Home Sweet Home Fest Lights Up NWA With Live Music
Ever been to a house show where you actually feel like part of the band’s story? That’s the vibe at the 6th Annual Home Sweet Home Festival, happening April 24–26 across homes and venues in Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, and Springdale. It’s not your average music fest—this one’s all about connection, community, and cozy, soul-filled performances in the most intimate of spaces.
This year, the fest features 100 shows, 62 artists, and the warmth of 24 host homes. And we’re not just talking local heroes, you’ll catch names like Jake Scott, Tré Burt, David Ramirez, Abbey Cone, and dozens more, all up close and personal.
The Deets
📍 Where: Homes and venues across Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, and Fayetteville
📅 When: April 24–26, 2025
⏰ Festival Hours:
• Starts April 24 at 6:00 PM
• Ends April 26 at 10:30 PM
💲 Passes:
• $60–$395 depending on day or full weekend
• Includes snacks, drinks, and access to all shows
🎟️ Tickets: Book here
Why It’s Worth Checking Out
🎤 Intimate house shows – You’ll be feet away from the artists in cozy living rooms, patios, and porches throughout NWA.
🎸 Big lineup, small setting – This isn’t just local—it’s national too. Artists like Ira Wolf, Thomas Csorba, Ruthie Craft, Ordinary Elephant, and many more are on the schedule.
🍪 Snacks and drinks included – Yep. Most house shows offer complimentary bites and sips so you can settle in and stay a while.
🎟️ Choose your own vibe – Go all-in with a 3-day pass or grab a single-day ticket and explore by city. There are even headliner nights and a sweet closing celebration.
❤️ It’s community-powered – Hosted by City Sessions, this fest is all about creating authentic music moments between artists and audiences.
How to Stay in the Loop
🎶 Visit citysessions.org for artist info, schedules, and passes
🎟️ Tickets: Get yours here
Wanna Listen Where the Locals Do?
Bring a friend, show up curious, and let the music lead you through the neighborhoods of NWA. If you’ve never been to a house show, this is your chance to see just how magical it can be. See you on the porch!
