Gem & Jam Postpones 2025 Festival To 2026

Organizers of Arizona’s Gem & Jem Festival announced next year’s event will not take place as previously planned. The three-day music festival has been postponed and will now be held February 6 – 8, 2026 at its home of the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson.

Gem & Jam 2025 was originally scheduled for January 31 – February 2, 2025. Tickets for the 2025 will automatically transfer to 2026 with a free VIP upgrade. Those holding tickets also have the option to obtain a full refund.

“We know how much you’ve been anticipating the 2025 lineup announcement, and we’ve been just as excited to share it with you. Unfortunately, sometimes, no matter how much heart and effort we pour into something, the stars don’t align in the way we’d hoped,” began the note from the Gem & Jam team. “That’s the position we’ve found ourselves in as we’ve worked to curate the next rendition of Gem & Jam. Rather than push forward and force something to happen, we’ve made the difficult decision to take a year off and postpone the festival in 2025. This way, we can come back stronger in 2026.

“We’ve shared such magical memories together, and we know your expectations reflect the magic we’ve all felt. After tirelessly working on the lineup and things not falling into place like they usually do, it just didn’t feel right. Our goal has always been to elevate the experience year after year for our beloved community,” the message continued.

“That being said, mark your calendars for February 6-8, 2026, because we’ll be back at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, ready to deliver something truly special. We are endlessly grateful for your love, patience, and understanding during this time. You are the soul of Gem & Jam, and we couldn’t do any of this without you,” added the festival’s producers.

Ticketholders who would prefer a refund are advised to fill out this form. The refund deadline is Monday, November 18 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Refunds will be issued within 14 days of the refund deadline.

Gem & Jam celebrated its 16th year February 2 – 4, 2024. The Disco Biscuits, Of The Trees, Boogie T, Lettuce, Spafford, Daily Bread and LP Giobbi were among the acts who performed at Gem & Jam 2024.