Article Contributed by Gratefulweb
Published on February 10, 2026
Oteil Burbridge, Steve Kimock, Melvin Seals and others are truckin’ to Philadelphia for Unlimited Devotion 2026 at Ardmore Music Hall
A beloved tradition for the Grateful Dead community will return to the stage of the Ardmore Music Hall for three nights of Unlimited Devotion: A Rex Foundation Fundraiser and Grateful Dead Celebration on May 8-10, 2026.
The annual charity-driven event enters its ninth year with a heavy-hitting cast of musicians from the expanded Grateful Dead universe. Featuring Jerry Garcia Band collaborator Melvin Seals, lauded guitarist Steve Kimock, Dead & Company’s low-end maestro Oteil Burbridge, members of Furthur, The String Cheese Incident, Trey Anastasio Band, and many more over the weekend, each night will showcase collaborative themed sets and dynamic performances inspired by the music of the Grateful Dead.
Attendees also can expect an immersive gallery of historic rock and roll poster artwork, VIP packages, themed food and beverage offerings, and the welcoming glow of the Deadhead community.
Embracing the philanthropic spirit of the Grateful Dead, Unlimited Devotion will be donating 100% of net proceeds to charity. Over the last eight years, Unlimited Devotion and Ardmore Music Hall have raised nearly $200,000 for the Grateful Dead’s nonprofit, the Rex Foundation, and Camp Winnarainbow, the circus and performing arts camp founded by activist Wavy Gravy.
“One of my absolute favorite and proudest events of the year, Unlimited Devotion continues to be a source of inspiration for me and our entire Ardmore Music Hall community,” says Chris Perella, owner of Ardmore Music Hall and Unlimited Devotion curator. “This year’s lineup is the most over the top yet; to see this event grow from a whimsical idea and chance encounter with Wavy Gravy in 2016, to an annual juggernaut that has allowed us to raise just shy of $200k for charity, has been an honor and a joy. In the wake of Bob Weir’s passing and in the context of a turbulent world, this beautiful gathering will feel more meaningful and triumphant than ever in 2026.”
Musical performers for the 2026 Unlimited Devotion Celebration include:
Oteil & Friends ft. Oteil Burbridge • Steve Kimock • Melvin Seals • John Kimock • Jason Crosby • Tom Guarna • Lamar Williams Jr • Grahame Lesh & Friends w/ special guests TBA • Karina Rykman and her psychedelic trio • Splintered Sunlight
Artists at Large:
John Kadlecik • Holly Bowling • Dan Lebowitz • Reed Mathis • Jennifer Hartswick • Matt Butler • Kenny Brooks and more TBA
GA and VIP tickets, including single-day and three-night passes, will go on sale Friday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. EST at www.ardmoremusichall.com. VIP tickets include the Unlimited Delights VIP Experience, a three-hour open bar with complimentary, curated Dead-inspired food menu, exclusive, limited edition event merchandise, early entry and guaranteed seating.
Unlimited Devotion is produced by Rising Sun Presents, the team behind Ardmore Music Hall, Underground Arts, 118 North and MilkBoy Philly, as well as local outdoor events including Wayne Music Festival, Concerts Under the Stars and Bryn Mawr Twilight Series.
Special thank you to sponsors Scott Shapiro, Richard Genter and Rob Rush for helping make the event possible.
About The Rex Foundation:
In the fall of 1983, the Rex Foundation was established as a non-profit charitable organization by members of the Grateful Dead, their friends, and families, to further the long-established tradition of generosity the band was well-known for. Supporting programs that might otherwise be overlooked by mainstream funders, The Rex Foundation offers unsolicited small grants, generally in the $5,000 range, to organizations in the U.S. and beyond who are doing innovative grassroots work in supporting the environment, education, arts for youth, social services, building community and other areas aligned with the Rex mission. Since 1984 the Rex Foundation has granted $8.9 million to over 1,200 recipients.
About Camp Winnarainbow:
Camp Winnarainbow is a circus and performing arts camp founded and led by Wavy Gravy and his family. The camp provides a training ground to nurture leaders for a peaceful, harmonious and sustainable world by teaching responsibility for one’s own behavior and developing confidence, inner security and appropriate self-expression. The camp encourages respect for oneself, others, and the environment while valuing the uniqueness of each individual, within the diversity of racial, cultural, economic, and religious backgrounds that comprise the camp community.
About Ardmore Music Hall
Located just three miles outside Philadelphia on the Main Line, Ardmore Music Hall has been a cornerstone of the region’s live music scene for more than 40 years. The venue has hosted countless nationally touring acts across genres — from rock & roll, funk, jam, and Americana to hip-hop, roots, and beyond.
