Minnesota Yacht Club Festival has officially announced its 2026 edition, set to take place from July 17 to July 19, 2026, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the lineup positions the event as one of the most significant multi-genre festivals in the Midwest next summer. Hosted at the Minnesota Yacht Club grounds, the three-day festival blends indie rock, alternative, pop, and hip-hop with a strong emphasis on legacy acts and contemporary favorites.
Friday’s program is led by The Lumineers, The Black Keys, and Mt. Joy, setting a tone rooted in modern Americana and alternative rock. The opening day also features established and nostalgic names such as The Fray and Dashboard Confessional, alongside Shakey Graves, Marcy Playground, Night Moves, Prize Horse, and Pat Kennedy, creating a lineup that bridges multiple generations of indie and alternative fans.
Saturday shifts the energy with Matchbox Twenty headlining, joined by Lord Huron and Geese, offering a mix of mainstream rock appeal and atmospheric indie. Supporting performances include The All-American Rejects, Lucy Dacus, Matt and Kim, Jensen McRae, Devon Gilfillian, Yam Haus, and Porch Light, reinforcing the day’s focus on emotionally driven songwriting and crowd-friendly live performances.
Sunday closes the festival with a powerful and stylistically diverse finale led by The Strokes, Cage The Elephant, and Atmosphere. The final day also brings performances from Passion Pit, Semisonic, Dope Lemon, Die Spitz, Couch, Heart to Gold, and Common People, rounding out the weekend with a balance of indie staples, alternative rock, and hip-hop influences rooted in the region.
With its scenic riverside location, carefully curated lineup, and emphasis on both iconic and emerging artists, Minnesota Yacht Club Festival 2026 is shaping up to be a major summer destination for live music fans across the United States. Presale access and additional festival information are available via minnesotayachtclubfestival.com, with strong demand expected following the lineup reveal.