Sonic Youth festival history
9 festival appearances at 6 of 10 festivals, 1 as headliner
American rock band (1981–2011).
9festival appearances
6different festivals
1headline slots
1991–2010years on the bill
How high on the bill
HeadlinerMain stageOther stages
Recent festival appearances
Austin City Limits 2010
With Phish, Muse, The Eagles
Coachella 2007
With Björk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine
Splendour in the Grass 2006
With Brian Wilson
Lollapalooza 2006
With Ween, Death Cab for Cutie, Kanye West
Coachella 2003
With Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Glastonbury 1998
With Primal Scream, Blur, Pulp
Every festival appearance
| Year | Festival | Day | Stage | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Austin City Limits | Friday | – | Main stage (top billing) |
| 2007 | Coachella | Friday | Outdoor Theatre | Other stage |
| 2006 | Splendour in the Grass | – | – | Main stage |
| 2006 | Lollapalooza | Saturday | Bud Light Stage | Other stage |
| 2004 | Lollapalooza | – | – | Cancelled (festival cancelled) |
| 2003 | Coachella | Sunday | Coachella Stage | Main stage |
| 1998 | Glastonbury | Sunday | Main stage | Main stage |
| 1996 | Reading & Leeds | Sunday | Main stage | Main stage |
| 1995 | Lollapalooza | – | Main Stage | Headliner |
| 1991 | Reading & Leeds | Friday | Main stage | Main stage |
On the same stages
Sonic Youth at festivals: questions
How many times has Sonic Youth played Coachella?
Sonic Youth has played Coachella 2 times: 2003 and 2007.
Which festivals has Sonic Youth played?
In this archive, Sonic Youth appears on the lineups of Coachella, Lollapalooza, Reading & Leeds, Austin City Limits, Glastonbury and Splendour in the Grass.
Has Sonic Youth headlined a festival?
Yes. Sonic Youth headlined Lollapalooza 1995.
When did Sonic Youth first play a festival in this archive?
Sonic Youth first appears in 1991, at Reading & Leeds.
Has Sonic Youth cancelled a festival appearance?
Yes, 1 billing on this page was cancelled or did not take place in person; they are listed but not counted as appearances.
Appearances are compiled from Wikipedia's festival line-up pages for the 10 festivals in this archive; Sonic Youth may have played other festivals that are not covered here. Artist details: Wikidata Q188626.