Nexus Music and Arts Festival: Tips & Tricks
Planning Your Visit
Mark your Calendar
Nexus, our wildly popular multi-stage event, is returning for its fifth year on August 8-10, 2025.
Watch last year’s recap video and see our artist line up:
Learn More
Festival Checklist
- Walk, bike, or carpool when possible (see below for parking suggestions)
- Pack a lawn chair or blanket
- Bring a water bottle (there’s a refilling station in Colburn Park)
- Sunscreen and shades
- Pack a picnic (no glass or alcohol, please)
- Give $5 to keep Nexus alive (look for the LOH donation stations & buckets)
- Be patient with your neighbors (respect personal space)
Drop by the Info Tent
Pick up your daily schedule of events and learn about upcoming shows, volunteer opportunities, and more!
Parking Suggestions
There’s plenty of room in the three city municipal lots. You can also find ample on-street parking on Taylor Street (near CCBA) and Park/School Streets. Overflow parking within walking distance can be found at Logan Field (Water Street) and Storrs Hill ski area (Spring Street).
For an interactive parking map, click the button below.
Grab a Bite
Get something to eat from one of the food vendors joining us for Nexus or head to one of the local restaurants or food trucks between shows to have a meal! Downtown Lebanon food options include Black Magic Mexican, Katie’s Cookies, Lucky’s Coffee Garage, Salt hill Pub, Three Tomatoes Trattoria, and many more. Weekend food vendors include:
- Howlin’ at the Moon (Friday)
- Munchie Rollz (Friday & Saturday)
- New Leaf Eats (Saturday & Sunday)
- Sweet K’s Lemonade (Friday-Sunday)
- Upper Valley Dogz (Friday-Sunday)