Article Contributed by Mixtape Media
Published on 2026-05-15
Photo: Courtesy of Philadelphia Folk Festival
The Philadelphia Folk Festival has announced more performers for its 63rd year, including Sam Bush, Adam Ezra Group, Robbie Fulks, Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman, Gabe Lee, House of Hamill, Jaimee Harris, Robby Hecht, The Tisburys, and John Francis O'Mara.
“Honored that The Tisburys have been asked to perform at the historic Philadelphia Folk Festival,” says songwriter and guitarist Tyler Asay. “Folk storytelling has always been a part of our songwriting; sharing stories of hard working, down-on-their-luck, love-lorn characters is at the core of what we do and the songwriters that we look up to. We can't wait for August!”
The Philadelphia Folk Festival returns to Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township August 14-16, 2026, and boasts a lineup honoring the festival’s rich musical heritage while highlighting new and diverse talent on all seven stages. Artists already announced to perform on the main stage include Leftover Salmon, Tom Rush, Mary Gauthier, Eddie 9V, Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience, Big Richard, RUNA, Damn Tall Buildings, and Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert. Philadelphia’s own John Flynn will both perform and act as the Main Stage MC.
More artists, both nationally touring and local to Philadelphia, will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets are on sale now via the festival’s official website.
On August 13, the festival will present its wildly popular Thursday Night Concert just for campers with a special soon-to-be-announced lineup.
Presented by The Philadelphia Folksong Society, the Philadelphia Folk Festival fosters music discovery in a safe and family-friendly setting with camping, food trucks, a variety of vendors, and activities for all ages. Educational workshops and Dulcimer Grove, specifically designed for the youngest attendees of the festival, will offer enrichment and more enjoyment throughout the weekend.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival’s legacy includes a multi-generational audience who make returning to the farm each summer an annual event. It is a community of people coming together to share music and make memories between generations. Every year, strangers become friends and lifelong friendships are forged to create the Philadelphia Folk Festival family, where everyone is welcome.
For more information about the Philadelphia Folk Festival, including ticket sales, lineup announcements, and volunteer opportunities, please visit folkfest.org.
Philadelphia Folk Festival 2026
August 14-16, 2026
Old Pool Farm
Upper Salford Township, PA
Presented by The Philadelphia Folksong Society
Tickets and Festival Information
Newly Announced Performers
Sam Bush
Adam Ezra Group
Robbie Fulks
Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman
Gabe Lee
House of Hamill
Jaimee Harris
Robby Hecht
The Tisburys
John Francis O'Mara
Previously Announced Main Stage Artists
Leftover Salmon
Tom Rush
Mary Gauthier
Eddie 9V
Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience
Big Richard
RUNA
Damn Tall Buildings
Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert
John Flynn, performing and Main Stage MC
