Hopscotch Music Festival

The Hopscotch Music Festival was an exciting three-day event held each year in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It brought together over 120 bands to perform on different stages, making it a fun and lively gathering for music lovers.

The festival was famous for its adventurous lineups and memorable performances. Fans could enjoy music from many genres, including rock, hip-hop, metal, folk, electronic, and experimental styles. There were large outdoor stages in Raleigh City Plaza and Red Hat Amphitheater, as well as more personal club shows, so there was something for everyone to enjoy.

Overview

The Hopscotch Music Festival happens every year for three days in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It is a fun event where many bands perform.

The festival also includes special events like the Hopscotch Design Festival, where artists and designers share their work. There are also parties happening around the city and a market where artists sell their posters. Another part of the festival is called SiteWork, which helps new artists show their art in different places around the area.

History

The Hopscotch Music Festival started in 2010, created by Greg Lowenhagen and Grayson Currin while they worked at a local newspaper. In 2015, the festival was sold to a new group of owners.

The very first festival happened from September 9 to 11, 2010. It had 130 bands playing in 10 different places.

The festival grew each year. By 2011, it had 150 bands in 13 venues, and by 2012, it featured 175 bands across 15 venues. The festival continued to grow, with around 140 to 175 bands each year, showing a wide mix of music styles like rock, hip-hop, metal, folk, electronic, and more.

Each year brought new artists and exciting performances, making Hopscotch a favorite event for music lovers in Raleigh and beyond.