Article Contributed by jbleicher.com
Published on November 4, 2025
The spirit of live music, family, and community returns once again to the rolling hills of Legend Valley as All Good Presents announces the 13th annual Dark Star Jubilee, kicking off the 2026 All Good Trifesta Season May 22–24, 2026.
Anchored by three nights of two-set performances from Dark Star Orchestra, the Jubilee remains one of the most cherished music festivals in the Midwest, uniting thousands of fans for a celebration of music, camping, and connection.
The 2026 edition carries that tradition forward with a lineup that honors the festival’s roots while ushering in fresh energy, featuring a mix of longtime favorites, returning friends, and long-awaited firsts.
Making their long-awaited Jubilee debut, Little Feat bring their iconic blend of rock, funk, and jam to Legend Valley for the very first time. Also joining the family for the first time together, Peter Rowan with the Sam Grisman Project playing music from Old & In The Way, unite two generations of bluegrass brilliance for a collaboration steeped in heritage and soul.
Reggae icons The Wailers return for their fifth appearance, while high-energy favorites Kitchen Dwellers and Dogs In A Pile both make their second trips to the Valley following unforgettable debuts.
Melvin Seals & JGB continue their storied run with an eighth Jubilee performance, while hometown heroes Rumpke Mountain Boys – who played the very first Jubilee in 2012 – are back for their ninth, more than any other band aside from DSO themselves.
Rounding out the returning lineup are Magnolia Boulevard, Jennifer Hartswick Band, and Donna The Buffalo, each bringing their own distinct soul and spirit back to the Jubilee stage.
Additional artists & collaborations will be announced soon.
Dark Star Jubilee 2026 marks the official start of the All Good Trifesta Season – a three-festival journey curated by All Good Presents that unites Dark Star Jubilee (OH), All Good Now (MD), and 4848 Festival (WV) in one continuous celebration of live music and community.
“Dark Star Jubilee is where it all begins – the heartbeat of the Trifesta,” said Tim Walther, founder of All Good Presents. “It’s more than a festival. It’s a reunion – a space for the family to gather before we head to Merriweather and then to Snowshoe Mountain Resort.”
From the moment you roll in at Dark Star Jubilee, you’ll find yourself immersed in a space built for connection, music and community. “As soon as you pass through the gates and set up your camp, you’ll enjoy a relaxing, energizing and inspiring atmosphere immersed with the kindest people on the planet.” No overlapping sets mean you’ll never have to choose between two of your favorite bands – every performance is part of one seamless musical flow, true to the signature of the Trifesta. Add in local craft vendors, art installations, workshops, The Amazing Giants, yoga sessions, kids’ activities, and the spontaneous joy of new friendships, and it’s easy to see why fans return year after year.
“What makes the Jubilee so special,” says Tim Walther, founder of All Good Presents, “isn’t just the music – it’s the people. Every Memorial Day weekend, we see generations of fans come together at Legend Valley to share something real. There’s no separation between the stage and the crowd – it’s one big family, it’s a love fest.”
Tickets & Info
Early Bird 3-Day GA and VIP tickets, along with RV and car camping passes, go on sale Friday, November 7th at 10 AM ET via darkstarjubilee.com
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