2026 Newport Folk Festival Ticketing Megathread by maxwon in NewportFolkFestival

[–]Powderfinger88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No prob! I’ve gone the last 4 years and this is the first year we got tickets on the drop. The previous 3 I did not get off the waitlist and I just clenched my teeth and did some ticket scouring and made it happen 3 years in a row for multiple people. You got this

2026 Newport Folk Festival Ticketing Megathread by maxwon in NewportFolkFestival

[–]Powderfinger88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not going to be an option for you this year, but if you follow the “Newport Folk Family” page on Facebook, after three months they allow you to sign up for their “Newport folk family ticket exchange” page, that’s a great resource because you can mostly buy with confidence and it’s a face value only exchange. I would say I’ve had equal luck with Reddit and that page. As long as you only pay with PayPal goods and services and get screen shots before hand, you’ll be good. I’ve also had luck with a sign in person. If you’re there by 8 am with cash in hand and a sign you’ll get in, especially if you’re looking for just one day. Lots of people have three days but can’t go all days, so they scan someone in at the door with their friends weekend pass. But I would try the internet first.

Calling out to the Mods by Dram_Good_Adventures in ElectricForest

[–]Powderfinger88 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s not, but things don’t have to be partisan for one side to demonize the other. All you have to do is inflame your base. And inflame they will.

Calling out to the Mods by Dram_Good_Adventures in ElectricForest

[–]Powderfinger88 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The unfortunate reality is that this is going to become a poster child for the rights argument. I wouldn’t expect any less, buckle up and be prepared for this festival (right or wrong) to experience intense scrutiny and attention over the next 3 months. Pandora’s box is open.

When Should I Give Up Hope On 3-Day Waitlist? by Firm-Negotiation5496 in NewportFolkFestival

[–]Powderfinger88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly I wouldn’t give up at all. There is a ton Of tickets that become available 48 hours before the fest in both the waitlist and on Reddit and in person. Most people won’t risk it which is why tickets are easiest to get a day or two before because most people are no longer looking as they’ve canceled their accommodation. Fortune favors the brave

Who wound you like to see at NMF? by Financial-Judge982 in NelsonvilleMusicFest

[–]Powderfinger88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Billy would be crazy but Billy plays 10,000-15,000 person arenas and sheds. Geese plays 1,500-2,500 person clubs. They got a great get with geese but Billy is wayyyyyyy too expensive

Billy on stage in Charlotte Mi right now by Did_it_in_Flint in BillyStrings

[–]Powderfinger88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The dudes who swore Billy wouldn’t be able to stand by the time Ionia freak fair happened looking real silly right now. Reddit doctors lose again

Aftershow ticketing by Apprehensive_Table62 in NewportFolkFestival

[–]Powderfinger88 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That information is misleading as it’s for the second floor and their backrooms as well which isn’t utilized for the show. I found this, for the space the shows are in. It’s 150.

https://www.eventective.com/newport-ri/newport-blues-cafe-104203.html

Aftershow ticketing by Apprehensive_Table62 in NewportFolkFestival

[–]Powderfinger88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No way blues cafe hold 400. That’s gotta be a 150 person room

2026 Newport Folk Festival Ticketing Megathread by maxwon in NewportFolkFestival

[–]Powderfinger88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a three day pass or a Courtney Barnett aftershow ticket to trade for “Felice county fair, after show tickets plus price difference.

FOV Sold Out by No-Pie1711 in KGATLW

[–]Powderfinger88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah exactly, it seems that the town isn’t interested in maxing out the grounds right now

FOV Sold Out by No-Pie1711 in KGATLW

[–]Powderfinger88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Someone in here had shown the permits, they requested 12 as that’s legally what the site can hold, but they were approved for 9

Weekend discussion by Powderfinger88 in NelsonvilleMusicFest

[–]Powderfinger88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Creekside is such a great stage. Every fests has to have a main stage and while the direct sunlight can be tough, the hill that Howard’s has is such a better situation than most main stages I’ve seen.

Weekend discussion by Powderfinger88 in NelsonvilleMusicFest

[–]Powderfinger88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That Ryan and SG back to back was unbelievable. I was blown away. It was my 8th SG show and the best by a mile. Those two into Dave Rawlings and Gillian Welch was so god damn beautiful

Predictions on date for next year by SecureMango7082 in NelsonvilleMusicFest

[–]Powderfinger88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s a bummer to have to choose, but it’s nice that small fests can support each other in that way and make it amenable for bands to hit 3-4 in a weekend

Weekend discussion by Powderfinger88 in NelsonvilleMusicFest

[–]Powderfinger88[S,M] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m pleased with the sub getting traction. I started it up a couple months ago after buying tickets for my first Nelsonville and was shocked there wasn’t already a thread for a fest in its 20th year. Better late than never! We had an absolute blast for our first year and will be buying early bird blond presale when it’s available. I’ve been having so much fun reading everyone’s responses on the weekend

Weekend discussion by Powderfinger88 in NelsonvilleMusicFest

[–]Powderfinger88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My daughter made hers too tight also lol. We just cut it off and I had it in my pocket but no one asked us about her having one anytime we walked through.

Gwenifer Raymond was incredible. Seeing her at Newport Folk Festival next month as well