Hot August Music Festival 2026 Guide

Hot August Music Festival 2026

Hot August Music Festival returns to Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville, Maryland, for two days of live music, food, vendors, and summer festival energy. Known for bringing together funk, blues, jam, soul, rock, Americana, and roots music, Hot August has become one of Maryland’s standout outdoor music festivals.

The 2026 festival features Cory Wong, Galactic featuring Jelly Joseph, Dogs In A Pile, Eric Gales, Vanessa Collier, Lindsay Lou, and many more artists. With a lineup that blends national touring acts and strong regional talent, Hot August Music Festival is a great late-summer event for music fans in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and beyond.

Date: August 21–22, 2026
Location: Oregon Ridge Park, Cockeysville, Maryland
Website: hotaugustmusicfestival.com

2026 Lineup

Cory Wong, Galactic ft. Jelly Joseph, Dogs In A Pile, Eric Gales, Vanessa Collier, Lindsay Lou, Uncle Kunkel’s One Gram Band, Owen Stewart, The Fitzkee Brothers, Ricky Wise & The Aggressive Joy, Mallow Hill, Pretty War, Jonathan Sloane Band, The Hot August Collective.

What To Know Before You Go

Information shared by festivals can change at any time. Always visit the official festival website and social media pages before attending for the latest updates, policies, schedules, and announcements.

• Hot August Music Festival is an outdoor music festival, so attendees should prepare for summer weather, sun exposure, and possible rain.
• Comfortable shoes are recommended, as the festival takes place in a park setting with walking between parking, vendors, and performance areas.
• Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and weather-appropriate clothing for a full day outdoors.
• Hydration is important during August events. Review the festival’s current policies on water bottles and permitted items before attending.
• Cell phone service may become limited during peak festival hours, so plan meetup spots with friends ahead of time.
• Review the festival’s bag policy, prohibited items list, and entry rules before arriving.
• Set times, vendor details, parking updates, and festival policies may change, so check the official website before heading to Oregon Ridge Park.

Transportation & Parking

Oregon Ridge Park is located in Cockeysville, Maryland, north of Baltimore. Because this is a park-based festival, attendees should plan transportation and parking ahead of time.

• Driving: Most attendees will likely travel by car. Allow extra time for traffic near the festival grounds during arrival and departure windows.
• Parking: Parking information and any parking pass requirements should be confirmed through the official festival website before attending.
• Rideshare: Uber and Lyft may be available in the Cockeysville area, but wait times and pricing can increase after the festival ends.
• Public Transportation: Attendees traveling from Baltimore or surrounding areas should review local transit options before the event.
• Hotels: Nearby lodging options can be found in Cockeysville, Timonium, Hunt Valley, Towson, and Baltimore.

Tickets

Tickets for Hot August Music Festival 2026 are available through the official festival website. Ticket options, pricing, and availability may change as the event approaches, so visit hotaugustmusicfestival.com for the most current ticket information.

Food & Drinks

Hot August Music Festival typically features food, drinks, vendors, and festival-style options throughout the event. Attendees should check the official festival website for current vendor announcements and outside food and drink policies.

Where To Stay

Festivalgoers traveling from outside the Baltimore area may want to stay near Cockeysville, Hunt Valley, Timonium, Towson, or Baltimore. These areas provide access to restaurants, hotels, and major roads near Oregon Ridge Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Hot August Music Festival 2026?
Hot August Music Festival 2026 takes place August 21–22, 2026.

Where is Hot August Music Festival 2026?
The festival is held at Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville, Maryland.

Who is performing at Hot August Music Festival 2026?
The 2026 lineup includes Cory Wong, Galactic ft. Jelly Joseph, Dogs In A Pile, Eric Gales, Vanessa Collier, Lindsay Lou, Uncle Kunkel’s One Gram Band, Owen Stewart, The Fitzkee Brothers, and more.

Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets are available through the official Hot August Music Festival website at hotaugustmusicfestival.com.