For 25 years, the heart of Pickathon has been its acclaimed discovery engine—a legendary launching pad for future icons who are the burning hot suns of their musical worlds, destined to break out nationally and internationally. The universe of artists who have graced our stages before becoming household names is vast. Just a tiny sampling includes a pre-superstardom Sturgill Simpson, a rising Billy Strings, a young Tyler Childers, Colter Wall, and Charley Crockett; indie rock titans like The War on Drugs, Big Thief, Future Islands, Wet Leg, and The Osees; and soul-stretching and jazz innovators like Leon Bridges, Black Pumas, Kamasi Washington, Khruangbin, The Sacred Souls, and Lake Street Dive.
This is the legacy we build upon, and we are fortunate enough to have curated legends come because they want to be part of what will be their favorite musical experience of the year. This year, we’re honored to welcome artists like Portugal. The Man, Taj Mahal, Fruit Bats, Greensky Bluegrass, Haley Heynderickx, Reyna Tropical, Ocie Elliott, and Surprise Chef.
But for those who know, the real magic happens when you venture beyond the familiar. The following list of artists is the core of your Pickathon adventure. It’s where you’ll find the performance that changes your year.
Being Dead, Colby T. Helms & the Virginia Creepers, Cory Hanson, Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek, DUMMY, Ellis Bullard, Emily Nenni, Hannah Cohen, Improvement Movement, Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation, Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs, Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, Rosali, SML, The Cactus Blossoms, The Rumble, Thee Heart Tones, Thee Marloes, Amos Heart, Angela Autumn, Anna Butterss, Ben Seretan, Blu & Exile, Choses Sauvages, Chris Acker, David Nance & Mowed Sound, Dougie Poole, East Nash Grass, Forty Feet Tall, Frente Cumbiero, Glitterfox, Humbird, JRCG, Jake Blount, Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys, Jenny Don’t And The Spurs, Jonny’s Day Out, Josh Johnson, Laney Jones & The Spirits, Lonesome Shack, Revival Season, Rose City Band, Rose Gerber, Sugarlegg, Wade Sapp, and Wild Pink.
More Than Music…
The incredible lineup you’ll discover is only half the adventure. At Pickathon, the festival itself is a work of art. We push the boundaries of design to build a temporary four-day city filled with architectural-scale, site-specific installations that are in perfect harmony with the nature of Pendarvis Farm. This means the journey between stages is just as memorable as the performances, creating a unique, immersive world you have to see to believe.
To plan your musical journey, dive into the links below.
- [Explore the Official Lineup Page Here]
- [See the Full Festival Schedule Here]
- Listen to the Pickathon 2025 Lineup on: [Spotify] | [Apple Music] | [YouTube Music] | [Amazon Music]
Remember, every artist plays at least two unique sets. And for something incredibly special, you can experience our Curation series. In this intimate setting, five of our festival artists will perform an exclusive third set, paired with a world-class chef for a farm-to-table meal limited to just 100 people.
Join us to celebrate 25 years of this beautiful cycle of music and community. The 25th annual Pickathon festival takes place July 31 – August 3, 2025. To experience this magic firsthand, purchase your tickets now at Pickathon.com.
