A popular festival is returning to the Triangle — and now, we know who will be performing.
Hopscotch Music Festival, known for together bringing artists from multiple genres, is coming to downtown Raleigh in September. Headliners include Dexter and the Moonrocks, Cory Wong and King Princess, organizers announced Friday, July 17.
“Get ready for another jam-packed weekend of listening to your favorite bands and discovering new ones, catching tons of unforgettable sets, and exploring all that Raleigh has to offer,” Hopscotch wrote in a past Facebook post.
Here’s what we know about this year’s event, including the festival dates, full concert lineup and how to get tickets.
When and where is Hopscotch?
Hopscotch Music Festival is planned for Thursday, Sept. 10 to Saturday, Sept. 12. It’s set to take place in downtown Raleigh, with headliners performing at City Plaza on Fayetteville Street.
The festival also has “club shows” planned for Kings, Lincoln Theatre, Nash Hall, Neptunes, The Pour House and Nash Hall
“New this year, Moore Square Commons is a free, open-to-the-public space that invites everyone to experience Hopscotch with no festival pass required. Moore Square Commons will feature live music, local vendors, food and drinks, and community programming throughout the weekend,” Hopscotch wrote in a news release, adding that artists for that part of the festival will be announced in the future.
There are several parking garages and surface lots in the area.
What’s the lineup?
Hopscotch Music Festival on its website said more than 100 artists are set to perform. Here are the acts coming to City Plaza:
Thursday, Sept. 10: Dexter and the Moonrocks, Momma, Liz Cooper, Leo Brooks Band
Friday, Sept. 11: Cory Wong, Duckwrth, Thee Sinseers, Butcher Brown
Saturday, Sept. 12: King Princess, Soccer Mommy, WILLIS, Annie DiRusso
Here are the artists scheduled to perform at the festival’s “club shows”:
- Algernon Cadwallader
- Arbor Labor Union
- Azul, BABAS
- BALACLAVA
- Bangzz
- BASIC
- bedrumor
- Black Milk
- Buck Swope
- Choncy
- Chuck Strangers
- Cor de Lux
- cosmic collective
- D. Sablu
- Dagmar Zuniga
- Dogo du Togo
- Dos Santos
- Dowsers
- E’Lon JD
- Eugene Chadbourne
- FORAGER
- Frances Chang
- goobhunter
- Hiding Places
- Horsegirl
- ISTA
- JOOSELORD
- Kooley High
- Kylesa
- Lady Kabela
- Landowner
- Laveda, Long Relief
- Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon
- Los Mirlos
- Lucille Klement
- M.A.T.B.
- MAKE
- Mdou Moctar
- Meltdown Rodeo
- MEMORIALS
- More Eaze
- Motocrossed
- Nana Grizol
- Nara’s Room
- NC In C Presents: Terry Riley’s In C
- Oddisee
- Okonski
- Organically Programmed
- Otto Benson
- Parlor Greens
- Patois Counselors
- Peach Candy Nut Boys
- Pearl & The Oysters
- Pretty Baby
- Qur’an Shaheed
- Ron Gallo
- Sauteed Grabba
- Setting
- Shagwuf
- Sonny Miles
- Soul Glo
- Spacemoth
- Spoils
- Steef
- sunshower
- The Auxiliary
- The MerKaBa Brotherhood
- The Messthetics with James Brandon Lewis
- The Treasury
- Thomas Dollbaum
- Truth Club
- Ultra Lights
- wav.yliving
- Weirs
How can I get tickets?
Tickets for Hopscotch Music Festival are available online at hopscotchmusicfest.com. Each ticket offers access to all three days of concerts.
As of July 17, general admission passes cost $129. VIP passes — which include access to a kick-off party, food and drinks, and other perks — cost $299.
This story was originally published July 17, 2026 at 12:55 PM.
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Simone Jasper is a service journalism reporter at The News & Observer in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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