Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 09/07/2023
5:00pm-5:35pm Christine Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz
6:20pm-7:05pm Don McCloskey
8:15pm-9:05pm Say She She
River Stage
5:40pm-6:15pm Nik Greeley and The Operators
7:15pm-8:10pm Margo Price
9:15pm-10:30pm Old Crow Medicine Show
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Wiggins Park gates open at 12:00pm
Marina Stage
12:30pm-1:05pm Moustapha Noumbissi
1:50pm-2:30pm Bailen
3:25pm-4:10pm Bobby Rush
5:15pm-6:00pm Wednesday
7:15pm-8:05pm Celisse
River Stage
1:10pm-1:45pm Julia Pratt
2:35pm-3:20pm Wilder Woods
4:20pm-5:10pm Sammy Rae & The Friends
6:10pm-7:10pm Tegan and Sara
8:15pm-9:30pm The Hold Steady
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Wiggins Park gates open at 12:00pm
Marina Stage
12:30pm-1:00pm Velvet Rouge
1:40pm-2:20pm Sunny War
3:15pm-4:05pm Allison Russell
5:15pm-6:05pm Low Cut Connie
River Stage
1:05pm-1:35pm Mobbluz
2:25pm-3:10pm Leyla McCalla
4:15pm-5:10pm Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band
6:10pm-7:20pm Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
* Dogfish Head beer, Svedka cocktails, and wine will be available for purchase to adults age 21+
* Federal Donuts’ special new XPoNential 30 Donut created in celebration of the festival's 30th anniversary is a spiced cake donut with a raspberry milkshake and peach glaze that will be available at the FedNuts truck at the festival.
* A site-wide 30th anniversary Fest & Find scavenger hunt will allow festival goers to hunt for clues for a chance to win prizes
* The Festival Shop powered by Main Street Music will offer commemorative 30th XPNFEST gear, artist merchandise, and musical gems from their Manayunk shop
* The XPN Central area will showcase creative works made in tribute to Philly’s rich Black music heritage by Black Music City 2023 grant winners
* The Kids Corner area located by the water in Wiggins Park will feature live appearances from Kids Corner host Kathy O’Connell along with some other friends of the program. There will be free face painting Saturday and Sunday starting at noon, plus family-friendly giveaways, lawn games and interactive art projects.
* WXPN will announce the theme for this year’s end-of-year countdown at the festival, and how listeners can participate in the popular, multi-day special programming feature that’s focused around a specific theme.
* An extensive selection of locally-made foods and beverages, along with many handcrafted items, will be available. WXPN members also get complimentary beverages and can meet select festival artists in the Member's Area.
WXPN, the nationally recognized leader in Triple A radio and the premier guide for discovering new and significant artists in rock, blues, roots and folk, is the non-commercial, member-supported, public radio service of the University of Pennsylvania. WXPN produces World Cafe, public radio’s most popular program of popular music that is distributed by NPR to more than 280 U.S. radio stations, and the Peabody Award-winning Kids Corner. WXPN serves the greater Philadelphia area at 88.5 FM, the Lehigh Valley at 104.9 FM, Worton/Baltimore at 90.5 FM, Lancaster/York at 88.7 FM, Harrisburg at 99.7 FM, North Jersey/Poconos at 91.9 FM, and the world via online streaming at www.XPN.org. The WXPN app brings all of WXPN to any mobile device. WXPN produces XPoNential Radio on XPN2 as its secondary radio channel in HD, also available online. www.xpn.org.
EVENT PREVIEWS
United Children's Music Project presents World-Class Venezuelan Artists María Brea and Kristhyan Benítez on May 28th
(WEEHAWKEN, NJ) -- United Children's Music Project (UCMP) presents Venezuelan soprano María Brea and Latin Grammy–winning pianist Kristhyan Benítez in an unforgettable evening of Latin American artistry as part of its acclaimed Latin Night Thursdays concert series on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at UCMP (4710 Park Avenue) in Weehawken, NJ. Showtime is 7:30pm.
The Vogel presents BobFest on May 28th
(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents BobFest on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is the music of Bob Dylan presented in the round Nashville style by John Cruz, Steve Delopoulos, Pat Guadagno, Renee Maskin, Rob Paparozzi, and Anne Hills.
Outpost in the Burbs presents Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan on Friday, May 29, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Showtime is 8:00pm.
The Newton Theatre presents So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary
(NEWTON, NJ) -- If you watched the film Song Sung Blue and realized you like more Neil Diamond songs that you thought you did, you should check out So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary at The Newton Theatre on Friday, May 29, 2026. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Carteret PAC presents Air Supply on May 29th
(CARTERET, NJ) -- Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Air Supply on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band is celebrating their 50th anniversary, promising an unforgettable evening of timeless hits and heartfelt memories.
State Theatre New Jersey presents Magical Mystery Doors on Friday
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Magical Mystery Doors on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is a tribute to the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors. They blend and layer the music of three legendary bands to create something new and unique for music fans everywhere. Limited tickets remain.
Borgata Event Center presents SatchVai Band featuring Joe Satriani & Steve Vai
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Borgata Event Center presents SatchVai Band featuring Joe Satriani & Steve Vai with special guest Animals As Leaders on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 8:00pm.
Prudential Center presents Sergio George: Festival "Ataca Sergo"
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Following the resounding success and unforgettable energy experienced at the Kaseya Center, renowned producer, musician, and visionary Sergio George raises the bar once again, taking his Festival ¡Ataca Sergio! to the next level. This time, the concept returns as a birthday celebration set for Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the iconic Prudential Center in Newark. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Riverview Jazz Awarded Grant by Chamber Music America to Host Tim Berne Performances in Jersey City
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- A $15,000 grant has been awarded to Riverview Jazz by Chamber Music America to be used to present two Jersey City performances by the esteemed avant-garde jazz musician Tim Berne at Pet Shop on Tuesday, May 26 and on the RWJBarnabas Plaza Stage at the Jersey City Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Michael Arnone's 2026 Crawfish Fest to Take Place May 29-31
(AUGUSTA, NJ) -- Michael Arnone's 2026 Crawfish Fest — three unforgettable days and nights of Louisiana music, food, and fun — will take place May 29-31 at Sussex County Fairgrounds. From Cajun and Zydeco to Delta Blues, New Orleans R&B, Brass, Gospel, and Jazz — the 2026 Crawfish Fest lineup features Grammy winners, Louisiana legends, and festival favorites lighting up the Main and Pavilion stages. Come for the day or stay and camp for the weekend.
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