Music fans, get ready! National Live Music Day is officially here. Mark your calendars for April 20, 2025, and every April 20 moving forward, as we celebrate the unmatchable energy and culture of live music. This inaugural holiday, as presented by nugs.net, in collaboration with Billy Strings, SweetWater 420 Fest and Relix, aims to unite music lovers everywhere with a long weekend of unforgettable performances and free livestreams. in collaboration with Billy Strings, SweetWater 420 Fest and Relix, aims to unite music lovers everywhere with a long weekend of unforgettable performances and free livestreams.

To set the stage for this epic celebration, nugs.net is offering free access to live performances from Billy Strings, along with 3 days of sets from SweetWater 420 Fest including Marcus King, Lettuce, Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge, Greensky Bluegrass, Drive-By Truckers, and Lawrence, with additional sets from Andy Frasco & The UN, Sammy Rae & The Friends, Sierra Hull, and more. From Thursday, April 17 to Sunday, April 20, fans can visit nugs.net/livemusicday or the official nugs.net YouTube channel to stream the performances from anywhere.

“Live music brings people together like nothing else,” said Brad Serling, nugs.net founder and CEO. “National Live Music Day is all about celebrating that magic and now, fans everywhere can be part of it, for free.”

Kicking off the livestream festivities is Grammy Award-winning artist Billy Strings, performing live from North Carolina’s Koka Booth Amphitheater on April 17, 18 and April 19. Adding to the excitement, the SweetWater 420 Fest in Atlanta, Georgia, will stream powerhouse performances all weekend long, showcasing standout acts across multiple genres.

“We love seeing live music every day, so we are all for celebrating National Live Music Day!” said Peter Shapiro, Publisher of Relix. “Hopefully it can continue to grow as we all can use more live music these days.” 

Whether you’re a devoted festival-goer or tuning in from home, National Live Music Day invites all music fans to come together, celebrate and amplify the magic of live performances. Join us in making history this April 20 weekend and be part of the first-ever National Live Music Day, streaming free on nugs.net/livemusicday.