DANCE
THE DAY AWAY
FIND THE OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL THAT BEST FITS YOUR LISTENING VIBE .
Baltimore boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene 24 / 7 , but our creativity really comes alive during the warmer months , when everyone is looking to get outside . Enter Baltimore ’ s exciting and diverse outdoor music festival lineup . Whether you listen to rap , electronic , soul or something more niche like bedroom pop or psychedelic funk , music lovers can see and hear it all here .
Kicking off the festival circuit is Preakness Live , alongside the Preakness Stakes . Thousands of fans pack Pimlico Race Course for a full day of food , drinks and live music by nationally renowned acts of all genres , with past headliners including the Chainsmokers , Bruno Mars and Post Malone .
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AFRAM is a free two-day festival that uplifts Baltimore ’ s African American heritage on Juneteenth weekend ( June 22-23 ). In addition to showcasing local and national acts — Ne-Yo and Tamar Braxton are among recent performers — AFRAM highlights Black food , fashion and art .
Three days of pulsating music and nonstop dancing describe Moonrise Festival , one of the country ’ s biggest EDM bashes . In addition to dazzling strobe lights and pyrotechnic shows , this summer festival , held at Pimlico , promises the best electronic , house and dubstep artists across three stages .
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