High Sierra Music Festival 2026 - Set Times & Lineup Schedule
Jul 2 – 6, 2026 · Grass Valley, California, United States
The High Sierra Music Festival, now in its 34th year, is a celebrated event renowned for its eclectic mix of musical genres, including jam bands, bluegrass, funk, and world music. In 2026, the festival is set to take place from July 2 to July 5 at its new location, the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California. This venue offers nearly 90 acres of towering pines, shaded campgrounds, a scenic lake, and classic buildings, providing a picturesque and comfortable setting for festival-goers. The festival's lineup features a diverse array of artists, including headliners Steel Pulse, The Word, and Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble, alongside acts like Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Dumpstaphunk, and Anders Osborne. Attendees can also enjoy daily parades, artist-led workshops, and a variety of food and craft vendors, fostering a vibrant and communal atmosphere. The move to Grass Valley enhances accessibility, with over 1,000 hotel rooms and numerous RV parks and rental opportunities nearby, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
Day 1 · Jul 2
MAIN STAGE
Boot Juice 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Magoo 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Anders Osborne 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
TALL PINES
Boy Golden 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Cassandra Lewis 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
River Eckert 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Moga Family Band 10:45 PM – 12:00 AM
MUSIC HALL
Dumpstaphunk 11:15 PM – 12:45 AM
The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. 1:30 AM – 3:00 AM
Day 2 · Jul 3
FAR OUT
Maisy Owen 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Holly Bowling 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
The Breaks 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Mountain Grass Unit 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
VAUDEVILLE
Minor Gold 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Scott Pemberton 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Dizgo 9:45 PM – 11:00 PM
MAIN STAGE
BALTHVS 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Steel Pulse 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM
TALL PINES
Marty O’Reilly 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
Handmade Moments 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
Dirty Texans 9:00 PM – 10:15 PM
Tijuana Cartel 12:45 AM – 2:00 AM
MUSIC HALL
Smoked Out Soul 1:30 AM – 3:00 AM
Day 3 · Jul 4
VAUDEVILLE
The Point 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Taper’s Choice 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Tea Leaf Green 7:45 PM – 9:00 PM
lespecial 9:45 PM – 11:00 PM
FAR OUT
Dylan LeBlanc 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Steve Poltz 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Rose City Band 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM
Pink Talking Fish 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Big Something 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
TALL PINES
Sway Wild 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
The Heeters 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
Deerlady 8:45 PM – 10:00 PM
MAIN STAGE
Judith Hill 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM
Cymande 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM
The Word 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
MUSIC HALL
Eggy 11:15 PM – 12:45 AM
Day 4 · Jul 5
VAUDEVILLE
Kota Dosa 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
MarchFourth 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
TALL PINES
Anna Moss 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Arc Iris 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MAIN STAGE
Family Company 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM