Seven festivals are set for this summer

Is For Lovers Festival, the North American touring festival that celebrates the vibrant spirit and culture of punk and emo, has unveiled the bands playing the beloved summer outing, with 2024 featuring a mix of longtime favorites and newly discovered up-and-comers. Yellowcard, Underoath, Thursday, and, of course, festival curators, Hawthorne Heights, are back, while new additions to the Is For Lovers family include The All-American Rejects, Movements, Finch, Turnover, and Armor For Sleep.

“We are happy to be back in 2024, soaking up the summer sun with these bands and fans, most of whom have been shedding and shredding tears with us since 2004,” says Hawthorne Heights’ vocalist and festival co-founder JT Woodruff. “While each show has a wildly different feel, we think it’s important to celebrate the local and regional attractions at each date. Is For Lovers Festival is designed to put the fan in a Time Machine, and transport them back to the most vibrant years of their lives. We try to make it an easy day spent in beautiful locations with bands that helped shape who they are. Hawthorne Heights is excited to be outside, setting up tents, loading gear, singing these songs, and personally spending time with our fans.”

Newly added Is For Lovers Festival locations include West Virginia Is For Lovers, Pop’s Is For Lovers in Sauget, Illinois, and the first Los Angeles-based outpost for the festival (California Is For Lovers). Amongst the returning Is For Lovers cities are fan favorites, including Lake Tahoe Is For Lovers, OBX Is For Lovers, Iowa Is For Lovers and Ohio Is For Lovers.

Is For Lovers Festival is more than just a music event – it’s founded on the premise that Summer days are meant to be spent in the company of great music, good friends, and endless laughter. Attendees are invited to forget their worries, soak up the sunshine, and embrace the magic of human connection. Whether you’re watching your favorite bands, partaking in on-site activities like dunk-a-punk, or indulging in the delicious treats from local vendors in the adjacent marketplace, every moment at Is For Lovers Festival is infused with a sense of boundless possibility and excitement.

Tickets for all dates, including VIP options, are on sale now via isforloversfestival.com.

The Is For Lovers Festival launched in 2022, with Hawthorne Heights, the founders and curators of the annual outing, bringing the touring trek to three cities for its inaugural run. In 2023, Is For Lovers expanded, spanning the US from Hawaii to the Outerbanks of North Carolina. Named after Hawthorne Heights’ iconic song, “Ohio Is For Lovers,” previous performers include Jimmy Eat World, Thrice, Alkaline Trio, Yellowcard, Underoath, The Story So Far, State Champs, Bayside, Thursday, and more. Beyond the music, Is For Lovers delivers an all-around experience for attendees, fostering collaborations with local vendors, hosting a diverse, regionally-inspired marketplace, and featuring a range of activities such as the renowned “Dunk-a-Punk” booth. With its blends of music, camaraderie, and entertainment, Is For Lovers stands as a vibrant celebration of community and happiness.

Hawthorne Heights was formed in Dayton, Ohio in 2001. The band has released seven albums over the past 23 years.