Northlands Music & Arts Festival 2025 wrapped after three days (June 13–15) of standout jam band performances, fan-friendly amenities, and a welcoming community spirit in Swanzey, New Hampshire.
Festival-goers and r/jambands users raved about the ideal festival scale—large enough to feel like a full experience but compact enough for smooth stage transitions and easy navigation. General Admission campers applauded the ample vendors, free clean water, plentiful coffee, and reasonably priced drinks (notably $9 beers). The campground stage emerged as a festival highlight, fueling high praise for the quality of music throughout the weekend.
Top set highlights included LAMP, Dirtwire, Sneezy, and the Terrapin Family Band, with many attendees already planning Thursday arrivals next year to grab the best camping spots. Though GA camping showers received mixed reviews for lukewarm water, savvy attendees suggested late-night showers during headliner sets to score hotter water flow.
Both first-timers and longtime crew echoed the festival’s core strength: a genuine sense of community and laid-back vibes. Regulars noted the balance of familiar faces and welcoming atmosphere keeps them returning annually. While lineup repeats were noted, fans still hailed Northlands as a "solid, well-run little festy in a beautiful setting."
In sum, Northlands 2025 reinforced its reputation as a mid-size gem that masterfully blends top-tier jam band music with a fan-focused environment and warm, inviting energy.
Source: r/jambands