Festivals
Tyler Childers And Sturgill Simpson To Headline FairWell Festival 2025 In Central Oregon
Tyler Childers and Sturgill Simpson are set to headline the third edition of FairWell Festival, happening July 18-19, 2025 at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon. The festival brings fans over 30 artists across three stages with additional performances from Sierra Ferrell, Dwight Yoakam, Koe Wetzel, Cody Jinks, Flatland Cavalry, Ludacris, Tanya Tucker, Treaty Oak Revival, Wyatt Flores, Charles Wesley Godwin and more for the ultimate country music celebration held in the High Desert of Central Oregon. The full lineup with performances by-day can be found at www.fairwellfestival.com, and presale tickets for Central Oregon residents are available now followed by the public on-sale this Friday, February 14 at 10AM PT.
Beyond the music, FairWell Festival continues to offer fans Central Oregon-sourced culinary options as well as beer and wine selections, a curated artisan market, and the iconic ferris wheel for unbeatable festival views at the top. Fans will also have access to shaded areas throughout the festival grounds with relaxed seating, dedicated bars, lawn games, dance lessons at the Three Sisters Saloon, and much more!
Ticket types include 2-Day and 1-Day General Admission, GA+, VIP, and Pit Viewing, with layaway plans starting at $25 down. Specialty-priced 2-Day General Admission Student Tickets will also be available for all current college & university students, as well as available in limited quantities. Additionally, FairWell is proud to partner with GOVX to provide specialty-priced General Admission tickets to Military, First Responders, Medical Services and Educators, available in limited quantities. Central Oregon locals can enjoy exclusive access to discounted tickets, plus access to Camping, Shuttles and Parking Passes while available during the presale by entering their zip code at checkout for eligibility.
Premium ticket options begin with GA+, offering unlimited access to a dedicated lounge with relaxed seating, air-conditioned restrooms, a private bar with drinks for purchase, and a dedicated on-site hospitality team. VIP tickets include prime viewing at two stages, unlimited access to the air-conditioned VIP Lounge with shade, relaxed seating, restrooms, lawn games, a private bar with drinks for purchase, food for purchase, complimentary water, lockers and mobile charging units for rent, concierge service, and more. Pit Viewing tickets offer the best seat in the house with exclusive front-of-stage viewing at two stages as well as all of the amenities of VIP, GA+, and General Admission. New this year: FairWell Festival also offers ticket buyers the opportunity to purchase 2-Day General Admission group tickets as either a 4-Pack or 6-Pack, both at a bundled rate. For the full list of ticket offerings, and to purchase 1-Day or 2-Day Tickets, visit www.fairwellfestival.com/tickets.
For 2025 FairWell festival ticket holders, round-trip shuttle passes from Redmond as well as on-site parking are both available for purchase by-day. Fans looking to enjoy the weekend and eliminate the commute can elevate their festival experience with on-site camping passes available for purchase in addition to festival tickets, ranging from Park and Camp access on the festival campgrounds to the Expo Center RV Park Pass with full hook-ups. Camping passes start at $109, and the full breakdown of festival camping and shuttle accommodations can be found here.
Festivals
Governors Ball 2026 Release Daily Schedules
The set times are in. Governors Ball Music Festival just dropped its daily schedules for June 5–7, and the usual game begins: mapping your day, picking your battles, and accepting you can’t see everything.
Friday, June 5
Day one leans indie-pop into rap by night. Lorde closes the main stage at 8:30, opposite the tail end of Baby Keem(7:30–8:30). That’s your first big call: polished pop spectacle or Keem’s high-energy set.
Earlier, things get messy in a good way. KATSEYE (6:35–7:30) overlaps with Pierce the Veil (5:30–6:30) bleed, and The Beths (6:00–7:00) sit right in between. Indie fans will feel that pinch.
Midday conflicts are lighter, but The Dare (4:00–4:45) vs. Arcy Drive (3:30–4:15) creates a small fork in the road.
If you’re pacing yourself, the cleanest run is late afternoon into Mariah the Scientist (4:45–5:30), then pick your lane.
Saturday, June 6
Saturday is the most chaotic on paper. Stray Kids headline at 8:30, directly after Kali Uchis (7:30–8:30). That transition is smooth if you stay put.
The real trouble hits earlier. Major Lazer (6:30–7:30) collides with Blood Orange (5:30–6:30) and the start of Amyl and the Sniffers (7:30–8:30). Dancehall vs. alt-R&B vs. punk. Pick a mood and commit.
Mid-card is stacked with clashes: Ravyn Lenae (4:00–4:45) overlaps with Jane Remover (3:30–4:15), and Snow Strippers (4:45–5:30) runs right into Wet Leg (4:45–5:30). That last one is a true coin flip, two buzzy acts at the exact same time.
Sunday, June 7
Sunday might be the strongest day top to bottom. A$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.