The Big Turn Music Festival in Red Wing has unveiled an expansive lineup for its 2026 installment, bringing a little warmth to the dead of winter.
Spanning a dozen venues from Feb. 20 to 21, more than 100 artists have been announced as part of the annual festival, including Alan Sparhawk, Charlie Parr, Davina and the Vagabonds, Rogue Valley, Sleeping Jesus, and Hiahli.
Alan SparhawkPhoto by Alexa Viscius
The festival was founded in 2018 and is spread across smaller venues around Red Wing, giving concertgoers a reason to explore bars and other venues in the city.
The full lineup can be found on the Big Turn website, but also includes anni xo, Colin Bracewell, Dan Israel, Eldest Daughter, Elour, Liz Draper, Two Harbors, and The 4onthefloor.
Tickets for the festival, whose name references the sharp turn in the Mississippi River at Red Wing, are on sale now.
Two-day passes cost $92.79 with fees, and one-day passes are available for $53.04. Concerts are all ages, with the exception of 21+ venues.
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