2026 Camping Music Festival Bucket List

The much-coveted camp music festival is even more promising than ever. A galore of camping options provided on the scene for the environmentally-friendly to the rich and affluent. Notably, there are available suggestions on nearby areas to crash. The biggest event of the year summons international stars, from past and present of various musical backgrounds, Moreover, emerging stars are invited who wishes to aspire to hit the limelight. The event is split into two 3-day events in April. Held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, the extravagant jamboree is going to dominate headlines and it continues to evolve culturally.

The country music community is going to have their chance again to be amid all country music goodness. Surprisingly, the event is a multi-genre music festival with line-dancing competitions to DJs spinning up EDM and country remixes. The 4-day festival will stage acts namely, Gavin Adcock, Lainey Wilson, Zach Top, and Brooks & Dunn, among the star-studded lineup. Especially, new up-and-comers are lined up to sing their hearts out. Premier camping and tent glamping packages are up for grabs if anyone wants to party in style, either with a glamping teepee or a canvas tent. The huge campground area is a festival itself with added security and amenities to make it an unforgettable experience.

LIB (in short) strives to cultivate feelings of fun, joy, and fellowship within a safe space. Enthusiastic attendees can indulge in the boutique stalls and incredible art installations in place. Themed camps are staged for different kinds of musical tastes. Correspondingly, promoters take pride in their bevy of musical offerings. LIB management believes the gathering of individuals in a campground community has the magic to appreciate the wondrous world that we live in. All of this can be absorbed in a stone’s throw from the solace of your bell tent.

A few hours drive from Los Angeles, lies a surrounding where a melting pot of musical genres entertain festival-goers. 2 versions of the event take place with the spring edition focusing on dance, world, and funk music. While the autumn season plays the bluegrass and folk music. A family-friendly event for all ages attracts live music fans that love hanging around outdoors. The audience can get a chance to be in the camp music festival, adventure in the park, or attempt a rock-climbing experience. The Joshua Tree National Park is a magical haven for alternative, electronic, and indie jams with a phenomenal setting. A family-friendly campout experience!
 

High Sierra keeps its rootsy, family‑friendly jam vibe, but 2026 brings a big change: the festival is moving to the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California, running July 2–5 over the holiday week. The new foothills location offers multiple outdoor stages, late‑night shows, parades, and all the quirky extras High Sierra is known for, from Artist Playshops and Troubadour Sessions to yoga, kids’ activities, and the legendary Sunrise Kickball games

Expect a mix of jam, funk, rock, soul, and improv‑heavy sets, with a lineup that continues the festival’s 30‑plus‑year tradition of spotlighting both beloved veterans and adventurous newer acts.

Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights turns Cook’s Valley Campground into a summer‑camp‑for-adults mashup of bass, house, and left‑field electronic sounds under the redwoods. Set along the Eel River with deep swimming holes and a shady camping grove, it is an 18+ weekender that blends river floats, games, and daytime hangs with six stages of music, including a late‑night silent disco.

Get ready for three unforgettable nights of high-energy funk and psychedelic jams as Pigeons Playing Ping Pong takes over the mountaintop at ACE Adventure Resort August 6th-8th! Don’t miss this epic weekend of nonstop music, camping, and good vibes in the heart of the New River Gorge. Grab your tickets now and let’s get flockin’!

Old Settler’s Music Festival offers a fun and family-friendly experience for roots music lovers and and fest goers. Ranked in the top five of USA Today’s list of North America’s 10 best festivals, Old Settler’s boasts a rich history dating back to 1987, evolving from a one-day bluegrass festival into a nationally renowned multi-day Americana, roots, folks, and bluegrass event. Our unique atmosphere features a laid-back, community-oriented vibe that keeps music lovers returning year after year. 

We are going back to our roots in 2026! In a move that makes Old Settler’s more accessible, financially sustainable, and responsive to feedback, Old Settler’s Music Festival returns to Camp Ben McCulloch in 2026 — the Texas Hill Country setting where so many unforgettable memories were made.

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival is back and better than ever in 2026. This long-awaited return will feature an electrifying lineup, immersive art, and four days of pure magic under the stars at the breathtaking Sunshine Grove. Get ready for an unforgettable experience as you dance and reconnect with the spirit of Okeechobee – because the wait is finally over!