Pure Imagination, Arizona’s most unique music festival, returns for its fourth year on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the breathtaking Watson Lake in Prescott, AZ. Known for blending world-class music with the region’s stunning landscapes, the festival continues its tradition of delivering an eclectic and dynamic lineup featuring legendary and emerging artists.

FJR Music Productions, LLC is proud to present The Grateful Camp Out—a three-day and three-night music and arts festival returning to the scenic Topsham Fairgrounds this August 15–18, 2025, with early entry on Thursday, August 14. Featuring an electrifying lineup of national and local bands, immersive visual arts, and a vibrant community atmosphere, The Grateful Camp Out promises to be this year’s cannot-miss summer celebration for music lovers of all ages.

A Stellar Musical Lineup

Pickathon, the beloved independent music festival renowned for its fully-immersive music and cultural experiences and longtime commitment to sustainability and community, today announced the launch of a $1 million seed funding campaign for Creative Neighborhoods, the non-profit organization that will drive those core values forward over the next 25 years.

The 38th Annual Old Settler’s Music Festival announces their exciting partial lineup including Americana folk-duo Watchhouse, The Devil Makes Three, bluegrass all-stars The Travelin’ McCourys, mandolin phenom Sierra Hull, local favorites Heartless Bastards, Tim O’Brien Band, Darrell Scott, Tray Wellington Band, Jack Barksdale, Jeff Plankenhorn, Grace Rowland (of the Deer), Katie Shore, Harvest Thieves, Fennario Flats, Shred Lasso and Valley Flower with more to be announced soon.

Nelson Ledges Quarry Park is thrilled to announce the 4th Annual Grassfire Festival, taking place July 3–6. Dubbed “The Ultimate American Musical Vacation,” Grassfire offers an unbeatable blend of premier bluegrass, scenic camping, and family-friendly fun at one of Ohio’s most beloved outdoor venues.

Dead on the Creek Music Festival, the beloved event inspired by the timeless music and spirit of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead, is back! Set to take place August 8–10, 2025, the festival promises an intimate gathering in gorgeous Mendocino County featuring three days of mighty fine music, camping under the stars, delicious meals made with locally sourced ingredients, and activities for the whole family.

Mountain Jam, the Northeast’s iconic jam band festival and a celebrated beacon of rock, folk, indie, roots, and Americana, is officially back. From June 20–22, 2025, the spirit of improvisational music will once again echo through the peaks and valleys of the Catskills, as this storied festival makes its much-anticipated return to Belleayre Mountain.

Today, HARD Events has announced the return of HARD Summer Music Festival to Inglewood on August 2-3, 2025, once again taking place at Hollywood Park, the expansive entertainment complex adjacent to SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater.

Renowned psychedelic funk/jam quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong is bringing their beloved music festival Domefest to ACE Adventure Resort in New River Gorge, WV on August 7-9, 2025. Known for their vibrant stage presence and genre-bending improvisational fluidity, PPPP is set to play an array of sets alongside an eclectic lineup of bands to be announced soon. A limited allotment of blind faith tickets are available for purchase today.

Following last year’s successful run, the 80’s New Wave tour TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL announces its return this summer and features artists that exploded in the pop culture zeitgeist in the 1980’s thanks mainly to the high rotation of their music videos on MTV. These artists have enjoyed a steady rise in popularity in recent years, with their music having a lasting impact. Tour creator and JPA agency founder Jon Pleeter calls the TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL “the best ‘80s party on the planet.