Festivals
Boots In The Park Reveals Three 2025 Lineups Feat. Brooks & Dunn, Old Dominion, Parker McCollum & More
Country fans, dust off your boots — Boots In The Park is back, and the 2025 lineup is already looking stacked. The traveling country music festival, produced by Activated Events, just announced the first three stops of next year’s run, and it’s bringing some heavy hitters along for the ride.
Bakersfield: March 7
The party kicks off in Bakersfield, CA, at the Bakersfield Sports Village with Brooks & Dunn headlining. The legendary duo will be joined by rising stars Jackson Dean, Owen Riegling, Joe Peters, and Luwiss Lux for a boot-stomping good time.
Norco: March 8
The very next day, March 8, the crew heads to Norco’s Silverlakes, where the lineup gets even bigger. Brooks & Dunn, Dean, Riegling, Peters, and Lux will be joined by Parker McCollum, Rodney Atkins, and Bryce Leatherwood — talk about a stacked Saturday.
San Diego: April 5
Come April, the festival takes over Waterfront Park in San Diego on the 5th. This one’s anchored by Old Dominion, with support from Chris Young, Tyler Hubbard, Parmalee, Tayler Holder, Presley Tennant, and Luwiss Lux(who’s clearly not missing a single stop).
But it’s not just about the music — expect full-day country celebrations featuring line dancing, local craft food vendors, art installations, and all the sunshine-soaked vibes you can handle.
“Boots In The Park has become a signature event for country music fans that they look forward to year after year,” says Activated Events CEO Steve Thacher. “We’re excited to kick off 2025 with Brooks & Dunn headlining in Bakersfield and Norco, and Old Dominion returning to the beautiful San Diego Waterfront. I couldn’t be prouder of how this brand has grown, and there’s much more in store for 2025!”
Tickets
Presale for all three events begins Thursday, November 14 at 10 a.m. PT, with general onsale starting Friday, November 15 at 10 a.m. PT. Both General Admission and VIP options will be available. More info here.
Get ready to boot-scoot your way into 2025. More dates and surprises are sure to follow — so stay tuned.
Festivals
Governors Ball 2026 Release Daily Schedules
The set times are in. Governors Ball Music Festival just dropped its daily schedules for June 5–7, and the usual game begins: mapping your day, picking your battles, and accepting you can’t see everything.
Friday, June 5
Day one leans indie-pop into rap by night. Lorde closes the main stage at 8:30, opposite the tail end of Baby Keem(7:30–8:30). That’s your first big call: polished pop spectacle or Keem’s high-energy set.
Earlier, things get messy in a good way. KATSEYE (6:35–7:30) overlaps with Pierce the Veil (5:30–6:30) bleed, and The Beths (6:00–7:00) sit right in between. Indie fans will feel that pinch.
Midday conflicts are lighter, but The Dare (4:00–4:45) vs. Arcy Drive (3:30–4:15) creates a small fork in the road.
If you’re pacing yourself, the cleanest run is late afternoon into Mariah the Scientist (4:45–5:30), then pick your lane.
Saturday, June 6
Saturday is the most chaotic on paper. Stray Kids headline at 8:30, directly after Kali Uchis (7:30–8:30). That transition is smooth if you stay put.
The real trouble hits earlier. Major Lazer (6:30–7:30) collides with Blood Orange (5:30–6:30) and the start of Amyl and the Sniffers (7:30–8:30). Dancehall vs. alt-R&B vs. punk. Pick a mood and commit.
Mid-card is stacked with clashes: Ravyn Lenae (4:00–4:45) overlaps with Jane Remover (3:30–4:15), and Snow Strippers (4:45–5:30) runs right into Wet Leg (4:45–5:30). That last one is a true coin flip, two buzzy acts at the exact same time.
Sunday, June 7
Sunday might be the strongest day top to bottom. A$AP Rocky closes at 8:45, opposite the end of JENNIE (7:45–8:45) and Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist (7:45–8:45). That’s the toughest final hour of the weekend.
The lead-up is just as tight. Dominic Fike (6:45–7:45) overlaps with Clipse (5:45–6:45) and Hot Mulligan (6:15–7:15). Three different crowds, same window.
Earlier, Japanese Breakfast (4:00–4:45) and Holly Humberstone (3:15–4:00) form a nice back-to-back if you stay mobile, but Between Friends (2:30–3:15) cuts into that flow.
The takeaway
Friday is manageable. Saturday is conflict-heavy. Sunday is stacked late.
If you hate missing songs, plan short splits. If you want full sets, accept you’ll miss something big. That’s part of the deal, and honestly, half the fun.
Festivals
PNE Summer Night Concerts Announce 2026 Lineup
Vancouver’s summer concert calendar is locking into place. The annual Summer Night Concerts are set to return to the Pacific National Exhibition from August 22 through September 7, bringing live music back to one of the city’s biggest seasonal events.
This year carries a bit more weight than usual. The series will debut at the brand-new Freedom Mobile Arch, a 10,000-seat outdoor amphitheatre built for large-scale performances. The venue promises better sightlines, improved sound, and a more immersive setup for fans. It’s a major shift for the fair, which spent much of last year dealing with construction that limited its footprint and contributed to a drop in attendance.
Now, with the full site back in action, organizers are aiming for a reset. The 2026 lineup leans into that idea, mixing legacy acts with newer names across genres like rock, pop, hip-hop, and electronic.
Headliners include Blue Rodeo, The Guess Who, The Beaches, Nelly, and Zedd, alongside artists like Mt. Joy, Train, and Barenaked Ladies. Special performances include Cynthia Erivo backed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, as well as appearances from Punjabi Virsa, Weird Al Yankovic, Earth, Wind & Fire, Pierce the Veil, Sarah McLachlan, and Boy George & Culture Club.
The full schedule runs nightly:
- Aug. 22: Blue Rodeo
- Aug. 23: The Guess Who
- Aug. 25: The Beaches
- Aug. 26: Nelly
- Aug. 27: Zedd
- Aug. 28: Mt. Joy
- Aug. 29: Cynthia Erivo with VSO
- Aug. 30: Punjabi Virsa
- Sept. 1: Train
- Sept. 2: Barenaked Ladies
- Sept. 3: Weird Al Yankovic
- Sept. 4: Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sept. 5: Pierce the Veil
- Sept. 6: Sarah McLachlan
- Sept. 7: Boy George & Culture Club
Tickets start at $49 plus fees and include admission to the PNE Fair. Presale began April 19, with general on-sale launching April 20 through TicketLeader.
New venue, full fairgrounds, and a lineup that leans both nostalgic and current. After a quieter year, the PNE looks ready to feel busy again.