{"id":304703,"date":"2026-07-24T13:27:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/304703\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T13:27:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:27:17","slug":"rock-away-summer-fest-announces-2026-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/304703\/","title":{"rendered":"Rock! Away! Summer Fest Announces 2026 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

ROCK! AWAY! Summer Fest \u2014 the free, community-powered festival celebrating the collision of music, art, and NYC\u2019s underground culture \u2014 returns for Summer 2026 with four weekends of programming, July 24th to August 16th.\n<\/p>\n

Founded in 2017 by Max Power, the festival will once again transform Rockaway Beach into a beachside creative playground featuring emerging and established talent from New York City and around the world. Via the app-site maxpowerrockaway.com<\/a> you can get this year\u2019s ROCK! AWAY! Summer Fest schedule\/lineup as well as discover artists from previous years and curated favorites from the infamous Max Power.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Since its inception, ROCK! AWAY! Summer Fest has become a staple of New York City\u2019s Rockaway Beach. Drawing from the ocean scene in the 1981 classic film \u201cClash of the Titans\u201d, Max Power has chosen the Kraken as the ROCK! AWAY! Summer Fest mascot. In the movie, the god of the sea, Poseidon, released \u201cThe Kraken\u201d sea monster.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tMax Power (Matt Preis) and his brother Mike Preis, who has played an integral role in helping organize the ROCK! AWAY! Summer Fest 2026.
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\t\t\t\tRockaway Local legend Frisco Granda of Wakala and Depresion Tropical @depresiontropical666 @wakala.nyc always makes sure the sound is great and runs smoothly. Frisco has been an important part of the ROCK! AWAY! Summer Fest team for many years.<\/p>\n

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\u201c\u2018Release the Kraken\u2019 seemed a fitting theme for the ROCK! AWAY! Summer Fest. The Summer Fest should be thought of as a release of energy and creativity at Rockaway Beach,\u201d says Max Power. \u201cROCK! AWAY! started as a love letter to Rockaway Beach: a place where DIY grit, art, and pure live energy collide,\u201d said founder and director Max Power. \u201c2026 is our biggest vision yet. We\u2019re scaling up while keeping the soul intact: free shows for the community and the kind of beachside magic you can only find here.\u201d
Uniting musicians, visual artists, local businesses, and thousands of beachgoers daily the 2026 programming will include multi-venue concerts, outdoor performances, art activations, and community-forward events across Rockaway Beach, with additional details and lineup drops to be announced via the official app site maxpowerrockaway.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Key Highlights for 2026\n<\/p>\n

Free festival across four weekends, July 24th through mid\u2011August 16th, at and around Rockaway Beach. Including NYC parks, The Rockaway Amphitheater, and local venues in the surrounding community.
\nExpanded partnerships with local businesses, venues, and community groups to enhance beachside programming and visitor experience.
\nOpen calls for sponsors, investors, hotels\/lodging partners, and vendors to participate in this year\u2019s festival footprint.
\nApp Site \u2013 Save your favorite bands \/\/ Scavenger Hunt info: maxpowerrockaway.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Ways to Get Involved\n<\/p>\n

Attend for Free: ROCK! AWAY! Summer Fest is a free event for all. Exact dates, schedules, and locations will be posted to the event calendar on the app site maxpowerrockaway.com<\/a>. Create an account, and you can save events, videos, and follow artists as well as play the \u201cRelease the Kraken\u201d Scavenger hunt.\u00a0
\nJoin the Mailing List: https:\/\/www.rockawaysummerfest.com\/contact<\/a>
\nSponsors or Investors: Brands seeking high\u2011impact exposure to thousands of daily beachgoers can request the pitch deck and schedule a meeting.
\nList Hotels & Lodging: Local and regional accommodations can be featured to help attendees stay near the action.
\nBecome a Vendor: N.A. beverage, merch, and experience vendors are invited to apply.
\nDonate: Support free arts programming \u2014 contributions help pay talent and event costs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Follow and links, etc.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

See what the press has to say! https:\/\/www.rockawaysummerfest.com\/press<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

App site for festival lineup (and more!): maxpowerrockaway.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Website: rockawaysummerfest.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Instagram: instagram.com\/rockawaymusicfest<\/a> instagram.com\/maxpowerpresents<\/a>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

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