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
Bourbon & Beyond 2026
Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY, United StatesFirst launched in 2017, Bourbon & Beyond welcomed 50,000 fans over 2 days to see Stevie Nicks, Eddie Vedder, Steve Miller Band, and so many more in Louisville, Kentucky. With its massive stages, amusement rides, Bourbon & Culinary experiences, it quickly became one of the most anticipated events in the festival community. In 2024, the festival won Pollstar’s Music...
Oceans Calling Festival 2026
Ocean City Inlet Beach 809 South Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD, United StatesOceans Calling is a three day festival featuring over 30 performances on 3 stages, all on the classic Ocean City Boardwalk. Info & Tickets
Portola Music Festival 2026
Pier 80 401 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPortola Music Festival is a 2-day music festival taking place on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Pier 80 in San Francisco, CA. Venue doors open at 1pm PT both days. You must be 21 years or older on the day you plan to attend the event. A valid, physical government-issued photo...
Aftershock Festival 2026
Discovery Park 1000 Garden Highway, Sacramento, CA, United StatesCalifornia's biggest rock festival storms into Sacramento with a powerful lineup of rock and metal favorites. With alumni like Megadeth, Korn, Ozzy Osbourne, Nine Inch Nails, Godsmack, Alice in Chains, and System of a Down, this is the place to see genre legends in the western United States along with up-and-comers to the scene. Info...
Country Calling Festival 2026
Ocean City Inlet Beach 809 South Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD, United StatesCountry Calling showcases more than 25 artists across three stages over two days at the iconic Ocean City Boardwalk. Festival goers will be able to peruse food vendors as well as access the businesses on Ocean City Boardwalk including restaurants, bars, variety shops and more. The iconic Jolly Roger at the Pier amusement park, located...
