John Mayer, Kings of Leon to headline 2025 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival

The 11th annual festival takes place this fall in Franklin, Tennessee

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 lineup. The must-attend annual event will feature headliners John Mayer accompanied by his full band, Kings of Leon, Turnpike Troubadours, and Young the Giant as well as Father John Misty, Sam Barber, and many more. The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, TN, will once again host the festival on September 27-28.

Gearing up for what promises to be its most dynamic year yet, tickets go on sale tomorrow (Thurs, Apr 17th) at 10 am CT, including the new-for-2025 GA+ passes, (2-Day, Single Day) in addition to GA passes, 2-Day VIP passes, Single Day GA passes, Single Day VIP passes and parking passes. Layaway plans start at just $25.

This intentionally curated lineup spans rock, country, blues, pop, and beyond. Expect memorable sets from Sam Fender, Grace Potter, Better Than Ezra, Colony House, Sam Grisman Project, Maggie Rose, The Heavy Heavy, American Aquarium, Taylor Hunnicutt, Eddie 9V, Angel White, and verygently. Not to mention, the Americana Music Triangle also touts Ben Chapman’s Peach Jam Featuring JD Clayton and Meg McRee plus Will McFarlane and Sam Grisman Project Featuring Vince Herman and Lindsay Lou plus Cristina Vane.

If you’re making a “pilgrimage” to get there, there are a variety of special travel packages also available. Bundle options consist of a two-night stay at a nearby hotel, roundtrip transportation, two VIP -or- GA festival tickets, and merchandise.

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is produced by Better Than Ezra frontman Kevin Griffin, Michael Whelan, and W. Brandt Wood. Now in its 11th year, it has become a tradition for an ardent community of annual attendees, while it continues to captivate newcomers as well.

Living up to its name, Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival serves an epicenter for artists across genres and fans from around the world to congregate and come together. 2025 will undoubtedly continue this tradition with powerhouse performances, a diverse concourse of vendors and activations, and a community like no other.

Buddy Iahn
Buddy Iahn