Festivals

Saturday at Bonnaroo was another dusty, scorching day as the massive heat wave over the region continued unabated. Yet, the relentless heat couldn't deter a sold-out crowd from flooding the Centeroo in the early afternoon. Big-name rock acts like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Cage The Elephant drew the largest audiences, while the Emo Superjam offered the day's most captivating set. Thousands packed into the This Tent stage, joining a nonstop sing-along frenzy of Emo hits.

Day two of Bonnaroo 2024 was hot, dry, and dusty, with music fans coping with extreme temperatures throughout the early afternoon. The Bonnaroo fountain and giant cooling tent, adorned with posters and large fans, were popular destinations. Tree-shaded areas became prime real estate. Staying hydrated was key to enduring the onslaught of musical performances throughout the day.

Following the success of its recent Spring edition, bi-annual music and arts festival Joshua Tree Music Festival has revealed the Phase 2 lineup additions for its upcoming Fall 2024 event.

Returning to Tryon International Equestrian Center for its third annual Labor Day Weekend celebration, Earl Scruggs Music Festival will play host to more than just music.

The Bonnaroo Music Festival celebrated its 20th year in 2024, held on an old farm in rural Manchester, Tennessee. The beloved music and arts festival began in 2002, the same year as Coachella, and has taken place annually since then, except for 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic and hurricane flooding, respectively.

ProgStock Festival, The American Northeast’s Only International Progressive Rock Festival, will take the stage for its eighth straight year from October 18th through October 20th, 2024, at the Williams Center in Rutherford, New Jersey.

Doors open for regular passholders at 4:00PM on Friday, October 18th and at 11:30AM on Saturday, October 19th, and Sunday, October 20th.

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The Bonnaroo Superjam boasts a remarkable history of legendary participants, dating back to the festival's inception. This year's Emo Superjam upheld the tradition, delivering a uniquely electrifying set that stood out as one of the highlights of the 2024 festival. While most music fans thronged the Main Stage for performances by Cage The Elephant (with frontman Matt Shultz having a history of Superjam appearances) and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, an enthusiastic crowd packed This Tent for an unforgettable experience.

Suwannee Roots Revival, now in its eight year, takes place Thursday, October 10 - Sunday, October 13 at the renowned Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida, and continues to foster the longtime tradition of hosting some of the most prominent names in American roots music and beyond.

Driven by intense local and artist community support, the beloved Oldtone Music Festival has returned from the grave and revealed its full lineup. A one-of-a-kind 3 day hoot taking place from September 5-8 in Hillsdale, NY, the festival is making a  miraculous comeback to Cool Whisper Farm after an early demise that turned out to be a one-year hiatus.

Outermost Roots & Blues Festival will return to Nauset Beach on October 12-13. Curated and produced by legendary and innovative blues artist G. Love (Garrett Dutton), Regime Music Group, and Hog Island Beer Company, the festival has expanded to two full days of music, art, and local craft beer. The lineup includes headliners Slightly Stoopid, G.