11 tours and festivals you might not know about—but definitely need to check out

July 30, 2017

Nothing is more frustrating than finding a new band and falling in love with their music, only to realize you've just missed out on seeing them play in your hometown. We're here to save you that heartbreak and fill you in on some upcoming tours and festivals that are definitely worth checking out. Take a peek at these awesome shows below and be sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss out!

1. The September To Remember Tour

Pop-punk powerhouses Morning In May and Chin Up, Kid are combining forces to bring you The September To Remember Tour. This month long tour run gives you plenty of chances to see these guys in action, and trust us, this tour is one you do not want to miss.

2. Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival

Who doesn't love a good music festival with a great lineup? This Franklin, TN based festival takes everything you love about the festival experience in a much more intimate setting. Taking place September 23 and 24, Pilgrimage brings you a lineup you'd be crazy to miss. I mean, just look at who's taking the stage this year:

But wait, there's more.

You can purchase tickets and find out more about the festival here.

3. Chase Huglin with Casey Bolles and Bogues

Acoustic indie sensations Chase Huglin and Casey Bolles are teaming up with alternative emo aritist Bogues to fill your August with everything you could ever need. This tour gives us all the feels, and we definitely do not want to miss out on that.

4. Capstan and Belmont

The midwest and east coast are not ready for this rad tour! Killers riffs and sentimental, youthful lyrics come beautifully packaged in Capstan and Belmont, making this one pop-punk tour you'd be crazy to pass on.

5. Forward Fest 3

Now in it's third year, Forward Fest 3 takes place in several different locations throughout Ohio over two different weekends, giving you plenty of chances to catch this festival. The best part? Tickets are “name your own price” with all donations and proceeds going to the non-profit organization A Voice For The Innocent. A great cause and a stacked lineup of over 20 bands including Avanti, Ohio On Hi, That Ship's Sailed and more? We're there.

6. Welcome Home and Intervention

While this tour is already under-way, you still have a few chances to catch these two bands live! Welcome Home and intervention put on quite an impressive show, breathing new life into the music scene with catchy lyrics and high energy sets. Catch the remaining dates of this tour as it draws to an end, and be sure to keep an eye on these two bands for more upcoming shows.

7. Four Chord Music Festival

State Champs, The Starting Line, Hit The Lights, The Dangerous Summer—do we need to say more? Four Chord Music Festival is an all-day music event taking place in Pittsburgh, with a lineup that gets more and more impressive every year. Tickets are a steal considering the lineup, and there are still some VIP left. Don't sleep on this one!

8. Centerfolds with Riviera, Unturned, and Dozer TX

These bands seriously know how to rip a gig. If you're into energetic pop-punk and killer rock n' roll, then this is one tour you do not want to miss.

9. Summer Lovin' Tour 2017

Save Face and Hot Mulligan bring you a tour that is already under-way but have no fear, there's still several chances to catch these shred-lords! Don't miss out on this summer fun as these two band wrap up a killer tour run.

10. The Second After and Something Better

A short tour run, but one you'd be crazy to miss out on. Pop-punkers The Second After and melodic hardcore hitters Something Better are a duo that everyone needs in ther lives. Don't miss this run. You'll be very sad if you do.

11. Secondhand Serenade – AWAKE: 10 Year Anniversay Tour

Talk about a throwback! Secondhand Serenade recently announced the second leg of the anniversay tour bringing along He Is We and Ronnie Winter-Defoe of Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. This tour is bound to bring you all the feels as the nostalgia sets in. Seriously—don't miss this one.