Hopscotch Music Festival, recently called "America's (Secretly) Best Festival" and "the premiere experimental and underground festival in America", features hundreds of bands in multiple venues in downtown Raleigh, NC, every September. Known for adventurous lineups, memorable performances, and a fan-friendly atmosphere, Hopscotch presents established and emerging artists from North Carolina and around the world. Hailed as "wildly diverse" by The New York Times, the festival is recognized as one of the most unique weekends for live music anywhere. Visit hopscotchmusicfest.com/ for more.