Suwannee Hulaween returned to Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park with a spark of vibrant energy on a thrilling Thursday afternoon as the invigorating aura of Halloween, celebration, and unity welcomed visitors from near and far to the renowned music and camping venue. The 4-day festival commenced on October 30th and concluded on November 2nd, 2025.

Hula’s detail in curating an artistic and creative landscape for the special occasion of Halloween is what makes this festival’s vision one-of-a-kind.

Each day offered a well-diversified experience with ease of mobility from stage to stage for maximum enjoyment of the music all weekend. The festival featured 5 stages including The Meadow, The Hallows, The Amphitheatre, Spirit Lake, and Def Off Limits. (Learn more about the stages and festival themes here.)

Thursday’s lineup started with an early performance by Kentucky singer-songwriter Colton Bowlin piercing through the Radiant Veil at Spirit Lake with a rocking country dance jam. Colton’s EP How to Be Me is available now.

DJ and producer Ariel Dominguez, aka DOMii, mixed a flavorful and feminine blend of deep, tropical, and bass house vibes at The Amphitheatre.

Also at The Amp, emerging electronic duo Future Joy inspired dancing, laughter, and cheer with a Toy Story themed performance. Future Joy’s Now album is available on streaming platforms.

An array of colorful costumes blanketed The Meadow for The String Cheese Incident‘s highly anticipated first performance of the festival. SCI played 6 sets throughout the weekend.

The sunset with Westend at the Amp, Wethan at the Off Limits Stage, and The Infamous Stringdusters with Sierra Hull at Spirit Lake.

WonkyWilla churned up the “wubs and bangers” at The Hallows as the stage instantly became a deep bass mecca.

Jade Cicada followed with a strongly hypnotic set, bringing the audience on sonic journey of deep bass-lines and innovative audio-visual production.

Anticipation was high for the Mersiv and Tape B back-to-back performance which followed their individual solo sets. Both acts dominated the stage with enormous energy and huge dubstep mashups.

it’s murph offered a balanced contrast with soulful house grooves at The Amphitheatre and Spirit Lake came alive with an electrifying jam by moe.

Friday’s music was highlighted by afternoon jams with Dizgo, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and Sunsquabi. The sets were especially bright and energetic as livetronica, funk, rock and more permeated the festival with friendly vibes and contagious dance tunes.

Illenium‘s explosive headlining performance at The Meadow was accentuated by illuminating lazers and sky-piercing fireworks. The GRAMMY-nominated future bass / dubstep producer made his last appearance at Hulaween 9 years ago…hopefully we won’t have to wait so long again.

The Hallows stage was headlined by a truly special LSZEE performance, a melodic and enchanting duo project expertly crafted by LSDream and CloZee. The project will conclude with a finale this December.

Livetronica jam band The Disco Biscuits were a prominent presence at The Hallows stage playing two consecutive sets with powerful precision. Disco Biscuits extended their magnetism with a late-night appearance as Tractorbeam at Spirit Lake.

Saturday was a remarkable day for music at Hulaween with EDM giants Zeds Dead filling the Amphitheatre to maximum capacity. The duo’s new album Return to the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness is available now.

The audience also reached capacity at the Spirit Lake stage for a monumental performance by house music duo Gorgon City. Gorgon City was an epic addition to the Hulaween lineup and significant moment to remember for years to come.

Mary Droppinz dropped a nonstop incredibly charismatic selection of dubsteb, hip hop, and future bass at The Amphitheatre during sunset. The multidimensional dub artist also played a surprise secret renegade set after hours.

For the late-night vibes, house and techno producer BLOND:ISH was a pure pleasure to watch at the Def Off Limits Stage. Her “Live Your Best Life” Tour lived up to its title with a selection of lavishly upbeat tracks to keep people alive and grooving.

Sunday was a blissful experience as the dreamy adventure concluded with an eclectic mixture of mellow, upbeat, and high-impact performances.

American rock band Goose played a refreshing 3-hour set in the meadow, perfect for early-evening dinnertime leading into the Saturday night festivities.

Sammy Virji provided a sensationally appealing hour of uplifting house music at The Amphitheatre. He will be embarking on an Asia tour this winter followed by a European / U.K. tour next spring.

Popular Jacksonville-based electronic/hip hop producer and lyricist Wes Pipes performed his first-ever Amphitheatre show at SOSMP with an enthusiastically positive response from the audience and his longtime supporters.

The Amphitheatre also showcased a funky groove-house set by DJ, producer, and vocalist Cole Knight. Her breakthrough EP Keep It Cute is available now.

Experimental bass music artist Distinct Motive played a compelling and gratifying dubstep selection as the sun set at Spirit Lake. He is a highly-recommended artist to see at future events.

The final performance of Suwannee Hulaween 2025 was provided by Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country at Spirit Lake. The improvisational country group is currently touring the U.S. and has a 2-show appearance in Nashville this December.

Secret sets were provided by Tape B b2b Disco Lines (Friday), Mary Droppinz (Saturday), Franc Moody (Saturday), Maz (Sunday), and Rudashi (Sunday).

In addition to the impeccably curated musical performances, the vendor market offered a diverse selection of custom jewelry, intricately designed festive wear and artwork, official Hulaween merch, as well as plentiful food options. (The gyro was superb!)

Weather conditions were favorable — mostly sunny with a light drizzle on Sunday. Hula does get chilly at night — bring a cozy coat and hand-warmers.

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Big Gigantic (DJ Set) headlines Decca Live on Friday, November 21st, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL.

https://www.deccalive.com/

Doors: 10pm
Ages: 18+
Come early to enjoy SIP on the Roof (21+)

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Electronic music act Big Gigantic is an instrumental hip hop / jazz influenced DJ and production group from Boulder, Colorado. The 2025 album release Fluorescence is available now on streaming platforms and features 12 songs including “Journey”, “Free Spirits”, and the title track “Fluorescence.”

Big G has played at monumental festivals such as Ultra, Coachella, Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, and will be performing at Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival 2026 in March. Big Gigantic has also collaborated with Cherub, Natalie Cressman, Jennifer Hartswick, Disco Biscuits and worked together with GRiZ as part of Big Grizmatik.

https://www.biggigantic.net/

https://sym.ffm.to/fluorescence

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Returning to Tinker Field on November 7-9, EDC Orlando 2025 invites you to experience another extraordinary year under the Electric Sky. Celebrating life, love, art and music, EDC Orlando has curated three days of live performances featuring an exceptional lineup of the most exciting names in electronic dance music.

View the official daily lineup announcement here and read our suggested list of sets to see:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH

Adam Beyer Presents Drumcode

World-renowned techno DJ and producer Adam Beyer presents Drumcode at the 2025 edition of EDC Orlando. Drumcode Radio Live engages millions of listeners globally with curated guest mixes and in-studio recordings. Recognized for its long-standing legacy and influential contributions to electronic dance music, the Drumcode record label will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2026.

Swedish artist and Drumcode founder Adam Beyer reached a significant milestone this year with the July release of Explorer Vol. 1. The 16-track album blends futuristic sounds and intricate arrangements for an overall melodic and modern nod to traditional techno with a dreamlike edge.

Listening recommendations: “Boundless”, “Taking Back Control”, “Alto” featuring Layton Giordani

https://linktr.ee/realadambeyer

Armin van Buuren

Dutch DJ, record producer, and Armada label head Armin van Buuren is highly regarded as one of the best DJs in the world. His radio show A State of Trance, co-hosted by Ruben de Ronde and Ferry Corsten, highlights the best in new trance and progressive along with remixes of classic dance records.

ASOT also presents guest mixes by some of dance music’s biggest names, as well as emerging stars, and is a leading catalyst for illuminating trance music to a global audience.

A State of Trance – TRANSFORMATION, the official album, is available now along with the A State of Trance Ibiza 2025 mix album ft. Martin Garrix, Mauro Picotto, and more.

Armin van Buuren’s ninth studio album, Breathe, was released in 2025 and features 51 tracks including collaborations with Indira Paganotto, Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, Gryffin, JAI RYU, David Guetta, Moby, Bon Jovi, Oliver Heldens, Natalia Gioia, and many more. Breathe is a masterful compilation of uplifting trance, dance-pop, techno, electro and progressive house and is a follow up to the 2023 album Feel Again.

https://bio.to/AVB

Gryffin

Melodic, future bass artist Gryffin is well-known for his larger-than-life stage presence, ingenious remixes, and feel-good original productions with unforgettable choruses.

A classically trained pianist, Gryffin also plays guitar and can transform various genres like folk and rock into electronic masterpieces.

The multi-dimensional composer has released three studio albums: Gravity (2019), Alive (2022), and Pulse (2024) along with two EPs, with some of his popular singles being “Heading Home” ft. Josef Selvat, “Feel Good” with Illenium ft. Daya, and “Tie Me Down” with Elley Duhe, to name a few.

The 2025 releases “Higher Power” with Lavern and AR/CO, “Air” with Excision ft. Julia Michaels, and “In My Head” with Kaskade and Nu-La are available now.

https://linktr.ee/gryffin

Miss Monique

Miss Monique‘s vibrant energy and captivating stage presence have made her one of the most recognized progressive house DJs in Europe. Known for her powerful melodic techno and progressive house sets on the Mind Games and MiMo podcasts, the Ukrainian DJ and producer (now residing in Portugal) gained millions of viewers and an endearing fanbase of Miss Monique followers #clubgreen.

The MiMo podcast airs weekly and highlights Miss Monique’s stunningly gorgeous music performances in exotic locations around the world.

Miss Monique has released music on Black Hole Recordings, Bonzai Progressive, and her own label, Siona Records, founded in 2019.

Siona Records premiered the enchantingly memorable electronic dance single “Is Anyone There” with HRRTZ and Jantine in August 2025.

https://linktr.ee/djmissmonique

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH

Ben Hemsley

Ben Hemsley is a British trance DJ and producer who creates upbeat main room club anthems with modern flare, soulful choruses, and a nostalgic nod to earlier eras of electronic dance music.

In 2022, Ben launched the bebé record label and in 2023 he won the DJ Mag Best Producer award.

He has released several buzzworthy tracks including the 2023 bebé dance single “IBIZA”, an ode to the legendary White Isle, and the majestically thrilling 2024 single “Tidal” featuring enchanting vocals by Rose Gray.

The 2025 collaboration “Is It Beautiful” with Armin van Buuren and Lucy Pullin is an operatic journey into the heart of trance with a brilliant progression, idyllic chorus and blissful melody.

https://linktr.ee/beberecordings

Excision

Canadian dubstep DJ and experimental bass pioneer Excision takes the stage at EDC Orlando on Saturday, November 8th. Known for his boundless audio systems and innovative visual productions, the Lost Lands and Bass Canyon festival founder reaches maximum heights to create immense multi-sensory sets.

Excision is owner of the Subsidia record label and has collaborated with DATSIK, Gryffin, and Downlink, to name a few. He has curated lineups featuring Illenium, NGHTMRE, 12th Planet, Zomboy, Seven Lions, Zeds Dead, Rezz, Liquid Stranger, and many more.

New releases by Excision include “Firework Eyes” with Sullivan King and “Air” with Gryffin ft. Julia Michaels.

https://links.excision.ca/

Tiesto

Earlier this May, Tiësto premiered In Search of Sunrise, a new set created for EDC Las Vegas 2025. The epic performance combined big room house, progressive house, and electro grooves for a profound audio/visual journey into the soul of dance music.

The Dutch DJ and GRAMMY-winning producer was the co-founder of Black Hole Recordings, a record label that has had an tremendous impact on the trance genre.

Tiësto’s ‘ClubLife’ radio show, presenting the best in electronic music over the last two decades, has aired since 2007 and has reached nearly 1000 episodes.

Tiësto’s DRIVE album, released in 2023, features popular tracks like “The Business”, “Lay Low”, “The Motto” ft. Ava Max, “All Nighter” and more. Often regarded as “The Godfather of EDM”, Tiësto continues to influence electronic dance music with compelling live sets, high-powered remixes, and crossover club tracks.

https://store.tiesto.com/

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH

Charlotte de Witte

Charlotte de Witte is a dominant centerpiece in the world of techno music. The Belgian DJ and producer is the recipient of numerous awards including Best Techno Artist at the International Dance Music Awards (2019, 2020) and World’s Best Techno DJ at the DJ Awards (2019).

In 2015, using the alias Raving George, she released the popular deep house single “You’re Mine” featuring Oscar and The Wolf, later evolving into her signature techno style and reverting to her real name.

In 2019, Charlotte founded the record label KNTXT and in 2022 she received a gold record for her collaborative techno remix of “The Age of Love” with Enrico Sangiuliano.

In 2024, de Witte launched the Époque label and has several new releases including a boldly igniting rework of Scoop’s “Drop It”, as well as the original progressive techno production “No Division” featuring XSALT.

https://linktr.ee/charlottedewittemusic

Indira Paganotta

Passionate performer and artistic visionary Indira Paganatto is a world-renowned psytrance and techno DJ, music producer and ARTCORE record label founder from Spain. The ARTCORE imprint is not only a record label, events series, and merchandise brand, but a carefully evolved dream Indira has brought to fulfillment alongside her steadfast team and support by legions of fans often referred to as “Warriors” and “Ninjas.”

After a number of releases including the groundbreaking EPs Red Ninja, Himalaya and Lions of God, the former two with Charlotte de Witte’s KNTXT label, Indira formed ARTCORE in 2022. In 2024, she released the “Mantra” collaboration with Italian DJ and music producer, Joseph Capriati, followed by the 2025 EP Kalima. (Painted artwork on ARTCORE releases is by Sergio Ortiz.)

Indira Paganotto’s “Dragon” collaboration with Armin van Buuren is featured on the 2025 edition of A State of Trance Ibiza mix album.

https://linktr.ee/Indirapaganotto

Korolova

Melodic techno and progressive house DJ Korolova is a powerhouse performer and acclaimed music producer. The Ukrainian artist has collaborated with record labels such as Tomorrowland Music, Insomniac, and Anjunabeats. She has released tracks under Ultra Records, Armada, and more and presently has her own label Captive Soul (established in 2023).

“Every set is a journey,” Korolova says via Instagram. “I never know exactly where I will go. It’s like telling a story without words.”

Korolova recently announced the radiantly inspiring “Made for Love” collaboration with Agents of Time coming soon. With an exhilarating build up, explosive bass drop, and a soul-touching chorus, “Made for Love” is made for the remarkable moments in life.

Korolova’s sharply-refined remix of the deep house track “Think of Me” by HUGEL, David Guetta, Kehlani, Daecalm is available now.

https://link.me/korolova.dj

Additional Priorities Include:

Friday:
Chris Lake @chrislake
Gorgon City @gorgoncity
Sub Focus (sunset DJ set) @subfocus
Sara Landry @saralandrydj

Saturday:
Beltran @beltran
ChaseWest @chasewest
Maddy O’Neal @maddy_oneal
Zedd @zedd

Sunday:
AR/CO @wearearco
Deborah De Luca @deborahdeluca
Dom Dolla @domdolla
Seven Lions @sevenlions

For more information and passes to EDC Orlando visit https://orlando.electricdaisycarnival.com/

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Nora En Pure enthralled the audience at Decca Live on Saturday, October 11th. The deep house DJ, producer, and founder of the Purified brand and radio show has several new songs available now including “Space” and “Senses of Comfort.”

GRAMMY Award-winning blues-rock favorites Tedeschi Trucks Band played 2 nights at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre in support of the group’s Live in ‘25 Tour. The livestream replay is available via Nugs with an All Access subscription.

JaxDNB presented its monthly Drum and Bass takeover on the Myth Nightclub Terrace with music by Fluid Form, Othello, and Produkdo. The lineup was hosted by Reflections, offering an amicable selection of DNB music talent.

Earlier in the evening, Myth hosted a Taylor Swift dance party in the Main Room with lively sing-a-longs, video highlights from the famed Eras Tour, and selections from Tay Tay’s new album.

Garage / jungle pioneer Deekline performed live at Myth Nightclub with opening sets by Manti, Spyderbot, KGB, Doodene and more. The Sunday night show featured a soundtrack of classic and contemporary breakbeat, DNB, house, and main room dance selections. Read our exclusive interview with Deekline here.

Alicia, Amy, Lauren, Tyler

DJ Manti and Deekline

The best in Duval breakbeat played exuberant sets at the newly renovated Studio 444 lounge located minutes from the heart of the city. The free event also celebrated DJ Genesis’ birthday. The lineup featured The Manti, Von Trapp, Basilisk, and DJ Genesis providing a stellar soundtrack of Florida Breaks, electro, progressive breaks, and more.

Studio 444 also welcomed the Jax DNB 20th anniversary celebration on Saturday, October 18th with live music, art vendors, live painting, and of course good vibes.

Sunset at Friendship Fountain on the Southbank Riverwalk was an ideal location for Saturday Sounds with DJs Albert Adkins, TC, and Tekkno Tyler on October 18th. Located in the the park adjacent to the Museum of Science and History (M.O.S.H.), the early evening event featured food trucks, friends, families, and one of the most magnificent views Jacksonville has to offer.

Albert Adkins

Tekkno Tyler

Jax Parks’ monthly hosts First Fridays at Friendship Fountain with food trucks, craft vendors, live DJs, and more from 6-9pm. Start your weekend with a spectacular walk along the river and enjoy the family-friendly environment.

Brian and Alicia Keilman celebrated their wedding at Myth Nightclub with a private event headlined by DJ Magic Mike. Additional sets were provided by Miguel Alvarez, Dave Gluskin, Ofay, Basilisk, R.E.D. and a Terrace lineup by JaxDNB and Reflections. The special occasion was full of cheer, love, and unity as the bride and groom welcomed friends and family to enjoy a high-spirited evening of great dance music. View the photo gallery here.

Brian and Alicia Keilman

DJ Magic Mike and Alicia Keilman

Max Static, Brian “Manti” Keilman, DJ KO-9

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Shannon McNally is a gifted and empowering country-rock / bluegrass / Americana singer, songwriter, and guitarist originally from New York. The Grammy-nominated songstress will be playing live at Blue Jay Listening Room in Jacksonville Beach on Saturday, November 15th, 2025. Tickets are available here.

Doors open at 7pm and showtime is 8:00-10:30pm. 18+ entry. Seating is first come first served.

Shannon recently concluded several months of touring which featured a charismatic performance at Suwannee Roots Revival. She has several new singles available now including “Magnolia”, “After Midnight”, and “Ceremony” with more music on the way. Listen below:

https://www.shannonmcnally.com/

Event Location:

Blue Jay Listening Room
2457B 3rd St South
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250-4066

Additional Florida Shows:

11/13 BRASS MUG in Tampa, FL
11/14 Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center in Bonita Springs, FL
11/16 Docie’s Dock in Fort Walton Beach, FL

https://www.shannonmcnally.com/shows

About Shannon:

Grammy nominee Shannon McNally’s live music career began on the jam band circuit of the 1990s with bands like Derek Trucks and Railroad Earth. Since then, her catalog has grown to span the whole of the Americana music spectrum, both writing original songs as well as interpreting the songs of others. She brings a soul-stirring musicality to her craft. Her honest and, at times, elegant voice immediately grabs one by the heartstrings. Not to mention as it turns out, she is also an exceptional electric guitar player.

McNally has fourteen albums to her name and a string of single self-releases on her personal label, Queen Maeve Records. Her latest album, “Live At Dee’s,” is a career retrospective song list captured over four nights in September of 2022 with a revolving band of Nashville musicians. Showcasing McNally’s wonderful storytelling and sense of wry humor, the 18-song disc captures her at her most relaxed in her natural habitat of neighborhood Honky Tonk.

For those who have followed McNally’s twenty-plus-year career, the thing that sticks with listeners the most about her is the timeless effortlessness she brings to all she does. With an impressive catalog and extensive list of collaborators with whom she has written, recorded, and toured; McNally continues to turn out great music across wide-flung ends of the spectrum, defying genre-fication. At home on any stage, from Lincoln Center to the juke joints of Mississippi—she always brings the house down.

Discography:

Albums

2002: Jukebox Sparrows (Capitol)
2004: Run for Cover (Tail Feather)
2005: Geronimo (Back Porch)
2006: North American Ghost Music (Back Porch)
2009: Coldwater (self-released)
2010: Western Ballad (Sacred Sumac)
2013: Small Town Talk (Songs of Bobby Charles) (Sacred Sumac)
2017: Black Irish (Compass)
2021: The Waylon Sessions (Compass)

EPs

2000: Bolder Than Paradise (Capitol)
2002: Ran on Pure Lightning (Fargo) with Neal Casal
2006: Southside Sessions (Back Porch) with Charlie Sexton
2012: Light Walker Demos EP
2012: Chasing the Ghost Rehearsal Sessions (Archer) with Amy LaVere
2024: Special Edition EP

Singles

2017: Merry Christmas Baby (Compass) with Mike Farris
With Tara MacLean, Kendall Payne, and Amy Correia
2000: The Girls Room (Capitol, Nettwerk)

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JaxDNB presents a free night of Drum n’ Bass music on the Circuit Arcade patio with a carefully selected lineup of DJs including:

D Rock
XSMN
Basilisk
Vera Vera
Reflections

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM

More Info Here

About the Event:
JaxDNB is returning to The Circuit Arcade Bar on Friday 14 November for a night of drum & bass music on the patio. This will be a no-cover event, so pop in anytime between 9pm and 2am to soak in some delectable beats, play some games, and grab a bite from Ocean Street Tacos next door. JaxDnB deejays Basilisk, D Rock, Reflections, Vera Vera, and XMSN will be carefully curating and mixing their favorite drum and bass tracks. Each deejay plays two 30-minute sets which means the vibe will keep moving all night long.

The Circuit Arcade Bar is open daily from 12pm.
19 N. Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
https://www.instagram.com/thecircuitbarcade/

https://jaxdnb.com/

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Suwannee Hulaween 2025 music festival is scheduled for Thursday, October 30th through Sunday, November 2nd at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. The 4-day event, hosted by The String Cheese Incident, takes place over Halloween weekend and features the Spirit Lake® visual arts extravaganza + a stellar lineup of performances. Read the highlights and official festival announcements below.

Tickets are on sale now including the addition of 3-day (Fr-Sun), 2-day (Sat-Sun), and 1-day passes (Sun):

https://hulaween.com/

Connect:
Instagram: @hulaweenfl
Facebook.com/suwanneehulaween

Related: 10 Acts to See at Suwannee Hulaween 2025

HULAWEEN 2025 LINEUP

HEADLINERS (A-Z)
Disco Lines
DJ Pee .Wee (aka Anderson .Paak)
Glass Beams
Goose (2x sets)
ILLENIUM
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead
LSZEE (LSDREAM + CloZee)
Parcels
Sammy Virji
Tape B b2b Mersiv (plus solo sets)
The Disco Biscuits (2x sets)
The String Cheese Incident
Zeds Dead

SPECIAL GUESTS (A-Z)
Gorgon City
Jade Cicada
Tinlicker (DJ)

FEATURED SUPPORT (A-Z)
ATRIP
Alex Wann
Arc De Soleil
BLOND:ISH
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country
Digable Planets
Dogs In A Pile
Dr. Fresch
Franc Moody
it’s murph
Le Youth
Maz
moe. (2x sets)
Molly Tuttle
Odd Mob
Peekaboo
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Sultan + Shepard (DJ set)
The Infamous Stringdusters with Sierra Hull
Tractorbeam
Westend
YDG

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT (A-Z)
Afrobeta
Ahadadream
Anemoia
Annie Dukes
BALTHVS
Brad Miller Band
Borne
Burgundee
Captain Midnight
Club Action
Cole Knight
Colton Bowlin
Conducta
Distinct Motive
Dizgo
Domii
Future Joy
Gia Nobody b2b Sol
Gilberto 77
Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge
Jigitz
Linska
Marah
Mary Droppinz
Nikita, The Wicked
OkayJake b2b Stvsh
OMA
Parlor Greens
Prizilla
Shadowgrass
Shannon Lauren Callihan
Shima
SIPPY
SML
Sooza Brass Band
SunSquabi
Susto String Band
The Heavy Pets
The Snozzberries
Villager
Vincent Antone
Wes Pipes
WonkyWilla

HIGHLIGHTS:

– The Meadow stage features six sets from The String Cheese Incident, two sets from Goose, Parcels, ILLENIUM, Molly Tuttle, and more

– Hulaween’s immersive art and music playground, the Spirit Lake stage, will host Gorgon City, Tinlicker (DJ Set), Sultan + Shepard, moe. (two sets), Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, and The Infamous Stringdusters with Sierra Hull, and more

– The festival’s OFF LIMITS stage returns, curated by the women-led collective DEF, featuring BLOND:ISH, Odd Mob, YDG, Maz, Alex Wann, secret sets, and more, with cutting-edge immersive production creating an intimate 360-degree fan experience

– Hulaween 2025 transforms the weekend with whimsical, cosmic, and disco-fueled fantasies across four immersive themes

EVENT DETAILS:

Hulaween has revealed the daily lineups for its 12th annual edition, set to take place Thursday, October 30 – Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. This year’s expertly curated bill spans the full spectrum of sound, bringing together world-renowned artists and emerging talent across electronic, jam, funk, and more – featuring a mix of debut performances and genre-blurring sets that capture the spirit of Hulaween.

Setting the tone for the weekend, Thursday’s programming highlights top electronic acts like Disco Lines and Jade Cicada, plus a rare back-to-back set from Tape B and Mersiv – who will also deliver solo performances. Westend and it’s murph are set to make their Hulaween debuts, rounding out a dance-heavy opening day.

The String Cheese Incident will usher in the party with two sets on Thursday, plus an exclusive collaboration with The Infamous Stringdusters and Sierra Hull. Jam stalwarts moe. will also deliver two sets.

Photo by Aaron Bradley

The Halloween celebration begins in full on Friday, October 31, with a stacked lineup of electronic heavyweights including ILLENIUM, LSZEE (CloZee b2b LSDREAM), and Tinlicker. Additional Friday highlights include sets from Le Youth, Odd Mob, Sultan + Shepard, and YDG.

Friday night’s festivities promise an electrifying experience, featuring two high-energy sets from The Disco Biscuits, along with a rare appearance from their all-instrumental alter ego, Tractorbeam. Anderson .Paak will make his Hulaween debut under his DJ alias DJ Pee .Wee, offering a genre-bending set of deep cuts and party favorites. The String Cheese Incident returns for two more Halloween performances, while legendary hip-hop trio Digable Planets make their long-awaited festival debut. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong also return, bringing their signature blend of funk-fueled psychedelia back to Suwannee.

Saturday will keep the energy soaring with standout performances from genre-blending icons and boundary-pushing artists across the musical spectrum. Headlining the day’s festivities are Zeds Dead, Gorgon City, and Parcels, while The String Cheese Incident will once again take the stage for two immersive sets. Saturday also marks the highly anticipated debut of Glass Beams at Hulaween, bringing their hypnotic, East-meets-West psych-fusion to the festival.

The day will also include dynamic sets from globally celebrated selectors like Dr. Fresch and Blond:ish, alongside jam-fueled explorations from Dogs In A Pile and Franc Moody. Alt-disco outfit Arc De Soleil and rising stars like Mary Droppinz, Conducta, and OkayJake b2b STVSH round out a diverse and eclectic bill.

Photo by Tara Gracer

The final day of the festival, Sunday, November 2, promises an unforgettable sendoff with two extended sets from beloved improvisational rock outfit Goose, and an epic two-hour performance from Joe Russo’s Almost Dead. UK garage sensation Sammy Virji will also make his Hulaween debut, delivering one of the weekend’s most anticipated dancefloor sessions.

Elsewhere on Sunday’s roster, fans can expect crowd-moving sets from dubstep king Peekaboo, virtuosic guitar player Molly Tuttle, and rock/country jammer Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, with additional highlights including Alex Wann, Shadowgrass, and Maz. The weekend will close on a high note, blending musical exploration with the unmistakable spirit of Suwannee.

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The festival has revealed its highly anticipated stage lineups for The Meadow, The Hallows, The Amph, the Spirit Lake, and OFF LIMITS stages:

At the heart of the festival, The Meadow will once again serve as Hulaween’s main stage, spotlighting massive performances from some of the biggest names in jam, electronic, and roots music. With dazzling production, fireworks, and a lush natural backdrop, The Meadow sets the tone for the festival’s most unforgettable moments. Highlights include six sets by The String Cheese Incident and two sets from Goose. The stage will also host ILLENIUM, Parcels, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Molly Tuttle, Grace Bowers and The Hodge Podge, Shadowgrass, and more.

Photo Credit: Aaron Bradley (@aaronbradleyphoto)

Deep in The Hallows, Hulaween will showcase a lineup that balances jam favorites, psychedelic explorations, and bass-heavy experimentation. The Hallows is a can’t-miss stop for adventurous sets that blur the lines between improvisation and electronic innovation. Highlights include two sets from The Disco Biscuits, a special two-hour set from Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, and a one-of-a-kind Lightcode by LSDREAM guided mediation on Saturday, November 1. The stage will also feature Glass Beams, LSZEE (LSDREAM b2b CloZee), Arc de Soleil, Franc Moody, Jade Cicada, Mersiv, Tape B, Tape B b2b Mersiv, BALTHVS, Sunsquabi, Susto String Band, Dizgo, Heavy Pets, and WonkyWilla.

Photo Credit: Tara Gracer (@taragracerfoto)

The Amph stage promises nonstop energy and a genre-spanning soundtrack primed for dance floor moments. Leading the charge is DJ Pee .Wee, the vinyl-only alias of Anderson .Paak, alongside bass giants Zeds Dead, party-starters Disco Lines and Dr. Fresch, and UK garage favorite Sammy Virji. The stage will also showcase icons Digable Planets, plus a stacked mix of house and bass talent including ATRIP, it’s murph, Mary Droppinz, Westend, DOMii, Cole Knight, Burgundee, SML, Future Joy, OMA, OkayJake b2b STVSH, and more.

Photo Credit: Tara Gracer (@taragracerfoto)

Over on the Spirit Lake stage, Hulaween’s immersive art and music playground will once again come alive with a genre-spanning mix of forward-thinking electronic artists and eclectic live acts. The 2025 lineup features Gorgon City, Tinlicker (DJ Set), Sultan + Shepard, Le Youth, Distinct Motive, Peekaboo, and moe. (two sets), alongside innovators like Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, The Infamous Stringdusters with Sierra Hull, Dogs in a Pile, and High Fade. Set against a backdrop of projection-mapped lakefronts, fire effects, towering sculptures, and interactive installations, Spirit Lake transforms into a surreal world where cutting-edge music and large-scale art converge.

Photo Credit: Tara Gracer (@taragracerfoto)

Hulaween has once again joined forces with the women-owned and led event company DEFINE EVERYTHING FUTURE (DEF) to bring back the iconic OFF LIMITS stage, an intimate 360-degree fan experience that immerses festival-goers in the underground’s most in-demand sounds. This year’s lineup boasts BLOND:ISH, Odd Mob, YDG, Conducta, Ahadadream, Alex Wann, clubaction, Maz, Gia Nobody b2b Sol, and more, plus secret sets every night. Equipped with a Funktion-One sound system and pyro effects from Incendia, OFF LIMITS seamlessly merges DEF’s immersive production with Spirit Lake’s creative playground, featuring projection mapping, hypnotizing light shows, and interactive installations for a truly cutting-edge experience.

Photo Credit: Tara Gracer (@taragracerfoto)

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Hulaween 2025 kicks off on Thursday and returns with four immersive and fantastical themes, each offering a unique world for festival-goers to explore. The celebration begins with “Beyond the Radiant Veil: There’s No Place Like Home,” where the characters of Oz in masquerade gather at the intersection of light and shadow, inviting everyone to return home to the swamp reflectively. Next, “The Mad Hatter’s Purple Ball” plunges attendees down the rabbit hole into a cosmic, purple-hued gala of madness, blending whimsy, chaos, and a touch of Prince-inspired extravagance.

As the festival unfolds, “Vampires, Sinners, & Saints” sets the stage for a thrilling night where villains, heroes, angels, and monsters converge in a dance of light and darkness, inviting all to revel in a celebration of good, evil, and everything in between. Finally, Hulaween closes with “Wicked Dark Disco Circus,” a glittering finale of disco vibes, animal prints, and forest-dwelling freaks, uniting music, art, and wild creativity as the 12th annual celebration culminates in sequins, spectacle, and untamed energy.

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Suwannee Hulaween unveils Spirit Lake art programming and festival schedule ahead of 2025 edition

Suwannee Hulaween has revealed the 2025 Spirit Lake art programming ahead of its 12th annual celebration, marking the third consecutive year the festival has announced its visual lineup in advance. Spirit Lake remains one of the most beloved immersive art experiences across U.S. festivals, blending sculpture, projection mapping, interactive builds, performance, and stage design into an unforgettable world.

In May, Hulaween announced the 2025 theme for Spirit Lake’s coveted art program: The Radiant Veil – The Dance of Light and Shadow, an inspiring new concept set to transform the festival grounds like never before.

Guiding this vision is Spirit Lake’s Experience Director, Justin Bolognino, CEO of META, a company that creates multi-sensory experiences that fuse technology, design, and storytelling to ignite the human senses and spirit. Bolognino has designed dynamic artistic experiences in collaboration with artists such as Skrillex, Phish, Questlove, Porter Robinson, and St. Vincent, alongside brand partners like Google, Spotify, Samsung, and Vimeo. Gearing up for his third Hulaween edition as Experience Director, Bolognino has fortified the classic installations that fans have come to know and love while continuing to expand Spirit Lake’s imaginative universe.

Paul Kuhn aka Twelve Limbs Art Studio will bring back highly recognized sculptural pieces, including The Witch, The Ferryman, and Ogres + Rock Hands. These towering works have become landmarks of Spirit Lake and remain central to the festival’s narrative design.

Thomas Dambo returns with his iconic Spider and Pineapple Hands, while SLOPS adds The Spider’s Eggs to continue the evolving storyline. Duende Builds will also return with its eco-conscious Birdhouse Village, hand-crafted from local natural materials.

Hulaween is also excited to welcome back the OFF LIMITS stage, a 360-degree experience by Duende, RÜTS, and Justin Bolognino that debuted in 2024 and quickly became a Spirit Lake staple. With its stained-glass design of dragonfly wings and abstracted beetles, the stage merges dark Victorian fantasy with nature’s microcosm. This year’s underground programming, curated by Define Everything Future (DEF) and powered by Incendia fire effects and a L-Acoustics sound system, will feature Whethan, YDG, Jigitz, BLOND:ISH, Ahadadream, Alex Wann, and more.

Lost Creations’ gothic-inspired House of Lost, complete with its legendary sultry performances and the return of Midnight Mass, returns with a refreshed design and programming by founder Ian Tuma.

Cory Glenn’s Incendia will return larger and more immersive than ever, geodesic steel temples alive with fire performance and flame effects, while Jasper & Shelby Mosher’s Electric Dream Machine shows off their projection mapping wizardry that transforms forest structures and sculptures into vibrant narratives of light and motion.

Spirit Lake will also premiere a new large-scale work for the permanent collection, Fiddlehead, by Justin Bolognino and RÜTS, built by Hoodie Salinas and Majestix Design team, a massive Fibonacci fern sculpture lit with projection mapping that blends futuristic science fiction with lush natural fantasy. Fox Light Labs’ SYNTHesthesia Crystals, an interactive musical infinity-mirror crystal cluster; and PDA Woodwork’s TeeterMAZE, a playful, large-scale rocking pinball maze for four players at a time.

Other newly-curated art highlights include Matt Elson’s mirrored light pieces Radiance and Tanzer; Matt Bosch’s evocative ode to the great Goddess sculpture Blood Ov Babalon; and the new LumaVoid Theatre featuring performances by Rabbit Foot Puppetry and Dragon Box Theatre, a shadow puppet venue where performers animate imaginative stories and characters that stretch beyond the screen for a playful experience. Rounding out the list are Wandering Lion Tea Sanctuary, a Gong Fu Cha tea house and sober space, and the notable Spirit Lake classic, Ania Amador’s Mural Maze. Spirit Lake’s overall deco design and storytelling elements will once again be led by RÜTS, who also envisioned the intimate Narrative Nook burrow.

Spirit Lake’s annual lakefront projection show also returns with four unique one-hour spectacles: From Light (Thursday), Into Shadow (Friday), The Radiant Veil (Saturday), and The Dance of Light and Shadow (Sunday). A very special and top-secret installation, The Oracle of Spirit Lake, will premiere, transforming the lake show into an interactive, participatory experience each night.

Learn more about Spirit Lake and purchase Suwannee Hulaween tickets here.

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Hulaween has teamed up with world-renowned artist Sangho Bang – whose collaborations include Rick & Morty, Adult Swim, Phish, Of The Trees, Fender, Adidas, and Justin Bieber – to release the first of three limited-edition screen prints and an exclusive online merch drop. The pre-sale window is open through September 12, with shipping beginning in early October.

Fans can shop online at Merch.Hulaween.com or pick up Sangho Bang’s hand-illustrated screen print posters on-site in limited-edition regular and foil variants. Two more screen prints and the rest of the 2025 festival collection, featuring additional artists, are coming soon, promising a full lineup of collectible art and merchandise for this year’s celebration.

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Hulaween has released a limited batch of additional passes for the 2025 festival, including 3-day passes (Friday-Sunday), 2-day passes (Saturday-Sunday) and 1-day passes (Sunday). Festival passes and camping options are on sale now at https://hulaween.com/

ABOUT SUWANNEE HULAWEEN
Suwannee Hulaween is one of the country’s last truly independent, large-scale music festivals, returning each fall to its beloved home at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. Since its inception in 2013, Hulaween has evolved into a premier cross-genre, Halloween-themed music and camping experience, known for curating an adventurous blend of electronic, jam, indie, bluegrass, funk, soul, and hip-hop. Anchored by festival founders The String Cheese Incident, the event has played host to over a decade’s worth of legendary performances from some of the most forward-thinking acts in modern music. Hulaween is also home to Spirit Lake, one of the most celebrated immersive art experiences in the American festival landscape. Featuring mind-bending projection mapping, interactive installations, and performances from multidisciplinary artists, Spirit Lake is a transformative playground where art and music collide. With its commitment to artistic expression, genre fluidity, and community-driven ethos, Hulaween continues to stand apart as a singular destination in the modern festival circuit.

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Deekline is continuing an era of jungle / breakbeat / U.G. garage music with an ever-evolving sound that remains authentic to his beginnings a producer and DJ. We spoke with Deekline backstage after his Myth Nightclub performance in Jacksonville to discover more about his new album, touring plans, record label expansion, and his thoughts on the Florida breaks scene.

Read the exclusive interview below and view the Photo Gallery Here.

Tell us what you’ve been working on recently.

Yes, that’s a good question. I’ve been doing a lot of jungle / hardcore / breakbeat and I’m putting together an album called Flowstate. It’s a combination of music genres that influenced me growing up. I wanted to find a sound that encompassed all of those genres and find a way to fit it all together so it makes sense.

Tell us about your label.

I run a label called Jungle Cakes and it’s reggae-themed jungle. I also do a label called Hot Cakes that’s a combination of 2-step and it’s inspired by a lot of Florida breaks as well.

How is the scene different in Florida than where you’re from?

In England and Europe it’s quite similar to the scene you guys may have had here in the 90s – it’s like big raves. I think in America a lot of the events I come to are like 200 people in a club or more, and in England and Spain there are 1,000-2,000 people at a lot of them.

I know you’ve had a long career and are a pioneer and have achieved so much – is there anything that is still on your goal list or anything you haven’t done yet or want to achieve.

There’s a few venues I’d like to play that are on the to do list. Honestly, I like making pop music as well. I like structuring and writing it so I might do some ghost-producing maybe under another name to create some bigger records as well. I enjoy making underground music as well just as much.

What type of equipment do you use for production?

It’s mostly Logic and Ableton combined. I’m just about to buy a load of outboard equipment. People say that the plug-in technology is very similar. I started off using more analog equipment so I just want to incorporate that sound a bit more and actually experience it and see if there’s any difference. People swear by the plug-ins being equally matched.

Your company Hot Cakes recently celebrated its 20th anniversary correct?

Yes, that’s correct.

It seems as if you’ve kept to your core [original] sound. How would you say that you’ve evolved?

I’d say it’s more with the technology. A lot of the fundamentals are the same. I think the way we produce the records are a bit more punchy and cleaner. Having said that, things go in circles all the time so right now I’m trying to create that organic sound we used to get from working on the older equipment. I think sometimes that older sound is slightly more authentic and you can have a longer shelf life.

As far as the new album goes, have you released any new music yet?

Yes, I’ve released a couple of singles from it already – one of them is called “Be Your Girl” and that’s been doing really well. It’s been getting played on all the radio stations back in the U.K. I’ve got a couple of others to follow through so it’s building a bit of a story and having a theme pushing into an album.

Is there anything else we should know about?

Next month I’m going to tour Asia and Australia. Then I’m touring Canada. Then I’m coming back and then I’m doing Thailand in January. I didn’t expect to be this busy. [laughs] I didn’t even expect to be DJing now at this time, but it seems to be my busiest period in my life so I’m trying to embrace it while it’s there.

I run another label called Hardcore Energy with a friend of mine called Fish. That basically goes back to the early roots of jungle and breakbeat combined. It’s a nod to that era. We go under the name of “Originator and Proper” for that project. It’s quite a big movement in London and Bristol.

Listen to “Be Your Girl” below and stay up to date with Deekline’s music and tour here.

DJ Deekline

DJ Manti and Deekline

Jon Kinesis and DJ Deekline

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The Myth Nightclub event was presented by I Love Florida House and Kinesis Productions.

Words and photos by Jen McKinnon

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Tickets for Ultra Music Festival 2026 are on sale now. The 3-day festival returns to Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Friday, March 27th – Sunday, March 29th.

https://ultramusicfestival.com/tickets/miami/

Highlights:

Global hitmakers such as John Summit, DJ Snake, Major Lazer, Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, and Vintage Culture are set to return to Ultra

The festival will also feature house and techno heavyweights including Carl Cox, Eric Prydz, Miss Monique, Boris Brejcha, Eli Brown, Sasha_John Digweed, and Adriatique

The festival will also showcase headlining sets from bass maestros including Excision, Illenium, and ISOxo

Ultra will proudly present exclusive sets from two powerhouse pairings: Sebastian Ingrosso b2b Steve Angello, and the U.S. debut of Adam Beyer b2b Joseph Capriati

The festival will also feature A State Of Trance (ASOT) anniversary stage takeover celebrating 25 years

https://ultramusicfestival.com/tickets/miami/

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The enchantment of Suwannee Hulaween returns to Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL on Thursday, October 30th through Sunday, November 2nd. View the set times and learn more about the performers in our “10 Acts to See at Suwannee Hulaween” highlights below. For more information and passes to Suwannee Hulaween visit Hulaween.com.

BLOND:ISH

House music producer and DJ BLOND:ISH released her 2025 album Never Walk Alone on Insomniac Records featuring the popular tune “Self Love.” The colorful and carefree Canadian touring artist will be performing on Saturday, November 1st at the Off Limits stage at 1:00am.

https://blondish.komi.io/

The Disco Biscuits

“We’re coming in hot off our summer tour and 30th anniversary celebration, so you can expect some really tight playing, huge jams, and a massive dance party. We’ll be playing 2 Biscuits sets, as well as a late-night Tractorbeam set at Spirit Lake, so we can’t wait to show Hula what every side of the Biscuits is all about!” – The Disco Biscuits

The livetronica jam band will be playing two sets at this year’s Suwannee Hulaween including an all-instrumental performance under their alias Tractorbeam. Set times are Friday, October 31st at 7:45pm and 10:00pm the The Hallows stage.

https://ffm.bio/discobiscuits

FUTURE JOY

“We are beyond excited for this year’s Hulaween! It will be our fifth time playing at the park but our first time playing the legendary Amp stage! You can expect a high energy set featuring lots of music from our new album NOW, the debut of a new original remix and a new flip, plus a few more surprises. Our theme is Toy Story (Joy Story) so please dress up with us and get ready to take it to infinity and beyond!” – Future Joy

The electronic funky house duo will be playing at The Amph on Thursday, October 30th at 4:45pm.

https://linktr.ee/FutureJoy

GORGON CITY

North London producers and dynamic touring act Gorgon City have an astonishing discography spanning over decade since its debut with Real EP in 2013. Gorgon City is the founder of REALM Records, a music label and events brand, featuring a variety of new music releases. The house music production duo will be performing on Saturday, November 1st at the Spirit Lake stage at 11:30pm.

https://gorgoncity.komi.io/

ILLENIUM

Larger-than-life dubstep producer and DJ Illenium recently announced a 9-show run at SPHERE Las Vegas and released his new single “Forever” with Tom Grennan and Alma. The Grammy-nominated musician will be performing on Friday, October 31st at The Meadow stage at 11:00pm.

https://illenium.com/

LSZEE (CloZee B2B LSDREAM)

French bass artist CloZee and electronic visionary LSDREAM will be collaborating as LSZEE for a monumental performance at The Hallows stage on Friday, October 31st at 12:30am. LSDREAM will also be presenting the Lightcode soundbath project at The Hallows on Saturday, November 1st at 1:45pm.

MARY DROPPINZ

Dubstep bass artist Mary Droppinz is known for her awe-inspiring live performances and lively audio productions. She is scheduled to appear at The Amph stage on Saturday, November 1st at 6:15pm.

“My set is a multidimensional journey through sound! I’ll be showcasing some fresh visuals and lots of unreleased music!” – Mary Droppinz

https://linktr.ee/marydroppinz

PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG

“Hulaween is one of our favorite festivals to play. From the beautiful site, to the epic lineup, to all the Halloween decorations, it’s a fully immersive experience that encourages all the bands to get weird with it. Once we’re playing, there will be no containing our excitement. Get ready for a high energy psychedelic funk explosion…and dress to express!” – Greg Ormont of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

The funk jam band recently released their eighth studio album Feed The Fire and will be performing at The Meadow stage on Friday, October 31st at 4:30pm.

https://taplink.cc/pigeonsplaying

TAPE B B2B MERSIV

Bass music producer Tape B and EDM producer Mersiv will be making an thrilling impact with a rare B2B set, as well as solo performances. The highly-anticipated B2B set is scheduled for Thursday October 30th at 11:00pm at The Hallows stage following the solo sets.

THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT

Legendary hosts of Suwannee Hulaween, The String Cheese Incident are returning to the festival for six sets at The Meadow stage throughout the weekend (see below for the daily schedules). The American jam band is a favorite at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and their animated performances are sure to delight, excite, and inspire the audience of Suwannee Hulaween 2025. Enjoy!

https://taplink.cc/stringcheeseincident

DAILY SET TIMES

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Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival has announced its return to Sunshine Grove on Thursday, March 19th – Sunday, March 22nd, 2026.

Passes are on sale now.

The epic lineup features The Disco Biscuits, Fisher, Gramatic, GRiZ, The Lumineers, LSDream, Mary Droppinz and many more.

https://www.okeechobeefest.com/

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Suwannee Roots Revival is an annual tradition and a home-away-from-home for many of the attendees. We highly recommend coming a day early and staying a day late — you won’t want to leave. The early October seasonal weather change in Florida is ideal for sunbathing and taking a dip in the Suwannee River during the day, and getting cozy by the campfire at night. Bring your friends and family to enjoy one of the best experiences for live music, camping, and southern hospitality.

Read our highlights below:

Autumn was in the air as the festival commenced on a peaceful Thursday afternoon with a spirited performance by The Henhouse Prowlers. The Chicago-based bluegrass / Americana band is currently on tour this Fall/Winter in support of their new album release “Unravel” available now.

Nikki Talley Band shined on The Tent stage with country blues ballads of love, self-discovery, and inspiration performing heartfelt original songs like “I Love You” and “Traveling On.”

Folk rock / roots band Donna the Buffalo united “The Herd” at the Big Cosmo’s Amphitheater playing feel-good songs like “Funkyside”, “The Ones You Love”, and “Arrows Pointing Sideways.”

Nikki Talley Band, Quartermoon, and Sloppy Joe provided the soundtrack for
The Tent Stage with a finale headlined by The Grass Is Dead performing a bluegrass-folk fusion of Grateful Dead interpretations.

Brian Drysdale – Grass Is Dead

Yonder Mountain String Band provided Thursday night’s world-class bluegrass finale at Big Cosmo’s Ampitheater featuring banjo, fiddle, guitar, bass, and a surprise appearance by artist-at-large John Mailander. The Yonder Mountain’s album “Nowhere Next” is available now.

Friday’s music highlights featured an incredible lineup of musicians. Seth Walker played an afternoon set at Big Cosmo’s Amphitheater singing original tunes from his recent album Why the Worry as well as a remake of Al Green’s “Take Me to the River.”

Country-blues singer / songwriter Verlon Thompson shared nostalgic tales from his career traveling the country and working with artists like Guy Clark, Jimmy Buffet, Alan Jackson and more. The audience listened tentatively to Verlon’s insightful stories and chanted along as Verlon sang songs like “Boats to Build” and Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love.”

Mosier Brothers Band played an uplifting early evening set at The Tent Stage. “I’ve been coming here and playing here for a long time — 25 years,” said Jeff Mosier. “It’s my church. It’s my therapy. It’s a steady community of people that listen to music and appreciate being together.”

Jeff also sat in with Peter Rowan’s Swamp Dwellers Jam on Saturday and hosted an interview with Seth Walker at the writing muse workshop.

Friday’s music continued at the Big Cosmo’s Amp with a wonderful performance by Jim Lauderdale and The Game Changers playing songs like “The Road Is a River”, a sing-along by Robert Hunter called “Headed for the Hills”, and “The Opportunity to Help Somebody Through It.”

Jim Lauderdale at the merch tent

Donna the Buffalo followed with a joyous early Friday night show at Big Cosmo’s Amp playing jams like “Let Love Move Me”, “Family Picture”, “Mr. King”, and “Locket and Key.”

GRAMMY Award-winning bassist Oteil Burbridge and Friends played a masterful two-hour set at the Amp featuring originals such as “Every Day Is a Blessing” and “Mother’s Song” written by John Kimock, along with a mashup of Grateful Dead’s “Estimated Profit” and Pink Floyd’s “Money.” Another standout mashup was “I Know You Reprise” — a combination of Grateful Dead’s “I Know You Rider” and Phish’s “Tweezer (Reprise).”

The Music Hall nearby hosted performances by Quartermoon, Nikki Talley Band, Walter Parks, and Snake Oil Medicine Show while The Back Porch featured Sloppy Joe, Seth Walker, and Yet to Be Gold.

Over on The Tent stage, Asheville bluegrass ensemble Songs from the Road Band led a dynamic set of songs including “Where the Road Goes” and a brilliant cover of Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here.”

Nashville-based collective John Mailander’s Forecast concluded Friday’s music lineup with a superb finale at the Big Cosmo’s Amp.

Saturday was an idyllic day with sunshine, bright skies, and festive vibes. The women performers of Suwannee Roots Revival were prominent on the day’s lineup. Nikki Talley hosted an insightful songwriting workshop with Frank Douglas at The Music Farmer’s stage. She also played a late night set at The Back Porch with Jason Sharp.

Della Mae performed an animated set for a full house of enthusiastic bluegrass-lovers in the Music Hall. John Mailander also made a special guest-appearance for several charismatic dance tunes. Celia, Kimber, Avril, and Vickie are a GRAMMY-nominated American strings quartet who advocate for and uplift women through their musical efforts and positive energy. [Listen Here]

Della Mae at The Music Hall

American blues-rock troubador and singer / songwriter / guitarist Shannon McNally ignited the Big Cosmo’s Ampitheater alongside her sensational instrumental band for a compellingly soulful Saturday night concert in the trees. Shannon will be performing on November 15th at Blue Jay Listening Room in Jacksonville Beach. Her “Special Edition” EP is available now.

Tara Nevins, Jeb Puryear, and Jeff Mosier were featured guests on Peter Rowan’s Swamp Dwellers Jam at the Amp followed by folk rock quartet Ain’t Sisters providing the Big Cosmo’s finale.

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, Verlon Thompson was joined by John Mailander performing a mega-mashup of
“For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield”, “Imagine by John Lennon, and “Come Together” with “We Can Work It Out” by The Beatles. They also played Bob Dylan’s “With God on Our Side” and concluded the set with Verlon’s original song “More Time.”

Verlon Thompson and John Mailander

Jeff Mosier and Verlon Thompson

Peter Rowan and the Walls of Time Band followed with a heartfelt bluegrass set and over at The Tent stage the Ain’t Sisters were grooving and rocking an amplified set for a lively audience.

Sunday’s shows also included The Moon Tunes, The Lee Boys, Snake Oil Medicine Show, The Grass Is Dead, Mosier Brothers Band ensemble featuring Peter Rowan, John Mailander and more. Donna the Buffalo provided the festival finale with a fond farewell until next time.

Additional Suwannee Roots Revival weekend activities included yoga with Rhonda Bell, campground stages, music lessons at The Music Farmer Stage, Kids Tent featuring Magic Moon Traveling Circus, and a raffle benefiting school music programs and Suwannee Spirit Kids Music Camp.

Suwannee Roots Revival 2026 dates are set for October 8th – 11th. Renewals for upgraded campsites and cabins are happening thru Nov 10th, 2025. Call the park office at 386-364-1683 to secure your same site for next October Roots!

Beginning Tuesday, November 11th, remaining upgraded campsites and cabins are available to everyone by calling the park office. Early Bird Tickets will be available online at that time!

Follow Suwannee Roots Revival on Instagram @suwanneeroots, Facebook: Suwannee Roots, and visit the website for more info.

For upcoming events at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park visit musicliveshere.com and plan your next adventure.

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