New artists join Nelsonville Music Festival 2026

Jane Imbody
| Reporter assisted by AI

The Nelsonville Music Festival has announced a new round of artists for its 20th anniversary celebration set to take place June 18-20 at the Snow Fork Event Center.

The latest additions to the 2026 lineup include Marcus King Band, Fruit Bats, Hannah Cohen, Gwenifer Raymond, Mikaela Davis, Styrofoam Winos, Thomas Dollbaum, Setting, Magic Tuber Stringband, Tory Silver and Weedghost, according to a community announcement.

Previously announced artists are Geese, Wednesday, Mon Rovîa, Thee Sinseers, The Altons, Big Freedia, S.G. Goodman, Ken Pomeroy, Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band, Etran de L’Aïr, The Animeros and BERTHA: Grateful Drag, according to the announcement. The event is produced by Stuart’s Opera House.

The Nelsonville Music Festival is known for its diverse lineup, scenic Appalachian setting and community atmosphere. Stereogum highlighted the festival’s unique appeal, noting its carefully curated approach.

More than 20 additional artists, as well as daily schedules and other programming details, will be announced in the coming weeks, according to the announcement.

Ticket information

Tier 2 weekend passes are currently on sale for $200, with prices set to increase as the festival date approaches. Passes for teens aged 13-17 are available for $100, while children 12 and under can attend for free with a ticketed adult.

Tickets can be purchased at nelsonvillefest.org or by calling 740-753-1924.

The Nelsonville Music Festival began in 2005 and serves as a fundraiser for Stuart’s Opera House, a nonprofit theater and performing arts center in Nelsonville.

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