Memorial Day Weekend serves as the unofficial start to the summer season. School is ending, warm weather is arriving and fun times lie ahead.
Memorial Day Weekend also serves as the unofficial kick off of summer Music Festival Season. Live music fans have the opportunity over the coming weeks and months to go see live music at events of all scale and format all across the country.
Following a solid slate of newly established festivals in 2024, a fresh wave of music-centric gatherings will unfold in the United States throughout 2025. JamBase’s comprehensive Festival Guide features newly established fests happening for the first time this year, alongside thousands of others returning for another live music outing.
In 2025, emerging music festivals are set to showcase a broad spectrum of sounds from across genres, drawing diverse audiences in search of memorable musical experiences. First-time festivals provide new platforms for both established artists and rising talents, giving festivalgoers the chance to discover new favorites and catch longtime loves.
Additionally, each festival — from massive multi-day campouts to independently promoted boutique affairs — offers a different experience beyond musical performances. Many new festivals also offer the opportunity to engage in new activities and explore unfamiliar locales.
The JamBase Festival Guide continues to expand with exciting additions throughout the U.S. and beyond. Scroll on to explore new music festivals making their debut in 2025.
Several music festivals already premiered this year — often in warm weather spots. Take a look at the lineups and locations of the first-time events and start planning your trip for round two in 2026.
