Sep 24, 2023
Get ready to dive into a week of musical diversity and discovery that promises something for everyone. This upcoming week features a range of festivals, each with its own unique charm and sound. Whether you’re drawn to waterfront vibes, electronic beats in the mountains, or the richness of hip-hop, there’s an event to suit your musical taste.
Among the highlights are a trio of waterfront festivals – Oceans Calling in Ocean City, Maryland, Same Same But Different in Perris, California, and Sound On Sound in Bridgeport, Connecticut – that’ll feature lakeside melodies and beachy beats that will have you dancing with the waves.
In Concord, North Carolina, Breakaway Carolina brings the Breakaway vibes to the Tar Heel State at Concord Speedway, where you can dance under open skies to electronic, hip hop, and pop music.
Down by the banks of the Mississippi River, the Mempho Music Festival in Memphis, Tennessee, celebrates the region’s rich musical heritage while showcasing a diverse range of genres set within the Memphis Botanic Garden.
Staying in the South, the annual hip hop festival and conference A3C returns to Atlanta, Georgia, and producer Liquid Stranger is once again hosting his WAKAAN getaway in the Ozarks.
This week promises an array of musical adventures. Following is an overview of highlighted U.S. music festivals for September 25-October 1, ordered by state.
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