Stage schedule announced for XPoNential Music Festival, Sept. 20-22 in Camden, NJ

Article Contributed by Elise Brown | Published on Thursday, September 5, 2024

PERFORMANCE TIMES AND FEATURES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2024 XPONENTIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY SUBARU SEPTEMBER 20, 21 & 22 IN CAMDEN, NJ

The stage schedule has been announced for the 2024 XPoNential Music Festival, presented by Subaru. The three-day outdoor festival, produced by Philadelphia public radio station WXPN in partnership with the Camden County, NJ Board of Commissioners, will take place from Friday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept. 22 at Wiggins Waterfront Park on the Delaware River in Camden, New Jersey.

This will be the 31st edition of WXPN’s annual music festival, often cited for its expert curation of artists and music genres, as well as its family-friendly atmosphere. Named “Best Music Festival” by Philadelphia magazine in its 2023 Best of Philly awards, the 2024 XPoNential Music Festival will feature 23 performances on two stages, starting at 5 PM on Friday, Sept. 20.

This year’s festival will also feature a performance by Philadelphia resident Khalil Amaru, winner of the inaugural WXPN 24-Hour Song Challenge, whose set will include his winning song, “Dear June.”

All information about the 2024 XPoNential Music Festival and tickets for the festival can be found at xpnfest.org.

Set to perform are these established, new, and local artists (schedule subject to change):

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Wiggins Park gates open at 4:30 PM

Marina Stage
5:00 PM - 5:35 PM: Velvet Rouge
6:20 PM - 7:05 PM: Cedric Burnside
8:15 PM - 9:05 PM: George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners

River Stage
5:40 PM - 6:15 PM: Carla Gamble
7:15 PM - 8:10 PM: Pete Yorn
9:15 PM - 10:30 PM: The Walkmen

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Wiggins Park gates open at 12 PM

Marina Stage
12:45 PM - 1:25 PM: Moustapha Noumbissi
2:20 PM - 3:05 PM: Lizzie No
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM: Brigitte Calls Me Baby
6:25 PM - 7:20 PM: Blondshell

River Stage
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM: Khalil Amaru
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM: Florry
3:15 PM - 4:05 PM: Phosphorescent
5:10 PM - 6:20 PM: Greensky Bluegrass
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM: Rosanne Cash

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Wiggins Park gates open at 12 PM

Marina Stage
12:30 PM - 1:05 PM: Brittany Ann Tranbaugh
1:50 PM - 2:35 PM: The Heavy Heavy
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM: Jade Bird
5:30 PM - 6:20 PM: Bully

River Stage
1:10 PM - 1:45 PM: Julia Pratt
2:40 PM - 3:25 PM: Grace Bowers
4:30 PM - 5:25 PM: Trampled By Turtles
6:30 PM - 7:40 PM: Guster

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

Dogfish Head beer, KLYR Rum canned cocktails, and smoothies will be available for purchase by adults aged 21+.
Federal Donuts’ special new XPNFest Blueberry Moon Donut, the official donut of the festival, will be available from the FedNuts truck at the festival.
The Kids Corner area, located within Wiggins Park, will feature a chance to meet Kids Corner radio show host Kathy O’Connell, enjoy free face painting and tattoos, family-friendly giveaways, and interactive art projects on Saturday and Sunday, starting at noon.
WXPN will announce the theme for this year’s end-of-year countdown at the festival and how listeners can participate in the popular multi-day special programming feature focused around a specific theme.
An extensive selection of locally-made foods and beverages, along with many handcrafted items, will be available. Ticket holders can bring personal-size coolers and low-back lawn chairs and use the free water refill stations.
WXPN members get complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and can meet select festival artists in the Member's Area.
The Festival Shop, powered by Rising Sun Presents, will offer festival and artist merchandise.

LOCATION

Wiggins Waterfront Park (2 Riverside Drive in Camden, NJ 08103) is directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, conveniently accessible via river ferry and other public transportation. The park’s two riverfront stages are in natural amphitheaters that produce great sound, and its riverfront promenade provides spectacular views of the Philadelphia skyline.

TICKETS & INFO: XPNFEST.ORG