While it is fun/entertaining to see these events unfold from the comfort of your couch, what if you want to experience this magic under the lights from a stage-side perspective? Especially if you’re looking for something to do over the long Labor Day weekend? Thankfully, there are cities across the United States that have got your needs covered.
Las Vegas, UNITY: Insomniac X Tomorrowland At The Sphere
If you’re searching for an immersive EDM (electronic dance music) leaning journey, look no further than UNITY: Insomniac x Tomorrowland at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The event brings together two major EDM promoters as part of a series of experiences that combine music, storytelling, and technology at one of the area’s most cutting-edge venues.
UNITY begins today and has significant artists lined up to perform into the Labor Day weekend, including Chase & Status (August 29th), Kaskade (August 30th), and Eli Brown (August 31st). Tickets for UNITY start at around $69, which is a reasonable rate to pay for the type of production that’s being held. Learn more about it here.
New York Metro/New Jersey, At MetLife Stadium
Famed ’90s Britpop rockers Oasis continue full steam ahead into the New York metro/New Jersey area on their Live ’25 tour with opening act Cage the Elephant. The two acts play together for two nights at MetLife Stadium, with plans to rock the house down with audiences on both August 31st and Labor Day itself, September 1st.
Floor seats for the two evenings are priced at around $523, with other options coming in at roughly $274. Prices do fluctuate given very active consumer demand, so be sure to act fast while there are choices remaining.
Philadelphia, Patty’s Party In The Park (And Other Options)
While Philadelphia doesn’t have a major concert acting as a headliner during this Labor Day period, there are still plenty of music-related events you won’t want to miss if you’re local/near to the area. For example, there’s Patty Jackson’s Patty’s Party in the Park, an August 30th gathering at Philly’s Dell Music Center featuring performers including singer Jeffrey Osborne.
Additionally, there will also be DJ-fronted Labor Day parties as well as themed dance nights. Find out some more of the hidden Labor Day music gems in the Philly area here.
Seattle, Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival
Seattle’s well-known and well-respected Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival returns for its 52nd year on August 30th and 31st. As one of the longest-running independent festivals in the country, Bumbershoot brings music as well as visual and culinary arts to the sprawling 74-acre Seattle Center campus.
Across the two days, music featured at Bumbershoot will include the likes of Weezer, Bright Eyes, Car Seat Headrest, Janelle Monáe, and Sylvan Esso, along with many, many other selections. Bumbershoot.com is the place to find tickets as well as plenty of other helpful information about the event’s spectacle.
Chicago, North Coast Music And Chicago Jazz Festivals
Chicago will be heavy with musical activity throughout the Labor Day weekend, featuring the EDM sounds of artists like Deadmau5 and a host of other talents at the North Coast Music Festival August 29th, 30th, and 31st. For those into a different type of genre, the Chicago Jazz Festival will also be occurring around this period over in Millennium Park.
For those interested in attending, there’s plenty of information to be found on either event. Just go to northcoastfestival.com or chicago.gov to catch up with all the latest.
Aspen, Colorado, Jazz Aspen Snowmass – Labor Day Experience
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The open-air Jazz Aspen Snowmass, taking place from August 29th to 31st in the Aspen area, will feature a variety of musical performances from acts such as Imagine Dragons. Tickets are still on sale for the notable gathering, which also includes food, craft vendors, VIP options, and family areas. Find out all the details here.
Lake George, NY, Adirondack Independence Music Festival
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025, Lake George, NY is home once again to the Adirondack Independence Music Festival. Taking place August 29th through the 31st during this Labor Day weekend, bands/artists playing will include moe., Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Robert Randolph, and Spafford.
The Festival is being held at Lake George’s Charles R. Wood Park, and is regarded as the area’s “biggest party of the year.” An event that’s being held for all ages, you can find out details about the proceedings by visiting here. That’s just one more way you can get out and make your Labor Day weekend a musical one.
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