Festivals

Nestled within the heart of the Olympic Peninsula, the Lake Leland Amphitheater near Quilcene, Washington, opens its doors this fall for a celestial celebration like no other: Moonfest 2023. Thanks to Jim Munn of Munn Bros Hood Canal Properties and Sheryl Wolover of Yoga Legends, attendees will be able to lose themselves in a blend of classic music, timeless cars, and the untouched beauty of the great outdoors.

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Beach Road Weekend presented by the Black Dog has announced the schedule for the 2023 festival. Headlined by Grammy winners Mumford and Sons, Bon Iver, and Leon Bridges, the three-day music celebration on Martha’s Vineyard will feature nearly two dozen of the top bands touring the country today. Beach vibes return to Veteran’s Memorial Park on beautiful Martha’s Vineyard August 25 - 27. Single day and three-day passes are on sale now at BeachRoadWeekend.com.

The second annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival is right around the corner on Labor Day weekend, and I had the opportunity to chat this week with festival producer Claire Armbruster to get a preview of what they have planned for all of us this year.

The Denver-based, ADA-inclusive Shine Music Festival is returning for its third edition on Saturday, August 26 at Reelworks Denver.

The non-profit festival - which will follow its successful 2022 event in Civic Center Park - will unite people of all abilities and backgrounds for a transformative live music experience.

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Only 15 days until the small town of Eldena in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania turns into a place of pilgrimage for Goa and Psytrance fans from all over the world. From August 30 to September 04, 2023, the Indian Spirit Festival will present non-stop music on a total of six stages for five days. It is one of the biggest happenings of its kind and offers the best line up of these genres in Europe. A total of 250 internationally renowned artists from Goa, PsyTrance and Techno will play on three main stages and three smaller stages.

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Destructo, known for nearly 30 years of producing events and helping pioneer sea-bound electronic festivals, unveils his magnum opus: Friendship 2024. At the heart of this unique musical journey is Skrillex, poised to perform a special set during the 24-hour island party at Harvest Caye. The lineup is a harmonious blend of world-renowned artists and emerging talents, with heavyweights like Chris Lake, Bob Moses, Boys Noize, and Chris Lorenzo leading the pack.

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The Cannabis Retailers Association of Vermont (CRAV) announced a two-day music festival - Higher Calling, which will be a fundraiser for cannabis businesses in Vermont affected by the devastating flooding on July 10th. The festival will feature both national and local artists over a two day period and will include numerous other activities and entertainment.

Luna del Lago, a new three-day music festival taking place Nov. 3-5, 2023 at Pleasant Harbor in Peoria, Ariz., today announced the festival’s daily music lineup and the sale of single day tickets.

Organized by Last Exit Live and Apache Lake Music Festival, the Luna del Lago Festival will be headlined by Monophonics on Friday night, Ballyhoo! on Saturday night, and Spafford on Sunday night.

Today FNGRS CRSSD has announced the phase one lineup for PROPER NYE/NYD, its acclaimed two-day, multi-stage event returning to San Diego’s Petco Park this December 31 and January 1.

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Key Music Festivals, LLC has announced this year’s lineup for the second annual Key Western Fest on January 30 - February 3, 2024 in Key West, Florida. The four-day music festival will feature an all-female convergence of country music superstars from an era that solidified the genre as a cultural touchstone and global phenomenon. Confirmed artists include Wynonna Judd, Tanya Tucker, Jo Dee Messina, Sara Evans, Terri Clark, Deana Carter, Lorrie Morgan, Pam Tillis, Suzy Bogguss and many more.

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