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The Ladybug Music Festival

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The Ladybug Music Festival
GenreIndie, Alternative rock, Pop, Rock, R&B, Soul, Hip-Hop, Folk, Jazz, Electronic, Americana, Experimental
LocationDowntown Wilmington
Years active2012–present
Websitewww.theladybugfestival.com

The Ladybug Music Festival is a music festival that was first held on July 19th, 2012, in Wilmington, Delaware. Originally produced by Gayle Dillman and Jeremy Hebbel of Gable Music Ventures, The LadyBug Music Festival is the largest free, women-led music festival in the United States. Originally founded as a grassroots block party hosted in downtown Wilmington, it has begun expanding into additional locations across Delaware and Maryland. One notable location is Milford, Delaware, which launched in 2018. A standard LadyBug Music Festival hosts 4,000-6,000 attendees and activates multiple indoor and outdoor stages in partnership with local businesses, nonprofits, and food vendors.[1]

According to co-creator Gayle Dillman, “Ladybug has always been about giving women a stage and a spotlight they deserve.” Dillman sees the main mission of the festival as bringing women to the forefront of festival lineups, creating meaningful opportunities for local and independent artists, supporting the local creative economy, and keeping the event free and accessible for the community.[2][3]

On October 1st, 2025, co-founder Gayle Dillman announced her retirement, signaling an end to the 13-year run of the festival. However, on December 12th, 2025, it was announced that the festival had been sold to I.D.E.A. (Igniting Delaware Edutainment Association), a nonprofit organization dedicated to blending education, entertainment, and community engagement. As of March 2026, The Ladybug Music Festival has been owned and operated by I.D.E.A., with the next event scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026.[4][5]

Musical acts

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2012

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On July 19th, 2012, the first Ladybug Music Festival was held. It featured 20 performers in five indoor venues on LOMA (Lower Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware). It was estimated that 600 were in attendance. One notable performer was Nadjah Nicole, who would later compete on The Voice.[6]

Official 2012 lineup:[7]

  • Alyssa Regan
  • Angela Sheik
  • Beth Goldwater
  • Cat Cosentino
  • Chelsea Rae
  • Evangelina Guajardo
  • Galia Arad
  • Gina Degnars
  • Jerzy Jung
  • Kirstin Thien
  • Leslie Carey
  • Lori Citro
  • Melissa Cox
  • McKinley Short
  • Nadjah Nicole
  • Peace Ike
  • Rachel Schain
  • Sarah Czechowski
  • Sarah Flynn
  • Vicki Spaeth

2013

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On July 18, 2013, thirty artists performed for the 2nd annual Ladybug festival. It’s estimated that 600 were in attendance.

Official 2013 lineup:[8]

  • AlyCat
  • Canyon McKinley Short
  • Chelsea Rae
  • Christa Blue
  • Em McKeever
  • Gina Degnars
  • Ginger Coyle
  • IVA
  • Jessica Graae
  • Jessica Latshaw
  • Joy Ike
  • Katie Barbato
  • Kira Alejandro
  • Lauren Kuhne
  • Lovebettie
  • Maggie Gabbard
  • Mckinley Short
  • Nadjah Nicole
  • Nalani & Sarina
  • No Stringz Attached
  • Noelle Picara
  • Prima Donna
  • Sara Fridrich
  • Suzie Brown
  • Sweet Soubrette
  • Victoria Vox

2014

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On July 17, 2014, 40 female artists performed for the 3rd annual Ladybug music festival. It’s estimated that 1,500 people were in attendance. This festival was notable for being the first to have an outdoor stage.

Official 2014 lineup:

  • Aberdeen Green
  • Acacia Sears
  • Adryelle
  • Andrea Nardello
  • Angela Michele Walker
  • Beth Goldwater
  • Black Dress Jess
  • Crys Matthews
  • Dani Mari
  • Danielle Cuoco
  • Danielle & Jennifer
  • Emma Cullen
  • Emily Danger
  • Erin Magnin
  • Evangelina
  • Every Heard
  • Grace Bernicker
  • Hadar
  • Hanna Paige
  • Jerzy Jung
  • Jessica Cayne
  • Kaleigh Baker
  • Kate Mills
  • Kira Alejandro
  • Lauren Kuhne
  • McKinley Short
  • Megan Knight
  • Minerva
  • Michelle Ley
  • Nadjah Nicole
  • Nalani & Sarina
  • No Stringz Attached
  • Paige Allbritton
  • Rachael Sage
  • Rachel Schain
  • Sarah J
  • Sweet Leda

2015

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In March of 2015, the Ladybug Music Festival was awarded Best Concert by the WSTW Homey Awards. On July 16th, 2015, it was estimated that 3,000 attended the 4th annual Ladybug Music Festival. In the same month, the festival had its first front-page story in 55 hours in The News Journal, and its first billboard situated in Wilmington at 4th and King St.

Official 2015 lineup:[9]

  • Alycat
  • Angela Sheik
  • Ava Awitan
  • Chaquis Maliq
  • Chelsea Rae
  • Christine Havrilla
  • Comic Book Geeks
  • Danielle & Jennifer
  • Deirdre Forrest
  • Dirty Dollhouse
  • Giada J
  • Gina Degnars
  • Hanna Paige
  • Jae
  • Jenny Leigh Band
  • Jerzy Jung
  • Jessica Grae
  • Joy Ike
  • Lauren Kuhne
  • Maggie Gabbard
  • Margot Macdonald
  • Mary Arden Collins
  • Megan Knight
  • Michelle Ley
  • Nalani & Sarina
  • Nicole Zell
  • No Good Sister
  • No Stringz Attached
  • Noelle Picara
  • Pristine Raeign
  • Rachel Schain
  • Sarah Koon
  • Sarah & The Arrows
  • Sirsy
  • The Comic Book Geeks
  • The Pretty Greens
  • The Sun Flights

2016

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In February of 2016, the First Ladybug mini conference was held at The Queen. On July 21st, 2016, it was estimated that 7,000 were in attendance for the 5th annual event. That year's headliners were Mary Lambert, Caroline Rose, Nadjah Nicole, and Rachael Sage. This same year, the Ladybug logo became a registered trademark. Additionally, the Ladybug festival received the Best Concert Award from The Homeys and the Downtown Delaware Award for Excellence in Downtown Revitalization.

Official 2016 Lineup:

  • Alex Voegele
  • Amanda Duncan
  • Andrea Nardello
  • Audra Mclaughlin
  • Ava & Marlena Awitan
  • Aziza Nailah
  • Becca Krueger
  • Boomscat
  • Brookladephia
  • Carolina Rose
  • Cecilia Grace
  • Danielle & Jennifer
  • Dirty Purple
  • Dr.Rege & Global Rhythms
  • Fiona Fest
  • Giada J
  • Heather Heather
  • Hotsy Totsy
  • J and The 9s
  • Jerzy Jung
  • Joy Ike
  • Kira Alejandro
  • Kitty Mayo
  • Ladybird
  • Lauren Kuhne
  • Lauren Marsh
  • Lisa Malatesta
  • Lovebug & Me
  • Lullanas
  • McKinley Short
  • Megan Knight
  • Midnight Mob
  • Molly Mausolf
  • Nadjah Nicole
  • Nalania & Sarina
  • Nicole Lyn
  • Phyllis Chapell
  • Rachael Sage
  • Royal & Toulouse
  • Sharon Sable
  • Sirsy
  • Swing That Cat
  • Tara Hendricks
  • Taylor Tote
  • The Means
  • Vanessa Collier

2017

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On July 20th, 2017, the 6th annual Ladybug Music Festival, now presented by Chase Bank, expands to 2 days in Wilmington. That year, it was estimated that 10,000 were in attendance, with this year's headliner being Larkin Poe. Additionally, July 20th and 21st were Mayoral Proclamations to default festival days. This was signed off by Mayor Mike Purzycki.

Official 2017 Lineup:

Night 1

  • Alex Allegra
  • Alyssa Lee Lewis
  • Amanda Nolan
  • Bethlem & Sad Patrick
  • Bobtown
  • Catriona Sturton
  • Chelsea Berry
  • Cvge
  • Dani Mari
  • Danni Peace
  • Erel
  • Feral Ponies
  • Fuzion Sol
  • Ginger Coyle
  • Hannah Dale
  • Hanna Paige
  • Heather Mae
  • Hello June
  • Hoochi Coochi
  • J and The 9s
  • J Pope and The Hearnow
  • Jerzy Jung
  • Jessica Graae
  • Kaloni Baylor
  • Katherine Rondeau
  • Kelly Lynn Dixon
  • Kira Alejandro
  • Laura Cheadle
  • Lexi Vaganos
  • Lullanas
  • Marielle Kraft
  • Marlena Awitan
  • Minerva
  • Nicole Zell & Alexandra Key March
  • Nýa-Jolie
  • Sara Ann Garrison
  • Sara Donner
  • Sonja Sofya
  • Soraia Vajra
  • Stacia Lachole
  • Tara Hendricks
  • Terretta Storm

Night 2

  • Alicia Maxwell
  • Alycat
  • Angela Sheik
  • As Lolas
  • Cecilia Grace
  • Desert Sharks
  • Gretchen Shultz
  • Halo Quartet
  • Hotsy Totsy
  • Hurricane Hoss
  • I Am Snow Angel
  • Long Tall Sally
  • Maya Belardo
  • Mean Wendy Band
  • Mellissa Menago
  • Mesa Jane
  • Nalani & Sarina
  • Sweet Leda
  • Søf
  • The Blind Spots
  • The Upstarters
  • Vocal Clave De Sol

2018

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In June of 2018, the Ladybug Music Festival received its first national press from Billboard magazine. From July 20th to July 21st, the 7th annual Wilmington event hosted over 100 artists over 2 days, with an estimated 12,000 in attendance. On September 22 of the same year, the inaugural Milford Ladybug Festival was hosted, drawing in thousands.

Official 2018 lineup

Night 1

  • Alex Allegra
  • Alyssa Hankey
  • Ava Awitan
  • Briz & The Revival
  • Calla Bere & The Attitude
  • Cecilia Grace
  • Erin Kelsey
  • Evangelina
  • Foxanne
  • Gill Henry
  • Isabella Rose
  • Jenn Minor
  • Jessica Graae
  • Jess McAvoy
  • Juliana Danese
  • Junkanoo
  • Karmalatta
  • Kategory 5
  • Kiera Sankey
  • LADYY
  • Lauren Kuhne
  • Lisa & Lori Brigantino
  • Lo'Ryn & The Unknowns
  • McKinley Short
  • Nalania & Sarina
  • Olivia Rubini
  • Outcalls
  • Phoebe Legere
  • Rad & Kell
  • Reina Williams
  • Soundproof Genie
  • Stacia LaChole
  • Swing That Cat
  • Teretta Storm
  • Von Roz

Night 2

  • Amanda Nolan
  • An LeTreece
  • Angela Sheik
  • Aubrey Haddard
  • Bronnie
  • Chloe Rae
  • CVGES
  • DJ Shadylady
  • Ellie Lee Oldfield
  • Forged Fashion
  • Grace Vonderkuhn
  • Hit Like A Girl
  • Homestead Collective
  • Laura Cheadle
  • Lauren Ruth Ward
  • Little Ladybugs
  • Marielle Kraft
  • Marion Halliday & Trickster Sister
  • Nihkee Bleu
  • No Bro Comedy Show
  • Paulette Brandon and Mixed People
  • Scarlet Sails
  • Sharon Lia
  • Sharon Sable
  • Sonja Sofya
  • The Firefly Gals
  • The Fly Birds
  • The Rizzos
  • Wicked Sycamore

Milford

  • Amanda Nolan
  • Alexis Borst
  • Alyssa Hankey
  • Betternroo
  • Calla Bere & The Attitude
  • Cathy Jane
  • Carolyn Marie
  • Chloe Rae
  • Danie Ocean Band
  • Deb & Mike
  • Debbie & The Asphalt Warriors
  • Devon Nickoles
  • DJ Sophia
  • Emily McNatt
  • Erin Kelsey
  • Evangelina
  • Frantastic Noise
  • Gill Henry
  • Hanna Paige
  • Hannah Dale
  • Hoochi Coochi
  • Hotsy Totsy
  • Jerzy Jung
  • Jessica Graae
  • Jodi Lynn Cohee
  • Joy Ike
  • Just Roses
  • Kara Hartzell
  • Kira Alejandro
  • Laura & Co.
  • Lauren Kuhne
  • Lili Añel
  • Megan Knight
  • Nalania & Srina
  • Pepperwine
  • River Rhodes
  • Sara Ann Garrison
  • Sharon Bousquet
  • Terretta Storm
  • The Ocean Bay Chorus
  • Vanessa Collier
  • Wicked Sycamore

2019

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On July 18 through July 19, 2019, the 8th annual Wilmington event spanned across two days, featuring 100 performances. This festival is notable for featuring the newly created Ladybugs of Soul Tribute Band, who headlined the event. It was estimated that 10,00 were in attendance for this festival. On September 21st of the same year, the 2nd annual Ladybug Festival would be held. The attendance grew to over 5,000 for the year 2019.

Official 2019 lineups:

Wilmington

  • Alexa Allegra
  • Alexis Borst
  • Alisabeth Von Presley
  • Almost June
  • Amanda Duncan
  • Andrea Nardello
  • Angela Burns
  • Angela Sheik
  • Alyssa Hankey
  • Arielle Marie
  • Audrey Haddard
  • Baby Red
  • Badd Kitti
  • Bethlehem & Sad Patrick
  • Big Fat Meanies
  • Braxton Wallace
  • Brianna Judge
  • Briz & The Revival
  • Caitlin Marsili
  • Calla Bere & The Attitude
  • Castle Black
  • Cecelia Grace
  • Corn & The Husk
  • Dallas Remington
  • Daniela Cotton
  • Dawn Hiatt
  • Dentist
  • Eliza & The Delusionals
  • Eyeball Outcasts
  • Frantastic Noise
  • Gabby Z
  • Gill Henry
  • Ginger Coyle
  • Green Cathedral
  • Heather Audrey Lloyd & Ivy Aimy
  • Hoochi Coochi
  • Hot Breakfast
  • Jada Lee
  • Jai
  • Jerzy Jung
  • Jessica Latshaw
  • Joy Ike
  • Julia Johnson
  • Kate Barbato
  • Kate Mills
  • Katherine Rondeau
  • Katie Henry
  • Kenna
  • Kiera Sankey
  • Kirsten Thien
  • Kitty Mayo
  • Kyra Cmille
  • Lights Of The North
  • Lisa & Lori Bagnatinko
  • Lisa Jeannette
  • Madeline Anderson
  • Megan Knight
  • Melanie Drulée
  • Nalani & Sarina
  • Nancy Urrichio
  • Natalie Mishell
  • Nini Fenne
  • Pepperwine
  • Phoebe Legere
  • Rad & Kell
  • Rachael Ana Dobken
  • RaiHanna Estrada
  • Sharon Lia
  • Sister Funk Trio
  • SRSY
  • Stacia Lacroix
  • Stacy Gabel
  • Sweet Leda
  • Tanqueray Haywire
  • The Honey Badgers
  • The Shakin' Shivers
  • Thrillchaser
  • Trini Chloe Rae
  • Valendina
  • Venom Blues
  • Victoria Watts
  • Von Roz
  • Yanizra
  • You Do You

Milford

  • Ashley Elizabeth
  • Bex
  • Caitlin Marsili
  • Carly Clauss
  • Christine Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz
  • Del Bel
  • Ellen Cherry
  • Frantastic Noise
  • Greatchen Emery Band
  • Hooch Coochi
  • Jackie Evancho
  • Jenny Barnes
  • Kayley Hill
  • Lauren Knipe
  • Lori Dow
  • Lucy Andres
  • Madeline Anderson
  • Mally Roncal
  • Minnie Redd
  • Minerva
  • Nalania & Sarina
  • Nikki Briar
  • Piper & Carson
  • Rivers & Rhodes
  • Savannah Band
  • Sister Funk Trio
  • Stacia Lacole
  • Stacy Gabel
  • Susan T.Sawyer
  • The Girlfriends
  • The Honey Badgers
  • Willow Hill

2020

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During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ladybug hosted a Facebook Live “Mini Digital Ladybug Festival”, supporting local artists virtually. This same year, the 9th annual Ladybug Festival went fully virtual. This festival was notable for including nationally known acts such as Keri Hilson, KT Tunstall, Larkin Poe, Vanessa Carlton, Mary Lambert, Kechi, and Evie Clair, among over 40 more regional and local acts. Similar to prior years, this performance would span over 2 days.

Official 2020 lineup:

  • Alicia Goku
  • Alisabeth Von Presley
  • Alyssa Garcia
  • Angela Sheik
  • Asia Sparks
  • Aubrey Haddard
  • Carsei Blanton
  • Crys Matthews
  • Dallas Remington
  • Eleanor Two
  • Eljuri
  • Evie Clair
  • Fruut
  • Gina Chavez
  • Heather Mae
  • Hoochi Coochi
  • Jenny Leigh
  • Jessoc Latshaw
  • Joy Ike
  • June Divided
  • Kechi Okwuchi
  • Keri Hilson
  • KT Tunstall
  • Larkin Poe
  • Lauren Kuhne
  • Lauren Jenkins
  • Lefty The Greatest
  • Luanna Kalie Shorr
  • Lullanas
  • Mary Lambert
  • Maya Belardo
  • Morgan James Taimane
  • Nicole Zell
  • Nýa-Jolie
  • Shannon Arianna
  • Singing Out
  • Sirsy
  • Soraia
  • Tara Hendricks
  • Taylor Kelly
  • The Accidentals
  • The Upstarters
  • Toinè
  • Vanessa Carlton
  • Victoria Theodore
  • Victoria Watts
  • Willow Hill

2021

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On March 29th, 2021, Ladybug hosts its first music industry educational series, J.A.M. (Join.Achieve.Master.) Session virtually. That same year on June 17, the Inaugural Mt.Cuba Ladybug Garden Crawl would be held. From July 12 to July 17th, Ladybug’s Music by Women Week takes place during the COVID pandemic with 15 acts performing 11 shows at 9 locations over six days. On September 13, Ladybug’s ‘An Evening of Women in Music’ takes place with 25 artists performing at 11 locations in Downtown Wilmington. This was a noticeable change in time for the event.

Official 2021 lineup:

  • Alyssa Dodge
  • Alyssa Garcia
  • Chloe Rae
  • Diamond Swing Jazz
  • Ebony Zuudia
  • Forty-Nine Burning Condors
  • Julia Johnson
  • Keli Vale
  • Lauren Kuhne
  • Lefty The Greatest
  • Minerva
  • Nicole Zell
  • Nihkee Bleu
  • Nýa-Jolie
  • Olivia Rubini
  • Pristine Raeign
  • Rachel Schain
  • Reese Florence
  • Rocky Digati
  • Soraia Sirsy
  • Sug Daniels
  • Taylor Kelly
  • Wicked Sycamore
  • Zookie Baby

2022

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On May 20th, 2022, The Ladybug Music Festival would return to Wilmington's 2nd & LOMA blocks with over 4,000 estimated in attendance. This included over 40 bands in 10 venues, with Sweet Lizzy Project headlining. On July 30th, 2022, the Milford Ladybug Music Festival would return to downtown Milford. It’s estimated that over 4,000 were in attendance, with 9 stages and 35 facts. Headlining would be female Latin rocker, Eljuri.

Official 2022 lineup:

Wilmington

  • Aftyn
  • Almost June
  • Alycat
  • Alyssa Garcia
  • Ashley Goodsall
  • Bel
  • Bethlehem & Sad Patrick
  • Brandi & The Alexanders
  • Cathy Jane
  • Clover
  • Danielle Dougherty Quintet
  • Danni Peace
  • Della Lewis
  • Diamond Swing Jazz
  • Evergo
  • Hazel Ravens
  • Isabel Angela
  • Joe & Wendy
  • Julia Johnson
  • Kaly Clauss
  • Katie Barbato
  • La Creus
  • Laura Cheadle
  • Lauren & The Homewreckers
  • Lefty The Greatest
  • Mehuman
  • Minerva
  • Nicole June
  • Phyllis Chapell
  • Red Birds
  • Reese Florence
  • Shaiskai
  • Sug Daniels
  • Sweetice
  • The Black Coast
  • The Infamous Her
  • The Lora Sherrodd
  • The Sweet Maple Singers
  • The Upstarters
  • You Do You

Milford

  • 49 Burning Condor
  • Afrobeta
  • Back From Oz
  • Best Bear
  • Brianna Judge
  • Cal Toner
  • Caroline Hermance
  • Chelsea Reed and The Fair Weather Five
  • Christine Sweeney
  • Deb & Mike Duo
  • Eljuri
  • Frantastic Noise
  • Girlsroom
  • Julia Johnson
  • Kaitie Barbato
  • Lauren & The Homewreckers
  • Lilybella
  • Maggie Mae
  • Marissa Levy
  • Mean Wendy Band
  • Melissa Menago
  • Monte
  • Nancy Maliwesky
  • Olivia Reynilds
  • Rachael Sage & The Sequins
  • Regothereshego
  • Rorie Kelly
  • Stacy Gabel
  • The Angela Everwood Band
  • The Delmarva Ramblers Blue Grass Band
  • The Lunar Year
  • The Well Wish
  • Valendina
  • Wicked Syndrome
  • You Do You

2023

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On June 2nd, 2023, an estimated 4,000 were in attendance for the 11th annual Ladybug Music Festival. This year, there were over 30 artists who performed on 7 different stages on the 400 & 500 blocks of North Market Street, Wilmington. With this years headliner is Southern Gothic star, Adia Victoria. New to this festival, the Wilmington Whiskey Club pop-up bar, the official free Pre-Party Happy Hour at Wilmington Square, and the After-Party at Stitch House Brewery, both featuring DJ Shadylady. On September 30th of the same year, Nitro Nitra headlined for over 30 performances on 7 stages in Downtown Milford, Delaware, for an estimated 4,000 attendees.

Official 2023 lineup:

Wilmington

  • Adia Victoria
  • Air Devi
  • Andrea Nardello
  • Brandi & The Alexanders
  • Brittany Ann Tranbaugh
  • Caroline Hermanance
  • Christine Sweeney
  • Callum
  • Cole Campbell
  • DJ Shady Lady
  • Diamond Swing Jazz
  • Gail Campbell
  • Gretchen Emery Band
  • KJ Wild
  • Jackie June
  • Kate Mills
  • Lauren Mendelsohn
  • Love? Said The Commander
  • Madhavi Devi
  • Maggie Mae
  • Meet The Bug
  • Miss Mandy & The Somethings
  • Monte
  • Nicole Zell
  • Rorie Kelly
  • Susanna Laird
  • The Dirty Stayouts
  • The Flying Vees
  • The Side Chicks
  • Tynisha
  • Velvet Rouge
  • You Do You
  • Zoe Lemon

Milford

  • Alisabeth Von Presley
  • Callum
  • Charlie Pace
  • Daphen Eckman
  • Deb & Mike Su
  • Fuzaholics
  • Golden Aster
  • Humilitarian
  • Kay B Rose
  • Kerry Hallett
  • Lauren Glick
  • Lena Daitz
  • Marguerite Beane
  • Maya Belardo
  • Nancy Maliwesky
  • Nikki Holland
  • Phyllis Chapell
  • Rachael Eve
  • Rachael Sage
  • Riley Lauren
  • Rorie Kelly
  • Rosa Cora Perry
  • Sarah King
  • Songbird
  • Susanna Laird
  • The Dirty Elizabeths
  • The Lunar Year
  • The Honey Badgers
  • The Truth Untold
  • Toni Clare
  • Tynisha

2024

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On May 31st, 2024, Philadelphia-based Ska band Catbite headlined for the 12th annual Ladybug Music Festival. Following them were 34 other free-to-see performances spanning across 8 venues along the 400 & 500 blocks of North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware. Queen HD, the official DJ of the Washington D.C National Women’s Soccer League Team, helped kick off the festival and closed down the afterparty. On June 29th, 2024, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers headlined for the first annual Old Ellicott City edition of the Ladybug festival. This edition includes over 30 other artists and was estimated to attract several thousand supporters.

Official 2024 lineup:

Wilmington

  • Acacia Sears
  • Alexis Cunnigham
  • Anne Eliza
  • Caring Less
  • Charlotte Morris
  • Chatterbox
  • Christine Bilé
  • Clover
  • Don't Call Me Tina
  • Humilitarian
  • Jada Lee
  • Jenny Teator
  • Joy and The Wildfire
  • Karina Daza
  • Kate Mills
  • La Crues
  • Laura Bourgeois
  • Liz Watkins
  • Miss Cantaloupe
  • Queen HD
  • Rasha Jay
  • Rorie Kelly
  • Rosa Cora Perry & The Truth Untold
  • Sahara Moon
  • Sarah Gross
  • Sarah King
  • Screaming Orphans
  • Skyler Cumbia
  • Sivan Arbel
  • Sweetice
  • Tanya The Empress
  • Velvet Rouge
  • Yaniza

Old Ellicott City

  • Alena Ciera
  • By & By
  • Carly Harvey
  • Catriona Sturton
  • Cinda Smith
  • Danni Peace
  • Dina Hall
  • DJ B.A.B.S
  • Downtown Tumbao
  • Free Benjamin
  • Freezer Burn
  • Hailey Leonard
  • Juli Finn
  • Madisun Bailey
  • Meaghan Farrell
  • Miss Mandy & The Somethings
  • Natica
  • Nia
  • Noble Dust
  • Rebecca Porter and The Rhinestone Roses
  • Rorie Kelly
  • Salena Kyle
  • Sarah King
  • She Wears Chucks
  • Shelby Blondell
  • Stacy Antonel
  • The Tony Stramella Band
  • The Upstarters
  • Velvet Rouge
  • Wyn & The White Light

2025

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On May 30th, 2025, the 13th annual Ladybug Music Festival would once again be held in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. That year's outdoor venues had to be moved indoors due to an oncoming storm. That year's headliner, alt rocker Margaret Glaspy, was followed by 30 other performers, once again being closed out by DJ Shadylady. That year was notable for including singer Martha Wash of The Weather Girls, who sang both her new music and her hit “It’s Raining Men.”

Official 2025 lineup:

  • AE The Cool
  • Belle Shea
  • Chelsea Reed and The Fair Weather Band
  • Christine Bile
  • Christine Irizarry and The Foolhardy
  • Corin Diaz
  • DJ Shadylady
  • Elijuri
  • Gillian Krystal
  • Jenni Schick
  • Jennifer Silva
  • Jess Meilmen
  • Jessica Woodlee
  • Joy and The Wildfire
  • Kim McClay
  • Kelsey Blackstone
  • Koser
  • Lauren Wanamaker Lily Enos
  • Lucy Isabel
  • Marguerite Beanie
  • Martha Wash
  • Meghan Cary
  • Miss Mandy & The Somethings
  • Rachael May
  • Rebecca Berlin
  • Roberta Faceplant
  • Strays & Misfits
  • The Wild Hymns
  • Wendy Logan Band

References

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  1. ↑ "About Ladybug Music Festival". ladybugmusicfestival.com. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  2. ↑ Lamar, Andre. "Has the Ladybug Music Festival ended its 13-year run in Delaware? What to know". delawareonline.com. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
  3. ↑ Perez-Gonzalez, Johnny. "Ladybug Music Festival returns to Wilmington to empower women in music and address gender inequality". whyy.org. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
  4. ↑ Lamar, Andre. "Wilmington's Ladybug Music Festival is sold. Here's who rescued it". msn.com. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Ladybug Music Festival to return under new nonprofit leadership, building on more than a decade of success". delawarelive.com. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
  6. ↑ "About Ladybug Music Festival 2012". ladybugmusicfestival.com. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  7. ↑ "2012 Ladybug Music Festival Lineup". ladybugfestival.com. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  8. ↑ Nardone, Mark. "Wilmington's Ladybug Music Festival Lands Into LOMA on July 18, 2013". delawaretoday.com. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Wilmington's Ladybug Music Festival features female-centric line-up". delawarepublic.org. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
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