ABOUT:

Moon Over Salem Music and Community Festival, is a celebration of local music and arts, happening on September 12th and 13th 2025, in downtown Salem, Massachusetts. The festival will also be a PARTIAL BENEFIT for the MOON RISING ARTIST SCHOLARSHIP and MOON BASE ONE

FAQ:

  • September 12th and 13th, 2025 from Noon to Midnight at 7 venues across Salem, MA. Exact times at each venue will be announced at a later date.

    • Bitbar Salem: 278 Derby St

    • Charlotte Forten Park: 289 Derby St

    • Cinema Salem: 1 E India Square Mall

    • Felt Fanatic: 41 Mason St #6

    • Koto Asian Fusion: 90 Washington St

    • Moon Base One: 24 New Derby St #1

    • Salem Public Access: 285 Derby St #2

  • The city of Salem has lots of info on their website here. While there are plenty of parking lots, garages and street parking in downtown Salem, we highly recommend using public transport that will bring you right to the festival. More info on that here!

  • We recommend you bring:

    • Comfy shoes

    • a water bottle and snacks for the day

    • an umbrella for sun or rain

    • Sun screen

    • Cash for merch and the market

    • a (small) bag or backpack

    • A small non-professional camera (Please reach out to us via email if you’d like to take photos at the festival)

    • all your friend

    We ask that you leave the following at home:

    • Alcohol or drugs of any kind

    • Any and all items that could be considered a weapon

    • professional grade video and camera equipment (reach out to us if you'd like a photo/video pass)

    • Larger bags/backpacks

    Please note: Each venue may have different rules for what you can and cannot bring inside, please respect and follow their individual policies

  • YES! Please fill out this form to apply. Note, we recruit volunteers on a first come, first served basis, so apply ASAP.

  • Most likely! Email Mat here for more info.

  • We can book you if we don't know you! If you want to be booked for MOON OVER Salem or any MOON shows, please add yourself to the GBBC by filling out this form and get involved with our show by either attending or helping out at them!

  • Our Vendor Market is run by Salem Flea, you can reach out to them here for more information on applying to this year's market!