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Major Music Festivals Announced: Star-Studded Lineups Await!

3/7/2026

Summary

Music Festivals Announced

The Mountain Music Festival will take place August 21–23 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, featuring Rick Springfield and Lita Ford.
The High Water Fest is scheduled for April 18–19 in North Charleston, headlined by Alabama Shakes and Caamp.
The Oceans Calling festival is set for September 25–27 in Ocean City, Maryland, with headliners including the Dave Matthews Band, Twenty One Pilots, Hootie and the Blowfish, and Gwen Stefani.

Summary

Rock Tours Unveiled

This week features 13 new rock and metal tours, led by Killswitch Engage's summer tour with Machine Head and others.
Kittie will headline shows in June.
Sabaton and the Sex Pistols have rescheduled tours, with Frank Carter on vocals.
The Aftershock Festival is set for October 1-4 in Sacramento, featuring My Chemical Romance and other acts.
The Vans Warped Tour has announced a five-date lineup.

History

Historical Context

The Woodstock Music and Art Fair, held from August 15 to 18, 1969, on Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, New York, attracted over 400,000 attendees and featured legendary performances by artists like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. This iconic festival symbolized the counterculture movement of the 1960s and has inspired contemporary music festivals, highlighting the enduring cultural significance of large-scale gatherings in promoting community and artistic expression.

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Music Festivals Announced

The Mountain Music Festival will take place August 21–23 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, featuring Rick Springfield and Lita Ford.
The High Water Fest is scheduled for April 18–19 in North Charleston, headlined by Alabama Shakes and Caamp.
The Oceans Calling festival is set for September 25–27 in Ocean City, Maryland, with headliners including the Dave Matthews Band, Twenty One Pilots, Hootie and the Blowfish, and Gwen Stefani.

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