The sonic adventurers of the Northeast will again “follow the arrow” to Griffin House on Friday, June 28, when pianist-composer Marco Benevento brings his family-friendly Follow The Arrow Festival back for its fourth edition. Running 2 p.m.–11 p.m. and presented by Back Home Cannabis Co., this year’s gathering expands on the event’s reputation for boundary-blurring performances and immersive, art-laden atmospheres nestled in the foothills of the Catskills.

Mission Bayfest, Southern California’s premier celebration of reggae-infused good vibes, sails back to Mariner’s Point Park in 2025 — and this year’s edition promises to raise the tide for live-music lovers everywhere. Framed by grassy knolls, sandy shoreline, and panoramic views of Mission Bay and the downtown skyline, the festival once again channels San Diego’s storied ‘90s beach-party spirit while welcoming a new generation of fans.

Only 100 days remain until music lovers once again spill onto historic State Street for the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, taking place September 19–21, 2025. Since its inception in 2001, the award-winning festival has paid homage to the seminal 1927 Bristol Sessions—widely hailed as the “Big Bang of Country Music”—while championing the ever-evolving sounds those recordings set in motion. This year’s gathering promises another unforgettable weekend honoring Bristol’s musical past, present, and future.

After a year of anticipation, the 14th iteration of Cali Roots once again graced the historic stages of the Monterey Fairgrounds. Through the years, the annual Montereggae classic has proven time and time again to be so much more than a festival—an annual family reunion for a worldwide community. With lines extending blocks down the street, droves of fans began lining up outside the gates hours before the festival opened, anxiously awaiting the start of another year of this momentous gathering.

Sometimes, when everything comes together, a music festival can feel just right.

Rooster Walk 15 experienced a Goldilocks weekend this year as pristine spring weather, a killer lineup, and an enthusiastic crowd combined for an incredibly satisfying Memorial Day weekend in the Virginia piedmont.

Beginning this Thursday, June 12, and running through Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, the California Bluegrass Association (CBA) will celebrate a full half-century of music and community when the 50th Annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival fills Nevada County Fairgrounds with four days of nonstop picking, singing, and fellowship.

With just weeks to go until the Fourth Annual Grassfire Festival roars to life at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, fans of acoustic music and outdoor adventure are gearing up for four days of top-flight bluegrass, family fun and cliff-side thrills. From July 3 through July 6, the rugged beauty of Ohio’s most iconic swimming quarry will host an all-star roster of jam-grass legends, rising talents, and hands-on workshops—plus the biggest fireworks finale this side of the Appalachian Trail.

Relentless Beats revealed the full lineup for Goldrush: The Return to the West, its signature western-themed festival, set to gallop back into Rawhide Western Town on Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13, 2025. After a three-year hiatus, the historic town will once again resonate with state-of-the-art production and a star-studded roster of electronic and bass heavyweights.

One of Monterey Bay’s most eccentric and stimulating local projects, eight-piece reggae fusion ensemble Sensory Tribe has been treating their creative process like a family affair since forming almost a decade ago. Their unique worldly sound onstage juxtaposed with a relentless commitment to their work and a level of determination to promote their movement in their personal lives culminates in an experience that few bands ever dream of.

Representing the islands of Orange County, as they so playfully put it, powerhouse reggae act Common Kings has grown from humble beginnings to the biggest stages in the world, becoming one of the most recognizable Polynesian acts in recent memory. Defined by their high energy and community values both on and off the stage, they have earned their good reputation across the globe.