Roots Rock

Roots Rock: 21 upcoming festivals. Dates: November 2026 to September 2027. The most Roots Rock: The Hondo Rodeo Fest, Big Blues Bender 2027, and Moon Crush 2027.

Roots rock is characterized by an organic, unpretentious sound, often featuring guitars, bass, drums, and sometimes keyboards, with a focus on straightforward rhythms and heartfelt vocals. It emerged in the late 1960s as a reaction against the excesses of progressive and psychedelic rock, drawing heavily from American folk, blues, and country music traditions. Iconic artists like Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Band, and John Fogerty exemplify its raw, authentic spirit. This genre is also closely associated with the development of subgenres such as country rock and Southern rock, emphasizing a return to rock's foundational influences.

The most Roots Rock festivals

Ranked by the share of the lineup tagged Roots Rock (at least 5 identified artists).

  1. The Hondo Rodeo Fest

    Nov 13 – Nov 15, 2026

    Chase Field, United States 🇺🇸

    With Turnpike Troubadours

    1 / 8 Roots Rock artists13% Roots Rock

  2. Big Blues Bender 2027

    Sep 9 – Sep 12, 2027

    Las Vegas, United States 🇺🇸

    With Paul Thorn, BYWATER CALL

    2 / 17 Roots Rock artistsout of a 21-artist lineup12% Roots Rock

  3. Moon Crush 2027

    Apr 23 – Apr 25, 2027

    Miramar Beach, United States 🇺🇸

    With Jason Isbell

    1 / 11 Roots Rock artists9% Roots Rock

  4. One Big Holiday 2027

    Jan 14 – Jan 18, 2027

    Puerto Aventuras, Mexico 🇲🇽

    With My Morning Jacket

    1 / 13 Roots Rock artists8% Roots Rock

  5. Summer of ’99 Cruise 2027

    Apr 17 – Apr 21, 2027

    Miami & Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas 🇧🇸

    With Fastball

    1 / 12 Roots Rock artistsout of a 13-artist lineup8% Roots Rock

  6. Rock the Bowl Festival 2026

    Dec 29, 2026

    New Plymouth, New Zealand 🇳🇿

    With Carbon Leaf

    1 / 14 Roots Rock artistsout of a 15-artist lineup7% Roots Rock

  7. Suwannee Amp Jam 2027

    Feb 25 – Feb 27, 2027

    Live Oak, United States 🇺🇸

    With North Mississippi Allstars

    1 / 15 Roots Rock artistsout of a 22-artist lineup7% Roots Rock

  8. Tampa Bay Blues Festival 2027

    Apr 9 – Apr 11, 2027

    St. Petersburg, United States 🇺🇸

    With BYWATER CALL

    1 / 14 Roots Rock artists7% Roots Rock

  9. The MusicFest Steamboat 2027

    Jan 5 – Jan 10, 2027

    Steamboat Springs, United States 🇺🇸

    With Reckless Kelly, Paul Thorn, The Band of Heathens

    3 / 54 Roots Rock artistsout of a 64-artist lineup6% Roots Rock

  10. Outlaw Country Cruise 2027

    Mar 5 – Mar 10, 2027

    Miami & Nassau, Bahamas 🇧🇸

    With Aaron Lee Tasjan, The $100 Quartet

    2 / 32 Roots Rock artistsout of a 38-artist lineup6% Roots Rock

Upcoming Roots Rock festivals

All Roots Rock festivals, near you or worldwide

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