Festivals
Soundside Music Festival Returns To Seaside Park In Bridgeport, CT
Today, C3 Presents is pleased to announce the return of Soundside Music Festival with headlining performances from GRAMMY-nominated alternative rock band The Killers on Saturday and Platinum-selling, GRAMMY-nominated Irish singer-songwriter Hozier on Sunday. The 2-Day festival will once again take place along the shore of the Long Island Sound at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT on September 27-28. Soundside will bring fans 20 topline artists including Weezer, fronted by Connecticut native Rivers Cuomo, Vampire Weekend, The Backseat Lovers, Djo, Remi Wolf, Japanese Breakfast, The Last Dinner Party, Connecticut local Chelsea Cutler, Inhaler and much more.
Fans can sign up now for the SMS Presale happening THIS Thursday, April 3 from 10 AM – 11 AM ET. This is the ONLY WAY to guarantee getting your tickets at the lowest price. All ticket prices will increase on Thursday at 11am ET when the Public On-Sale begins. Ticket prices are all-inclusive with no fees on top. Ticket offerings include General Admission, GA+, VIP and Bleacher Tickets. All ticket types offer 1-Day and 2-Day options. Parking will also be available for purchase.
The 2-Day VIP Ticket grants entry to Seaside Park for both festival days and includes all GA amenities, plus exclusive perks. VIP guests enjoy access to the on-field viewing area and the VIP Beach Club, along with a private bar, upgraded air-conditioned restrooms, and dedicated food vendors offering carefully curated festival favorites. Additional conveniences include a comfortable VIP Lounge, complimentary water refill stations, lockers and mobile charging units for rent, and a dedicated festival merch store. A team of on-site VIP hospitality staff will be available to assist with any needs, ensuring a seamless festival experience.
The Bleachers Ticket—new for 2025—offers an upgraded festival experience with both 1-Day and 2-Day options. This ticket includes entry to Seaside Park and access to all GA+ and GA amenities, plus bucket seating with prime views of the Main Stage. Seating is unassigned and first-come, first-served, and please note that the Main Stage Bleachers are not shaded. Children 2 and under can enter for free with a ticketed adult but must sit on laps.
Layaway Plans are available on all ticket types starting at $25 down. Also, local Bridgeport residents (06604, 06605, 06606, 06607, 06608, and 06610 zip codes) are eligible for a 15% discount on tickets, on a first come, first served basis. For more information on all ticket types and layaway plans, please visit www.soundsidemusicfestival.com.
Now in its second year as Soundside, Connecticut’s biggest music festival will continue its legacy with a unique rotating single-stage set up paired with gourmet food options from some of Connecticut and surrounding area’s best establishments, including a curated selection of cocktails, craft beer and wine options and much more. The complete food and beverage lineup will be announced at a later date.
Fans can sign up for the Soundside Email List to be the first to receive new information at and follow social media to stay in the loop on all festival announcements.
Full Soundside Music Festival Lineup
SATURDAY:
THE KILLERS
WEEZER
DJO
JAPANESE BREAKFAST
WILD RIVERS
HOLLOW COVES
DIPSEA FLOWER
SUNDAY:
HOZIER
VAMPIRE WEEKEND
THE BACKSEAT LOVERS
REMI WOLF
CHELSEA CUTLER
ALEX WARREN
GIGI PEREZ
BRENN!
VUNDABAR
HAPPY LANDING
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.