnite Festival Artist
Vodka-Branded Festival Series
Absolut® Presents Mixing It Up: Cosmos & Culture at Coachella 2024
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Fun-Focused Festival Phones
The Brahma Phone is a Pared-Back Device for a Worry-Free Experience
Metaverse Fashion Festivals
KMFF Showcases Fashion Brands in the Metaverse
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Upcycled Tent Garments
Genette Dibsdall Designs the Maverick in Order to Curb Music Festival Waste
Musical Vacation Rentals
Marriott Bonvoy's Aloft and Moxy Hotels Provide Music-Themed Stays
Festival-Backed Merch Collections
Levi's and Rolling Loud Boasts a Co-Branded Merch Collection
Italian-Style Festival Piazzas
The Aperol Spritz Piazza Brings a Taste of Italy to Coachella
Toronto Landmark Music Events
The Exhibition Place Music in the Park Series Has a Diverse Lineup
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
Mini Disco Experiences
The Fandangoe Discoteca Seeks to Alleviate Grief and Promote Mental Health
Slimed Food Festivals
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts is Hosting Its First-Ever Food & Slime Festival
App-Enabled Party Games
Twister Air Takes a Digitized Approach to the Classic Pastime
Surprise Concert Tickets
Live Nation's Shuffle Tickets Share a Randomly Chosen Concert
AI Party Planners
"The Generager" by Three Olives Vodka Launches Custom Party Themes & Concepts
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
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
Wearable Conference-Focused Technology
Bizzabo Introduces Klik Experiential for Flagship Events
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Music-Themed Cafe Pop-Ups
The Spotify Wrapped Cafe Pop-Up in Paris Served "Wrappucinos"
Festival Friend Matching Apps
Hey! VINA & Absolut are Connecting Coachella Best Festival Friends
Connective Music Platforms
Musicat.fm Offers a Dynamic Community for Music Lovers
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
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
Aggregated On-Demand Service Apps
The 'finish'd' App Combines a Range of Services into One Spot
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
Music Festival Fabric Installations
Do Lab Created a Range of Fabric Mushrooms at Coachella
Refreshing Festival Activations
The Mitchum Fresh Factory Shares Experiential Sampling
Stress Reduction Finance Apps
The 'MoneyCoach' App Takes the Anxiety Out of Money Management
AI Party Planning Assistants
PartyKit Ensures The Little Details are Taken Care of
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
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
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Festival-Based Mycelium Pavlions
Simon Carroll Creates the Hayes Pavilion at Glastonbury
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Immersive In-Game Concerts
Fortnite’s Next Concert Features Grammy-Nominated Artist The Kid Laroi
Accessible Tourism Applications
Vacayit Incorporates Audio Experiences into Its Platform
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Social Media Music Festivals
TikTok 'In the Mix' is a First-of-Its-Kind Music Festival
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Detailed Travel-Planning Apps
80days.me Will Design a European Adventure in Minutes
Slow Fashion Apps
Bandi's "New Year Reuseolution" Challenges Participants Not to Buy New Clothes
Rewarding Dance Apps
Desperados Dance Club Brings the Uplifting Benefits of Movement to Gen Z
Music-Focused Dating Apps
Dating App 'Vinylly' Matches Users Through Their Music Compatibility
Phone-Free Music Festivals
The Over Yondr Festival Requires Guests to Ditch Their Cellphones
Photo-Collecting QR Codes
GuestSnap Uses a QR Code to Collect Guest Photos at Events
Film Industry Networking Apps
The 'BeScene' App Takes a Swiping Approach to Networking
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Gamified Budgeting Apps
Bread Budgeting Makes Budgeting Fun By Integrating Challenges
Cycle-Syncing Wellness Apps
28 Provides Insights & Guidance for the Four Menstrual Phases
Family Organization Apps
Rejoy Merges Calendars, Lists, meal Planners, and More in One Place
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Kpop-Themed Live Exhibitions
HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC, & Live Nation Confirm a New BTS Exhibition in LA
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Culturally Inspired Smartphone Accessories
The Samsung Accessories Lineup Showcases Artists
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Connective Travel Recommendations
LFG Curates 'Placelists' Acting as a "Spotify for Travel"
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Digitized Note-Taking Apps
FlowNote Turns Note-Taking Into an Art
AI Adaptive Music Apps
This Music Platform Can Tailor Its Tunes to Your Needs and Moods
Stylish Festival Merch Lines
Fragment Design and BLACKPINK Collaborate During Coachella 2023
Independent Artist Discovery Tools
Formaviva is a Community for Music Lovers to Find Artists
Festival Hydration Drink Campaigns
This Electrolit Activation Will Be at Music Festivals in 2023
Relationship-Strengthening Dating Ideas
Perfect Dates is an App Inspiring Stronger Bonds
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Sporty Digital Apparel
Roots & Stadium Live Launched a Digital Experience for Gen Z
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Digital Music Hubs
Noise Stores an Artist's Important Links in One Space
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Reimagined Impressionist Paintings
AT&T Partners with Smartify to Highlight 5G Technology and AR
Sound Transforming Mobile Apps
The Outsidify App by Bastl Captures and Alters Sound on the Phone
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
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
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
Winter Ice Sculpture Festivals
Mongolia's Snow and Ice Festival Runs Until the End of January
Music Content Campaign Tools
Spotify Presents the Showcase Tool for Artists to Promote
Multi-Subject Learning Apps
Duolingo is Expected to Reveal Duolingo Music at Duocon 2023
Community-Oriented Audio Apps
The 'Waffly' Audio Platform Offers a Holistic Experience
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
AI Music-making App
Suno Plans to Be the Go-to App for All-Things Audio
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Digital Wishlist Organizers
My Wish Vault Houses Wishlists in One Place
Collaborative Music Features
Apple Debuts SharePlay to Allow Passengers to Control the Car Music
Community-Building Podcast Apps
Fountain Builds Community, Rewards Listeners, and Sparks Discovery
Seamless Media Organization
Funlistr Keeps Recommendations from Friends in One Centralized Place
Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels
Oscar Mayer Made a Mobile Wedding Chapel for Springtime Ceremonies
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
Weekly Personalized Music Curation
NewMusic Delivers New Tracks to Your Inbox Every Week
Community-Oriented Aging Apps
Melissa Gilbert Debuts the Modern Prairie Lifestyle App for Women
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Failure-Celebrating Festivals
The Faal Festival Was a One-of-a-Kind Experience
App-Assistive Concert Discoveries
Apple Added Concert Discovery Features to Its Music and Maps
Improv Scene Generators
Instant Improv Suggestions Bolsters Creativity for Performers