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A popular festival is returning to the Triangle \u2014 and now, we know who will be performing.<\/p>\n

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Hopscotch Music Festival<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cGet ready for another jam-packed weekend of listening to your favorite bands<\/a> and discovering new ones, catching tons of unforgettable sets, and exploring all that Raleigh has to offer,\u201d Hopscotch wrote in a past Facebook post.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what we know about this year\u2019s event, including the festival dates, full concert lineup and how to get tickets.<\/p>\n

Hopscotch Music Festival is planned for Thursday, Sept. 10 to Saturday, Sept. 12.<\/b> It\u2019s set to take place in downtown Raleigh, with headliners performing at City Plaza on Fayetteville Street.<\/p>\n

The festival also has \u201cclub shows\u201d planned for Kings, Lincoln Theatre, Nash Hall, Neptunes, The Pour House and Nash Hall<\/p>\n

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\u201cNew this year, Moore Square Commons<\/a> 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,\u201d Hopscotch wrote in a news release, adding that artists for that part of the festival will be announced in the future.<\/p>\n

There are several parking garages and surface lots in the area.<\/p>\n

Hopscotch Music Festival on its website said more than 100 artists<\/a> are set to perform. Here are the acts coming<\/a> to City Plaza:<\/p>\n

Thursday, Sept. 10:<\/b> Dexter and the Moonrocks, Momma, Liz Cooper, Leo Brooks Band<\/p>\n

Friday, Sept. 11:<\/b> Cory Wong, Duckwrth, Thee Sinseers, Butcher Brown<\/p>\n

Saturday, Sept. 12:<\/b> King Princess, Soccer Mommy, WILLIS, Annie DiRusso<\/p>\n

Here are the artists scheduled to perform at the festival\u2019s \u201cclub shows\u201d:<\/p>\n

Tickets for Hopscotch Music Festival are available online at hopscotchmusicfest.com<\/a>. Each ticket offers access to all three days of concerts.<\/p>\n

As of July 17, general admission passes cost $129. VIP passes \u2014 which include access to a kick-off party, food and drinks, and other perks \u2014 cost $299.<\/p>\n

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This story was originally published July 17, 2026 at 12:55 PM.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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