Three-day Hopscotch Music Festival returns to downtown Raleigh with some road closures

Hopscotch Music Festival kicks off its three-day event Thursday in downtown Raleigh.

Performers this year include Earl Sweatshirt, My Morning Jacket, Sparks, Built to Spill, Godspeed You! Black, Emperor and Crumb.

Shows take place in City Plaza, Moore Square and in multiple downtown venues, including Kings, Slims, Lincoln Theater and Neptunes. A three-day general admission pass is $199, and single-day passes are not available.

A pass is required for the shows, but people can attend day parties without paying. See the full schedule online.

Even people who aren't attending the festival need to be aware of road closures, including:

• Fayetteville Street between Davie Street and City Plaza
• Martin Street parking next to Moore Square is reserved for the festival

Attendees are encouraged to use ride share, but parking garages and lots are available. Read more about getting to Hopscotch.

This year marks the 15th Hopscotch Music Festival, one of the biggest remaining music festivals in Raleigh. The festival runs through Saturday.