Tribeca Festival’s – The 25th Tribeca Festival, running June 3-14 across New York City, leans hard into music—premiering major artist documentaries and concert films, adding filmmaker talk segments, and spotlighting younger viewers as the festival’s audience expands.
Just miles from the White House, Bruce Springsteen used his Washington, DC show to slam President Donald Trump and ICE—then, at Tribeca, the conversation moves back to music, legacy, and who gets to carry it forward.
This year’s Tribeca Festival—its 25th installment—runs June 3-14 throughout New York City. While the event has long been known for film premieres and reunions, its docket now also brims with marquee music documentaries, appearances, and performances.
Tribeca’s head of music. Vincent Cassous. said each documentary is built with a second layer in mind: a way to extend what viewers watch. “Each documentary. we’re trying to build something around it. whether it’s a performance from Earth. Wind & Fire with The Roots or a talk with Madonna around her new album. ” he said.
Cassous also pointed to a shift in who’s showing up. Despite the festival’s focus on veteran icons, he said he’s “100%” seen an increase in younger attendees. Tribeca offers an under-25 pass for purchase, and Cassous believes social channels and word of mouth have widened the pull.
That mix—legacy artists and younger fans—shapes the festival’s appeal. Cassous described the feeling of watching how an album was made, then seeing the artist behind it play on screen. “Whether it’s a legacy artist or someone younger. you get to see the story of how they made that album like for Sara Bareilles or Mumford & Sons. And then the screen goes up and the artist is behind it playing and that’s a really special moment. ” he said.
Beyond the documentaries. Tribeca has also curated a music video lineup featuring work from Linda Perry. Jack White. Benson Boone. and 5 Seconds of Summer. The festival’s Storyteller Series is set to feature Finneas O’Connell chatting with composer Anthony Willis and Este Haim with writer/director Will Gluck.
The festival’s biggest spotlight arrives June 13. That’s when Springsteen receives the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award. He will chat with longtime friend and fellow activist Bono, followed by a performance from Patti Smith, one of Springsteen’s muses.
Cassous said the pairing was driven by a mix of history and timing. “Bruce has spoken out a lot and sacrificed some of his audience and we wanted to create something big for him. ” Cassous said. “We asked Bono. who said ‘of course. ’ and then we asked Patti and she was like. ‘Oh. I’ll sing a couple songs.’ So that came together really easily. We’re obviously so divided (as a country) and I think music brings people together and celebrating an artist such as Bruce. that’s going to be a really cool moment.”.
He also flagged Peter Frampton’s documentary as a likely festival highlight—a “celebration of life” for the guitarist. Cassous encouraged attendees to pair that with Magdalena Bay’s cinematic companion to the electropop duo’s “Imaginal Disk” album. He described the film as unlike anything he’s seen. “I can’t even put words to it. It’s like sci-fi, but there’s still a story angle to it,” he said. “I’ve never seen anything like it.”.
A cross-town calendar of music
One of the opening documentary events is “Earth. Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World).” Directed by fan and historian Questlove. it examines the roots of the iconic funk-pop-R&B-jazz outfit spearheaded by Maurice White. The film also includes appearances from Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, and former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle. The festival listing also says viewers will “finally learn the significance of the 21st of September.”.
It premieres June 3, with an additional viewing date of June 7 on HBO.
Madonna’s offering is a short visual film tied to her forthcoming “Confessions II” album. The film is described as a 10-plus minute work complementing the project. built around the first six tracks of “Confessions II” (out July 3). including “Bring Your Love” with Sabrina Carpenter. Jimmy Fallon will host a chat with Madonna after the screening.
“Madonna, ‘Confessions II’” premieres June 5. The listing says where and when to watch details will be released at a later date.
“Mumford & Sons: The House Band” premieres June 12 (also June 14-15). The film follows the British folk-rockers joined by Noah Kahan, Darius Rucker, and Maggie Rogers on a train tour. The festival listing says it celebrates communal music making. and along with Mumford’s catalog of hits. it includes cover songs and “unguarded moments” among the musicians. Where and when to watch details are to be released at a later date.
“Sara Bareilles: Good Grief” centers on Bareilles releasing her first album in seven years, “Good Grief,” on Aug. 28. The documentary follows recording during a six-day period in 2025 and. according to the festival notes. explores the personal hardships and grief Bareilles endured over the past several years.
It premieres June 4 (also June 5, 10, and 14). Where and when to watch details will be released at a later date.
“Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear” premieres June 13. The festival description ties the film to the nearly 18 years since the Blink-182 drummer survived a plane crash. noting that emotional scars remain. It also says Barker wants to tell his story from trash collector in Laguna Beach. California. to respected drummer in one of rock’s most electrifying bands.
The listing places where and when to watch as Aug. 13 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
“Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris” premieres June 8 (also June 10-11). Shot in November 2025, the full-length concert film captures Perry across aerial stunts, pyro blasts, and costume changes. The festival notes say more than 60 cameras were employed to swoop around the stage and arena.
Where and when to watch details will be released at a later date.
Peter Frampton’s documentary, “Peter Frampton, ‘Frampton,’” premieres June 4 (also June 5-6). The festival notes place it in the mid-‘70s era. recalling his status as a major rock star and “Frampton Comes Alive” as a landmark live release celebrating its 50th anniversary. The listing says the film covers his history in bands The Herd and Humble Pie. his rise as a solo star. and his inventive talk box—along with his unflinching discussion of the degenerative muscle disease that has hindered his playing for the past decade.
Where and when to watch details will be released at a later date.
“Trinity: The Story of THE LOX” premieres June 11 (also June 12 and 14). The festival describes Sheek. Styles P. and Jadakiss—known as Living Off Xperience. aka The LOX—being discovered by Mary J. Blige and reaching platinum status in the ‘90s with their debut album. “Money. Power & Respect.” It also says their story shifted when they stood up for artists’ rights in ownership of publishing of their music. becoming a cautionary tale in the hip-hop industry.
Where and when to watch details will be released at a later date.
“Alejandro Sanz: When No One Sees Me” premieres June 4. The festival notes say the Spanish singer became a superstar after the 1997 release of his fifth album. “Más. ” and that heartbreak. loss. depression. and industry battles followed. leading to a retreat and then a rebirth. The listing says Sanz says he now faces his new challenges with the help of his four children.
Where and when to watch details will be released at a later date.
Daft Punk’s “Electroma: 4k Remaster” premieres June 8. The festival describes it as a 4K remaster of the 2006 science fiction film directed by Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. noting iconic costumes and hidden identity as musicians. The notes say the film’s refresh aims to replicate the original theatrical release from 20 years ago. It originally was shot on 35mm.
Where and when to watch details will be released at a later date.
Closing out the festival is “Alicia Keys: Girl from Hell’s Kitchen. ” described as a documentary that fits Tribeca’s New York setting. The film shares Keys’s childhood stories from Hell’s Kitchen to her breakout music career and her creation of the Broadway musical “Hell’s Kitchen. ” which ran for two years before becoming a touring success.
It premieres June 13 (also June 14). Where and when to watch details will be released at a later date.
A calendar filled with major names. backed by a clear audience strategy. means Tribeca’s music push isn’t just about star power. It’s about turning viewing into something closer to participation—performance afterward. conversations built around the work. and a festival feel that feels designed to pull in people beyond the usual crowd.
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