The High Sierra Music Festival returns to the Plumas County Fairgrounds in Quincy, CA, on July 3-6, 2025. Tickets are available now via the festival website.

This past weekend, Sierra Ferrell made her stunning return to Stagecoach Festival, performing across multiple stages with several special guests, as she reaffirmed her reign as "the May Queen of American roots music" (NPR Music). On Friday evening, she and her band delivered a remarkable revue of standouts from her latest album, Trail of Flowers, following Ferrell's clean sweep of four wins at the 2025 GRAMMY® Awards.

MerleFest, presented by Window World, wrapped up its 37th annual celebration with a romp-roaring tribute to the music and community that folk icon Doc Watson championed throughout his life. Over the course of four vibrant days, nearly one hundred acts ranging from rising stars to seasoned legends graced a dozen stages across the campus of Wilkes Community College, drawing thousands to the rolling hills that canvas the region.

New Jersey! Get ready for Michael Arnone’s 32nd Annual Crawfish Fest, returning to the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1, 2025, bringing the best food, music, and culture that Louisiana and New Orleans have to offer to the East Coast.

Riverview Jazz, the non-profit producer of the Jersey City Jazz Festival, has just announced the lineup for its ambitious 2025 festival. The annual event, which will see hundreds of musicians perform for thousands of attendees, will take place Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31, at Exchange Place plaza on the Hudson River waterfront. The festival will also host events throughout Jersey City leading up to it beginning Tuesday, May 27.

As it enters its third year, Cascade Equinox Festival is gearing up for its most dynamic edition yet, returning to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, OR from Friday, September 19 - Sunday, September 21, 2025. Known for its eclectic programming and immersive experiences, the festival embraces a bold new direction in 2025, shifting toward a dance music focused lineup highlighting premier electronic talent.

Bon Bon Vivant (BBV), the genre bending New Orleans-based indie collective, will headline the Laniappe Stage at The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on Friday, May 2. 

Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Festival, the longest-running bluegrass celebration in the United States, makes its annual return to Bill Monroe’s Music Park & Campground in Bean Blossom, Indiana, from Wednesday, June 11 through Saturday, June 14, 2025. Gates open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., with on-stage performances, camping, workshops, and traditional Southern hospitality nestled in the rolling hills once trod by the Father of Bluegrass himself.

This year's 23rd Annual Blues From The Top Festival features an eclectic, wonderful lineup: JJ Grey & Mofro, Little Feat, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, The Record Company, Sonny Landreth, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Dwayne Dopsie and The Zydeco Hellraisers, Southern Avenue, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, plus many more.

Shoe Fest has announced the highly anticipated first round of artists for its 2025 event, promising an eclectic mix of legendary musicians, rising stars, and beloved returning acts. Scheduled for August 29-31, 2025, at Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See in Manteno, Illinois, Shoe Fest offers festival-goers an unforgettable weekend of music, community, and outdoor adventure.