With the massive crowds that gather together during the summer to listen to music, there are a lot of brands that want to take advantage of marketing music festivals—however, it just doesn't cut it anymore to have a company name splashed everywhere.
These marketing tactics employ everything from print to interactive objects and social media to creating exciting and engaging experiences. This year, to get into the Tomorrowland music festival, people are required to wear a bracelet that doubles as their ticket in, which also gives them the ability to instantly become Facebook friends with others at the event. And leading up to this year's event, Stockholm's Malmo Festival had a giant, climbable installation made to advertise the festival ahead of, and at the event.
21 Tactics for Marketing Music Festivals

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Sandy Composer Portraits
A Beachy Schubert Announces the 2014 East Neuk Classical Music Festival

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Plug and Play Print Ads
The Skol Sensation Audio Print Ads Revolutionizes Print Advertising

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Tantrum-Reversing Campaigns
The 'Children's Voice' Campaign Transforms Tantrums into Performances
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3D Festival Posters
This Giant Climbable Poster for Stockholm's Malmo Festival is Made of Plywood
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Personalized QR Code Stickers
The Heineken 'U-Code' Sends Customized Messages
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Glowing Paper-Made Spectacles
The Nordik Impakt Festival is Being Promoted With Neon Paper Shades
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Friend-Making Festival Bracelets
The Tomorrowland Music Festival Bands Create New Facebook Friends
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Zany Festival Trailers
The Dominator Festival Trailer 2011 Carnival Art is Thrillingly Dark
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Hipster Reform Campaigns
Primavera Sound's 2013 'Indie Coaching' Ad Has Hipsters Being Trained
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DJing Monkey Marketing
The Volt 2012 Festival Promo Mixes Primates and Synthesizers
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Music-Materializing Apps
The Vibetunes App Lets Deaf People Enjoy Music
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Social Media-Powered Raffles
The 'Twombolr' Twitter Raffle Lets Contestants Enter with a Tweet
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Moving Bus Music Festivals
Original Buff is Bringing Tunes on the Road
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Incentivized Phone Trades
Sony Enticed Attendees of 'Way Out West' with a Free Phone Swap
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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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Interactive Mobile Music
Zoo Records 'Hidden Live 2011' is the First Live Mobile Music Festival
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Music-Themed Social Shopping
Diesel 'Calvi on the Rocks' Facebook Campaign is Interactive
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Interactive Branded Photo Booths
V Energy 'Power Wall' Offers Engaging Experience to Music Fans
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Photo-Capturing Beach Balls
HP's Beach Ball Advertising Also Captures Unique Aerial Shots
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Judgemental Public Pianos
This Al Bustan Festival Marketing Stunt Draws Crowds with a Chatty Piano
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Science Fiction Concert Branding
Non-Format Creates the Identity for the Only Connect Festival
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Groovy Music Festival Apps
The Lollapalooza Mobile App Keeps You Connected to All the Festivities
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Exclusive Energy Drink Installations
Red Bull Debuts 'Red Bull Mirage' at Coachella
Modern Festival Activations
American Express will Offer Card Members a Unique Coachella Experience
High-Profile Brand Launch Events
NO CAP! Soda Pop is Launching with Marshmello on August 4th
Music Festival-Inspired Alcohol Bottles
Tomorrowland x Absolut Launch Limited-Edition Bottles
Luxe Designer Beauty Activations
YSL Launched an Entertainment-Themed Light Club 2.0 Concept
Exclusive Western-Inspired Activations
The Amex Stagecoach Activation Features a BÉIS Belt Bag
Connection Platform Experiences
Facebook Debuts at Stagecoach to Target Younger Audiences
Streetwear-Inspired Beer Collaboration
Fat Tire and Vans Have Announced a Collaboration
In-Person Gallery Experiences
Whataburger Museum of Art Brings Fan Creativity to Life at SXSW 2025
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Groundbreaking Accessible Cultural Initiatives
AccessNow & City of Toronto Present AccessFest
Localized Post-Apocalyptic Campaigns
Max Channels the Theme of The Last of Us into Ad Spaces
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
Escapism-Inspired Candy Campaigns
Skittles Works with Creed Bratton on the 'MFFLP the Rainbow'
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
Club-Culture-Inspired Cheese Events
Eventbrite Debuts a 'Cheese Rave' in NYC
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Immersive Festival Haircare Activations
Method Returns to Coachella with 'Dream in the Desert'
Tropical Music Events
Kona Big Wave x Spotify AUX Hosted Their First Soundwave Session
Major Fan-Centric Candy Campaigns
Skittles Debuts the Playful Skittles Obsessed Initiative
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Large-Scale Apéritif Activations
Aperol Kicked Off its 'Summer of Spritz Campaign' in NYC
Festival-Focused Airline Initiatives
Alaska Airlines Offers Perks & Prizes During Festival Season
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Festival-Ready Electrolyte Beverage Activations
The Electrolit Campground 5K Debuts at Coachella
Hydration-Focused Pop-Ups
Thorne Launched Its 'Just Add Water' Activation in NYC
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Festival-Ready Celebrity DJ Activations
Absolut Vodka Welcomes Paris Hilton at the House of Cosmo
Island-Style Lager Activations
Kona Big Wave Partners with Spotify for Summer-Forward Experiences
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Vibrantly Comedic Travel Campaigns
The 'Booking.yeah' Campaign Features The Muppets
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
Next-Gen K-Beauty Pop-Ups
MUSKAT Hosted a Five Day Immersive Experience in L.A.
Jelly Sandal Pop-Ups
Melissa will Host a Vibrant 'Melissa Frizzante' Event in Paris
Metaverse Music Festivals
A First-of-Its-Kind Kids Relief Music Festival is Taking Place on Roblox
Festival Hearing Protection Partnerships
Eargasm Joins North Coast Music Festival for Ear Health
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Battle-Style Art Events
Secret Walls Relaunches its 'The Art of Competition' Tour
Musician Merch-Inspired T-Shirts
This Collaboration Gap Merch Highlights Iconic Artists
Rock Band-Supporting Soccer Leagues
Linkin Park Headlines the UEFA Champions League Kick Off Show
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Beautifying Pre-Concert Pop-Ups
Tequila Rose's Break in Case of Glam-ergency Refreshed Music Fans
Football Icon-Backed Ads
Michelob ULTRA to Elevate the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Fan Experience
Dynamic Miniature Music Stages
Love Hultén Joins Way Out West on the Future Fan Stage
Country Music Songwriting Contests
Busch Light Fans have the Chance to Inspire a BRELAND Song
Entertainment-Driven Beauty Marketing
Skincalories Creates a Unique and Musical Brand Experience
Larger-Than-Life Sports Campaigns
Smirnoff Launches The Longest Tailgate for the Super Bowl
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Environment-First Tourism Festivals
Paradise City Festival in Belgium Won Sustainability Awards
Blockish Music Tour Posters
The LEGO Ideas Eras Tour Poster Celebrates Taylor Swift
Immersive Summer Pop-Ups
Guildford Town Centre Will Present the 'Spring Fling' Pop-Up Experience
Immersive Dairy-Free Summer Campaigns
So Delicious Dairy Free Debuts Dairy Free Your Mind™
Casual Cannabis-Infused Beverage Campaigns
Triple Debuts Its Laid-Back 'Turfing' Campaign
Self-Care Festival Activations
Tree Hut Set Up a Remix Your Self-Care Experience at Lollapalooza
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Interactive Scented Billboard Ads
LOLA MullenLowe Presents a Scented Lynx/Axe Campaign
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Swedish Streetwear Campaigns
Axel Arigato Launches its Festive 2024 Campaign
Discerning Drinker Pop-Ups
Fentimans' Pop-Up Inspires People to Choose More Interesting Beverages
Fitness Earphones Campaigns
'Listen to Your Heart' Unites Sports Icons for Powerful Campaign
Personalized Pint Pop-Ups
The World of Guinness Created Community During the Holiday Season
Luxury Travel-Ready Summer Programming
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Debuts New Offerings
Musical Makeup Packaging
Rimmel London's Full Volume Makeup Includes Scannable Spotify Codes
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
Sleep-Focused Music Events
Nominom Organized a Sleep Concert in Seoul, Korea
Festival-Ready Bodycare Kits
The Lush x Download Festival Kit Helps Music Lovers Refresh & Reset
French Wine Region-Focused Campaigns
Bordeaux Wines Boasts Its #JointheBordeauxCrew Campaign
Film Festival Retail Events
The TIFF Pop-Up Shop Features Exclusive 2024 Merch and Apparel
Country Music-Inspired Apparel Campaigns
TravisMathew Taps Alana Springsteen and Dylan Gossett
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
Music-Based Car Campaigns
Toyota Indonesia Launched 'Toyota Lofi Drive Beats'
Gum Brand Activations
EXCEL® Gum Gets a Bold Refresh with Concert Activations to Match
Travel-Focused Summer Campaigns
good2grow Debuts National Sweepstakes & Partners with Pack Up + Go
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Branded Music Festivals
Procter & Gamble & Live Nation Urban Present ONE Musicfest
Audio Experience-Integrated Beverage Packaging
TapTunes, Inc. Has Introduced Virtual Wax
Online Lifestyle-Inspired Street Festivals
The Xiaohongshu Street Life Festival is Exciting
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Exciting Musician-Inspired Beer Activations
Outlaw Light Beer Debuts HARDY-Branded Can
Festive Candy Campaigns
Swedish Fish Targets Gen Z with its 'Be Sel-Fish' Activation
World Tourism Day Promotions
PLAY Airlines Celebrates Travel and Cultural Exchange
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Trading-Focused Marketing Initiatives
Exness Debuts an Ambitious Global Marketing Initiative
Expansive Pride Activations
Smirnoff is Amplifying Its Support for the 2SLGBTQI+ Community
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Taxi Driver-Centric Branded Events
Carlsberg Ran the 'Fare Game' Initiative for Taxi Drivers
Collaborative Seasonal Drinking Campaigns
Fat Tuesday and 818 Tequila are Ready for the Summer
Influencer-Based Gaming Activations
Niantic Taps Google to Recruit Creators for Pokémon GO Fest
Large-Scale Digital Signage
TouchSource & Centennial Have Collaborated on a New Marketing Project
Cheeky Financial Stress-Alleviating Campaigns
HOPWTR Has Debuted a Creative Promotional Campaign
Music-Themed Travel Guides
Skyscanner Music Guides Were Created with Exceptional ALIEN
Music-Based Fitness Apps
Feed.fm Highlights the Significant Role Music Plays for Fitness Apps
Retailer Music Festival Partnerships
7-Eleven and Live Nation Have Partnered for Festival Season
Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
The SoundCloud Store Lets Artists Create Their Own Merch
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Branded Summer Lunches
MESHKI Debuts Its Viva Resort ’25 Collection with a Soirée in St. Tropez
Social Connection Campaigns
Beavertown Brewery's Is This Seat Taken? Campaign Unites Strangers
Toronto Culture Festivals
Big on Bloor Festival is Back for Its 17th Year
Celebrity-Signed Rolling Trays
SWED.com Leverages Snoop Dogg's Cultural Influence
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Marketing Measurement Strategies
Rockerbox Recently Launched Its Unified Measurement Playbook
Music Festival Restaurant Activations
The Dave’s Hot Chicken Food Truck is at Coachella
Cannabis Festival Collaborations
STIIZY Teams Up with Outside Lands on a New Festival Activation
Creative Sun Safety Installations
Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Multi-Property Seasonal Events
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment Unveils Hot Summer Fun 2025
Adventurous Summertime Retailer Promotions
The Maverik Summer Deals Prioritize Cost Savings
Music Producer Gum Campaigns
5 Gum and Zedd Partnered for New Packaging and a Rave
Energy Drink-Branded Festival Experiences
The Monster Energy Up & Up Festival Welcomes Sidepiece
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Local Event Planners
Knowhere Helps You Discover and Attend Local Events With Friends
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Neighborhood Music Series
Bloor-Yorkville Brings Live Performances to Historic Toronto Park
Local Event Discovery Tools
'Place To Be' Helps Find and Share Events on an Interactive Map
Festival Season Snack Campaigns
KP Snacks and Live Nation Partnered for a New Popchips Campaign
Music Updates Platforms
Music News Provides the Latest Updates on Industry Movements
Music Experience Concierges
Beat Butler is a VIP Pass To Unforgettable Music Events
Immersive Light Festivals
The Lektrik Festival of Lights will Illuminate the NY Botanical Garden
Weather-Ready Festival Fashions
This Beavertown Brewery Collection Celebrates Festival Season
Home Relaxation Beer Promotions
This Abbot Ale Promotion Encourages Cozy Nights at Home
Push Notification Tools
Contact Concert Enables Easy Push Notification Campaigns for Websites
Branded Accessibility-Focused Concerts
Sony's GAAD Concert Event Emphasizes Disability Inclusion
Tropical Modernism Stage Designs
A Team of Designers Form a South Asian Stage at Glastonbury
Concert Discovery Platform
Discover Live Music Events by Artist or Genre with Shazam Events
Sustainable Public Festivals
Ontario's 'Cloud 9 Festival' Promotes Eco-Friendly Futures
Eclectic Wine Festivals
The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival is a Major Draw for Wine Enthusiasts
Exposure-Oriented Dance Conventions
Xcel Talent Agency Enhances DansMusik Fest 2025