Lovin’ Life Music Fest 2025: Full lineup and schedule of artist performances

It’s almost time for one of Charlotte’s newest and biggest music events of the year: Lovin’ Life Music Fest.

The three-day music festival makes its return to uptown May 2-4 with over 50 hit stars and up-and-coming artists — including the newest additions to the lineup, Alex Warren, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Ro$ama.

All weekend long, pop, rock and rap artists will be performing across three stages for fans, with some more surprise guests expected to make an appearance too, organizers told CharlotteFive.

Whether you’re going to all three days or a single show, here’s a look at the full schedule for Lovin’ Life Music Fest:

Friday, May 2

Carolina Ascent Local Stage

2:30 p.m.: High June

3:30 p.m. The Garrett Huffman Band

4:30 p.m.: Bailey Marie

5:45 p.m.: Leone & The Ascension

7:15 Camisole

9 p.m.: DA704

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2:30 p.m.: Artikal Sound System

3:30 p.m.: Darren Kiely

4:30 p.m.: Gable Price & Friends

5:40 p.m.: Switchfoot

7 p.m.: The Revivalists

Miller Lite Stage

2 p.m.: Motherfolk

3 p.m.: Dogpark

4 p.m.: Evan Honer

5 p.m.: Third Eye Blind

6:15 p.m.: flipturn

8 p.m.: Benson Boone

9:30 p.m.: Gwen Stefani

Saturday, May 3

Carolina Ascent Local Stage

2:30 p.m. Secret Formula Band

3:30 p.m. Austin McNeill

4:30 p.m.: SOPHIA

5:45 p.m.: adolescent dreams

7:15 p.m.: WEEKEND FRIEND

9 p.m.: Harvey Street

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2:30 p.m.: Moon City Masters

3:30 p.m. Anella

4:30 p.m.: Petey Pablo

5:40 p.m.: DJ Jazzy Jeff

7 p.m.: Ludacris

Miller Lite Stage

2 p.m.: The Runarounds

3 p.m.: Vincent Lima

4 p.m.: Dexter & The Moonrocks

5 p.m.: Gigi Perez

6:15 p.m.: Lola Young

8 p.m.: Pitbull

9:30 p.m.: Weezer

Sunday, May 4

Carolina Ascent Local Stage

2 p.m.: Too Hot for Leather

3 p.m.: Meredith Parks

4 p.m.: Chandler Carpenter & The Reckless Souls

5:10 p.m.: Fudge

6:30 p.m.: Modern Moxi

8:30 p.m.: School of Rock

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2 p.m.: Stranger Company

3 p.m.: The Saint Cecilia

4 p.m.: charlieonnafriday

5 p.m.: Ro$ama

5:15 p.m.: BigXThaPlug

6:30 p.m.: Alex Warren

Miller Lite Stage

1:30 p.m.: Penelope Road

2:30 p.m.: Sainted Trap Choir

3:30 p.m.: The 502s

4:30 p.m.: Sammy Rae & The Friends

5:40 p.m.: mike.

7:30 p.m.: Teddy Swims

9 p.m.: Dave Matthews Band

Lovin’ Life Music Fest mobile app

If you’re going to the festival this year, there is a special app fans organizers are launching to be the exclusive source for set times, food vendors, and an interactive map, along with customizable reminders and updates throughout the weekend.

Fans will be able to download the official Lovin’ Life mobile app in the Apple App Store and Google Play store beginning Wednesday, April 16.

You can find more information about this year’s festival and how to get tickets online at lovinlifemusicfest.com.

Chyna Blackmon

The Charlotte Observer

Chyna Blackmon was a service journalism reporter for The Charlotte Observer. A native of the Carolinas, she grew up in Columbia, SC, and graduated from Queens University of Charlotte. She’s also worked in local television news in Charlotte, NC, and Richmond, VA. Support my work with a digital subscription