The west coast’s biggest rock and alternative music festival is gearing up for another unforgettable year. That’s right, Aftershock 2026 is returning to Sacramento’s Discovery Park from October 1st through October 4th, bringing four full days of music and immersive experiences to Northern California. And 2026 is one of the most diverse lineups in the […]
If you’re already counting down the days to fall festival season, then Holo Holo Festival in Sacramento deserves a spot at the top of your calendar. Returning to Heart Health Park on September 26th and 27th, the two-day celebration of reggae music, Polynesian culture, island cuisine, and diverse community promises to transform Sacramento once again […]
The 20th anniversary Super Girl Surf Festival wrapped up on August 23rd, 2026 at the Oceanside Pier in Oceanside, California. The SMKFLWR Stage in the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre was rocking all afternoon, with a wide variety of genres represented, capped off by rapper B.o.B and electronic duo Hippie Sabotage. The World Surf League competitions […]
The 5th annual Mission Bayfest returns to San Diego’s scenic Mariner’s Point Park on the Mission Bay waterfront on Friday, October 16th through Sunday, October 18th, 2026. Gates will open at 3pm on Friday and noon on the weekend, with Cali reggae musical acts performing live across two stages well into the night. And when […]
The final day of the Hinterland Music Festival 2026 packed its own punch to conclude the long weekend of music. The first half of the day featured a mixture of different pop music performances, kicking things off with the wacky and wild pop duo, Haute & Freddy, followed by the moody and gut-wrenching indie pop […]
After two rainy music-filled days at Hinterland 2026, Saturday gave us the sunshine we had all been waiting for. Another solid lineup of artists were waiting for us beneath the big blue Iowa skies as the festival field filled with colorful blankets and small folding chairs. Day Three of the Hinterland went in a little […]
On the morning of Friday August 21st, 2026, the landmark Oceanside Pier stood tall against the rising sun and incoming waves. Adorned in sponsor signage, the pier — which has stood its ground since 1888, despite being destroyed and rebuilt five times — was prepared to celebrate a festival built around resilience and female empowerment. […]
It’s time for Day Two of Hinterland! I think Friday might have been one of my favorite lineup days; it was an incredibly strong selection of female artists from the beginning to the very end of the day. When I think back to this day, the first thought that comes to mind is, “This one […]
Two weeks ago, I found myself in Iowa. I know I’ve driven through Iowa a number of times, but never anticipated ever spending more than a brief moment there. Not that there is anything wrong with Iowa; I’ve just been a Midwestern girl for my whole life and coming from my own experience… we’re kinda […]
There are music festivals… and then there are gatherings built for a community that speaks the same language. This October, Neverender Festival arrives at the Observatory Festival Grounds in Santa Ana for a two-day celebration of post-hardcore, emo, punk, indie, and progressive rock. It’s a rundown crafted with intention, an entity increasingly rare in today’s […]
A small Michigan town is about to become one of the hottest destinations in live music. If you’ve never heard of Ionia, Michigan — don’t worry. Most people haven’t. Tucked between Grand Rapids and Lansing, it’s a town you could drive through without giving it a second thought. But in late August, that will change. […]
When summer begins its final stretch, one of Northern California’s most beloved boutique music gatherings prepares to welcome festival-goers back beneath the towering redwoods at Camp Navarro. Known as Camp Redwoods, the festival returns to Camp Navarro this August 21st through the 23rd, bringing together an eclectic lineup of feel-good artists, immersive camping experiences, and […]
Day Two of Warm Love Cool Dreams fest had huge shoes to fill hot on the heels of a stacked Day One. The Chicago sky was clear and the weather was perfect for the indoor/outdoor event that took over The Salt Shed‘s massive compound. Starting the day off was Tobacco City, a homegrown chill band […]
For reggae rock lovers in San Diego, June 13th was a BIG day — and it started for many of us before we even made it through the gates. A bunch of Stoopidheads met up at Bub’s at the Ballpark before Field of Dreamz — a massive reggae rock festival taking place at Petco Park, […]
Iowa’s best kept secret, the Hinterland music festival, is back for 2026! The four-day camping event — hosted at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in St. Charles, Iowa, just outside of Des Moine — is showcasing its most exciting lineup to date, with massive names attached like KATSEYE, Lorde, Mumford & Sons, and Kali […]
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