Why it matters: The festival, now in its 15th year, has become one of Raleigh's signature cultural events, providing key business to music venues across downtown.
Driving the news: The headlining acts for this year's festival include the rock group My Morning Jacket, rapper Earl Sweatshirt, indie rock legends Built to Spill and the rock group Geese, among others.
Other acts performing include SNL comedian Kyle Mooney and local groups like Superchunk, Fust and Blue Cactus.
Zoom in: Hopscotch returns Sept. 4–6.
Three-day passes to the festival start at $160, but will increase in the coming weeks.