Hot August Music Festival — 8.22.26, Oregon Ridge Park, Cockeysville MD

Two days of jam, rock, roots & soul under the summer sun — a Friday-night kickoff with Grammy winner Eric Gales, then a full Saturday of national headliners and standout regional talent. Food trucks, craft beverages, an artisan market and a kids' meadow, all at Oregon Ridge Park.

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August 21–22, 2026 · Oregon Ridge Park

One Stage. One Meadow.
Endless Summer Vibes.

12+ Artists

National headliners and standout regional talent across Friday & Saturday.

Oregon Ridge Park

A natural amphitheater of rolling meadow just north of Baltimore.

Food & Brews

Local food trucks, craft beverages, an artisan market and more all day.

Kids Free

12 & under free, with a whole meadow of family activities.

2026 Lineup

Who's Playing

Cory Wong
Galactic feat. Jelly Joseph
Dogs in a Pile
Lindsay LouThe Hot August CollectiveMallow HillRicky Wise & The Aggressive JoyPretty WarThe Fitzkee BrothersOwen StewartUncle Kunkel's One Gram Band

Plus a Friday-night kickoff with Jonathan Sloane Band, Vanessa Collier & Eric Gales

The Tradition Continues

A Mid-Atlantic
Summer Must

From high-energy sets up front to laid-back lawn vibes on the hillside, Hot August delivers the perfect festival day for music lovers of every kind. Dance up close, kick back with friends, or discover your next favorite band.

Between sets, wander the local food vendors, craft beverages, artisan market and family-friendly activities — the welcoming atmosphere that's made Hot August a must-attend summer tradition across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.

Hot August Music Festival crowd at Oregon Ridge Park
August 22, 2026 · Oregon Ridge Park

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