Gov’t Mule Taps John Scofield, moe. & More For Island Exodus 2026
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country will also join the festivities in Jamaica next year.
By Nate Todd Jul 15, 2025 • 2:10 pm PDT

Photo by Keith Griner
Gov’t Mule outlined the 2026 edition of their “concert-cation” Island Exodus, happening January 15 – 18. The 16th iteration of the event will take place at a new location at the Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay in Trelawny, Jamaica.
The lineup for Island Exodus 16 will feature three, two-set performances from Gov’t Mule with guitarist and bandleader Warren Haynes offering a special afternoon solo set. Guitar great John Scofield will reunite with Mule throughout the event. Also performing twice at Island Exodus 16 are moe. and Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country.
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The new home for Island Exodus, the Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay, is an all-inclusive resort offering “an elevated experience for all attendees and musicians featuring a beautiful beach, better restaurants, modern room accommodations, and more,” as per press materials.
Activities include “a Warren Haynes Q&A, corn hole tournament hosted by [Gov’t Mule bassist] Kevin Scott, Yoga with Bubba, and more. All guests will receive a limited-edition lenticular 3D event poster signed by the members of Gov’t Mule.”
A pre-sale for Island Exodus 15 attendees starts Thursday, July 17 and all other previous Island Exodus attendees on Friday, July 18 at 12 p.m. ET. Public onsales begin Saturday, July 19 at 10 a.m. ET.
Click below for more Island Exodus 16 info.
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