Festivals
Shaky Knees 2025 Drops Daily Schedule, Here’s What to Expect
The Shaky Knees daily schedules are here, and they’re packed. Set to take over Atlanta’s Piedmont Park from September 19–21, the 2025 edition of the festival brings three full days of genre-spanning chaos, from alt-rock legends to buzzing newcomers and everything in between. Whether you’re all in for the headliners or planning your weekend around deeper cuts, there’s a lot to take in. Here’s a rundown of what each day looks like.
Friday, September 19: Kicking off with classics and chaos
Doors open late on Friday (4:00 PM), but things heat up fast. Over at Peachtree, Sublime kicks things off at 5:30 PM, followed by Lenny Kravitz, and Deftones closing the night from 9:30 to 11:00 PM. Meanwhile, the Piedmont and Ponce De Leon stages keep the energy up with overlapping sets from Inhaler, IDLES, Spoon, The Marías, and Pixies. Spoon and Pixies play at the exact same time (8:30–9:30), so good luck picking.
Criminal Records is where to go for rising acts like Sarah Kinsley and Joey Valence & Brae, the latter guaranteed to bring wild energy.
Saturday, September 20: All gas, no brakes
Saturday’s schedule is stacked from the jump, starting at 11:45 AM with Songs For Kids and closing out with My Chemical Romance from 9:30–11:00 PM. In between is just a casual lineup of Soft Play, Johnny Marr, TV On The Radio, and Cage The Elephant, all on the Peachtree stage.
Piedmont holds it down with The Black Keys, Highly Suspect, The Backseat Lovers, and a strong early set from The Beaches. Over at Ponce De Leon, it’s a pop-punk throwback with The All-American Rejects and Public Enemy holding the late-night spot.
Criminal Records keeps the alt lane alive with CMAT, Scowl, Die Spitz, and BilMuri. There’s almost no breathing room between big sets so prepare to power walk.
Sunday, September 21: Close it out with Blink and Vampire Weekend
The final day kicks off just before noon and ends a bit earlier (10:30 PM curfew). Blink-182 headlines Peachtree after a full day that includes Alabama Shakes, Devo, and The Stews.
Vampire Weekend takes the Piedmont stage at 8:00 PM following sets from “Weird Al” Yankovic and Franz Ferdinand. Over on Ponce De Leon, Wet Leg and 4 Non Blondes carry the indie torch, while Lucy Dacus closes the night there.
Criminal Records is once again where you’ll find deep cuts ; Mdou Moctar and Fleshwater are must-sees if you want something off the beaten path.
Expect plenty of set conflicts, hard choices, and last-minute changes — you know the drill. Full set times are available on the Shaky Knees website now, so get your schedule plotting started. Comfy shoes, earplugs, and backup plans recommended.
Visit ShakyKneesFestival.com for more information.
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – Kaytranada
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE closed out another memorable week on Sunday with the biggest match in world football and a fitting musical finale. Fans packed the site well before kickoff, creating a sea of jerseys, flags, and face paint as they gathered to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina. Every big chance was met with gasps and cheers, and when Spain secured the victory, the celebrations spread across the festival grounds as supporters soaked in the final moments of a month-long tournament.
There was little time for the excitement to settle before the day’s entertainment shifted from football to live music. Montreal’s Kaytranada took over the Amphitheatre stage, giving fans one last reason to keep the energy going after the trophy presentation. Known for blending house, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music into a sound that feels uniquely his own, Kaytranada delivered exactly the kind of set the festival needed to close the weekend.
With Spain crowned world champions and Kaytranada providing the soundtrack to the celebration, the FIFA Fan Festival wrapped up another successful day at the PNE. It was a reminder that throughout the tournament, football and music proved to be the perfect combination, bringing thousands of people together to celebrate on and off the pitch.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – The Dead South, Jesse Roper, Colin James
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE Grounds delivered another full day of football and live music on Saturday, July 18, as fans packed the site to watch the FIFA World Cup third-place match before spending the afternoon discovering Canadian talent across the festival stages.
The day opened with one last piece of World Cup drama before the tournament finale. England defeated France in the third-place match, giving English supporters plenty to celebrate before the music began. Groups wearing England shirts could be spotted throughout the grounds after the final whistle, adding to the lively atmosphere that has become a daily feature of the Fan Festival.
Once the football wrapped up, the focus shifted to the Amphitheatre and Park Stage. Vancouver’s own Jesse Roper was among the first artists we caught, bringing his signature blues-rock sound to an enthusiastic crowd. His guitar work and easy stage presence made for a strong start to the afternoon, with plenty of fans gathering in front of the stage despite a full day of entertainment still ahead.
Over on the Park Stage, Canadian blues-rock legend Colin James reminded everyone why he has remained one of the country’s most respected performers for decades. His set mixed polished musicianship with plenty of groove, drawing listeners of all ages who appreciated every guitar solo and familiar chorus.
The Dead South closed out the day. The Saskatchewan quartet’s blend of bluegrass, folk and country proved to be a perfect fit for the outdoor setting. Fans sang along, clapped in time and danced throughout the performance.
With the World Cup final less than 24 hours away, there was already a sense that the tournament was nearing its conclusion. Even so, July 18 showed that the FIFA Fan Festival remained much more than a place to watch football. It continued to bring together sport, live music and community in a way that has made it one of Vancouver’s standout events of the summer.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer