Dominion RiverRock Announce Musical Lineup

Dominion Energy Riverrock
May 16-18, 2025

Registration Open and Music Lineup Announced

Dominion Energy Riverrock, the nation’s premier outdoor sports and music festival, is gearing up to celebrate its 17th year on Brown’s Island from May 16–18. Sports Backers and Venture Richmond are announcing the 2025 festival lineup, with headlining bands and a complete schedule of events. Registration is now open!

The festival kicks off on Friday, May 16, with participatory sporting events, including trail runs, mountain biking, and more. Saturday and Sunday continue the excitement with activities showcasing the James River and the surrounding trail system, creating a dynamic atmosphere for both participants and spectators. Highlights include the Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs competition, held all three days, the Boulder Bash competition at Kanawha Plaza, kayaking and SUP events on the James River, and for the second year the Cup of the East Kayak Water Polo Tournament along the canal. Festivalgoers can also explore Adventure Zones throughout the event, where adults and children can try Dominion Energy Riverrock sports for free.

The music portion of the festival begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, with Justin Golden. A Virginia native, Golden blends country blues, Americana, soul, and more into his unique sound. Following him, the headliner Mountain Grass Unit, a quartet from Birmingham, Alabama, will bring a fresh twist to bluegrass, incorporating influences from country, jazz, funk, rock, and metal.

Friday, May 16
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.    Justin Golden
8:00 – 9:30 p.m.    Mountain Grass Unit

On Saturday, May 17, the lineup features several up-and-coming acts, starting with For What It’s Worth at 1:00 p.m. Richmond’s Sweet Potatoes take the stage at 2:00 p.m., offering modern jazz to get the crowd moving. Another local favorite, The Sugar Hollows, will deliver a mix of southern rock and Americana at 3:10 p.m., followed by Washington, D.C.’s Oh He Dead showcasing their indie soul sound at 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 17
1:00 – 1:45 p.m.    For What It’s Worth
2:05 – 2:55 p.m.    Sweet Potatoes
3:10 – 4:10 p.m.    The Sugar Hollows
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.    Oh He Dead
6:15 – 7:30 p.m.    Mikaela Davis
8:00 – 9:30 p.m.    Andy Frasco & The U.N.

Mikaela Davis will kick off Saturday’s performances at 6:15 p.m. Hailing from Rochester, New York, Davis has risen to fame with her alternative country/rock style, featuring string instruments, most notably the harp. She will be followed by Andy Frasco & The U.N. at 8:00 p.m. The LA-based band, currently touring for their album L’Optimist, blends American blues and rock into a high-energy performance. Sunday’s performances will feature Reggaelizit, Dan and the Fam, and Richmond favorite Suggesting Rhythm.

Sunday, May 18
1:00 – 1:50 p.m.    Reggaelizit
2:10 – 3:10 p.m.    Dan and the Fam
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.    Suggesting Rhythm

Dominion Energy Riverrock is open to the public and is FREE to all spectators. All music performances are also FREE and open to the public.

For event registration and more information please visit riverrockrva.com.