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
Riot Fest 2026 Brings Tool, Alanis Morissette, Morrissey, and Twenty One Pilots to Chicago
Chicago’s beloved punk and alternative festival, Riot Fest, is back with another stacked lineup for 2026. The three-day event returns to Douglass Park from September 18-20, bringing together more than 100 artists across punk, rock, indie, metal, and alternative music.
Leading this year’s lineup are Tool, Alanis Morissette, Morrissey, Twenty One Pilots, and Pierce the Veil. The festival continues its tradition of mixing legendary names with newer acts and cult favorites.
Other major artists on the bill include Patti Smith and her band, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Santigold, Pixies, Rise Against, Bad Religion, Taking Back Sunday, Social Distortion, The All-American Rejects, and Bright Eyes.
Fans of heavier and more chaotic sets will have plenty to look forward to with appearances from GWAR, Chat Pile, Melt-Banana, and Insane Clown Posse. Riot Fest is also bringing together punk history with performances from Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter and Public Image Ltd.
The festival’s deep lineup stretches far beyond the headliners, with artists such as Pennywise, Descendents, Iggy Pop, Mom Jeans, The Format, Twin Peaks, Algernon Cadwallader, This Is Lorelei, and Jejune set to perform throughout the weekend.
Last year’s edition marked Riot Fest’s 20th anniversary, featuring returning favorites such as Green Day, Blink-182, and Weezer. This year’s lineup keeps that same mix of nostalgia, chaos, and genre-spanning energy that has made Riot Fest one of North America’s most recognizable alternative festivals.
Three-day passes are on sale now, including general admission, VIP, and deluxe ticket packages. Payment plan options are available for fans looking to spread out the cost of the weekend.
More information at riotfest.org.
Festivals
Zara Larsson, Robyn and Swedish House Mafia Lead Portola Festival 2026 Lineup
San Francisco’s Portola Music Festival is coming back to Pier 80 this fall with one of its biggest lineups yet, packed with dance music heavyweights, rare performances and a strong wave of Swedish pop and electronic talent.
Festival organizers Goldenvoice revealed the full 2026 lineup on Thursday, confirming that Zara Larsson, Robyn and Swedish House Mafia will headline the two-day event taking place Sept. 26 and 27 at San Francisco’s Pier 80.
Saturday night will feature a rare double-headliner setup led by Robyn and Dog Blood, the collaborative project between Skrillex and Boys Noize. The performance marks Dog Blood’s first show since 2019 and their only scheduled appearance of 2026. Robyn’s set is currently billed as her only festival performance of the year.
Sunday’s lineup will close with Swedish House Mafia, one of only two currently announced U.S. performances from the trio this year. Zara Larsson joins the second-day bill as one of the festival’s top acts, continuing what has already been a huge run for the Swedish pop star.
The 2026 lineup leans heavily into electronic and dance music, staying true to the festival’s identity since launching in 2022. Other names on the bill include Tove Lo, Tiësto, Four Tet, Fatboy Slim, Skepta, Soulwax, Channel Tres, Parcels and Melanie C, who is set to perform a DJ set during the festival.
Portola will once again host Despacio, the cult-favorite club concept created by Soulwax and James Murphy. Festivalgoers can expect another weekend of massive warehouse-style production, club-focused stages and late-night dance sets along San Francisco’s waterfront.
This year introduces a new premium experience called the Captain’s Club. The package includes VIP perks, access to a private two-level viewing deck and lounge at the Pier Stage, hosted bar service, dedicated merchandise support and on-stage access within the Warehouse stage area.
Tickets go on sale following a presale for returning attendees beginning June 1 at noon local time, with the general public sale launching June 2. One-day general admission passes start at $250, with two-day GA passes priced at $380. VIP passes begin at $440 for single-day access and $700 for the full weekend. Captain’s Club packages start at $1,600.
Goldenvoice senior vice president of talent and Portola founder Danny Bell recently told Billboard that building the festival lineup involves months of conversations and collaboration with artists to create standout moments unique to Portola.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has continued to support the festival’s growth, praising Portola and other Goldenvoice events for bringing tourism, nightlife and energy back to the city’s downtown core.
Last year’s festival featured headline performances from The Prodigy, Moby, LCD Soundsystem, The Chemical Brothers and Christina Aguilera.
Head to portolamusicfestival.com for more information.
Portola Festival 2026 Lineup:
ADÉLA
Airwolf Paradise
Azzecca
Baby J
Bassvictim
Beltran b2b Ben Sterling
Ben UFO
Brunello
Channel Tres
Chloé Caillet
Clearcast
Daphni
Dean Turnley
DESPACIO
DJ Shadow
DOG BLOOD (Skrillex & Boys Noize)
ear
erika b2b sfcowboy
Fatboy Slim
Fcukers
Felly Fell
Four Tet
Gelli Haha
Groove Armada
horsegiirL
jigitz
JT
Jyoty
Kelela
KETTAMA
Marlon Hoffstadt
Max Styler
Melanie C (DJ Set)
MGNA Crrrta
Mike D 5D
Mind Enterprises
Mochakk
nate sib
nimino
Ninajirachi
oskar med k
Overmono
Parcels
Prospa
Ranger Trucco b2b Alisha
riria
Robyn
Sam Alfred
Silva Bumpa
SG Lewis
Six Sex
Skepta
Soulwax
Swedish House Mafia
Tiësto
Tove Lo
Torren Foot
Tricky
underscores
VTSS
Zara Larsson
ZULAN