Balanced Breakfast is excited to announce that applications are now open for BALANCED BREAKFEST | AUSTIN SHOWCASE our Unofficial SXSW 2026 Showcases, taking place Friday and Saturday, March 13th–14th at Woody’s Bar in Austin. We will host two days of live music in the heart of West 6th, featuring a mix of full bands, solo...Continue Reading

California’s favorite beachside festival BeachLife is heading for the mountains. BeachLife Festival and Aviator Nation Dreamland are teaming up with Limelight Hotels to celebrate the grand opening of the brand-new Limelight Mammoth Hotel & Residences with an exclusive live concert event on Friday, December 12, in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Blending surf culture, mountain energy, and...Continue Reading

Lightning in a Bottle is officially returning to Buena Vista Lake this Memorial Day Weekend, May 20–24, 2026 — and Do LaB has just dropped one of its most ambitious and imaginative lineups yet. As North America’s original boutique music festival, LIB has spent 23 years cultivating a world where creativity, participation, and community collide....Continue Reading

SXSW is kicking off a bold new format as it gears up for its 40th Music Festival, returning March 12–18, 2026. The festival just dropped its first wave: 100 Showcasing Artists and 50 Showcase Presenters, marking one of its most globally diverse announcements yet. This early lineup highlights boundary-pushing talent from every corner of the...Continue Reading

Music Expo 25 is bringing its own bold, culture-shifting energy to the heart of the industry. For years, Music Expo has served as a creative hub where artists, marketers, producers, and innovators gather to exchange ideas and redefine what music-making means today. Join more than 750 artists, songwriters, producers, musicians, DJs, and engineers at Music...Continue Reading

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of music, camping, and community as BreakFEST CAMPOUT 2025 takes over Point San Pablo Harbor in Richmond, California, on October 25–26. This is the first-ever overnight BreakFEST experience, bringing together independent artists, intimate performances, and good vibes in a stunning waterfront setting—no corporate fluff, just real music, real people,...Continue Reading

On September 5th, The Midway will transform into a stage for one of hip-hop’s most refreshing voices: Kota the Friend. Straight out of Brooklyn, Kota has built a career by marching to the beat of his own drum—and trumpet. From his early start in public school music programs to rejecting major label deals for the...Continue Reading

SXSW 2026 is set to transform downtown Austin into a vibrant hub for global creatives, running from March 12-18, 2026. This year, SXSW will feature seven consecutive days of music, film & TV, and innovation programming, offering unprecedented opportunities for cross-industry collaboration. With the expansion of the Music Festival to seven nights, artists will have...Continue Reading

Poolside brings their signature Daytime Disco to Union Square, San Francisco on Sunday, September 7, 2025, for an unforgettable afternoon of music, sunshine, and good vibes this September. The event kicks off at 2:00pm with doors opening at the same time, making it the perfect Sunday escape for those who want to bask in the...Continue Reading

San Francisco’s Moscone Center is set to make history on December 19, 2025, as it hosts its very first-ever EDM event, featuring none other than FISHER, one of the most in-demand and electrifying DJs in the dance music scene today. The iconic venue will be transformed into a pulsating hub of bass and beats as...Continue Reading

Palm Tree Crew, the global lifestyle and hospitality brand founded by Kygo and Myles Shear, is bringing its signature tropical energy to Napa Valley for the first time with the Palm Tree Music Festival Napa on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at The Meritage Resort & Spa. This one-day event will be headlined by Kygo and...Continue Reading

Goldenvoice Bay Area 2025 Concert Calendar is your ultimate guide to live music in the Bay Area—look no further. From massive arena shows in San Jose to intimate club gigs in San Francisco and Oakland, this curated concert calendar is your backstage pass to everything loud, legendary, and unforgettable. Whether you're chasing the electric energy...Continue Reading