The Lowell Festival Foundation, producer of the nation’s largest free folk festival, has announced an urgent fundraising appeal following notification from the National Endowment for the Arts that a $20,000 grant earmarked for the 38th annual Lowell Folk Festival has been withdrawn.

Hoochenanny Whiskey & Music Festival is turning up the volume on its second annual celebration, adding five standout regional acts to this year’s expanded roster at Camp Eastman in Irondequoit, New York. From basement beginnings to backyard blowouts, these hometown heroes will bring fresh energy to the stages alongside an eclectic mix of national headliners.

Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents today announced the complete music performance times for Welcome To Rockville 2025, North America’s largest rock festival, taking place May 15–18 at the legendary Daytona International Speedway. Attendees can now personalize their four‑day experience by creating custom daily schedules and receiving alerts through the official Welcome To Rockville 2025 mobile app, available for iPhone and Android.

Featuring performances by Louisiana’s own Lil Wayne, Harry Connick, Jr., Trombone Shorty, Branford Marsalis, Tank and the Bangas, PJ Morton, Big Freedia, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band, alongside Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, Lenny Kravitz, Santana, John Fogerty, Burna Boy and hundreds more, the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell was attended by 460,000 fans, Jazz Fest organizers announced today.

This Mother’s Day, treat the special women in your life to something they’ll cherish for years to come: a trip to the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, running July 16–20, 2025, on the historic Walsh Farm in the heart of the Northern Catskills. Whether it’s your own mother, grandmother, the mother of your children, or a neighbor who’s always there with a listening ear, Grey Fox offers the perfect blend of music, community, and mountain magic that any mother will love.

The Mother of Bluegrass—and Her Daughters

The California Bluegrass Association is pleased to announce the list of artists selected to appear on the esteemed Vern’s Stage at its 50th annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, taking place June 12-15 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, Calif.

Old Settler’s Music Festival extends gratitude to everyone who joined this year's extraordinary celebration of music, community, and tradition. Thanks to the loyal fans, talented artists, dedicated volunteers, and generous sponsors, 2025 was a truly remarkable year-filled with unforgettable performances, joyful reunions, and the creation of lifelong memories. “They always throw a good festival,” Darrell Scott said. “They know what they’re doing, and the Austin area folks know to come out and partake.”

Biscuits & Banjos - Rhiannon Giddens’ first-ever festival - unfolded over this past weekend in Durham, N.C.  The sold-out festival of Black music, art and culture offered a one-of-a-kind bespoke festival experience for fans, and was created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Black Banjo Gathering, celebrating the legacy of the event that launched Giddens’ career and the formation of her band, the Carolina Chocolate Drops.

Ohana Festival, the premier California beachside music event founded by Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, returns to Doheny State Beach September 26–28, 2025, with an extraordinary three-day lineup spanning rock, folk, blues, and beyond. Presented in partnership with California State Parks and Kona Big Wave, this year’s festival offers fans an unparalleled seaside concert experience against the backdrop of Dana Point’s legendary surf breaks.

Borderland Music Festival announces the 2025 Daily Lineup and Single-Day General Admission Festival Passes. Heading into its seventh year, returning and new attendees can plan their September 12–14 weekend and see which days their favorite bands will be playing.

For those unable to attend the festival all weekend long, Single-Day General Admission tickets will be available for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in addition to Weekend GA, VIP, and the flexible Single-Day “Anyday” GA passes.