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5 Under-the-Radar Music Festivals this Summer

by Katie Skrzek

May 3, 2023

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Destinations / North America

Summer is a great time to attend music festivals. Avoid the crowds and check out these under-the-radar music festivals taking place this summer.

 

Jazz Festival

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Beaufort Music Festival

Held May 19–20, this music festival has taken place in Beaufort, North Carolina, for more than 30 years. The goal of the festival is to offer a diverse music line-up and highlight fresh musical arts.

 

5th Annual Captivaville Songwriter’s Weekend

The fifth annual festival at ‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa is Captiva Island, Florida’s, largest music festival. Held June 16–18, the event features local singer-songwriters.

 

Newport Classical Music Festival

Newport Classical Music Festival hosts concerts July 4–23 at historic venues throughout Newport, Rhode Island, including The Breakers, The Elm, Newport Mansion and Redwood Library and Athenaeum. Performances take place almost daily throughout the multiweek festival.

 

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Tidal Wave Music Festival

This three-day festival in Atlantic City, New Jersey, highlights the best in country music. Held Aug. 11–13 this year, festivalgoers can expect to see acts including Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn.

 

Walk the Beat Street Music Festival

This free, annual music festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan, features about 50 musical acts at more than 20 host sites. Stroll or ride your bike along Beechtree Street to listen to acts during the one-day festival on Aug. 13.

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