CityFolk
CityFolk returns to Ottawa in September 2026 — five days of folk, roots, and multi-genre music from the team behind Ottawa Bluesfest.
Francos de Montréal
Francos de Montréal runs June 12-20, 2026 — nine days of Francophone music in the Quartier des Spectacles with free outdoor stages and ticketed concerts.
Festival International Nuits d’Afrique
Festival International Nuits d’Afrique runs July 7-19, 2026 in Montreal — thirteen days of African, Caribbean, and Latin music at the Quartier des Spectacles.
XPoNential Music Festival
XPoNential Music Festival returns to Camden, NJ September 18-20, 2026 — three days of indie, folk, and rock curated by WXPN, Philadelphia’s legendary public radio station.
Crawfish Fest
Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest returns to Augusta, NJ May 29-31, 2026 — three days of blues, Cajun, zydeco, and 10,000 pounds of Louisiana crawfish at the Sussex County Fairgrounds.
Back Porch Music Festival
Back Porch Music Festival brings folk, roots, and Americana to Northampton, MA — a late-winter gathering in the Pioneer Valley, two hours from Albany.
Rhythm & Roots
Rhythm & Roots returns to Ninigret Park in Charlestown, RI September 4-6, 2026 — three days of Cajun, zydeco, and roots music with camping near the Rhode Island coast.
Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Festival
Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Festival brings four days of bluegrass and Americana to Manchester, VT August 13-16, 2026. Camping, workshops, and world-class picking just across the border.
Dead of Summer Music Festival
Dead of Summer Music Festival returns to Manchester, VT July 10-12, 2026 — three days of rock, jam, and roots music in the Green Mountains, a short drive from the Capital Region.
Jeezum Crow Festival
Jeezum Crow Festival returns to Jay Peak Resort July 10-11, 2026 — two days of multi-genre music in northern Vermont, a favorite cross-border trip for the North Country.