On October 13, at noon, the Hopkins Organization for Programming (HOP) introduced the fall concert artist for Hoptoberfest: Khalid.
By KAYLEE NGUYEN and SHAAN UDANI, October 14, 2025.
Khalid, a Grammy nominee with over 32 billion streams worldwide and multiple platinum records, has become one of the defining voices of contemporary R&B.
He is known for hits like “Location,” “Talk” and his collaboration with Billie Eilish on “Lovely.” The 27-year-old singer-songwriter will headline the Hoptoberfest concert.
The announcement was made via HOP’s Instagram page, featuring an active story counting down to the artist’s identity reveal.
Excitement quickly spread across campus as students shared the news online, expressing surprise and anticipation for the performer.
Author's summary: Khalid to perform at Hoptoberfest 2025.