DelFest 2026 Announces Lineup Featuring Del McCoury Band, Alison Krauss, Punch Brothers & More

DelFest 2026 returns to the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, Maryland, from May 21 – 24. The Memorial Day Weekend festival, founded and hosted by bluegrass musician Del McCoury and his family, marks its 18th installment with performances by Del McCoury Band, Alison Krauss & Union Station and Punch Brothers, among others.

“I’ve known Alison [Krauss] for nearly 40 years and it seems like at least half that time I’ve been trying to get her at DelFest,” McCoury stated. “Can’t tell you how excited I am to have her and the rest of this initial lineup join us.”

Co-hosts The Travelin’ McCourys also lead the lineup alongside The Infamous Stringdusters, Sierra Hull, Mountain Grass Unit, Shadowgrass, The Creekers, The Band Loula, Wood Box Heroes and Colby T. Helms & The Virginia Creepers.

Joe Craven will serve as emcee for the festival. Additional artists will be announced at a later date.

DelFest 2026 passes go on sale on Wednesday, November 19 at 12 p.m. ET. Click below for more information about the event.