This Memorial Day Weekend, the Rogue World Music Festival invites you to connect with community and the arts in the cities of Medford, Talent, and Ashland in the beautiful Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon.

The 2024 RWMF features incredible live music at events highlighting culture-bearing musical artists in Ashland's lovely Lithia Park, a HeartBeat Stories event in the heart of Talent, a percussion workshop & zydeco concert at Medford's spacious Pear Blossom Park.

All festival events are Free, family friendly, & ADA accessible.

Schedule of Events

May 24, 2024

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Percussion Workshop - Pear Blossom Park - 204 N Bartlett St, Medford, OR 97501, USA

A sleeper-hit of the festival every year, this event is a must-attend for novices and experts alike. All are welcome to learn and immerse themselves in a culturally-specific percussion practice. The best part? No drums are needed!

This year, we present the percussive practice of Gumboot Dancing - a form of body percussion and dance from South Africa, originating as a symbol of unification and resistance to oppression during Apartheid and an enduring expression of hope & solidarity. Taught by John Mambira.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Pear Blossom Park Concert - 204 N Bartlett St, Medford, OR 97501, USA

A rockin'- good time on a journey through Americana, Appalachian, Bluegrass, & Rock, with hints of Zydeco, Country, & Classical music. Food trucks and beer garden on site. Bring your dancing shoes! Free.

May 25, 2024

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm: SongWeavers Circle - Talent Commons Library Park - 101 Home St, Talent, OR 97540, USA

An interactive, playful, & multigenerational community singing experience!

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: HeartBeat Stories - Library Commons Park - 101 Home St, Talent, OR 97540, USA

An intimate evening of music and stories on the theme of 'home' featuring festival artists and community members.

May 26, 2024

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Park Performances - Lithia Park Butler Bandshell - 150 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR 97520, USA

An exciting lineup of 6 captivating concerts with world-class musicians, performing live at the enchanting Butler Bandshell in beautiful Lithia Park, located in the vibrant heart of downtown Ashland, OR.

May 27, 2024

11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Musician TalkBack - Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Main stage music group, Seffarine shares about Moroccan, Andalusian, Persian, & flamenco music, its cultural context, and more. Good question-askers of all ages welcome. Free.

Date:
May 24-27, 2024

Location:
Pear Blossom Park, 204 N Bartlett Street, Medford, OR 97501
Talent Branch Library, 101 Home Street, Talent, OR 97540
Lithia Park - Bandshell, 150 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR 97520
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 South Pioneer Street, Ashland, OR 97520

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