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
New Jersey rockers Te Vista are kicking off our 2026 XPoNential Music Festival at 5 p.m. Friday.
Daniel Villarreal — 5:45 p.m., River Stage
Drummer and percussionist extraordinaire Daniel Villarreal and his band will be the first act to hit the River Stage at this year’s festival.
Devon Gilfillian — 6:25 p.m., Marina Stage
Delaware County-born rocker Devon Gilfillian is out on tour now, with fellow WXPN favorites SNACKTIME supporting him, but is gracing us with his presence for a set at the festival.
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.
Saturday
Sept 19 · Gates open 12:00pm
Sunday
Sept 20 · Gates open 12:00pm
All set times are subject to change