Events
Black Rock City 2026: Axis Mundi
Black Rock Desert Nevada, United StatesBlack Rock City is ephemeral. Every year is beautifully unique. The city rises for just eight days, then disappears without a trace. If you’re new to Burning Man — welcome! You’re embarking on a grand adventure in participatory creativity. Read the 2026 Survival Guide and the Playa Primer for essential information to help you thrive. And fill out the Volunteer Matching Quiz to...
Louder Than Life 2026
Kentucky Exposition Center 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY, United StatesLouder Than Life is America’s Largest Rock & Metal Festival, held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Originally hosted at the Highland Festival Grounds, the festival moved to the Kentucky Exposition Center in 2025 to accommodate its continued growth and deliver an even larger fan experience. The new location provides more space, additional shaded...
Riot Fest 2026
Douglass Park 1401 S. Sacramento Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesFor fans of punk, alt rock, and artists you won’t see on other festival lineups, Riot Fest should be on your bucket list. Started as a showcase festival in Chicago in 2005, Riot Fest has transformed into a multi-day outdoor festival and has spawned editions in Toronto and Denver. The original in Chicago remains the...
Sea.Hear.Now Festival 2026
North Beach of Asbury Park, Bradley Park & Atlantic Park 1300 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ, United StatesSea.Hear.Now takes over the Asbury Park waterfront each September. The festival pairs a diverse lineup of live music with pro surf competitions and large-scale art installations. Since its 2018 debut, it’s become a Jersey Shore tradition that blends sound, sea, and surf culture into one unique weekend experience. Info & Tickets
