Looking for the best music festivals in Oklahoma in 2023? Well, you’ve come to the right place, because I’ve compiled a list of all the best music festivals hosted annually around the state.
From rock to blues, indie to pop, electronic to jazz, Dozens of Oklahoma music festivals of all kinds fill the calendar year-round. No matter what kind of music, dance, or concerts you are in love with, You will find an epic music festival with your name on it. And below is the list of the 12 best music festivals in Oklahoma.
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1) Norman Music Festival 2023
Where: Norman, Oklahoma
When: April 27-29, 2023
https://normanmusicfestival.com
https://www.facebook.com/NormanMusicFestival
The Norman Music Festival takes place during the month of April in the downtown historic arts district of the city. The festival was first hosted in 2008, it was a one-day event but since that time the event has grown to span two nights and one full day and night of music and arts. The best part is, It’s free! It’s organized for music lovers by donors who love music.
NMF features performers from several different genres in both indoor and outdoor venues. A list of well-known artists including The Jack Moves, Jabee, Black Rabbit, High Pulp, was featured in the previous years. The Drums, DIIV, Wet, Mothica, Fat Tony, are the headliners for the upcoming event. The event is the perfect blend of food, art, comedy, and a family-friendly experience.
2) The Hop Jam Beer & Music Festival
Where: Main Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma
When: May 2023
https://www.facebook.com/thehopjam/
The Hop Jam is the largest craft beer and music festival in Oklahoma with thousands of people joining from near and far. The event is all about bringing people together to celebrate music. It offers a great environment for people to gather and enjoy the weekend for two days.
Apart from being one of the premier craft beer events in the nation, it features local talent along with national artists such as Hanson, Butch Walker, The Weeks, Phantom Planet, Jacob Travor, and many great international musicians. You will also be able to buy their merchandise during the event as well as online. While you’re there, You must check out some of the local attractions to experience more of Oklahoma.
3) Tallgrass Music Festivals
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Where: Skiatook, Oklahoma
When: October 2023
https://skiatooktallgrassfestival.com/
If you are in the fever of listening to bluegrass music, You can give a visit to the Tallgrass Music Festival. It’s a fun-filled weekend in Skiatook, Oklahoma that features some of the top-class bluegrass artists who perform in the traditional style. Located in the heart of Osage County, the Tallgrass Music Festival is a great excuse to check out beautiful Skiatook Lake and other beautiful nearby attractions.
There are so many reasons to stick around this festival but the festival’s food vendors are always ready to prepare your meals which makes it a fun and joyful event. Friendly and Helpful staff readily are available to enhance your Tallgrass experience. Whether you are simply attending or camping for the weekend, they are going to make it great and memorable for you.
4) Woody Folk Festival
Where: W Broadway St, Bearden, Oklahoma
When: July 12-16, 2023
https://www.facebook.com/WoodyFest
The Woody Folk Music festival is dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy and music of Woodrow Wilson Guthrie who was one of the most famous American singers & songwriters. It’s a four-day festival originally founded in 1997 by some passionate people gathered to honor Woody Guthrie’s music.
With four days of live music, storytelling, and poetry reading, this music festival will take you to the old days of folk music. The festival is held on the weekend closest to July 14 – the date of Guthrie’s birth – in Guthrie’s hometown of Okemah, Oklahoma. At this event, you will enjoy the timeless songs of Woody Guthrie performed by local and international artists like John Fullbright, Samantha Crain, Larry Spears, Ali Harter, Greg Jacobs, the Turnpike Troubadours, and more.
5) Stone River Music Festival
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Where: Chandler, Oklahoma
When: Future Dates Unknown
https://www.facebook.com/stonerivermusicfestival/
One of Oklahoma’s Finest Family Friendly Music Festivals held during September in Chandler, Oklahoma
If you love high-tunes in Music, You are going to love the experience of the Stone River Music Festival in Chandler. The music festival is held for two days in September every year to bring music lovers closer to music. It’s an outdoor music festival that is known for its food trucks, family-friendly activities, and crafts vendors.
The festival is celebrated in a private property located three miles south of the town. They have been featuring so many local artists for years and providing a platform to the talented musicians of Oklahoma. Don’t be so curious about the line-up for this year but it’s for sure that the local artists will go beyond your expectations.
6) Jazz in June Music Festival
Credit: Jazz in June
Where: Norman, Oklahoma
When: June 2023
Jazz in June located in Norman is another top-class music festival. The annual three-night festival which began in 1984 is well known as “the happiest jazz festival” in Oklahoma. This outdoor Jazz and Blues festival attracts thousands of people from all around the US and the world.
This festival is not only a part of Norman’s culture but it’s also the kind of music festival you won’t want to miss. If you are looking for a fun weekend, add the Jazz in June music festival to your bucket list. The Festival features local talent along with national artists like Jon Cleary, Beto, The Fairlanes, Ghost Town Blues Band, Lao Tizer Band, and many more.
7) Rocklahoma
Credit: Rocklahoma Music Festival
Where: Pryor, Oklahoma
When: September 1-3, 2023
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The Rocklahoma is the biggest rock festival in Oklahoma held for three days in Pryor. The festival offers a three-day outdoor camping experience that you will miss forever. With three stages and some of the biggest names in rock music, it draws nearly 70,000 attendees every year from across the globe.
The Rocklahoma features more than 70 entertainment acts across three stages. You will be blown away by the list of artists in their line-up which includes some outstanding bands like Twisted Sister, ZZ Top, Kid Rock, Guns N’ Roses, and more. And these are not the only things you get to enjoy at this festival but all other things including food and craft vendors will probably make your experience even better.
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8) American Heritage Music Festival
Where: Grove, Oklahoma
When: June 2023
https://www.grandlakefestivals.com/ahmf.htm
Looking for a wonderful family experience and incredible music? This is what I’ve on the list for you, the American Heritage Music Festival. It’s a music festival which is held three times a year, and it’s best known for hosting old-time fiddle competitions. The festival is located at the shores of beautiful Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees in northeastern Oklahoma.
This three-day, family-friendly festival takes place in the Grove Civic Center and offers concerts, fiddle contests, and jam sessions all weekend. And there’s much to experience while you are here such as world-class food and outdoor activities. Fiddle competition categories include twin fiddle, hot fiddle, flat-picking, mandolin, Honey Creek special, jukebox, Dobro, Banjo, and more.
9) OKM Music Festival
Where: Bartlesville, Oklahoma
When: June 2023
“We believe that music matters!” This is the tagline of OKM music festival which is enough to tell you what kind of music festival it is and what you’re going to experience at this event. OKM music festival is a three-day music festival and it’s considered among the oldest music festivals in Oklahoma.
For more than 30 years this music festival has been helping people to learn music with its programs designed for the youth community. You’ll enjoy classical and chamber music performances, along with a variety of tours, and fun activities. The festival features some of the most gifted artists & musicians of Oklahoma. This year’s mainstage artists are Hot Club of Cowtown, Amanda Cook Band, Catherine Russell, and more on the list.
10) Honeymoon Rock Fest
Where: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
When: March 2023 (TBC)
Want to celebrate music and love together? Well, we’ve found one festival for you as well. The Honeymoon music festival is a three-day music festival designed to offer a great experience to couples. No matter whether you’re a newly-weds or old-age couple, you’re going to love it. The festival features some of the best bands including Puddle of Mudd, Far Beyond, The World Over. And you might also get a chance to meet artists like Scott Stapp, Saliva, Katelyn Meyers, and many more.
It’s a unique and completely different approach to music festivals by Leia and Phillipe who are musicians and wanted to celebrate their moments through music. The small music festival that they originally envisioned has grown into full-scale production, with 3 days of music, weddings, and over 25 amazing artists. There’s no better option in the list of music festivals if you are looking for a couple of friendly musical events.
11) Dancing Rabbit Music Festival
Where: McAlester, Oklahoma
When: Various Dates
https://www.facebook.com/dancingrabbitmusic
“The Dancing Rabbit Music Festival is a free outdoor music event. It is made up of a series of live concerts held in downtown McAlester, Oklahoma. After the success of our first festival in the summer of 2021, we realized one season just wasn’t enough. So, we added another in the fall. Now, when we say DRMF, we mean a summer season made up of three Saturdays and a fall season of a single Saturday. Summer kicks off with a Saturday in May, then one in June, and ends with a Saturday in July. The fall season is made up of a single Saturday in November.
Each festival Saturday is held outside on an open-air stage. No Saturday is ever the same as each has a unique artist that keeps the sounds of the festival interesting and entertaining. Every event is free, there’s always food, and with the local hospitality of the city of McAlester, you always feel welcomed.”
12) PiG Fest 2022
When: September 2023
Where: Rainbow Valley Ranch, Oklahoma
“Let’s show off some of the coolest sellers around! These handpicked vendors will showcase an eclectic blend of products from around Oklahoma.
We’ve got an absolutely incredible lineup of local artists, vendors, food trucks, breweries, and more for PiG Fest 2023!
Attendees can look forward to 3 days of camping, jamming, and everything in between. If you’re in the area feel free to stop by! We’re out on 160 beautiful acres called Rainbow Valley Ranch that my family has lived on for generations.”
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