Hopscotch Music Festival happens every September in downtown Raleigh.


Hopscotch unveiled the initial lineup for their 2023 edition, which will be its largest since 2019. Behold below, and read more at Indy Week:




"In Its 13th Year, Hopscotch Enters an Ebullient Second Act... a prismatic array of engaging sounds greeted by crowds that were consistently big and consistently excited by familiar favorites and new surprises alike." —Indy Week

"Integrating the cityscape and its established venues into the festival mix really sets Hopscotch apart from some of the larger multi-stage events. Thoroughly recommended and enjoyed!" —Under The Radar

"Hopscotch provides a model for a diverse, nationally respected, easy-to-navigate, modern music festival that appeals to all ages." —Style Weekly

"Perhaps the most notable aspect of Hopscotch was, as Hall noted, its ability to highlight and center local acts amidst its lineup of national artists." —Daily Tar Heel

"This year’s Hopscotch music festival will go down in history as a landmark event, providing a stage for local and out-of-town musicians to perform for a community that shared the same enthusiasm and energy." —Technician