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
Coachella 2026 Set Times Are Out, With Jack White Added to Weekend One
The schedule for the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is here, and weekend one is already looking packed. Music starts at 1 p.m. PST on Friday, April 10, kicking off three days of tight set clashes, late-night headliners, and one surprise addition.
Headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G lead the bill across the weekend. Carpenter opens things on Friday with a 9:05 p.m. set on the Coachella Stage, running just over 90 minutes. She’s followed by Anyma, who takes over at midnight to debut a new production titled “Æden.”
Saturday belongs to Bieber, who closes out the night with an 11:25 p.m. start. Before that, The Strokes hit the same stage at 9 p.m. Sunday wraps with Karol G, with competing sets from BIGBANG and Kaskade pulling fans in different directions.
The big curveball this year is Jack White, who joins the lineup for a Saturday afternoon slot. He’ll open the Mojave Stage at 3 p.m., marking a return to the festival after last headlining as a solo act in 2015. His appearance follows a recent run of surprise bookings at Coachella, a trend that’s become part of the festival’s identity.
Saturday night also brings Nine Inch Noize—a collaboration between Trent Reznor and Boys Noize—to the Sahara Tent for an 8 p.m. set.
Elsewhere, Coachella is leaning into immersive experiences. A new installation tied to Radiohead, called “Radiohead Motion Picture House: Kid A Mnesia,” will debut near the Sahara Tent. The 75-minute film blends visuals and audio pulled from the recording era of their albums Kid A and Amnesiac, created by Thom Yorke and longtime collaborator Stanley Donwood. It’s free with a reservation, with standby access for anyone willing to wait.
Beyond the headliners, the real challenge this year is picking a path through the schedule. Set conflicts are everywhere: David Byrne vs. Interpol, FKA twigs vs. The Rapture, and a crowded overlap featuring The xx, Dijon, Ninajirachi, DEVO, and more. Late Saturday gets especially messy with PinkPantheress going up against The Strokes, and Sunday throws in clashes like Moby vs. Turnstile.
A few lineup tweaks round things out. Foster the People move to Sunday, and new additions include Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Afrojack x Smiza, Deep Dish, and more.
Weekend two set times are still under wraps. For now, weekend one already looks like a scheduling headache, in the best way.
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.