Hopscotch Music Festival 2025 Lineup: Earl Sweatshirt, Sparks, and More
The beloved Hopscotch Music Festival is making a grand return to downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, celebrating its 15th anniversary with a stellar lineup that blends indie rock legends, experimental trailblazers, and emerging talent.
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Set to run from September 4–6, 2025, the three-day event will feature performances across City Plaza, Moore Square, and various intimate club venues throughout the city. This year’s headliners include the introspective and influential rapper Earl Sweatshirt, art-pop pioneers Sparks, and Southern rock giants My Morning Jacket.
Joining them are a host of critically acclaimed acts such as:
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Built to Spill, known for their melodic guitar-driven sound
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Post-rock legends Godspeed You! Black Emperor
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Psychedelic indie band Crumb
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Dream pop experimentalist Yeule
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Rising noise-rock provocateurs YHWH Nailgun
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Alt-rock newcomers Geese
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UK-born singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya
Other names on the bill include Hunx and His Punx, Geordie Greep (of black midi fame), and alt-country project Florry, among others.
A Legacy of Curated Excellence
Since its inception, Hopscotch Music Festival has stood out for its genre-blending curation and support of both big-name acts and local artists. This year’s lineup continues that tradition, promising an eclectic, multi-sensory experience for music fans of all stripes.
Festival organizers are especially excited about the anniversary edition. “Fifteen years of Hopscotch feels surreal,” said a representative. “We wanted to honor the past and push forward with one of our most ambitious lineups yet.”
What to Expect
Fans can expect performances spread across multiple venues—from sprawling outdoor stages to packed, sweaty club sets. With downtown Raleigh as the backdrop, Hopscotch offers not just music, but a true community celebration of sound, art, and southern culture.
Ticketing and VIP passes are expected to go on sale later this month. Festivalgoers are encouraged to follow Hopscotch’s official website and social media channels for real-time updates, ticket packages, and venue maps.
Hopscotch 2025 Lineup Highlights:
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Earl Sweatshirt
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Sparks
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My Morning Jacket
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Built to Spill
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Godspeed You! Black Emperor
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Crumb
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Yeule
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YHWH Nailgun
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Geese
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Nilüfer Yanya
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Hunx and His Punx
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Geordie Greep
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Florry
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