Hopscotch Music Festival 2025: 15 Years of Downtown Raleigh’s Best Music
120+ bands, walkable venues, and a weekend of sonic surprises.
Shannon
August 28, 2025
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Hopscotch is back and louder than ever, celebrating its 15th anniversary with headliners like Earl Sweatshirt, My Morning Jacket, Sparks, Built to Spill, and more. Described as “America’s (secretly) best festival,” Hopscotch transforms downtown Raleigh into a music-lover’s playground with over 120 acts across multiple venues—all within easy walking distance. Want to map out your weekend and catch that one band your friend keeps talking about? See the full lineup and schedule here.
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