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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Immersive Holographic Projectors
The Twelvetooo Mini Holographic Projector Has More Than 50 Themes
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Intimate Candlelit Music Experiences
Airbnb Presents a Living Room Session with Doja Cat
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Next-Gen Whiskey Bars
The Bulleit Limitless Lounge Changes Its Look with Projection Mapping Tech
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
AI-Inspired Digital Art Programs
Scorpios and HOFAA Gallery Introduce 'Evolving Perspectives'
Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
Garnier Fructis Showcases its New Collection Through a Scientific Pop-Up
Mobile Music Analysis Devices
The 'Analist' Music Analysis Device by Hélène Bert is Helpful
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
Concert-Centric Makeup Activations
Sephora Canada will Launch 'Shimmer Studio by Sephora' Pop-Up
Icon-Led Travel Experiences
Airbnb Icons Offers Experiences Hosted by Icons in Music, Film, & More
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Blonding Techniques-Focused Virtual Events
Cosmo Prof is Hosting Its Iconic Blonde Virtual Event
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
Jelly Sandal Pop-Ups
Melissa will Host a Vibrant 'Melissa Frizzante' Event in Paris
Novel Fitness Raves
Les Mills and adidas Offered a Ground-Breaking Fitness Rave Event
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
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Battle-Style Art Events
Secret Walls Relaunches its 'The Art of Competition' Tour
Dynamic Miniature Music Stages
Love Hultén Joins Way Out West on the Future Fan Stage
Music Ticketing Campaigns
Coors Light Introduces 'Fix Tixflation' for Music Entertainment
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Express Beauty Festival Activations
Festival-Goers Can Experience imPRESS NO GLUE at Governors Bar
Musician Metaverse Collaborations
Lady Gaga Announced Herself as the Next Fortnite Festival Artist
Music Festival-Branded Earplugs
Loop x Tomorrowland Experience 2 Earplugs Protect Hearing
Score-Tracking Esports Applications
The Esports World Cup Now Has a Mobile App for Attendees
Environment-First Tourism Festivals
Paradise City Festival in Belgium Won Sustainability Awards
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Self-Care Festival Activations
Tree Hut Set Up a Remix Your Self-Care Experience at Lollapalooza
AR Music Concerts
The Rolling Stones Bitmoji Show Lens Promotes a New Album
AI-Powered Storytelling Travel Apps
Journi is an App for Tour Guides to Share Exciting Narratives
Curated Live Fashion Resale
Poshmark Launches Posh Party LIVE as a New Virtual Shopping Experience
Innovative Blockchain Technology Seminars
The Finsai Group is Organizing a Major Seminar in Milan
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Festival-Inspired Fragrances
Natura Captured Molecules at Music Events to Make Two Fragrances
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
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
Music Festival Bright Pavilions
Re:Right Design Created the Hayes Pavilion for Glastonbury
Vegan-Based Music Festivals
Vegandale is a Celebration of Veganism and Entertainment
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Immersive VR Musical Experiences
BLACKPINK is Hosting a VR Concert in Meta's Horizon Worlds App
Sleep-Focused Music Events
Nominom Organized a Sleep Concert in Seoul, Korea
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
Beauty Tech Initiatives
L’Oréal Brings Big Bang Beauty Teach Innovation Program to Northern Asia
Chain Restaurant Food Festivals
Chain is the Worlds First Gourmet Chain Food Festival
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Style-Translating Music Apps
Groovify Transforms Looks into Music with Artificial Intelligence
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Branded Music Festivals
Procter & Gamble & Live Nation Urban Present ONE Musicfest
Interactive Music Photo Frames
The WICKED x Samsung Music Frame Features Three Photographs
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Immersive Art-Technology Installations
WNDR Museum Boston Will Feature 20 Exhibitions
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
Musical NFC Hoodies
Balenciaga's Limited-Edition Apparel Shares an Exclusive Music Track
Music Festival Fabric Installations
Do Lab Created a Range of Fabric Mushrooms at Coachella
Immersive Fashion Week Events
Fashion Art Toronto's 1664 Fashion Week Fall 2024 is Comprehensive
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Whisky-Branded Summer Parties
Monkey Shoulder & DJ Skratch Bastid Bring Bacck Bastid’s Bbq Party
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
Performance-Driven Designer Experiences
Hermès Hosts the Cinematic 'On The Wings Of Hermes' Event
Music-Based Fitness Apps
Feed.fm Highlights the Significant Role Music Plays for Fitness Apps
In-Game Festival Concerts
Fortnite and Metallica Join on a Special Concert Experience
Transformative Textured Fashion
ANREALAGE SS 2024 Features Outfits That Change Color & Pattern
Connective Music Platforms
Musicat.fm Offers a Dynamic Community for Music Lovers
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
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
Influencer-Based Gaming Activations
Niantic Taps Google to Recruit Creators for Pokémon GO Fest
Immersive Light Art Installations
Olafur Elisson Presents Your Psychoacoustic Light Ensemble
Outdoor Toronto Film Festivals
The Lavazza IncluCity Film Festival is Back from June to July
Immersive Keyboard-Focused Events
Logitech's Pop Icon Keys Event Merges Technology and Expression
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Hybrid Dance Apps
Zumba Fitness Has Launched the Inaugural Zumba App
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
The SoundCloud Store Lets Artists Create Their Own Merch
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
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Back-to-Campus Concert Series
UO LIVE On Campus Features Gen Z-Favorite Artists & Creators
Real-Time Night Life Maps
Bardar Provides Real-Time Information on Venues and Nightlife in Sydney
Culturally Inspired Smartphone Accessories
The Samsung Accessories Lineup Showcases Artists
Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Infinix 3D Lighting Leather Brightens Device Edges
Cannabis Festival Collaborations
STIIZY Teams Up with Outside Lands on a New Festival Activation
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Visually Immersive Global News
Newsflask Offers a New Perspective on Current Events
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
Cinematic Music Experiences
Candlelight Hosts a Tribute to Hans Zimmer's Film Scores
Student Travel-Entertainment Experiences
LVIN Offers Spring Break Adventures for 2025
Digital Music Hubs
Noise Stores an Artist's Important Links in One Space
Boundless Art Exhibitions
The Frameless Experience Showcases Iconic Art Beyond Reality
Two-Day Multimedia Cultural Events
The Art of Being Latin Takes Place During Miami Art Week 2023
Independent Artist Discovery Tools
Formaviva is a Community for Music Lovers to Find Artists
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Music Analysis Compact Devices
Hélène Bert Creates the Analist Music Tool to Understand Music
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Collaborative Music Streaming Features
Spotify Jam Enables a Personalized Listening Experience
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
AI Music-making App
Suno Plans to Be the Go-to App for All-Things Audio
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Event Capture Platforms
EventLens Captures, Shares, and Organizes Event Memories with Simplicity
Comprehensive Festival Apps
Festivawl Consolidates Info for the Festivals You Attend in One Place
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
Comprehensive Museum Visitor Apps
The Chester Beatty Museum & accesso Refine Visitor Experiences
Music Updates Platforms
Music News Provides the Latest Updates on Industry Movements
Immersive Balloon Experiences
The Balloon Story Pop-Up Event is Whimsical and Imaginative
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Live Music Booking Apps
Gig App is an All-in-One Platforms for Artists and Venues
Musician-Connecting Platforms
BandMatch Helps People Discover Nearby Musicians to Create Bands
All-In Pricing Policies
Live Nation Entertainment Has Implemented an All-In Pricing Policy
Tropical Modernism Stage Designs
A Team of Designers Form a South Asian Stage at Glastonbury
Virtual Music Video Generators
Banger.Show Creates Beautiful Videos in Minutes
Dynamic Online Music Communities
Hearit is a Vibrant Platform for Aspiring Artists
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
Game-Specific Adaptive Music
PlusMusic Enhances Gaming Immersion with Personalized Music
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Unique Urban Event Hires
London is Renting Tube Stations, Cable Cars, and Piers for Private Hire
Musical Productivity Apps
FocusBeats Plays Music For 25 Minutes of Work and a 5 Minute Break
Eclectic Wine Festivals
The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival is a Major Draw for Wine Enthusiasts
Connective Fan-Driven Music Platforms
Sesh is a Space for Artists and Fans to Meet
Event Venue Finders
CoolSpace Helps You Secure the Perfect Venue for Your Events