The Line Up is Set for the 25th Annual XPoNential Music Festival
The set times for artists who will perform at its 2018 XPoNential Music Festival presented by Subaru, taking place July 27, 28 and 29, was announced by member-supported, non-commercial Philadelphia radio station WXPN 88.5 FM.
The 25th anniversary edition of the popular, family-friendly XPoNential Music Festival will take place at Wiggins Park and the adjacent BB&T Pavilion, both located on the Delaware Riverfront in Camden, New Jersey. Single-day tickets to the festival are available starting today at the festival’s website xpnfest.org.
2018 XPONENTIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL SCHEDULE (SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
FRIDAY, JULY 27
Wiggins Park (gates open at 3:30 PM)
Marina Stage
4:00-4:25 Swift Technique
4:35-5:00 Greg Sover Band
5:30-6:00 M.A.K.U. Soundsystem
6:55-7:45 Bermuda Triangle featuring Brittany Howard (of Alabama Shakes), Becca Mancari and Jesse Lafser
River Stage
5:00-5:30 The National Reserve
6:00-6:50 Lukas Nelson & Promise of The Real
7:50-8:50 The Lone Bellow
BB&T Pavilion (doors open at 5:30 PM)
6:30-7:00 Proper Dark
7:30-8:00 Cloves
8:30-9:30 Sylvan Esso
10:00-11:15 David Byrne
SATURDAY, JULY 28
Wiggins Park (gates open at 11:30 AM)
Marina Stage
12:00-12:25 Katie Frank
1:00-1:30 &More (Donn T & Chill Moody)
2:20-3:00 Jupiter & Okwess
3:55-4:40 Courtney Marie Andrews
5:45-6:30 Sunflower Bean
River Stage
12:25-12:55 Hurry
1:35-2:15 Natalie Prass
3:05-3:50 Mondo Cozmo
4:45-5:40 Femi Kuti & The Positive Force
6:35-7:35 Margo Price
BB&T Pavilion (doors open at 5 PM)
6:00-6:45 Fantastic Negrito
7:15-8:00 Preservation Hall Jazz Band
8:30-9:45 Sturgill Simpson
10:15-11:30 The War On Drugs
SUNDAY, JULY 29
Wiggins Park (gates open at 11:30 AM)
Marina Stage
12:25-1:00 Devon Gilfillian
1:55-2:35 Mt. Joy
3:30-4:10 Darlingside
5:05-5:50 Hiss Golden Messenger
7:00-7:45 JD McPherson
River Stage
12:00-12:25 Harmony Woods
1:05-1:50 Lo Moon
2:40-3:25 Phoebe Bridgers
4:15-5:00 Tank and The Bangas
5:55-6:55 Blind Boys of Alabama
7:50-9:05 Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band
KIDS CORNER GARDEN
As part of the XPoNential Music Festival, kids can join WXPN’s award-winning Kids Corner program host Kathy O’Connell and her special guests inside the Kids Corner Garden for free face painting, glitter tattoos, and more on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 from 11:30 AM to 5 PM. The four-acre garden provides horticultural experiences for creative and imaginative play as well as shade trees, benches and a fun water “sprayground.”
TICKETS
The 3-Day Go Everywhere Pass provides general access to Wiggins Park and lawn access to BB&T shows, with the option to upgrade to reserved seating at BB&T Pavilion for evening shows there on July 27 and 28. To purchase, visit http://xpnfest.org/passes/
All tickets can be purchased at the festival website: http://xpnfest.org. To become a WXPN member, go to https://xpn.org/donate
ABOUT THE XPONENTIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
This year’s festival is the 25th consecutive summer music festival produced and presented by WXPN. The XPoNential Music Festival presented by Subaru is WXPN’s signature annual concert event that draws audiences from throughout the Greater Philadelphia area, Mid-Atlantic region, and Northeastern US. Now in its 14th year at Wiggins Park and 7th year at the adjacent BB&T Pavilion, WXPN produces the XPoNential Music Festival in partnership with the Camden County Board of Freeholders. The festival features the expertly curated mix of established and new artists enjoyed by WXPN members and listeners. The preferred summer music event is known for convenient access via public transportation, natural amphitheaters that produce great sound, plenty of activities for kids, extensive food, drink and vendor selections, and festival seating and riverfront promenades that offer spectacular views of the Delaware River and Philadelphia skyline.
All festival information can be found at xpnfest.org. Join and share #xpnfest on Twitter at @xpnfest, on Facebook at facebook.com/xpnfest, and Instagram at @wxpnfm.
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