2025 US Music Festivals: The Northeastern States

Here it is! Our annual list of music festivals in the Northeastern United States! Many of the fests have already set their dates, and some have even announced their lineups. Make your plans, get your tickets, and book your hotels! Our hotel reservation service is powered by Hotels.com. We receive a commission for completed stays – and we appreciate your support!

Connecticut Music Festivals

• Podunk Bluegrass Festival August 7 – 10, 2025 in Goshen, CT. Performers include Dan Tyminski Band, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Po’ Ramblin’ Boys with Jim Lauderdale, and more. (Hotels near Podunk Bluegrass Festival)
• Sound on Sound Music Festival Dates not yet announced for 2025. Seaside Park, Bridgeport, CT (Hotels near Sound on Sound Festival)

Delaware Music Festivals

• Firefly Music Festival The Firefly folks say they may revive the festival at some point but they haven’t said when.

Massachusetts Music Festivals

• Boston Calling May 23 – 25, 2025 at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Boston, MA. Performers include Luke Combs, Fall Out Bay, Dave Matthews Band, and more. (Hotels near Boston Calling)
• Fresh Grass Festival – North Adams September 19 – 21, 2025 at MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA (Hotels near Fresh Grass North Adams)
• Green River Festival June 20 – 22, 2025 at Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield, MA. Performers include Mt. Joy, Courtney Barnett, Waxahatchee, and more. (Hotels near Green River Festival)
• Levitate Music and Arts Festival July 12 – 13, 2025 at Marshfield Fairgrounds in Marshfield, MA. (Hotels near Levitate Festival)
• Lowell Folk Festival July 25 – 27, 2025 in Lowell, MA. (Hotels near Lowell Folk Festival)

New Jersey Music Festivals

• Barefoot Country Music Festival June 19 – 22, 2025 on the beach in Wildwood, NJ. Lineup includes Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, and more. (Hotels near Barefoot Country Music Festival)
• Sea Hear Now This festival was held September 14 – 15 in 2024 on the beach at Asbury Park, NJ. 2025 dates have not yet been announced. (Hotels ear Sea Hear Now Festival)
• XPoNential Music Festival On the waterfront in Camden, NJ. This festival was held September 20 – 22 in 2024. 2025 dates have not yet been announced. (Hotels near XPoNential Fest)

New York Music Festivals

• Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance July 17 – 20, 2025 at Trumansburg Fairgrounds in Trumansburg, NY. (Hotels near Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival)
• Global Citizens Festival The 2024 festival was held September 28th in New York city’s Central Park. Dates and location for 2025 not yet announced.
• Governors Ball Music Festival The 2024 festival was held June 7 – 9, 2024 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, NYC. 2025 dates not yet announced.
• Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival July 16 – 20, 2024. Walsh Farm in Oak Hill, NY. (Hotels near Grey Fox Festival)

Pennsylvania Music Festivals

• Berks Jazz Festival April 4 – 13, 2025 in Berks County, PA (Hotels near Berks Jazz Fest)
• Bethlehem Musikfest – Wind Creek Steel Stage Aug. 1 – 10, 2025 at the Steel Stacks in Bethlehem, PA. Performers include Megan Moroney, Riley Green, The Avett Brothers, Darius Rucker, Nelly, and Jordan Davis. (Hotels near the Wind Creek Steel Stage)
• Flood City Music Festival July 25 – 26, 2025 at Peoples Natural Gas Park in Johnstown, PA. (Hotels near Flood City Music Festival)
• Philadelphia Folk Festival August 15 – 17, 2025 at the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, PA. (Hotels near Philadelphia Folk Festival).
• Roots Picnic June 8, 2025. The Mann at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA. Performers include The Roots, Lil’ Kim, and more. (Hotels near Roots Picnic)
  

Rhode Island Music Festivals

• Newport Folk Festival July 25 – 27, 2025 at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI. (Hotels near Newport Folk Festival).
• Newport Jazz Festival August 1 – 3, 2025 at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI. (Hotels near Newport Jazz Festival)