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Valley of the Seven Stars returns to Arrington, Virginia this October with GRiZ performing three nights and a lineup featuring CloZee, Jade Cicada, and more. The camping festival blends psychedelic bass, groove-driven sets, and immersive late-night programming.
RiverBeat Music Festival returns to Tom Lee Park in Memphis on May 1–3, 2026, with a lineup led by Dave Matthews Band, Wu-Tang Clan, and The Red Clay Strays. The three-day riverfront event also features St. Vincent, Ice Cube, Lord Huron, Marshmello, T-Pain, Phantogram, and De La Soul, alongside a mix of regional artists and several influential Memphis rap veterans.
