Whether you’re an Old-Time music veteran, a casual fan or wondering “what is Old-Time music?”, the Baltimore Old Time Music Festival is a joyous, interactive and inspiring celebration of where this wonderful style of music exists today.

Join your festival hosts and beloved local Roots musicians Ken & Brad Kolodner as they welcome you to the Baltimore Museum of Industry April 17-18, 2026, for a fun music celebration for all ages! Concerts on three stages, workshops, square dancing, jamming, food/drink vendors, kids programming and more on the gorgeous waterfront campus of the Baltimore Museum of Industry with stunning views of the Baltimore skyline.

The festival is produced by The Center for Cultural Vibrancy and Ken & Brad Kolodner. Pre- and post-festival events including a honky-tonk on 4/16/26 and several jams in the area.

Featuring:
Featured artists include Rhiannon Giddens & Kristina Gaddy, Jerron Paxton, The Wild Shoats, Tessa McCoy & The State Birds, Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer & Chao Tian, Joseph Decosimo & Stephanie Coleman, Eddie Bond Trio, Golden Shoals, Stanley & The Ten Sleepless Knights, Mark Schatz & Bryan McDowell and your festival curators and hosts Ken & Brad Kolodner.

Tickets:
Supporter Pass ($225), Weekend pass ($110-$130), Friday night concert ($45-$55), Saturday day pass ($80-$100), Saturday night dance pass ($25-$30), Youth pass ($35-$55), Family pass (suggested donation $20)

Purchase tickets: https://app.tickethive.com/e/7th-baltimore-old-time-music-festival

Parking:
Lots of parking, lodging nearby

For info: baltimoreoldtimefest.com

Plus, check out some of the highlights from last year’s fest: