Festivals

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.

Today, Riverfest FPS (For Pete’s Sake), Dayglo Presents, and Harper House Music Foundation announce the Hudson River Music Festival set for Saturday, June 14 from 11:00am-9:00pm in Croton Point Park. Rooted in the spirit of Toshi and Pete Seeger’s folk picnics, the new festival is set to bring together music lovers, environmental advocates, and families for a vibrant celebration. This all-ages festival will unite people in a gathering fueled by a shared love for the river, music, and activism.

Bourbon & Beyond and the Danny Wimmer Presents team are thrilled to announce that the festival was just named Pollstar’s Music Festival of the Year (Global, over 30k in attendance). The 36th annual Pollstar Awards have been recognizing and supporting the live entertainment businesses’ most innovative companies, venues, artists, tours, and executives.

The City of Temple is proud to announce the inaugural music lineup for Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival as Texas’ newest country music festival debuts this fall on September 12-13 at the MLK Festival Grounds in Downtown Temple. 

Topics

Every spring, Quiet Valley Ranch shakes off its winter hush and blossoms into a songwriter’s utopia—and this year will be no exception. Organizers of the storied Kerrville Folk Festival have confirmed the complete roster for the event’s 53rd annual gathering, running Thursday, May 22, through Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Sacred Acre, Alaska’s largest electronic music festival, returns for its fourth year, blending world-class music, immersive storytelling, and a mission-driven call to protect our oceans. Hosted in Ninilchik from September 5–7, this year’s festival promises to be a sanctuary for those seeking both adventure and tranquility amidst Alaska's breathtaking landscapes.

Topics

The Dark Star Jubilee is thrilled to unveil the official daily lineup for the 2025 festival, set to take place May 23–25 at the historic Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio. Presented by the beloved Grateful Dead tribute act Dark Star Orchestra, this three-day, family-friendly event features a powerful mix of roots, jam, funk, and Americana acts, all gathered to celebrate community, music, and the spirit of live improvisation.

Friday, May 23:

    Dark Star Orchestra

Rhythms on the Rio is thrilled to announce an expanded 2025 lineup that promises an unforgettable experience for music lovers of all ages. From July 31 through August 3, festivalgoers will gather along the scenic banks of the Rio Grande in Del Norte, Colorado, for a weekend filled with stellar performances, outdoor adventures, and community spirit.

The 2025 Lowell Folk Festival has announced the first group of artists scheduled to perform at one of America’s most popular free summer events.  With folk music traditions that span the globe, world class musicians will bring the world to Downtown Lowell July 25-27 on stages throughout the Mill City.

Archived news