DelFest, the premier bluegrass and roots music festival founded and hosted by bluegrass icon Del McCoury and his family, is thrilled to announce the initial 2025 artist lineup.

Returning to the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, Maryland this Memorial Day Weekend (May 22-25, 2025), DelFest promises four days of world-class music, community and celebration.

The wait is over! The Dark Star Jubilee 2025 lineup is here, and it’s set to be a cosmic celebration of music and community. Hosted by Dark Star Orchestra, the festival returns to the iconic Legend Valley Concert Venue and Campground in Thornville, OH, over Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, 2025.

Prepare for a weekend of unforgettable performances featuring an all-star lineup, including:

Today, Electric Forest unveils the initial lineup for its 2025 edition, returning to Rothbury, Michigan from June 19-22, 2025. One of the world’s most celebrated festivals, Electric Forest is an all-encompassing experience, defined by total immersion through its pillars of music, art, community, and exploration. Electric Forest’s 2025 lineup represents its commitment to showcasing the best and brightest of electronic, jam, and world music, continuing to be a beacon for what's next across these scene-defining genres.

Today, Do LaB have announced the music lineup for North America’s original boutique festival, Lightning in a Bottle, returning to Buena Vista Lake in Southern California during Memorial Day Weekend from May 21-25, 2025. 

Earl Scruggs Music Festival has announced Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas as its Saturday headliner for the 4th annual bluegrass gathering, set for Labor Day Weekend (August 29-31) 2025. Returning to Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, NC, Scruggs Fest is poised for another slam dunk event featuring world class music, supreme amenities, and all-ages activities.

MerleFest, presented by Window World, has added I’m With Her, Leftover Salmon, Stephen Wilson Jr., The Steel Wheels, Tami Neilson, Becky Buller, and more to its 2025 lineup. Taking place April 24–27, 2025, on the campus of Wilkes Community College, the annual celebration of founding legend Doc Watson will host both legendary names and exciting up-and-comers. These include fast-rising honky-tonk starlet Emily Nenni, Colorado-rooted newgrass ensemble The Fretliners, blues-drenched guitar virtuoso Cristina Vane, and dozens of others.

The Industrial Strength Bluegrass Summer Fest is back for 2025, bringing three days of exceptional bluegrass music to the heart of Ohio from July 17-19, 2025. Hosted at the Greene County Expo Center, this family-friendly festival is the perfect destination for bluegrass enthusiasts and music lovers alike.

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From July 9 to 13, 2025, the electronic music world will gather for the 22nd edition of the AIRBEAT ONE Festival. Held at the airfield in Neustadt-Glewe, the event transforms the locale into the third-largest city in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania for five days of unparalleled music and culture.

Global superstar J. Cole and Dreamville, the internationally recognized entertainment brand and multi-platinum record label for which he cofounded, are proud to announce today that Dreamville Festival will officially return to Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, 2025.

Jackalope Jamboree has announced the full artist lineup for its 2025 festival, taking place June 26–28 at the historic Happy Canyon Arena in Pendleton, Oregon. Next year’s festival will feature over 30 Americana and country music performances across three stages. Headliners include renowned acts Midland, Paul Cauthen, and 49 Winchester, alongside breakout talents such as Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Vandoliers, Taylor Hunnicutt, and more.