Northlands Music and Arts Festival has revealed its full 2026 lineup for the fifth annual gathering at Cheshire Fairgrounds in Swanzey, New Hampshire, running June 18 through 21. Headliners Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Dirty Heads, and The Disco Biscuits lead a genre-spanning bill that also includes Lotus, The Slip, Yonder Mountain String Band, Circles Around The Sun, Ghost-Note, Dogs In A Pile, Jennifer Hartswick Band, Andy Frasco and The U.N., and many more. Kanika Moore returns as Artist-at-Large throughout the weekend. Tickets, including weekend passes, camping, VIP, and limited single-day options, are available now.
The newly completed Campground Stage lineup adds Consider the Source, Space Bacon, Leon Trout, The Rollin’ Rust, Natalie Brooke, Johnny Mullenax, and more to a late-night hub that has become one of the festival’s most beloved elements. Co-Founder Seth McNally called it one of his favorite parts of the weekend: “Stoked to see the energetic vibe at this stage that reflects the energy of young artists.” Festival producer Jen Meyerhardt put it plainly: “The Campground Stage is where so many unforgettable moments happen and where much of the festival’s folklore begins.”
Now in its fifth year, Northlands has built a national reputation as a boutique alternative to the corporate festival model, earning praise from Rolling Stone, Relix, JamBase, and Live For Live Music for its community-first energy and genuinely curated programming. The rolling hills of New Hampshire, intimate stage layouts, art installations, local vendors, and daytime wellness programming complete a festival experience that keeps getting stronger.
June 18 through 21 at Cheshire Fairgrounds. This one is worth the trip.