Looking to fill up that Summer Fun Calendar? Well, WTMD’s First Thursday Festivals just started back up as of June 4th, and it was absolutely packed with food, fun, vendors, and, of course, an amazing line-up of musical artists that included New York-based supergroup Fantastic Cat; Mississippi folk rockers Happy Landing; and Baltimore’s own Seven Teller.
WTMD’s First Thursday Festivals have now been going strong for over 20 years! Bands like Belly, Mount Joy, beabadoobee, Fantastic Negrito, Waxahatchee, Soccer Mommy, Black Pumas, Hamilton Leithauser, The Hold Steady, The Revivalists, and so many more have been part of this free series of events at the Canton Waterfront Park in Baltimore.
Check out a some photos from the June 2026 WTMD First Thursday Festival:
Don’t miss out on the next First Thursday event on July 9th when indie rock sensations Ratboys headlines the festival along with Houston, Texas artist Blessing Jolie and rock and roll jammers the Fitzkee Brothers.
Even though the festival is free, it is supported by sustaining members to WTMD. There’s even special VIP access for Producing Partners – found out more here
In the meantime, check out the recap of 2025’s WTMD First Thursday Festivals:
All photos copyright David LaMason and courtesy of WTMD
Nice work. Stage lighting is difficult to deal with and these are really nice and sharp.