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The wait is over: the 2026 XPoNentnial Music Festival is finally here!

All weekend, we’re hosting national artists such as Portugal. The Man, Dawes, Little Feat, Sierra Hull, Ratboys, and Leif Vollebekk. We’re also welcoming stellar local acts: Langhorne Slim, Devon Gilfillian, Mackenzie Johnson, and The Flying Vees (our 2026 24 Hour Song Challenge winners), to name a few.

See the full lineup with set times below

Friday

Sept 18 · Gates open 4:30pm

Te Vista — 5 p.m., Marina Stage

Local to Philly, but more local to Jersey, Te Vista kicked off XPoNential Festival 2026. But what is South Jersey if not an extension of Philadelphia? They’re a stylish bunch, with guitarist Niko Berardo in head-to-toe denim. Their rock sound is pretty retro, heavy drums and deep bass playing foil to delicate harmonies concocted by Berardo and fellow guitarist Ricky Hardin. The harmonies especially shone during “Made From You,” when bassist Grace Halter joined in on vocals, too. After playing a well-received Free At Noon and getting a bit of a standing ovation at today’s set, Te Vista is slowly becoming a local darling.

— Danielle Ciampaglia

Daniel Villarreal — 5:45 p.m., River Stage

The instrumental brilliance of Daniel Villarreal and his trio kicked off the River Stage performances for XPoNential Music Festival 2026, creating complex soundscapes through vibraphone (Victor Vieira-Branco), upright bass (Matt Engle), and drums. Originally from Panama City, the percussionist and band leader spent time in Chicago before forming his current group in Philly. It was easy to be swept away by the magical tones of the vibraphone, and Villarreal’s rhythms moved the band through dynamic ups and downs. Aside from the normal drums, his kit included a small gong-like cymbal, ride cymbal beads, and a separate string of shaker-like bells, adding unique texture to his performance.

— Atticus Deeney

Devon Gilfillian — 6:25 p.m., Marina Stage

Devon Gilfillian is grateful. He’s grateful to have so much family in the audience at today’s XPoNential Festival. Among them was his father, who a few years ago suffered a heart attack. That was a reminder for him of the harsh reality of our mortality, and now he takes this gratitude to the stage. Gllfillian reminded the crowd to hold onto the people close to you because you never know how long you have. He had a coolness about him that was infectious, and had the crowd up and dancing despite the late-summer heat.

— Danielle Ciampaglia

Cyril Neville Plays the Dead — 7:20 p.m., River Stage

Percussionist and vocalist Cyril Neville is going all in on The Grateful Dead for his set at XPoNential Festival this year.

Budos Band — 8:15 p.m., Marina Stage

Staten Island’s genre-bending instrumental fusion act The Budos Band will be serving up their unique brand of tunes as the first day’s penultimate act.

Dawes — 9:15 p.m., River Stage

One of our favorites here at WXPN, indie folk rockers Dawes will close out day one of XPoNential Festival.