Bentonville is gearing up for a seismic October as the Momentary presents the third edition of its flagship electronic music festival, Momentous 2025. Set for October 10–11, this Arkansas gem is quickly carving out its place on the North American festival circuit, blending world-class electronic music with immersive art and underground culture.
At the top of the lineup are heavyweight names guaranteed to move the ground. Dubstep trailblazers Flux Pavilion b2b Doctor P promise a rare, bass-shaking set that will light up the main stage, while ambient pioneer Tycho brings his lush, transportive soundscapes to the heart of Bentonville. The bill also boasts a kaleidoscope of styles: Yheti b2b Toadface will dive deep into experimental bass, Nala and Madam X will bring cutting-edge house and club sounds, and The Polish Ambassador will deliver his vibrant brand of global electronica. Rising talents like Baby Weight, MEMBA, Mickman, SHIMA, and Tripp St round out a lineup that balances star power with discovery.
But Momentous has always been more than just music. This year’s edition doubles down on its reputation as an incubator of avant-garde performance. Attendees will step into Relative Intensity Noise, an immersive full-body installation by Rin Peisert, and witness Touki Delphine’s breathtaking adaptation of The Firebird Suite, performed by an orchestra built entirely of glowing taillights.
Community remains at the festival’s core. Local collectives like Backroom, Haus of Untz, Vibes Creation Co., and Impact DNB are curating the community stage, ensuring Arkansas’s underground scene gets the spotlight it deserves. The result is a festival that feels rooted and grassroots while still pulling from the global electronic vanguard.
Now in its third year, Momentous is fast becoming a destination. Hosted at the Momentary — recently recognized by Southern Living as one of the “25 Best Places to Go in the South in 2025” — the festival is part of a bigger creative ecosystem that merges art, music, and culinary culture. With past editions already earning national buzz, 2025 feels like a tipping point where Bentonville joins the conversation of must-visit festival cities.
Two-day general admission passes are priced at $165 (with discounted rates for Momentary members), making it an accessible way to experience one of the South’s most eclectic and forward-thinking events.
Whether you come for the bass, the beats, or the boundary-pushing art, Momentous 2025 is set to be a weekend that redefines what an Arkansas festival can be.
For tickets and more information, visit the Momentary’s website.
