The 7th Annual Baltimore Old Time Music Festival

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. Join us! The festival is produced by The Center for Cultural Vibrancy (https://culturalvibrancy.org/) and Ken & Brad Kolodner (https://www.kenandbrad.com/). 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, Dirk & Amelia Powell, 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 with Rachel Eddy and Alex Lacquement.

Tickets:

Supporter Pass ($250), Saturday day pass ($80-$100), Saturday night dance pass ($25-$30), Youth pass ($35-$55), Family pass (suggested donation $20) 

Parking:

Lots of parking, lodging nearby