Once a year in beautiful Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, bands from all over the world travel to the Valley of the Vapors for three days of music magic.

Originating at 118 Arbor Street, then taking place at Cedar Glades Park, and now being held at Whittington Place (301 Whittington Avenue), Valley of the Vapors continues to bring cutting edge music from all over the world to downtown Hot Springs after two decades.

This year’s festival marks the 22nd Annual Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival, happening March 13 - 15, 2026.

Join us for 3 stacked nights of the freshest in underground sounds from around the world.

VOV is all ages. Kids 12 and under enter free. Parking is free on site and along Whittington Ave.

Tickets, full lineup and volunteer opportunities coming soon - stay tuned!