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Toronto's Field Trip festival is back after a hiatus and here's the lineup

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Nothing else screams summer in the city than attending one of the multiple music festivals held in Toronto .

If you're as big of an indie music fan as I am, well I've got some exciting news for you because Field Trip is back after a hiatus, and they've just announced the lineup.

After a long two years, the beloved festival returns ready to bring more live music back to the city's core.

THE OFFICIAL POSTER!!!!! Here’s your line up for Field Trip 2022 on July 9th at Fort York & Garrison Common. Presale starts tomorrow at 10am EDT for a limited time! pic.twitter.com/771cKtfjck — Field Trip (@FieldTrip) March 22, 2022

The indie music festival will be taking over the historic Fort York site for one day only on July 9 and will feature performances by 15 different artists including Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Peach Pit, and Kurt Vile and the Violators.

Field Trip previously announced that it would take a break in 2019  and have the festival return in 2020, but due to restrictions, the comeback was delayed by two years.

"We can't wait to welcome people back to Field Trip to celebrate, be together again, discover their favourite new band, see their kids hula hoop, and be reminded of all the things we love about our city and about being with others," says festival co-founder and Arts & Craft President Kieran Roy.

General admission tickets are priced starting at $114.50 while VIP passes are $194.50. Presale begins on March 23 at 10:00 a.m.

Activities and schedule for the festival have yet to be announced but an announcement is expected in the upcoming weeks.

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Hosted by Arts & Crafts, the record label co-founded by Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew, the one day festival will feature a line-up of indie pop/rock royalty with appearances by Kurt Vile and the Violators, Busty and the Bass, headliners Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats and many more.  

Speaking on the festival’s big return, Kevin Drew said, “I think live music is going to play a major part in helping people recover from the last few years. There’s nothing more incredible than being in a crowd, feeling the pumping thunder of a band, and you all share this common feeling of – they speak to me, I identify with this, I understand this.”

Apart from names above, here is a list of must-see bands at this year’s Field Trip. Tickets available here .   

The Halluci Nation – TD Fort York Stage 8:35pm

Haviah Mighty – TD Fort York Stage 3:35pm

Peach Pit – TD Garrison Common Stage 8:00pm

Valley – TD Fort York Stage 7:15pm

Daisy The Great – TD Fort York Stage 2:35pm

Georgia Hammer – TD Garrison Common Stage 2:00pm

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Another beloved festival is making a comeback this summer. Field Trip Music & Arts Festival is returning to the heart of Toronto a full day of music, local eats, art exhibits, and fun programming.

This year’s diverse lineup of headliners includes Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Peach Pit, Kurt Vile and the Violators, Lucy Dacus, The Halluci Nation, Valley, Busty and the Bass, The Rheostatics, The Rural Alberta Advantage, Haviah Mighty, Daisy the Great, Pierre Kwenders, Georgia Harmer and Ombiigizi .

Toronto’s best food trucks will be stationed at the festival to satisfy your hunger between sets, as well as refreshments by Collective Arts Brewing and Town Brewing.

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There will also be a music festival for kids called Day Camp, headlined by JUNO award-winners Splash’N Boots and Recess Therapy, plus three shows by the Ultimutts stunt dogs.

At the festival, you’ll also get to explore the work of local artists as well as Analogue Gallery’s music photography exhibition.

Presale tickets will be available for 25% off this Wednesday, March 23 at 10 a.m. until Thursday until midnight or until sold out. General on-sale begins on Friday.

There are so many music fests happening around the city this summer, you’ll hardly have room in our calendar for anything else.

A new three-day EDM music festival called Decadence will take place at CityView this summer, as well as returning favourites like  VELD Music Festival at Downsview Park  this July, Salsa on St. Clair , Caribana, The CNE, Pride, Taste of the Danforth , and so many more.

It’s shaping up to be a jam-packed season here in Toronto and we couldn’t be more ready.

FIELD TRIP MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL

When: July 9, 2022 Where: Fort York and Garrison Common Cost: General Admission $142.66, VIP $233.06, Kids under 12 free

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The Field Trip Arts and Music Festival took place on Saturday, July 9th, at Fort York and it was a great day for live music. The diverse lineup served to unify indie music lovers of all different ages and backgrounds who together formed an extraordinary loving crowd of people. The event was crafted so that kids propped up on their parents’ shoulders with jumbo headphones could enjoy the sets comfortably just as much as the teenagers who collided into one another during those entrancing moments of really feeling the music. From young couples laying under the shade of trees in the grass, to the groups of friends who danced under raining confetti, Field Trip was a festival made for everyone.

Many of the beginning acts have recently released debut albums under Arts & Crafts Productions, the independent record label founded by Kevin Drew (Broken Social Scene), who is also owed responsibility for putting on the festival.

The first of these artists supported by Arts & Crafts are OMBIIGIZI , a Canadian indie rock music project who kicked off the festival at the Fort York Stage. They played through songs from their debut album Sewn Back Together , which was released earlier this year.

Starting off the day at the Garrison stage was Georgia Harmer , the Canadian alt/ indie singer-songwriter who is celebrating the release of her debut album Stay In Touch .

Back at the Fort York Stage, American indie pop band Daisy the Great made the most of their long journey to the north with a fun-loving set.

Pierre Kwenders is a Congolese-Canadian musician who showed us a different side of the indie music scene with his unique and complex sound. Kwenders redefines the role of language in lyricism, and his artistic innovations have been appreciated worldwide.

Haviah Mighty is a rapper from Brampton, Ontario, who rose to fame in 2016 as a member of the hip-hop group Sorority. Today, she’s released several EPs independently and, in 2019, won the Polaris Music Prize.

The Rural Alberta Advantage is an indie rock band established in Toronto in 2005 and consists of members Nils Edenloff (vocals and guitar), Amy Cole (keyboard, bass, and backing vocals), and Paul Banwatt (drums). Their set served to de-stress those who lazed in the sun and loosened up festival go-ers who were still arriving on festival grounds.

Formed in Etobicoke in the late 1970s and having disbanded in 2007, it was certainly a treat to have the Rheostatics on the stage at Field Trip. Thankfully for fans, since their reforming in 2016 and new album release, more shows have been cropping up across the province. They’re next due to perform at Elora Riverfest in August.

Lucy Dacus , an American indie folk artist from Richmond, Virginia, captivated listeners with her debut album, No Burden .

Busty and the Bass is an incredibly invigorating electro-soul and hip-hop group from Montreal. The cross-pollination of musical abilities of all of the band’s members created a tremendously replayable performance you couldn’t take your eyes off of.

We were lucky to have American singer-songwriter , Kurt Vile,  performing again in Toronto. The indie-folk rock artist was arresting in his performance, leaving us all yearning for more. Kurt Vile is one charming man with a guitar; you just want to listen to him sing under the sun all day long.

Valley is an indie pop band formed in Toronto in 2014 and in 2020, received the Juno award for Breakthrough Group of the Year. If their recorded music wasn’t exciting enough, their live set was mind-blowing. Valley is a remarkably dynamic and talented group of musicians and would urge those seeking wonderful music played live to catch one of their shows.

The sun set over Peach Pit during the most highly anticipated show of the day. Peach Pit is an indie rock band from Vancouver, BC, whose surfy guitar-driven melodies are met with a gentle vocal style. In fact, Christopher Vanderkooy’s guitar drove him all the way over the barricade and into the crowd to rip it on the guitar. The band’s success has been snowballing since the release of their debut EP, Sweet FA, in 2016. The band continues on their tour. Upcoming dates are available here .

The Halluci Nation (formerly Tribe Called Red) combines first nations music with electronic and instrumental hip hop elements to create a distinctive sound you’ve never heard before. Their performance encompasses a DJ booth towards the back of the stage where members Tim “2oolman” Hill and Ehren “Bear Witness” Thomas run the show while first nations dancers occupy the foreground. Haviah Mighty even returned to the stage to perform a song in collaboration with The Halluci Nation and Odario called “Ba Na Na.” The Fort York stage during The Halluci Nation show was the place to be for dancing around in the grass at Field Trip this year.

Wrapping up the festival was Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats all the way from Denver, Colorado. The Night Sweats band is an R&B side project created by Rateliff in 2013, which has since amassed a large following with the success of “S.O.B,” a song featured on their self-titled debut album. After a day full of exciting performances, this was the perfect end to the festival. Folk rock sang with so much soul and gusto, kept spirits high, and allowed everybody to feel absolutely free and happy.

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Music + concerts, music + concerts | field trip fest will celebrate community, beer and folk music in san juan capistrano, the single-day music and craft beer festival will feature sets by donavon frankenreiter, nikki lane and robert jon & the wreck at rancho riding park on saturday, march 30..

“Inside our brewery, the largest word written on the wall is ‘community,’ and we’re pretty serious about it,” said Brian Hendon, president and co-founder of San Juan Capistrano’s Docent Brewing, during a recent phone interview.

“A lot of times, people say things, and it’s hard to know if they are true, but trust me, this is what we do everything for. It’s always about the community,” he continued.

This commitment to the community lies at the heart of Docent Brewing, a sentiment that resonates deeply as they gear up to celebrate its 7th anniversary with Field Trip Fest . The festival, set to take place at Rancho Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, March 30, will offer attendees a vibrant blend of folk music and brews.

Donavon Frankenreiter (pictured performing on day one of the BeachLife Ranch Festival on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach) is set to play at this year’s Field Trip Fest at The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on March 30. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Nikki Lane (pictured performing on the Palomino Stage during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Saturday, April 29, 2023) is set to headline at this year’s Field Trip Fest at The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on March 30. (Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher, Contributing Photographer)

Donavon Frankenreiter (pictured performing on the Highlands Stage on day one of the BeachLife Ranch Festival on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach) is set to play at this year’s Field Trip Fest at The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on March 30. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Day Trip Fest will also host a free Volkswagen bus show produced by the South County Bus Society, where attendees can browse through 80 classic Volkswagen buses as well as a handful of eclectic cars. (Photo courtesy of Field Trip Fest)

One of two stages is set for this year’s Field Trip Fest, which will take place at Rancho Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, March 30. (Photo by Mark Christensen)

Leroy From The North is set to play at this year’s Field Trip Fest at The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on March 30. (Photo by Skyler Barberio)

Robert Jon & The Wreck will perform at this year’s Field Trip Fest at The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on March 30. (Photo by Rob Blackham)

Docent Brewing began its journey in 2017 and introduced its inaugural Field Trip Fest in 2019 to mark its second anniversary that March. The festival’s name stems from the team’s decision to christen their beer cans ‘field trips’ at the brewery as a playful nod to embracing adventure and exploration outdoors, fostering a connection with childlike wonder. This year, the tradition continues as cans retain the same name, offering fans a familiar experience to enjoy.

The single-day fest will debut at a new location this year, just a stone’s throw from its previous spot. Nestled on the opposite side of the creek from its former home at Reata Park , the larger outdoor space was a strategic move, Hendon shared, as the team wanted to keep the fun in the same vicinity, but just with more space.

Despite the festival’s significant expansion since its reinstatement post the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022, Hendon said that its core objective remains unchanged: to commemorate and celebrate Docent Brewing’s anniversary each year, coincidentally accompanied by a star-studded lineup of folk acts.

The music and craft beer festival will include two stages with performances by alt-country rocker Nikki Lane and singer-songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter , along with performances by Alabama folk outlaw Early James, Orange County rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck , Eric Roebuck, Leroy From The North and Alice Wallace .

“When we first created Field Trip Fest, the initial goal was to create a folk festival, but I personally didn’t think we had many in Southern California,” Hendon said. “I’m originally from West Virginia, and there’s some really great rootsy and folk festivals in Colorado and back east and the Appalachian Mountains, (so we’re) bringing that energy over here. It’s also important for us to bring local acts to the stage, and fans seem to appreciate that sense of community in music.”

Hendon is equally excited about the festival’s Volkswagen bus show produced by the South County Bus Society, where folks can browse through 80 classic Volkswagen buses as well as a handful of eclectic cars.

There will be more than 40 local breweries in attendance, offering those 21-and-older samples of a variety of brews from 1-4:30 p.m. Adding to the culinary list, Heritage BBQ , renowned as one of South Orange County’s premier eateries, will be on the grounds.

As Field Trip Fest commemorates another anniversary, it also honors the inauguration of Docent Brewing’s third brewery in Corona Del Mar, alongside its latest establishment in San Clemente. While expansion is on the horizon, Hendon remains steadfast in his desire for the festival to uphold the values of community, friendship and good music that have defined Field Trip Fest and continue to shape its legacy.

“When we first started, it was just us inviting our closest friends, whether it came to breweries or musicians we knew, and that’s how it’s kind of always stayed. It’s the core of who we are.”

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When: Saturday, March 30

Where : Rancho Riding Park, 30753 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano

Tickets : Passes start at $59-$89; parking passes are $20 at fieldtripfest.com .

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Field Trip Fest 2023

Will gluten-free options be available? Yes!  So far, we have confirmed that 4 breweries will be pouring a gluten-free seltzer.  Additionally, we will have food vendors offering gluten-free menu items.

Will tickets be sold at the door?

Yes, tickets will be available if not sold out in advance. However, we highly recommend purchasing in advance online as ticket prices increase at the venue.

What if I lose or break my tasting glass?

If supplies last, you may purchase a replacement.

Can I buy extra commemorative glasses?

Yes, at the end of the festival if supplies last.

What should I bring?

A current Photo ID including your birth date (no photocopies accepted - NO EXCEPTIONS) 

Prohibited Items:

·     Outside food & beverages

·      High-back chairs (chairs must be 35" or lower)

·      Glass of any kind (including last year's tasting glass)

·     Illegal substances (no drugs of any kind)

·     Coolers or wagons

·     Camelback/water bladder

·     Bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, or motorized vehicles of any kind (bicycle parking available outside festival grounds)

·     Weapons of any kind - knives and firearms included.

·     Fireworks, sparklers, or incendiary devices

·      Professional or prosumer cameras and/or equipment (no long/large/zoom/detachable lenses, tripods, drones, or GoPros)

·     Umbrellas

·      Water guns, water balloons, and/or any other kind of water projectile

·      Unauthorized vendors

·     Stickers/flyers/solicitations

·     No Pets (except service animals)

  Allowed Items:          

·     Low-back chair (35" or lower) or small blanket/beach towel (max size 8' x 8') - one per person

·     Prescribed medication ( in original container with doctor's note matching ID)

·     Empty plastic or metal water bottle (no glass)

·     Non-professional cameras

·     Purses / Fanny packs

·     Sealed gum and/or chapstick

·     Sunglasses, hats, and non-aerosol sunscreen

Is there a children's ticket policy?

Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult. Ages 12+ must purchase  a ticket. Parents are wholly responsible for the enjoyment and safety of their children. We do suggest that attendees with young children ensure that there is an adult in their party who is dedicated to watching over the little ones. Please provide your child with ear protection , as loud music is not safe for their ears.

Is re-entry allowed?

Yes, you can exit and re-enter the festival at your convenience, once you receive your wristband. Your wristband is non-replaceable and non-transferable, so do not remove it.

*Please note that beer tastings are while supplies last. Some breweries may run out before 4pm.

All Sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable or transferrable. The festival will take place rain or shine.  Artists and times are subject to change.

By purchasing a ticket, you agree to assume all risks associated with  COVID- 19 and other infectious and/or communicable diseases, viruses, bacteria, or illnesses.  Holder assumes all risk and danger including, without limitation, injury, death, personal loss, property damage, or other related harm. Management reserves the right to refuse admission or eject any person who fails to comply with the terms, conditions and/or rules for the event in which this ticket is issued. 

All ages are welcome; children 12 and under are free with paid adult and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Must be 21+ to purchase or taste alcohol. An individual will not be able to receive wristbands for other ticket holders not present when checking in. Please bring a Photo I.D.  A photocopy of your I.D. will not be accepted.

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C hicago summers are perfect for outdoor activities, whether it is exploring a street festival in a new community, or a free concert in Millennium Park.

Dozens of festivals happen every year in the city to celebrate culture, communities and genres of music.

The list below contains a variety of free and paid festivities happening across the city through September.

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West Armitage Avenue from Sheffield Avenue to Racine Avenue, Chicago

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Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest

3200 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago

This annual street festival will kick off summer in Lakeview with music, food and artisan vendors. The festivities are conveniently located steps away from the Belmont "L" station.

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Do Division Street Fest

May 31, June 1-2

Division Street, between Damen Avenue and Leavitt Street, Chicago

This Wicker Park street festival has events planned for all ages. Local food and retail vendors will be featured, along with music performances and a fashion show. "Family Fun Fest" is a part of the festivities, focused on children's entertainment. There will be a petting zoo, an inflatable slide and kids' music.

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Millennium Park, Chicago

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Chicago House Music Festival

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The opening night performances of the Chicago Blues Festival will take place at Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport. Online RSVPs can be made for free admission.

June 7-9- Millennium Park, Chicago

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Puerto Rican Fest

Humboldt Park, Chicago

Puerto Rican Fest , or Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas, is an annual cultural celebration in Humboldt Park with carnival rides, music, food, a parade and more.

Andersonville Midsommarfest

Clark Street from Foster Avenue to Gregory Street, Chicago

This community event is an annual celebration of Andersonville. Local vendors, food and music will take over Clark Street from Foster Avenue to Gregory Street.

Old Town Art Fair

1763 N. North Park Ave., Chicago

On this June weekend, the Old Town Triangle Historical District is transformed into a fine art wonderland. More than 200 fine artists from around the country will be at the Old Town Art Fair to sell and display their art.

Wells Street Art Fest

Wells Street between North Avenue and Division Street, Chicago

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The Grant Park Music Festival

Dates from June 12 through Aug. 17

Grant Park, Chicago

The Grant Park Music Festival brings free concerts and activities to the park throughout the summer. Artists and performance schedules can be found at grantparkmusicfestival.com .

Sundays on State

June 16 and July 14

State Street from Lake Street to Adams Street

Two Sundays a year, downtown State Street closes off traffic for a "free, interactive block party." Sundays on State gives the community an opportunity to shop from local businesses, engage in family activities and enjoy food from local vendors.

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SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview

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The Opera Festival of Chicago

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Millennium Park Summer Music Series

Mondays and Thursdays, July 1-Aug. 8

The Jay Pritzker Pavilion will be the site of multiple free concerts during summer as a part of the Millennium Park Music Series .

Rose on the River

The Salt Shed, Chicago

One stage will be the site of 16 performances during this all-ages festival at the Salt Shed Fairgrounds. Rose on the River 2024 is headlined by My Morning Jacket, Tash Sultana, Thundercat and more.

NASCAR Chicago Street Race

The Chicago Street Race is a unique two-day sports and entertainment event with a festival-like atmosphere. This year's headliners include Keith Urban, The Chainsmokers, The Black Keys and Lauren Alaina. Visit NASCARChicago.com for more information.

Windy City Smokeout

United Center, Chicago

Windy City Smokeout brings the sounds and flavors of the South to the city. The festival includes four days of country music from artists such as Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Cody Johnson.

Square Roots Festival

Lincoln Avenue from Montrose Avenue to Wilson Avenue, Chicago

Square Roots is a Lincoln Square street festival that gives community members and visitors the opportunity to enjoy local food, vendors and music.

Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago

Union Park, Chicago

Pitchfork is a music festival featuring dozens of artists from a range of genres. This year's headliners include Black Pumas, Jamie xx and Alanis Morissette.

SEE ALSO: Pitchfork Music Festival 2024 lineup includes Alanis Morissette, Carly Rae Jepsen, more

Chicago Food Truck Festival

2300 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago

For the 11th year, the city's top food trucks will gather in the South Loop for the Chicago Food Truck Festival. For the 2024 season, the fest is joining forces with the Chicago Margarita Festival to create a special drink menu. Claim free tickets at chgofoodtruckfest.com .

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

2500 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago

The best food and drinks of Lincoln Park are showcased during Taste of Lincoln Avenue . The busy street will close for the weekend for live music, drink tastings and a children's carnival.

Fiesta Del Sol

Cermak Road from Ashland Avenue to Morgan Street, Chicago

Fiesta Del Sol is a free street festival and carnival in the Pilsen neighborhood. The festival features local food vendors, artisans and live performances.

Wicker Park Fest

Milwaukee Avenue from North Avenue to Ashland Avenue

Explore the food, art and culture of Wicker Park at this annual street festival . The live music lineup of pop and alternative bands includes artists like The Regrettes and Built to Spill.

Chinatown Summer Fair

Wentworth Avenue from Cermak Avenue to 24th Place, Chicago.

This annual cultural celebration will return for its 45th year. The festival opens with a lion dance procession, followed by a variety of other performances. The Chinatown Summer Fair will also have plenty of food and merchandise vendors.

Lollapalooza

Once a year Grant Park is transformed into the site of one of the biggest music festivals in the country. Over 170 bands and performers take the stage over the four day festival. Headliners for 2024 include big names like SZA, The Killers, Future and Metro Boomin.

READ MORE: Lollapalooza 2024 lineup day-by-day released, featuring headliners SZA, Tyler the Creator, Blink-182

Retro on Roscoe

200 W. Roscoe St., Chicago

Roscoe Village is a picturesque setting for live music, food, antique vendors and other merchants. More events will be taking place during Retro on Roscoe , like an antique car and motorcycle show.

Northalsted Market Days

Halsted Street from Belmont Avenue to Addison Street, Chicago

Market Days is a weekend street festival with food, music and vendors in the Northalsted neighborhood. From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. performances will take place across five stages down Halsted Street.

Chicago Jazz Festival

Aug. 29-Sept. 1

Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park

The Chicago Jazz Festival is a weekend of free performances from the best local and international jazz talent.

North Coast Music Festival

Aug. 30- Sept. 1

North Coast is an electric genre music festival featuring over 100 artists, interactive art installations and activities.

ARC Music Festival

Aug. 30-Sept. 1

For the fourth year, ARC Music Festival is bringing dozens of house and techno artists to Union Park.

Taste of Chicago

Grant Park and other locations around Chicago

Taste of Chicago is a free city-wide event showcasing the best food and drinks in the city. The main event is located in September in Grant Park, but pop-up events will be taking place in neighborhoods around the city throughout summer.

Chicago German-American Oktoberfest

Lincoln Square, at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Western Avenue, Chicago

Oktoberfest is a free festival celebrating German heritage. The celebration is a chance to enjoy authentic German food, drinks, music and entertainment.

World Music Festival Chicago

Sept. 20-29

Chicago Cultural Center and Citywide

Performances by global artists will play at venues around the city during the World Music Festival . The festival will showcase sounds from Brazil, South Korea, Senegal and more.

Sept. 20-22

Douglass Park, Chicago

Riot Fest is an annual music festival specializing in punk, rock, alternative, metal and hip-hop. The lineup for Riot Fest has yet to be announced.

Welcome to Moscow

Home to the University of Idaho, Moscow (aka Fest City) is known for its lively celebrations and charming hometown vibe. Whether you’re exploring picturesque landscapes, rocking out at a music festival or indulging in mouthwatering local cuisine, this welcoming city offers an array of experiences for every style of adventurer. The only question is, where should you begin?

  Stay + Play

Looking for your ultimate basecamp? Take your pick of hotels in the heart of the action, cozy B&Bs and more.

Drink + Dine

Pop into one of our local eateries and sample everything from burgers to bouillabaisse. Or, sip your way through Moscow’s craft beer scene and find an ale to cure your ails.

Meet + Plan

If you’re searching for your next conference, business trip or company retreat destination, Moscow has it all. Boasting a variety of venues, tempting food and drink options and ample hotel accommodations, this town is sure to impress.

Upcoming Events

Immerse yourself in cinematic magic at a film festival or enjoy family-friendly fun at the annual Renaissance fair. Mark your calendars and stay up to date with the latest happenings in Fest City.

Moscow Brewing presents Andru Gomez

One World presents Gefilte Trout

Open Mic Night at One World Cafe

Third Floor Charrette

Kino Short Film Festival

Breaking Silence

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A guide to Moscow’s summer festivals

May 26, 2018 • 4 min read

People attend open-air concert during Usadba Jazz festival at the Archangelskoye Estate @ Anton Gvozdikov / Shutterstock

Believe it or not, in summer Moscow usually gets rather hot. It’s also the season when the city is fully awake, with more events happening than at any other time of the year. Almost every weekend a new market, exhibition or festival takes place, making it pretty hard to choose which one to attend.

Of course, the highlight of this summer in the Russian capital will be the celebration of football, as Moscow gets ready to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup (from 14 June to 15 July) along with 10 other cities across the country. Nevertheless, over the years some big annual events have become an integral – and fun – part of Moscow’s summer culture. Here are our top picks.

Usadba Jazz at Arkhangelskoe

This iconic open-air jazz festival has been taking place in Moscow for over a decade, making it one of the city’s favourite outdoor events. The location is always the same – the gorgeous 19th-century  Arkhangelskoe Estate and its surroundings. Apart from some great classical and modern jazz, blues, funk, soul and world music, there’s a new theme each year: in 2017 it was ecology, introducing some local eco-designers and culinary artists to jazz-loving Muscovites.

Dates: 2–3 June 2018

Red Square Book Fest

This year Moscow’s annual book festival will be taking over the historic Red Square for the fourth time. The event celebrates the reading culture, introduces the best local publishing houses, and allows visitors to purchase books, attend masterclasses and listen to some well-known modern Russian writers. The program covers several themes, including fiction, non-fiction, ebooks, children’s and educational literature, antique and secondhand books, as well as Russian regions.  Famous Russian museums present their publishing projects and catalogues, and there are live concerts and performances throughout the festival.

Dates: 3–6 June 2018

Moscow Flower Show

Who knew Moscow could be a rose? Last year a new sort of rose was created just to celebrate the 870th anniversary of the Russian capital. This international garden festival is a paradise for the admirers of landscape design and all things green and blooming. Both recognised and up-and-coming landscape designers present their works and compete for the main prize, awarded by an international jury. And visitors get a chance to release their inner flower child.

Dates: 29 June–8 July 2018

Taste of Moscow

This international food festival   has been around for a long time, covering 19 cities of the world and gaining huge popularity in Moscow. The city’s 30 best restaurants will take part in the program this year, offering visitors their most renowned dishes and products. You can treat yourself to delicacies from one of the exclusive menus created specifically for the festival, attend degustations or learn how to cook from a professional chef. The interactive program will also include concerts, masterclasses, pop-up performances and children’s activities.

Dates: 26–29 July 2018

Much loved by both locals and visitors to the city, the annual Park Live rock festival has achieved international status in its six years of existence, treating the fans with performances from world-famous and local rock stars. Hosting Muse in 2015 has been the highlight in the festival’s history, while Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lana Del Rey, Limp Bizkit and System of a Down have also headlined. In 2018 revellers will have a chance to see David Guetta, Gorillaz and Massive Attack at the vibrant Gorky Park  in the heart of the city.

Dates: 27–29 July 2018

Afisha Picnic

Moscow’s biggest open-air festival is a summer rave for food and music lovers. Organized by Afisha magazine, it’s been expanding year on year, eventually moving from concert halls and stadiums to the vast Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve , a former royal estate and a Unesco World Heritage Site by the Moscow River. The organisers make sure there’s lots going on, so apart from multiple music stages you can find food stalls with local products, a designers’ market, gaming and lecture areas – all with a strict no-alcohol policy.

Dates: 4 August 2018

The Times and Epochs re-enactment of a battle between Polish and Ruthenian archers © Degtyaryov Andrey / Shutterstock

Times and Epochs

The ultimate historical festival in Russia expands with each passing year, taking over Moscow parks, recreational areas and some of the main streets. It brings together the best from the world of historical re-enactment, boasting more than 6000 geeky participants in 2017 (many of them from abroad). Soldiers, merchants, craftsmen, musicians all walk the streets in traditional costumes, performing or teaching the arts, crafts and games of the past. Best of all, the festival is focused on getting the audience involved in the lifestyles of different eras, from the Stone Age to the Soviet times.

Dates: 10–22 August 2018

Moscow City Day

Moscow turned 870 in 2017, and to celebrate the occasion, the city administration decided to host a 10-day festival under the slogan ‘Moscow is a city where history is being made’. With Russian avant-garde the main theme, dozens of events, lectures, performances and street markets celebrated the history of the capital as well as its prominent inhabitants. Plenty of music, food and modern art is always to be expected on the city streets during this time. Don’t miss the magnificent fireworks.

Dates: 1–10 September 2018

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