High Sierra Music Festival Rolls Out Full 2026 Lineup: Steel Pulse, The Word, Don Was & More

High Sierra Music Festival 2026 unveiled its full lineup of artists set to perform at the event held over the 4th of July Weekend, July 2-5, 2026, at Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California. Over 20 acts have been added to the bill including headliners Steel Pulse along with Anders Osborne, Trombone Shorty Foundation Band, Hot Buttered Rum and Tea Leaf Green, among many others.

Steel Pulse are joined atop the 2026 HSMF lineup by The Word and Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble. The four-day festival’s Grass Valley debut will also feature performances by Dumpstaphunk, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Cymande, Eggy, Lebo & Friends (featuring George Porter Jr., Jay Lane, Holly Bowling and Jennifer Hartswick) and Mountain Grass Unit.

Additional artists on the bill include Judith Hill, Steve Poltz, Big Something, lespecial, Pink Talking Fish, Steely Dead, Marty O’Reilly, Dylan LeBlanc, Rose City Band, Arc Iris, Tijuana Cartel and dozens more.

High Sierra is also known for special sets, including late-night shows, artist-led playshops and Troubadour Sessions. In addition, festivalgoers can enjoy daily parades, the Family Village, crafts and a wide variety of food and drink options.

2026 General Admission tickets, FestivALL packages, RV & Parking Passes and tickets for late night shows are on sale now. Hit the button below for the full lineup and more information.