Your Ultimate 2026 Jam Band Summer Guide

Get ready for a high-energy summer of music. The 2026 Summer tour circuit is shaping up to be a legendary run, stretching from MSG to Red Rocks and beyond. Here is your ultimate guide to some of the heavy hitting jam bands going down the road.

1. Phish

Phish are back to turn Summer into a beautiful blur of parking lots, inside jokes, and monster jams.

• Don't Miss: Deer Creek on July 10-12, MSG July 22-29 plus Dick’s Labor Day shows.

2. Widespread Panic

It’s a full tour for Panic out West this Summer and the fans are already packing coolers and chasing setlists.

• Don't Miss: Jackson Hole on July 5, followed by Montana on the 7th and 8th and the rest of the West Coast run in July.

3. Goose

Goose have officially graduated from breakout act to full-blown touring force, and the 2026 dates prove it.

• Don't Miss: MSG dates on June 19-20 and Red Rocks on August 27-28.

4. Billy Strings

Billy Strings is recovering from a skateboard injury now, but with the tour starting in July, the countdown is officially on.

• Don't Miss: The Portland, ME run on July 24-25 and Bethel Woods on July 31-August 1.

5. Joe Russo's Almost Dead

JRAD will be bringing enough energy to make even the calmest Dead groove feel like a sprint.

• Don't Miss: Stone Pony on August 8 and Mission Ballroom on August 20.

6. Umphrey’s McGee & moe.

This joint tour is basically a summer-long invitation to get delightfully lost in the weeds.

• Don't Miss: Their joint summer tour and the return of moe.down on July 16-18.

7. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

PPPP are back on the summer circuit, still proving that funk can be both infectious and mildly exhausting.

• Don't Miss: Their festival circuit plus Northeast summer stops, including Levitate on July 18-19, Flood City on July 24-25, and Domefest on August 6-8.

8. String Cheese Incident

On String Cheese Summer tour, every night unfolds less like a setlist and more like a guided improvisation.

• Don't Miss: Colorado mountain shows including Red Rocks July 17-18 and Campout in the Pines on August 14-15.

9. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard pick up in August, where predictability goes to disappear.

• Don't Miss: Field of Vision II on August 14-16 and the Forest Hills residency on August 20-22.

10. Eggy

Eggy keep sounding like a band that’s about five minutes away from becoming everybody’s next favorite band.

• Don't Miss: Cathead Jam on June 5-6 and Electric Forest on June 25-28.

11. The Disco Biscuits

The Biscuits are still in the business of bending time, space, and your sleep schedule.

• Don't Miss: SPAC on July 3, Atlantic City on July 4, and King of Prussia on July 25-26.

Summer 2026 is about more than just the music as it’s also about the adventure. It’s about the long drives, the lot hangs, and the feeling of community you only get when the lights go down and the first note hits. Whether you’re looking for lot shirts, custom band merchandise, or just a new favorite hat to keep the sun off your face, we’ve got you covered. Check out our On the Road page and look for our blue tent at concerts and festivals across the country. Come say hello, share a story about your favorite show, and grab some gear that was made by fans, for fans.

Moontime Markets: Widespread Panic Pre-Parties Planned

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the Moontime Markets make their way to four iconic cities: Nashville, Charleston, Asheville and Richmond! These vibrant markets are more than just a place to shop but also a full-on celebration of music, art, and community, bringing together incredible vendors, live music, delicious food, and one-of-a-kind finds. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Moontime Markets for the first time, you won’t want to miss these high-energy events leading up to Panic’s shows!

📍 Nashville: April 26th from 12-5pm at New Heights Brewing

📍 Charleston: May 17th from 12-6pm at New Realm Brewing

📍 Asheville: July 26th from 12-5pm at The Grey Eagle at Hatch Amphitheater

📍Richmond, September 14th from 12-4:30 at Main Line Brewing

Each Moontime Market is a pre-show gathering designed to get you in the festival spirit before Widespread Panic takes the stage. Expect a curated selection of 25-40 artisan vendors offering everything from handcrafted jewelry and lot tees to unique art pieces and specialty goods. It’s the perfect chance to shop small, discover local talent, and pick up exclusive items you won’t find anywhere else.

Of course, no Moontime Market is complete without live music! Each event will feature talented bands, setting the tone with a mix of jam, rock, and funk vibes. Pair that with an exclusive beer releases at select locations, food trucks serving up tasty eats, and even a cannabis bus in Nashville for those looking to explore alternative wellness options.

More than just a place to shop, Moontime Markets are a hub for music lovers, creatives, and the Widespread Panic community. Whether you’re grabbing cool finds, supporting small businesses or just soaking in the good vibes before the show, this is the ultimate way to elevate your concert experience.

Learn more and listen to our interview on the True Conversation podcast.

Savannaween Moontime Market

Join us on Saturday, October 28th from 12pm-4pm for the next Moontime Market Pre-Party at Southbound Brewing Company during the Widespread Panic Halloween run in Savannah, GA. We will have a fantastic lineup of artisan and lot vendors, jammy live music, football on the TVs, craft beer, delicious Lowcountry eats and to top it off, a raffle benefiting Nuci Space.

Band:
Drifter’s Escape featuring William “Drifter” Kirkwood of The Jam Cooperative, Daniel Berman & Billy McIntosh from Charlie Fog Band

Food:
B Local Catering

Vendors:
Honey Creek Pottery
Drifter Merch
Reba’s Dancing Dyes
Butterflies & Bombs
Amber McRae Art
Miss Brown’s Tee House
Cool Attire Co.
Shamelessly Alive
Covy’s Love Swag
Ashley Apothecary & Dispensary
Nothing Too Fancy Designs
The Paisley Fig
Fluidity Art
Team Japanic
Tie Dyed Twice
KP Reverie
Shaun's Show Shirts

Fundraiser:
We will be having a raffle with goods from the participating vendors with 100% of proceeds going to Nuci Space, a non-profit proving depression awareness and suicide prevention for musicians as well as offering support and resources. Raffle tickets will be $5 each or five for $20 with one winner taking all prizes. If you cannot attend and would like to make a donation, click here: www.nuci.org/donateform.

Catch Drifter Merch at these October Events

We are buzzing with excitement for October as we have a jam-packed schedule filled with tons of fabulous vending events alongside awesome music. It's going to be a whirlwind of activity and exciting opportunities to connect with other vendors, showcase our products, and network for custom orders.

Five Points JerryFest, a FREE outdoor Columbia, SC concert, returns on Sunday, October 1st from 11:30 am-8:00 pm. The fun-filled event will have more music and regional acts on two stages this year featuring Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead music from Stillhouse and The Reckoning along with the addition this year of some other jam-band favorites that includes Phish-inspired Runaway Gin and Widespread Panic cover band Machine Funk. In addition to food vendors and beer trucks, there will be family fun activities along with artisan vendors creating a Shakedown Street atmosphere. Merchants include us, Bravefriend Apparel and Design, Bright Star Designs, Grizzly Belle, Hippy Do-Da Creations, HoneyCreek Pottery, Reba’s Dancing Dyes, Revyved Records, Ruffled Rooster Co. & Mercantile, and Zinnialou Jewelry. Guests will enjoy eats and drinks from Senor Burrito, Zosh, Kombucha Bus, Bang Back Pinball Lounge, Publico Kitchen + Tap, Home Team BBQ and Crowntown.

The 6th Annual Day of the Dead will be held on Saturday, October 7th at the Big Winston Warehouse, presented by Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Co, Pesca Muerta, Broad Branch Distillery, and Celestial Wellness! Day of the Dead is the party of the fall in Winston-Salem featuring live music from Cosmic Charlie, Athens GA’s high-energy Grateful Dead tribute. This year, Dr. Bacon will be kicking the party off with a little Appalachian funk at 5:00. Get here early and check out the lot scene. We’ll have vendors, a tie-dye station, and good vibes all afternoon!

The Palmetto Park Jam will be held on Sunday, October 15 from 12-4:30 p.m. at Palmetto Islands County Park in Mount Pleasant. Get ready to jam with the ultimate Allman Brothers tribute band, Idlewild Revival. Grab your tickets now, and secure your spot for an afternoon of tunes. Whether you're a die-hard Allman Brothers fan or simply love great music, this tribute will blow you away!

The 10th Annual Tribute to the Band will be held on Sunday, October 22 at the Pawleys Island Tavern. 30-plus musicians will gather to pay homage to the music of The Band. This is a free show that will benefit All4Paws animal rescue in Pawleys Island, SC. Artists from near and far sing and play a song or two with the eight-piece house band. It's a beautiful setting under the oaks and the stars. Come listen to the music of The Band in what has become a community tradition for the musicians and audience, alike.

As Widespread Panic will be back in Savannah for Halloween, Drifter Merch will be set up in the lot with many talented Shakedown vendors. Check us out before and after the shows on Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28th at Enmarket Arena.