Gem & Jam Festival Returns to Tucson Feb. 6–8, 2026 With 80+ Artists

GEM & JAM READIES FOR ITS RETURN WITH MASSIVE 80+ ARTIST LINEUP

After a brief hiatus, Gem & Jam Festival returns to the Sonoran Desert setting of the Pima County Fairgrounds from February 06 through February 08, 2026, bringing its signature collision of music, art, performance, and gem & mineral culture back to Southern Arizona. The 17th annual event bolsters its comeback with a major new partnership: prolific independent promoter Relentless Beats, known for marquee gatherings including Goldrush Music Festival, Experts Only Festival, DUSK Music Festival, Better Together, Decadence Arizona, and more.

With the combined production power of these two highly regarded event teams, organizers say the partnership will open Gem & Jam to a wider audience and elevate its programming—resulting in the most significant Gem & Jam Festival to date.

Mining the depths of the musical landscape for a lineup that honors the festival ethos while infusing a fresh collection of high-energy, A-list, and emerging talent, the 2026 bill features 80+ artists spanning genres for something uniquely Gem & Jam.

Located on 640 acres and just 20 miles south of downtown Tucson, the Pima County Fairgrounds offers an expansive desert environment surrounded by nature—an ideal canvas for Gem & Jam’s multi-stage experience. The 2026 edition expands the festival footprint with late-night sets, world-class visuals, unique stage designs, artist galleries, live painting, experiential installations, daytime workshops, gem and mineral exhibits, and more.

The festival also welcomes back the Opal Stage, featuring curated production by IDGAFNK and highlighting some of Arizona’s best producers, DJs, painters, crafters, builders, and art installations. Organizers tease “Opal Afters” on the Top Secret Bus—IYKYK. In addition, Gem & Jam will host a DJ competition at Gentle Ben’s in Tucson on January 23, with winners earning a slot on this year’s lineup. A portion of the event’s proceeds will support Tucson Clean and Beautiful.

Tickets are on sale now, including single-day options, with payment plans available. VIP passes include everything in GA plus early entry (arrive a day early), preferred car camping, VIP main stage viewing, access to a VIP lounge with complimentary snacks and beverages, VIP bathrooms, and a goodie bag with Gem & Jam merch and sponsor gifts.

Camping options begin with free walk-in camping (plus a $25 parking fee), along with elevated experiences including Car Camping, a Group Camping Bundle (up to ten cars), Glamping, VIP Glamping, and Deluxe/Standard RV passes. Glamping includes an insulated pre-set tent in a shaded grassy reserved camping area, plus an inflatable mattress, bedding, furniture, a space heater, electricity, and proximity to festival grounds. VIP Glamping adds VIP upgrades. Both glamping options accommodate up to two people.

For all ticket, camping, RV, and add-on options, visit GemAndJamFestival.com. For the most up-to-date information, visit gemandjam.com. Stay connected on Facebook at facebook.com/GemAndJam, on X at x.com/GemAndJamFest, and on Instagram at instagram.com/GemAndJamFestival. Gem & Jam Festival is an all-ages event.

ARTISTS BY DAY

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 06
CloZee; Desert Dwellers; Flamingosis; Koastle; Lumasi; Moontricks; Stevie Nova; Tauk; The Widdler (new); Tripp St.; WonkyWilla; Yak Attack; Zone Drums (DJ set / new); Aireloosh; Baggins (new); Bodykast; Bush League; Element 83 (new); Legion of Mario; LivvieP (new); Mental; Naust; Not Yurs (new); Overcasti (new); SIV; Zuze.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 07
G Jones b2b EPROM; TroyBoi; 5am Trio; Cool Customer; Devault; High Step Society; J.Worra; Lapa of Emancipator; Luke Petruzzi (new); Mr. Bill; Nala; Saxsquatch; TV Broken 3rd Eye Open; Coati (new); Half Dead; JMAU5 (new); KVOLX (new); Lunarfluxx; Mahsiv (new); Mastuh (new); Scotia (new); Soaplab (new); Special K (new); Steve Bones (new); The Bennu; Tropic Vibration; Walters the Don.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 08
Tycho; 5AM (new); Artifakts (new); Boombassador (Boombox x The Polish Ambassador) – first show outside of Colorado; Boombox (DJ set); Ivy Lab (DJ set) – A Farewell Tour stop; Jason Leech; LIMINOID (Yheti x Lespecial) – first show West of the Mississippi; Motifv; Satin Jackets; Star Monster; Sunsquabi; The Polish Ambassador’s Dead Polish; Yheti b2b Toadface; Allie Radd (new); Ben Dro; Isaiah Walker (new); Knostrukt (new); Lugh Haurie (new); Oslo Löco (new); Sava (new); Sean Watson (new); Slick Floyd (new); Speckz; The Haze; Valkorion (new).