![]() ![]() massmoca.The Breakaway Music Festival is back this year, and fans of the event will be happy that an extra day has been added to the festivities. Ticket info: Three-day pass: $184 for general admission, $129 for students, $64 for children between 6-16. Who’s playing: Dropkick Murphys (acoustic), Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Sierra Ferrell, Rhiannon Giddens, the Devil Makes Three, Aoife O’Donovan, Allison Russell, Mighty Poplar. Vibe: Mostly roots music, sometimes with a twist, held in and around a world-class contemporary art museum. ![]() Ticket info: Two-day general admission tickets: $153, with single-day tickets to come. Who’s playing: Griz, Lane 8, Porter Robinson DJ set, Madeon DJ set, Tchami, Elderbrook, Knock2, Evan Giia, Forester, Gashi, Night Tales, Surf Mesa. Vibe: A touring festival focused on electronic music with local food trucks and vendors, this weekend marks Breakaway’s only stop in the Northeast. Where: The Stage at Suffolk Downs, Boston Ticket info: $54.99 for early general admission. Who’s playing: Valerie June, James McMurtry & Band, the Suitcase Junket, Chatham Rabbits, Taylor Ashton, Al Olender, Wallace Field. Vibe: A little crunchy the festival is solar-powered and carbon neutral, with valet bicycle parking at the entrance and solely plant-based food and drink for sale. Where: Mass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton Ticket info: $65 for adults 18 and older, $20 for children 13-17, free for children 12 and younger. Who’s playing: Williams, Shawn Colvin, Lisa Loeb, Amy Ray, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Heather Maloney, Aisha Burns. Curated by headliner Dar Williams, the inaugural version of River Roads will feature a “water justice” theme that includes waterway cleanup efforts around the Pioneer Valley the day after the show. Vibe: A bit like Lilith Fair, organizers say, referring to the ‘90s traveling festival focused on women performers. ĭar Williams is curating the inaugural River Roads Festival in Easthampton, where she'll also perform. One-day general admission: $105 (with no fees). Ticket info: Two-day general admission tickets: $175.50 (with no fees). Who’s playing: Modest Mouse, Sunny Day Real Estate, the Beths, Blitzen Trapper, Lord Huron, Phantogram, Trampled by Turtles, Cautious Clay. Vibe: An eclectic mix of indie-rock acts playing two stages, along with shopping opportunities that include vintage fashion, home décor, and vinyl records, plus a retro arcade and local food and drink. ![]() Ticket info: Three-day general admission: $281.19. Who’s playing: Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall, Jon Batiste, Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, the Soul Rebels (featuring Rakim & Talib Kweli), Big Freedia, Charles Lloyd New Quartet, Samara Joy, Cimafunk, Julian Lage, Marcus Miller, Durand Jones, Bill Charlap Trio, Christian McBride’s Jam Jawn, Soulive, Big Gigantic. Vibe: There’s more than jazz happening at the OG of American music festivals, which has an enviably picturesque location alongside Narragansett Bay. Where: Fort Adams State Park, Newport, R.I. Who’s playing: Karate, Guerilla Toss, Swirlies, Frances Forever, Ovlov, Valleyheart, Bent Knee, Beeef, Dino Gala, Izzy Heltai, Will Dailey, and many, many more. Vibe: A four-day showcase for local musicians, most of whom have Massachusetts connections, split between two venues in Davis Square. Where: Crystal Ballroom and the Rockwell, Somerville Who’s playing: Braxton Cook, Michael Mayo, Anastassiya Petrova, Farayi Malek, Seba Molnar. Vibe: Founded in 2021, this successor to the BeanTown Jazz Festival emphasizes musical and cultural diversity with performers from Boston and beyond, along with local art and food vendors and family-friendly activities. Single-day tickets: $99 for Friday, $129 each for Saturday and Sunday. Ticket info: General admission three-day pass: $249. Who’s playing: Brandi Carlile, Trey Anastasio Band, Stick Figure, Goose, Rebelution, Ziggy Marley, Ripe, Shakey Graves, Lucius, Peach Pit, Larkin Poe, Celisse. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Levitate, and will include art installations and skate exhibitions curated by pro skater Nora Vasconcellos, a Pembroke native. Vibe: Trends jammy, but with plenty for fans of indie-rock and roots music, too. Where: Marshfield Fairgrounds, Marshfield Levitate Music and Arts Festival in Marshfield returns July 7-9 for its 10th annual event. ![]()
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