The Joshua Tree Music Festival (JTMF), which was voted Best U.S. Music Festival in 2024 by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, has released the set times and full experiential programming for its Fall 2024 event.
The four-day festival will take place from Thursday, October 10 to Sunday, October 13 at the scenic Joshua Tree Lake Campground in Joshua Tree, CA. Tickets are currently on sale.
Known for its inclusive, community-oriented atmosphere, JTMF has become a must-attend event for festival-goers in the Mojave Desert, combining genre-diverse musical performances with a unique sense of togetherness.
This distinctive vibe helped the festival secure the #1 spot in USA Today’s prestigious awards this year.
The festival will feature live music and immersive experiences across six main stages and areas: Indian Cove, Nowhere Found, Boogaloo, Cafe Stage, Art Gallery, and Nashua Sounds. Here’s a sneak peek at what each area has to offer:
- Indian Cove Stage: Hosting a wide range of musical acts, this stage will feature performances from Lowdown Brass Band, Polyrhythmics, Basic (formerly known as Chris Forsyth), The Philharmonik, Sgt Splendor, MTN GRL, Siren & Seer, and more.
- Boogaloo Lounge: Continuing the festival’s energetic grooves, this area will showcase artists such as Evie Joy, Ashni, Purser, Honeywild, Stephen Lewis Big Fun Duo, House of Hamsa, Adryon de Leon, Rosa Pullman, Haute Mess, Mah Ze Tar, and more.
- Cafe Stage: The perfect spot for laid-back vibes, you’ll find performances from Corinne West, The Disco Shaman Is Real, Mario Lalli & The Rubber Snake Charmers, The Local Honeys, Major Butta, Tanfis II, Hyper Object, Lisa Sanders & Brown Sugar, and Sir Kaydian. This stage will also host workshops like Embodied Groove Dance Sesh and Joshua Tree Teen Jam Revue throughout the weekend.
- Nowhere Found Lounge: This new space will feature interactive and fun workshops such as “Coming Out Of The Clown Closet,” “Sock Puppets: Reflections of the Psyche,” “Soft Clown Step & Stretch,” and “Spin & Grin: Community Flow.”
- Nashua Sounds: Kicking off the festival on Thursday night with Pau Castro and King Madre, Nashua Sounds will close out the weekend on Sunday with King Madre & Friends.
- Art Gallery: Hosting DJ Alkimmy for the Art Gallery Opening Party on Thursday, this area will also feature Aerial Arts by Flowbox workshops all weekend long.
Joshua Tree Music Festival is more than just music; it’s a multi-sensory experience with diverse programming that invites attendees to engage in mindfulness, healing, and creativity.
At the Sanctuary, visitors can enjoy community conversations and mindfulness talks, while the Queer Salon will offer a welcoming space for QTBIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities to connect, expand their networks, and access resources.
The festival will also feature the Astro Mojo Dojo Tea Lounge, a safe and sober space for reflection, connection, and galactic tea ceremonies.
Meanwhile, the Positive Vibration Station will offer a variety of wellness activities including Qi Gong, sound healing, dance, yoga, and breathwork sessions under the cool shade of a lakeside canopy.
For those seeking deeper restoration, the Healing Oasis will bring together a community of healers offering various modalities for attendees.
A core part of JTMF’s charm is its family-friendly focus, centered around Kidsville—a lively area packed with arts and crafts, face painting, yoga, puppet shows, magic acts, and improvisation performances.
This bustling hub of creativity and entertainment provides abundant shade and non-stop activities for families, making it a haven for children of all ages.
One of the most beloved aspects of Joshua Tree Music Festival is its anti-hierarchical ethos, where there is no VIP section—ensuring that all attendees, whether performers or visitors, share the same space on equal footing.
All festival tickets include walk-in tent camping, allowing attendees to park in day parking and walk their gear into the campground. Single-day ticket holders are also granted camping access for the night of their ticket.
For those who wish to camp with their vehicle, the festival offers additional vehicle passes, as well as reserved RV sites, Cozy Camper Trailers, and more lodging options.
Join this vibrant, immersive experience in the Mojave Desert and be part of the Joshua Tree Music Festival’s thriving community spirit!
Tickets for Joshua Tree Music Festival’s Fall 2024 edition are available now. Don’t miss out!
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Last modified: October 5, 2024
