iHeartRaves Blog

Summer brings the heat to festival season. These are peak months to discover and experience the magic that music festivals have to offer, with hundreds happening across the US every year during these times. Whether you're looking to have a chill vibe to indie tunes, or melt your face to some mind-bending dubstep, there's a lineup out there for everyone! Check out our can't-miss U.S. summer festivals of 2025.

Whether you're hitting the main afterparty or venturing to the warehouse raves, everyone knows the main event is at the afters! These are some of our tips to survive and thrive at the afters so you can dance 'til sunrise. 

Breakaway Arizona made its sunny debut at Sloan Park, with a weekend full of high vibes and squad smiles. Featuring performances from The Chainsmokers, Two Friends, Sofi Tukker, and more, Breakaway Arizona was the perfect kick-off to the height of festival season.

Let’s be real—raves aren’t just about loud bass and neon fits (though, obviously, we live for that). They’re full-on soul therapy. When the world feels too loud in all the wrong ways, raves hit different.

Staying hydrated is so important when you're raving, especially when you're dancing for hours in the heat.

Heading to Bonnaroo for the first time? Get ready to experience one of the most iconic music festivals in the world.

PHXLIGHTS: Solar Sound System was an audio-visual journey from Earth to outer space launched at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler, AZ.