The 32nd annual Great Blue Heron Music Festival continues their flight into a fourth decade of music, dance and community at the Heron Farm & Event Center over Independence holiday weekend: Friday, July 4th through Sunday, July 6th.

This year, Bonfire Entertainment will bring its beloved blend of roots music, river culture, and mindful living to the heart of downtown Salida with Smalltown For The Cause, taking place September 19-20, 2025 in the tree-lined expanse of Riverside Park. Carrying forward the spirit of Campout For The Cause—“New Venue. More Music. Same Soul.”—the 2025 edition backs right up to the Arkansas River, offering attendees a uniquely intimate Colorado mountain-town experience.

Sonoma County's premier summer music event, Healdsburg Jazz Festival (HJF) returns to the heart of Northern California's internationally-renowned wine country for its 27th annual festival from June 13 - 22, 2025 featuring many of today's top performing jazz legends and emerging artists shaping the future of the genre.

The Hudson River will once again echo with brass, bass and bop when the 12th annual Jersey City Jazz Festival returns to Exchange Place Plaza the weekend after Memorial Day. Produced by the non-profit Riverview Jazz and presented by Exchange Place Alliance, the free outdoor spectacular welcomes locals and visitors alike on Friday, May 30 (6 p.m.) and Saturday, May 31 (noon–9 p.m.), anchoring a week of club shows and pop-up concerts that begin Tuesday, May 27.

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion turns the volume all the way up this year, welcoming a powerhouse slate of artists who embody the festival’s spirit of boundary-free Americana.

The award-winning Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion will raise the curtain on its 24th annual festivities with an intimate, open-air Kickoff Show at Lumac Rooftop Bar atop The Bristol Hotel on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Nashville honky-tonk firebrand Emily Nenni and rising Richmond singer-songwriter Brady Heck will each deliver full sets beginning at 6:30 p.m., setting the tone for the three-day celebration of Appalachian sounds that follows in downtown Bristol.

Northlands Music & Arts Festival, renowned for its authentic community spirit and diverse programming, has announced the full daily schedule for its 2025 edition, set to take place June 13-15 on the festival’s sprawling New Hampshire grounds. This year’s lineup—a handpicked blend of iconic acts and rising stars—promises four days of nonstop music across multiple stages, anchored by late-night revelry and immersive campground experiences.

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass will kick off its landmark 25th anniversary celebration this year with a very special festival eve benefit concert honoring legendary singer and songwriter Emmylou Harris – the only artist to perform at each and every edition of the much beloved San Francisco free music festival.

Just Like Heaven Music Festival 2025 was a revelatory celebration of indie and alternative music, seamlessly blending nostalgia with fresh performances and creating memories that will linger for years. The festival’s lineup testified to the diverse tastes of its dedicated audience, many of whom share a common love for indie favorites and bands that no longer regularly appear on mainstream festival circuits.

Strangefolk, the beloved Burlington, Vermont-based jam band, is set to revive its iconic Garden of Eden festival at Jay Peak Resort on August 22 and 23, 2025. This marks the first Garden of Eden event since 2019, making it a highly anticipated reunion for fans and the band alike.