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Chicago is hosting a five-day 'Souvenirs' festival to honor folk singer John Prine on what would have been his 80th birthday. The event, organized by The Hello in There Foundation, features concerts, a pop-up shop, and screenings across the city. While Prine lived in Nashville, Chicago remains his top market and a central part of his legacy, having been where he started his career in the 1960s and 1970s.
Cardi B has canceled her scheduled headlining performance at BZR WKND Jamaica on October 18, 2026. Her representatives confirmed the withdrawal to Billboard, citing no specific reason but expressing appreciation for fan support. The cancellation impacts a major Caribbean music event that had expanded its lineup to include Keyshia Cole and dancehall star Spice. This decision follows Cardi B's successful 'Little Miss Drama Tour' and recent award wins, though no replacement act has been announced.
Austin City Limits has released its 2026 livestream schedule, confirming that Disney+ and Hulu will broadcast performances from Zilker Park across the festival weekend. The lineup includes major acts such as Charli XCX, Lorde, Turnstile, Geese, and Twenty One Pilots, allowing global audiences to watch sets in real-time.
Dolly Parton’s estate announced DollyFest, a two-weekend festival across London and Nashville in 2027 to celebrate her life and legacy, replacing a traditional memorial; the concept, dreamed up by Dolly herself, follows an earlier January 2026 version canceled for health, and Parton died on August 25 aged 80.
Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival at Irvine’s Great Park blended pop, rock and activist energy in a one-day, charity‑driven event that celebrated women and the power of art. The 14‑act lineup ranged from Mitski and Chappell Roan to Bikini Kill and Garbage, with Alanis Morissette joining for an ‘Ironic’ duet, Sarah McLachlan performing ‘Angel’ in tribute to Dolly Parton, and Stevie Nicks closing with Landslide; Rodrigo even debuted a protest song, ‘serena joy.’ All artists performed for free, and the festival supported 10 women-focused nonprofits (including Planned Parenthood and the National Domestic Workers Alliance); Rodrigo announced $10 million raised, and Melinda French Gates pledged to match every dollar, bringing the total to $20 million. The day also featured Guerilla Girls art and a spirit of intergenerational mentorship, underscoring a collective vision that music, art and activism can empower women and build community.
Mission Local’s Outside Lands 2026 photo feature captures the weekend’s energy from bold festival fashion to dynamic sets by artists like Pink Pantheress, Labrinth, Charli XCX, Lucy Dacus and Geese, while noting pricey food, foggy SF weather and some behind-the-scenes chaos. The piece frames the event as a vibrant celebration of music and art, with moments of humor and spectacle and a nod to sustainable event ideas amid a crowded, energetic festival atmosphere.
Olivia Rodrigo announced Daisy Chain Fields, a Lilith Fair-inspired, all-female-fronted charity festival at Great Park in Irvine, CA on Aug 29, featuring Mitski, Bikini Kill, Doechii, and special guests like Stevie Nicks; net profits will support women's nonprofits such as Planned Parenthood and the Center for Reproductive Rights, with artists donating their performance profits; presale starts June 24.
A 16-day national exposition called The Great American State Fair will mark America’s 250th birthday on the National Mall (June 25–July 10) with performances by Vanilla Ice, Flo Rida, Martina McBride, C+C Music Factory, Bret Michaels, Young MC, the Commodores and Morris Day and the Time, among others; backed by Freedom 250, the event aims to celebrate the nation’s traditions, innovation, military heritage, freedom and entrepreneurial spirit.
Rolling Loud 2026 heads to Orlando with Don Toliver and Playboi Carti headlining; Ken Carson also joins after YoungBoy's withdrawal. The festival streams on Amazon Music and Twitch from Camping World Stadium beginning 2:00 PM ET on Friday, May 8, and runs through Sunday, May 10, with a multi-stage lineup and scheduled acts across the Under Armour and Zig-Zag stages (schedule subject to change).
Coachella 2026 delivered a star-studded, nostalgia-soaked three-day run, expanding its global brand with surprise guest moments and a broader mix of international acts, while leaning into a glossy livestreamed experience and heavy corporate activations. Ticket prices held steady amid an inflation mindset, but logistical hiccups and VIP culture remained, as legends like Iggy Pop and Fatboy Slim closed the stage alongside a diverse lineup led by Karol G and other pop, electronic and rock acts. Overall, it showcased the festival as a cultural spectacle and a powerful commercial machine with moments of genuine emotion and standout performances.
Video shows Sabrina Carpenter pausing her Coachella set to address a fan who yelled that what they were doing was 'their culture' and yodeling; Carpenter questions whether it's Burning Man, calls the moment 'weird', and continues with her headlining performance, which included cameos from Will Ferrell, Susan Sarandon and Sam Elliott; the moment sparked online debate over whether Carpenter’s reaction was respectful or dismissive of the fan’s culture, with supporters and critics weighing in.
Lollapalooza 2026 returns to Grant Park in Chicago from July 30 to August 2 with a star-heavy lineup headlined by Charli XCX, Tate McRae, Lorde, Olivia Dean, John Summit, Jennie, plus The Smashing Pumpkins and The xx; the festival also features a wide slate of acts including Lil Uzi Vert, Beabadoobee, Wet Leg, The Chainsmokers, 5 Seconds of Summer and more, with ticket presale starting March 19 at 10 a.m. CT.
The Las Vegas-based annual When We Were Young music festival will not take place in 2026, with organizers confirming a hiatus for this year.
Kansas City’s Boulevardia, a popular 10-year annual music and beer festival, is ending after this season due to a decision by organizers, but the city and sponsors like Boulevard Brewing Co. plan to continue celebrating local culture and events in new ways.
The 2026 Governors Ball music festival in New York City will feature headliners Lorde, Stray Kids, and A$AP Rocky, along with over 60 artists across three stages, offering a mix of live music, food, and fan experiences from June 5-7 in Queens.