PUTNEY — Next Stage Arts announces the return of the Bandwagon Summer Series for its 2026 season, promising a more vibrant, immersive and community-driven experience across eastern Windham County from June through September.
Now in its seventh year, the Bandwagon series continues its tradition of transforming local fields, farms and parks into hubs of music, culture and connection. In response to community feedback and the success of past seasons, this year’s series has been redesigned to feature nine dynamic events, including four mini-festival–style gatherings that bring multiple artists together for hours of music, puppetry, circus arts, food, and shared experience.
The first event in the series is a FunFest for kids and kids at heart at the Putney Central School field on Saturday, June 13, beginning at 3 p.m. Performances will include Sandglass Theater, DeTrani Brothers, and PCS Middle School modern and jazz bands.
“What I love about Bandwagon is the joy of it — the dancing, the kids, the feeling that the whole community showed up,” Natalie Dreyer, Next Stage executive director said in a news release. “My vision for this year is to deepen that: fewer events, but richer ones, with more artists, more organizations, and more ways to connect. This is community-building through the arts, and I can’t wait to see it unfold.”
Concertgoers can find the full lineup and ticketing options at nextstagearts.org. Kids under 12 attend free, and each event includes a kids’ play zone. Next Stage also distributes complimentary series passes to all public libraries in Windham County. Local food and drink vendors will be on-site at every performance. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or fold-up chair to enjoy the outdoor events. All venues strive to be accessible, and anyone with specific access needs should contact Next Stage in advance to ensure a comfortable experience.
The 2026 Bandwagon Summer Series is made possible by support from: Brattleboro Reformer, Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Landmark College, Oak Meadow, The Commons, Putney Diner, Barr Hill, Southern Vermont Solar, The Greenwood School, Vermont Plank Flooring, Putney Inn, Putney General Store, 802 Credit Union, Against the Grain, The Richards Group, and the Putney Food Co-op.
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