We love a good music festival here at HQ Magazine. Now that the major music festivals in the U.S. are starting to release their initial lineups, we figured it would be a great time to review some of the best 2026 music festivals in cannabis-friendly states. Although we couldn’t possibly mention them all in one article, this list has been hand-picked and carefully curated to ensure a perfect blend of music and cannabis—all within an environment that is safe for responsible smokers.
Electric Forest
Dates: June 25 – 28
Tickets: Starting at $600
Location: Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, MI
The long-running replacement for the original Rothbury Festival, which will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2028, Electric Forest itself started in 2010. While it has evolved from a jam-centric festival in its early days to a more EDM-heavy lineup these days, Electric Forest has a lot to offer—including onsite camping, an indoor waterpark, several stages of music, and Sherwood Forest, a small forest that is lit up with lights, lasers, and projections every night.
Cannabis has been available for recreational use in the state of Michigan since 2018, and it had a medical program predating that. Regardless of its legal status, Electric Forest itself has always taken on a hands-off approach to enforcing cannabis laws. Now that it is available recreationally, many local dispensaries even offer themed discounts in the days leading up to the fest.
Movement (Honorable Mention)
Dates: May 23 – 25
Tickets: $378.20 (3-day pass) or $207.23 (per day)
Location: Hart Plaza, Detroit, MI
Did you know that Detroit is the birthplace of techno music? Not only does Movement Detroit celebrate techno, but it also offers nearly every form of EDM imaginable. The lineup itself features dozens of DJs and EDM artists, with the 2026 lineup including the likes of Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin, Dom Dolla, DJ Godfather, Kyle Hall B2B Byron the Aquarius, Whodat, Hot Since 82, and many others.
Movement Detroit is held annually at Hart Plaza. The festival has a rich history in the area, having started as Detroit Electronic Music Festival (DEMF) in 2000 before rebranding as Movement in 2003. They underwent another rebranding to Fuse-In in 2005, but eventually reclaimed the old name of Movement in 2006. While the original DEMF attracted well over 1 million attendees each year from 2000 to 2002, the modern Movement festival regularly sees around 100,000 concertgoers.
Field of Vision
Dates: August 14th – 16th
Tickets: $340 + fees (3-day pass) or $115 + fees (per day)
Location: Meadow Creek in Buena Vista, CO
Organized by the Australian band known as King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Field of Vision 2026 is the second incarnation of the group’s latest festival. Held at Meadow Creek in Buena Vista, CO, in both 2025 and 2026, the festival features on-site tent camping, RV access, and early arrival options for those who want to beat the crowd. For those who don’t want to deal with the hassle of setting up their own camp, Field of Vision even offers pre-set glamping tents.
Colorado is one of the most cannabis-friendly states in the country. Their medical program was approved all the way back in November 2000, with recreational cannabis becoming available in 2012. The first official dispensaries in Colorado opened on January 1, 2014, and many have remained in business ever since.
Stagecoach
Dates: April 24 – 26
Tickets: Starting at $599
Location: Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA
With an eclectic blend of country, classic rock, EDM, pop, and rap, Stagecoach is held annually at the pristine Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA. The festival began in 2007, and it’s been held every year since—with the exception of 2020 and 2021 (due to the COVID pandemic). While their lineups always focus on country music more than anything else, they’re diversified enough to attract concertgoers from all walks of life.
Given the fact that it’s in California, it’s safe to say that Stagecoach is a cannabis-friendly festival. This year’s lineup is headlined by Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and Post Malone, with other artists including Counting Crows, Wynonna Judd, Diplo, BigXThaPlug, Hootie & The Blowfish, Journey, Bush, Third Eye Blind, The Wallflowers, Brooks & Dunn, Diplo, Pitbull, Ludacris, and more.
Sonoma Wild Music Festival & Community Gathering (Honorable Mention)
Dates: June 6
Tickets: Starting at $75 + fees (adults) or $30 + fees (children)
Location: SOMO Event Village Center in Rohnert Park, CA
Unlike the others on this list, Sonoma Wild Music Festival & Community Gathering isn’t a weekend-long event. Although it only lasts for one day, the festival packs plenty of music within that timeframe—including bands like Elephant Revival, Sam Grisman Project, Hot Buttered Rum, and more. This year’s event will also feature an appearance from the counter-culture icon himself, Wavy Gravy.
There are craft and food vendors, activities for children, and environmental information booths that draw attention to a number of local issues. Proceeds from the event will go to benefit local environmental organizations.
The Dead of Summer Music Festival
Dates: July 9 – 12
Tickets: Starting at $185 (3-day pass), $35 (Thursday), $85 (Friday), or $95 (Saturday or Sunday)
Location: Hunter Park in Manchester, VT
Taking place in Vermont over a weekend in July, The Dead of Summer Music Festival certainly holds true to its name. It’s more jam-focused than many of the other events on this list, with artists including Leftover Salmon, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Pink Talking Fish, Deadgrass, Way Up South, and others.
Vermont might not be the first place you think of when it comes to cannabis-friendly states, but it’s had a medical program since 2004 and recreational cannabis since 2018. Local dispensaries include Green Mountain Cannabis Works, Verdiggity Organics Cannabis Co., Vermont Hemp Farmacy, and more.
Looking Forward to a Summer Full of Fun (and Cannabis)
Whether you enjoy the music, the vibe, or the cannabis itself, you really can’t go wrong with any of the festivals on this list. However, there are summer music fests held in nearly every state across the country, and many of them provide a relaxed, cannabis-friendly environment once you’re on the festival grounds. If you can’t make it to any of the shows on our list, look for a festival near you—you won’t regret it.
