You know the big names: Bonnaroo, Coachella, Lollapalooza and SXSW. But there's so much more to the festival circuit – you've got weekends devoted to EDM, hip-hop, punk, alternative and indie music and the list goes on. The ultimate question for both experienced and newbie festival-goers: Which should I attend?

That's where we come in. We've compiled 20 essential festivals taking place this year, so you can decide yourself where you'll be headed. See you there!

Don't forget to keep up with our festival coverage throughout the year via our Fuse Festivals hub!