2025 THE LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FIRST GROUP OF PERFORMERS

Cajun Legend BeauSoleil, Irish Favorites Solas, Blues Rockers Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, and Bhangra Sensation Red Baraat among the artists set to play this free multi-stage festival July 25-27.

(Lowell MA – April 16, 2025) The 2025 Lowell Folk Festival has announced the first group of artists scheduled to perform at one of America’s most popular free summer events. With folk music traditions that span the globe, world-class musicians will bring the world to Downtown Lowell July 25-27 on stages throughout the Mill City.

“The Lowell Folk Festival has celebrated the extraordinary spectrum of folk music from around the world for nearly 40 years,” said Art Sutcliffe, Chairman of the Lowell Festival Foundation. “Musicians from Louisiana to Ireland, Colombia to Chicago, Spain to Quebec, and more will share traditions on multiple stages throughout downtown Lowell.”

Featured Performers

• BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet – celebrating their 50th anniversary with Louisiana’s irresistible Cajun music.
• Cécilia – bringing Québécois and Celtic music from Eastern Canada.
• Crooked Road Revival – honoring Virginia’s Crooked Road with bluegrass, old-time, and gospel.
• Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials – classic Chicago blues and house-rockin' energy.
• LOS RICOS featuring Sonia & Ismael – intimate, graceful, powerful flamenco traditions.
• Red Baraat – a huge brass band sound fusing South Asian, Bollywood, jazz, and hip hop.
• Solas – a force in the Irish music scene since debuting at the 1994 Lowell Folk Festival.
• Yeison Landero – carrying the legacy of Andrés Landero, king of Colombian cumbia.

Festival Highlights

The Lowell Folk Festival is more than just dozens of musical performances on four different stages over three days. Every year, foods from around the world are prepared and served by local non-profits representing the diverse cultures of New England.

This family-friendly festival hosts the Experience Lowell Marketplace in partnership with Mosaic Lowell, featuring area artists, craft makers, and organizations, showcasing Mill City’s vibrant arts and culture scene.

Additional acts and details will be announced in the coming weeks. Visit lowellfolkfestival.org for updated performance schedules, activities, crafts, global cuisine, and information about sponsorships and exhibitor opportunities.

Festival Producers & Supporters

The Lowell Folk Festival is produced by:

• Lowell Festival Foundation
• City of Lowell
• Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Lowell Community Foundation
• Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Lowell National Historical Park
• National Council for the Traditional Arts

Major support provided by: Saab Family Foundation, Mass Cultural Council, Gate City Casino, Mass Office of Travel & Tourism, Demoulas Foundation, F.W. Webb, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Quality Beverage, and many more.

Special Thanks to:

Exhibitors, business sponsors, and community partners including:

• Cannabist
• Lowell Humane Society
• NRG
• Reverie 73
• United States Marine Corps
• Vinfen
• Athenian Corner
• Brew’d Awakenings
• Cobblestones
• El Potro
• Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union
• La La Books
• Lowell Memorial Auditorium
• The Old Court
• Washington Savings Bank
• Worthen House Cafe

For more information about the 2025 Lowell Folk Festival — including how to sponsor or be an exhibitor, musical artists and schedules, and other programming — visit lowellfolkfestival.org.