Festivals

When festival organizers dreamed up the Master Musicians Festival nearly three decades ago, their idea was simple: to honor those whose contributions have had a significant effect on their respective genres and to highlight the up-and-coming acts who are carrying the torch of their forebears.

Music fans looking for a non-traditional way to celebrate Easter weekend and the beginning of Passover (April 15-17) this year need look no further than the Sarasota Opera House. But it won't be hearing voluptuous voices singing Madama Butterfly. After a two-year disruption in live music, the annual Rites of Spring Festival (RoSFest), now at its 17th edition, returns to Sarasota with an exciting line-up of acts from past and present to satisfy every taste.

You’ve been patiently waiting, and we’re tickled to finally announce the daily lineup and the sale of single day tickets. We’ve got over 30 bands and 45 sets of music over the course of four days. Entertainment will be spread out over three stages at our new venue in beautiful Springville, IN. Newgrass, Bluegrass, Jamgrass, Old Time and everything in between will soon be flowing through the campgrounds of the Lawrence County Recreational Park. Plan your festival adventure accordingly and as always expect a few surprises along the way.

Today, ascending New York-based jam trio Baked Shrimp announced the initial lineup for LonCon Festival. The two-night camping event, running September 8-10, 2022, is generously hosted by the Yasgur Road campground. This year’s event, the second iteration of the band’s annual festival, will feature headlining appearances from lespecial and Baked Shrimp (two sets). Also making two set appearances are PA-based roots act Cabinet, and Brother Maker, a new project featuring former members of Turkuaz.

SweetWater 420 Fest is excited to announce the addition of Gary Clark Jr. to our 2022 lineup! Snoop Dogg is canceling his appearance. While we are disappointed in this decision, SweetWater 420 Fest is thrilled to host the four-time Grammy award-winning Gary Clark Jr. This will be Clark's first-ever 420 Fest appearance.

Northlands is thrilled to announce that after a nearly three year hiatus, Hayley Jane & The Primates and are bringing a reunion show to the stage at their weekend long music and arts festival June 24-25, 2022.

“We were psyched when we heard Hayley was coming back from the West Coast for a bit,” says Northlands Director Seth McNally.

Winnetka Music Festival is pleased to welcome indie/alternative rock band GUSTER to the BMO Harris Stage on @Properties Field as our 2022 headliner. This Boston based band, born in the mid nineties with eight outstanding studio albums to their credit, will deliver their unique sound - a mix of roots rock, folk, and experimental pop - to fans - many of whom grew up on their music.

Vineyard Legend Livingston Taylor and Singer songwriter Julien Baker join a star-studded lineup for the Beach Road Weekend Music Festival. Featuring performances by Beck, Wilco, The Avett Brothers, Khruangbin, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Billy Strings, Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, and dozens of other acts, Beach Road Weekend runs from August 26-28, at Veterans Memorial Park in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts.

The Town and The City Festival announced its venue by venue schedule for the two-day music and arts festival on Friday, April 8th and Saturday, April 9th in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. Two-Day Passes and Advanced Individual Day Passes are on sale now at www.thetownandthecityfestival.com

After two long years without Fort Collins’ usual vibrant mix of festivals and events, The Fort Collins Musicians Association is proud to announce the return of the annual FoCoMX music festival in 2022. The 14th annual local music festival returns to stages throughout downtown Fort Collins on April 22nd and 23rd. This unique two-day music festival showcases 300+ Northern Colorado bands and artists at nearly 30 stages.

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