JULY 26th 2026

The 2025 Coney Island Music Festival took place on July 27th, once again bringing music, sunshine, and community spirit to the shores of Coney Island, Lake of the Woods. Now in its 17th year, the festival welcomed a stellar lineup of performers including North Shore, Lexie, Checkered Past, Jordan Laine, and headliner Jackson Klippenstein, and a surprise guest performance (more on that below!) that won’t be soon forgotten.

New in 2025, the event featured a full hour of children’s entertainment hosted by Jada Siwak, who kept kids laughing and dancing between sets — a welcome addition that made the day even more family-friendly.

As the music filled the island and the day progressed, festival organizers kept a close eye on a large storm brewing over Manitoba. Though the main system seemed likely to pass to the north, a rogue cell peeled off and crept closer as the final act hit the stage. As Jackson Klippenstein strummed the last chord of his closing song, the sky unleashed a sudden and intense storm. Attendees ran for cover under the pavilion and in the bathrooms as hail pelted down and strong winds battered the island, causing damage to the stage.

Despite the dramatic ending, spirits remained high. Many said it was one of the best ConeyFest performances they’d ever seen — unforgettable for both the incredible music and the storybook timing of the storm. The 2025 show proved once again why ConeyFest is a summer tradition like no other.

Supporters are encouraged to purchase the 2026 Coney Island Calendar, purchase a T-Shirt of ConeyFest Mug, or make a donation to help keep the music alive and the island rocking for years to come.