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The Campfire Stage highlights a different side of Hinterland Music Festival, pairing late-night sets from indie, punk and punk-adjacent rock, and electronic artists with the communal atmosphere of the campgrounds, a key reason why camping is part of the complete Hinterland experience.
Deep Tropics introduces Equinox, a new spring gathering set for March 20–21, 2026, at Bicentennial Park Amphitheater in Nashville. Designed as a one-stage, two-day experience, Equinox offers a more focused way to engage with the Deep Tropics sound, lineup, and community.
Bonnaroo returns to The Farm June 11–14, 2026, with a refreshed format, an early lineup reveal, and major site improvements after last year’s weather challenges. In our full festival preview, we break down the headliners, standout undercard, camping options, and everything new for 2026.
The Hinterland Music Festival 2026 lineup is here, and we’re breaking down the four-day expansion, headliners KATSEYE, Lorde, Mumford & Sons, and Kali Uchis, standout artists across the bill, camping options, and what to expect as the festival returns to St. Charles, Iowa.
Breakaway Alabama 2025 makes its debut October 3–4 at the Orion Amphitheater and Apollo Park. We’ve got the latest updates, including daily schedules, afters, Silent Disco details, and ticket info for Huntsville’s first Breakaway weekend.
Saturday at Deep Tropics 2025 brought Nashville heat and community, with sets from MOLLYWATER, Cruel Mistress, Ash Lauryn, Fiera, Zen Selekta, Heyz, LYNY, Liquid Stranger, and Subtronics. From local talent to global headliners, the festival closed with energy, bass, and connection.
Friday at Deep Tropics 2025 set the tone for a weekend of music and community in Nashville. From Maddy O’Neal’s bass-filled explorations to Lane 8’s golden hour and Alison Wonderland’s trap-heavy finale, the festival balanced artistry, energy, and connection in every corner.
Hinterland 2025’s final day brought perfect weather, a sold-out crowd, and unforgettable performances from Orla Gartland, Wyatt Flores, Sierra Ferrell, Bleachers, Lana Del Rey, and more. From early afternoon rock energy to a late-night set at the Campfire Stage, Sunday closed the festival in spectacular style.
Our first trip to Hinterland Music Festival was worth the miles. Friday brought fierce pop, dreamy indie, and one of the best headlining sets we’ve seen all year. Check out our full recap and photos from day one—featuring Rebecca Black (twice!), Royel Otis, Remi Wolf, Clairo, and Tyler, the Creator.
Deep Tropics 2025 reveals exciting late-night performances, a sustainability summit, & a FEMME HOUSE collaboration. With immersive after-parties, global talent, and sustainability initiatives, this year’s festival offers a unique experience for music lovers and changemakers alike.
