XPoNential fest in Camden will feature Portugal. The Man, Dawes, Little Feat and more

by JAY LUSTIG
xpn fest 2026

This year’s XPoNential Music Festival will take place Sept. 18-20.

Portugal. The Man, Dawes, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Little Feat and The Rebirth Brass Band will be among the artists at the 33rd annual XPoNential Music Festival, taking place at Wiggins Park on the Camden waterfront, Sept. 18-20.

The festival is presented by Philadelphia radio station WXPN. The music will take place on two stages; food, beverages and other items will be available from vendors.

Here is the rundown on who is performing (set times are not yet available). For tickets and information, visit xpnfest.org.

SEPT. 18
Dawes
Cyril Neville (playing the music of The Grateful Dead)
Devon Gilfillian
Budos Band
Te Vista
Daniel Villarreal

SEPT. 19
Portugal. The Man
St. Paul & the Broken Bones
S.G. Goodman
Leif Vollebekk
Sierra Hull
Couch
Mackenzie Johnson
Zoe Lemon

SEPT. 20
Little Feat
Rebirth Brass Band
Madison Cunningham
Ratboys
Langhorne Slim
Tyler Ballgame
Fat Mezz
Grace Gardner

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33rd Annual Festival
Returns to Wiggins Park on the Waterfront in
Camden, NJ September 18-20, 2026

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May 12, 2026 – Today, WXPN unveiled the lineup for the 33rd annual XPoNential Music Festival presented by Subaru, taking place at Wiggins Park on the Camden, NJ Waterfront September 18-20, 2026. Long celebrated for their diverse lineups that reflect the eclectic spirit of their airwaves, this year’s festival will feature performances by Portugal. The Man, Dawes, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Little Feat, Cyril Neville Plays The Dead, Madison Cunningham, Ratboys, Devon Gilfillian, Sierra Hull, Tyler Ballgame and many more. Tickets go on sale today at 10:00 am ET, and you can find a full list of artists below or visit xpnfest.org.

Produced in partnership with the Camden County Board of Commissioners, the XPoNential Music Festival draws audiences from the Greater Philadelphia area and across the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond to Wiggins Park. The waterfront setting offers convenient access via public transportation, two stages nestled in natural amphitheaters with excellent sound, expansive lawn seating, and scenic riverfront promenades with views of the Delaware River and the Philadelphia skyline.

Beyond the music, the festival features a range of amenities, including complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, an artist meet-and-greet area for WXPN members, and a wide selection of food, beverage, and retail vendors that make it a fun and comfortable experience for fans of all ages.

“There’s been a certain magic to the XPoNential Music Festival—the way artists and fans have come together on the Camden waterfront for more than two decades,” said Roger LaMay, WXPN General Manager. “It’s become a true annual gathering for our community, and this lineup really captures that mix of connection and discovery.”

Tickets and all information about XPoNential Music Festival can be found at the festival website xpnfest.org. As a benefit of their membership, WXPN members receive up to 50% discount on festival passes

XPoNential Music Festival Daily Lineup:

Friday, September 18:

Saturday, September 19:

Sunday, September 20:

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