Festivals
Montréal Jazz Fest Reveals 2026 Lineup with Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire, St. Vincent, and More
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal has unveiled its full 2026 lineup, marking the 46th edition of the long-running event. Taking place from June 25 to July 4, the festival will feature more than 350 concerts, with over two-thirds of them free to the public.
This year’s program brings together major names and emerging artists across jazz and related genres. Headliners include Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire, St. Vincent, Max Richter, Diana Krall, WILLOW, Smino, and Patrick Watson.
“The programming for the 46th FIJM is a testament to the great jazz family tree, which has flourished for more than 100 years,” said Maurin Auxéméry, the festival’s director of programming. “Across its many branches, we celebrate the genre’s pivotal moments and living legacy, while introducing the artists shaping its future. Montréal remains a vital hub for jazz, and this is an event you won’t want to miss.”
Alongside the headliners, the lineup highlights a wide range of artists and collaborations. Notable performances include Saguenay’s avant-rock duo Angine de Poitrine, Béla Fleck’s trio with Edmar Castañeda and Antonio Sánchez, Taj Mahal with the Phantom Blues Band, and the psych-funk group Cymande. Other artists on the bill include Billy Bragg, Christian McBride with Julian Lage, Father John Misty, The Barr Brothers, Larkin Poe, Adrian Quesada’s Trio Asesino, The Alchemist, and KOKOROKO.
The festival will also include special tributes marking the 100th birthdays of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Tony Bennett. Additional programming includes a 20th anniversary celebration of J Dilla’s Donuts, featuring a tribute led by DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Further highlights across the lineup include the Charles Lloyd Quartet, Tortoise, DOMi & JD Beck, Goat, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Marcus Miller, Ibrahim Maalouf, Alfa Mist, Sullivan Fortner, Mei Semones, Marcus Gilmore, Chief Adjuah, Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers, Annahstasia, Immanuel Wilkins, Kalia Vandever, McKinley Dixon, Kassa Overall, Isaiah Collier, Kid Koala, Tanya Tagaq, Nubiyan Twist, Hiromi’s Sonicwonder, Craig Taborn, The Bad Plus, and Annie & The Caldwells, among many others.
With its mix of established legends, contemporary innovators, and rising voices, the 2026 edition continues the festival’s reputation as one of the most important events in the global jazz calendar.
More information on the festival’s website.
Festivals
Morrissey and The Smashing Pumpkins to Headline Darker Waves 2026
Morrissey and The Smashing Pumpkins will headline Darker Waves Festival on November 14, 2026 in Huntington Beach, CA. Returning to Huntington Beach City Beach at Huntington Street and Pacific Coast Highway, the ocean-side festival will feature legendary performances from over 35 artists across three stages including Simple Minds, Bad Religion, Adam Ant, The Psychedelic Furs, Soft Cell, The Damned, Manic Street Preachers, Gary Numan, Silversun Pickups, Buzzcocks, EMF, Circle Jerks, Spacehog, Marky Ramone and more. Fans can sign up now for the festival SMS list at DarkerWavesFest.com to receive a passcode to the presale beginning Thursday, April 2 at 10am PT with access to the lowest-priced GA tickets from 10am to 11am PT. GA, GA+, VIP, and Ultimate VIP Tickets will be available, with layaway payment plans starting at $19.99 down. Any remaining tickets will go on sale to the public following the presale.
GA+ tickets include access to the exclusive GA+ Lounge with shaded seating and air-conditioned restrooms, plus a dedicated entry lane at the festival main entrance, and more. VIP tickets include unlimited entry into the VIP Lounge with preferred viewing area by the main stage, charging stations, air-conditioned restrooms, dedicated entry lane at the festival main entrance and more. Ultimate VIP tickets feature all amenities of VIP, plus access to elevated and unobstructed views of both main stages with shaded open lounge seating, dedicated VIP concierge team, a complimentary locker to store personal items, three complimentary drinks including choice of craft cocktails, beer, wine or non-alcoholic beverages, a complimentary meal redeemable for exclusive food options in the VIP Lounge and more.
Official Darker Waves vacation packages from Jampack pair GA, GA+, or VIP tickets with beachfront stays at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa or The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, and more. Bundles include a dedicated entrance, re-entry access, and commemorative merch.
For tickets and the full list of amenities available in each ticket package, please visit DarkerWavesFest.com.
Festivals
Bumbershoot Festival Announce 2026 Line-up with Turnstile and Death Cab For Cutie
Seattle’s Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival is back for its 53rd year, and the 2026 lineup leans into the event’s reputation for mixing legends, locals, and left-field picks.
The festival returns to the Seattle Center on September 5 and 6, right under the Space Needle. This year’s headliners include Death Cab for Cutie, Turnstile, and Japanese Breakfast.
Saturday is led by Turnstile, riding a strong run that’s brought them Grammy nominations and a much bigger audience. Sunday closes with hometown heroes Death Cab for Cutie, who are set to release their next album, I Built You A Tower, on June 5.
Across the weekend, the lineup stretches in every direction. Names like Orville Peck, Blood Orange, De La Soul, Bikini Kill, Yves Tumor, Sudan Archives, and Peaches share space with rising acts and local favorites. There’s even a special set from Noname celebrating 10 years of Telefone.
The full daily lineup is stacked.
Saturday, September 5
Turnstile, Japanese Breakfast, Blood Orange, Chase & Status, Bikini Kill, Molchat Doma, Joey Valence & Brae, Peaches, Die Spitz, Silvana Estrada, Pixel Grip, Cain Culto, Travis Thompson, Oblé Reed, XCOMM, Anthers, Juliet Daniel, Aryana León, Bexley
Sunday, September 6
Death Cab for Cutie, Orville Peck, De La Soul, Yves Tumor, ATARASHII GAKKO!, Sudan Archives, TOKiMONSTA, Goldie Boutilier, Noname (Telefone 10th anniversary), 54 Ultra, Sextile, PawPaw Rod, W.I.T.C.H., Takuya Nakamura, Daughters of Venus, Lucha Luna, Hannah Duckworth, Morgan Paris Lanza, American Flats
Bumbershoot still leans hard into its arts focus. Expect immersive installations, dance, film, fashion, and performance art spread across the grounds. The food lineup sticks to local vendors, keeping things rooted in the Pacific Northwest.
A few updates stand out this year. Ticket prices have been lowered, with single-day passes starting at $70.50 and weekend passes at $125.50, with no added fees. There’s a new “General Admission + Re-Entry” option, plus a “Sip & Stroll” setup that lets attendees carry drinks around the festival instead of being stuck in beer gardens. Kids 12 and under get in free with a ticketed adult.
Tickets are on sale now through the festival’s website, with additional resale options available through platforms like StubHub.
If you needed a Labor Day plan, this one’s pretty locked in.