New England’s favorite folk weekend is almost underway! With the Newport Folk Festival coming to Fort Adams State Park from July 24-26, 2026.
NYS Music is here to give you a glimpse into the star-studded rolling lineup for the 2026 season. From can’t miss emerging acts to industry veterans, Newport Folk’s historic, successful run continues with a strong lineup leading into its 67th year.
Friday, July 24
Hayley Williams has had a busy 2026. From releasing her third solo record, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, to touring the world, The lead singer of Paramore continues on her busy performance streak. Williams made a surprise appearance during Jack Antonoff’s Ally Coalition Talent Show set at last year’s festival. As the first confirmed performer of the 2026 lineup, Williams is expected to deliver even more surprise guests during her “& Friends” set on Friday.
Courtney Barnett and Lucy Dacus are both set to perform for the fourth time at this year’s Newport Folk Festival. The Australian singer-songwriter will also be playing the night prior at the Newport Blues Cade with Tiny Gun as a benefit show, while the American fan-favorite plays shows that week along the East Coast on her Forever Is a Feeling Tour.
Tiny Habits comes back to the coast after their intimate 2023 set on the Foundation Stage. The three-piece was also featured during Remi Wolf’s 2025 “& Friends” set. Their Friday performance is expected to be filled with magical three-part harmonies and upbeat vibes.
Saturday, July 25
Powerhouse performers Lizzy McAlpine and The Lumineers lead Saturday’s lineup. McAlpine is scheduled to play her first Newport Folk Fest, while the American band attends for their first time in over a decade. After releasing their self-titled debut album, The Lumineers played the main stage back in 2013.
Medium Build and folk-pop trio Trousdale also make their Newport Folk Festival debuts on Saturday. The two emerging artists blend pop and folk music perfectly, bringing a new generation of folk fans to Fort Adams this year.
Sunday, July 26
Festival favorite Brandi Carlile comes back to New England on Sunday for a special performance of her eighth studio album, Returning to Myself. Between her festival debut in 2008 and 2022 curation of Joni Mitchell’s return to stage during her “& Friends” set, Carlile has made a monumental impact on the last two decades of Newport Folk.
Irish pop-country artist CMAT and American indie-folk singer-songwriter Searows are also making their debuts this summer in Newport. The two LGBTQ+ artists have travelled the world on successful tours this year and major festival appearances this summer.
With over 50 folk artists gracing the stage over three days at the 2026 Newport Folk Festival, it’s sure to be the biggest music event of the New England summer season. For those that cannot attend the sold-out festivities in Rhode Island, many of the acts on the 2026 lineup have upcoming shows throughout New York State. See below for a list of the artists coming closest to you:
Amble – Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NY – 11/7
Fruit Bats – Assembly Kingston – Kingston, NY – 7/25
Hayley Williams – Forest Hills Stadium – Forest Hills, NY – 9/16 & 9/17
Hot Tuna – The Paramount – Huntington, NY 7/29 and The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY 7/31
Hudson Freeman – The 9th Ward – Buffalo, NY – 7/12 and Bug Jar – Rochester, NY – 7/13
Infinity Song – Levon Helm Studios – Woodstock, NY – 9/26
Lucy Dacus – Ulster Performing Arts Center – Kingston, NY – 7/22
Ms Lauryn Hill – The Clubhouse – East Hampton, NY – 7/25
Tiny Habits – Irving Plaza – Manhattan, NY – 11/21
Wednesday – Basilica Hudson – Hudson, NY – 7/22
Cat Power – Smith Center for the Arts – Geneva, NY – 7/29
Dawes – The Stephen Talkhouse – Amagansett, NY – 7/27 & 7/28
Evan Honer – Darien Lake Amphitheater – Darien Center, NY – 8/13
Medium Build – Webster Hall – Manhattan, NY – 10/9
Punch Brothers – Multiple NY Tour Dates throughout July, October, and November
The Barr Brothers – Bowery Ballroom – Manhattan, NY – 10/29
The Lumineers – Louis Armstrong Stadium – Queens, NY – 8/21
This is Lorelei – Webster Hall – Manhattan, NY – 11/6 and Warsaw – Brooklyn, NY – 11/12
Brandi Carlile – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts – Bethel, NY – 8/16, CMAC – Canandaigua, NY – 8/20, and Forest Hills Stadium – Forest Hills – 11/26
Brandon Flowers – Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NY – 9/18
Searows – Levon Helm Studios – Woodstock, NY – 7/24
Strongboi – Warsaw – Brooklyn, NY – 11/3
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