After an unforgettable inaugural year, the Hudson River Music Festival returns to Croton Point Park on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, bringing together music, community, and environmental action in the spirit of Pete and Toshi Seeger’s legendary Hudson River gatherings.
Join us for a full day along the Hudson celebrating music, family, and community, and help carry forward a beloved Hudson Valley tradition.
We can’t wait to welcome you back!
The festival features a diverse mix of folk, jam, and country-influenced artists across multiple stages:
- Main Hudson Stage: Highlights include a unique collaboration between Warren Haynes (Gov’t Mule/Allman Brothers), Grahame Lesh, and Daniel Donato. Other major acts include Jesse Welles, Margo Price, Cimafunk, Chaparelle, and Toshi Reagon.
- Rainbow Stage: A new stage for 2026 focused on folk heritage, featuring the Guthrie Family Singers, David Amram, Leah Song (Rising Appalachia), Tom Chapin & The Chapin Sisters, and Lizzie No.
Experience & Activities
Beyond the music, the festival is designed as a full day of family-friendly programming:
- Family Fun: The North Star Stage hosts The Rock and Roll Playhouse, interactive arts and crafts, yoga sessions, and roaming puppet performances from Jim Henson Studios.
- Environment & Advocacy: True to its roots, the festival features a curated selection of activist groups and a high-level panel on Climate Change. The event also adheres to Zero Waste practices.
- Food & Marketplace: A significantly expanded food court featuring regional vendors, craft beer, and a marketplace of local artisans.
Logistics & Tickets
- Location: Croton Point Park, 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY.
- Tickets: General Admission is $145 in advance ($165 day-of). Kids 12 and under are free in GA with a complimentary kids’ ticket.
- VIP Options: Includes on-site parking, a dedicated express entry line, air-conditioned restrooms, and elevated viewing bleachers.
- Transportation: A free festival shuttle runs between the Croton-Harmon Metro-North Station and the park entrance, making it very accessible for those coming from NYC or other parts of the Hudson Valley.
