ArtsQuest announced an early look at the Musikfest 2026 Free Stage Lineup.

To date, Musikfest will be hosting 300-plus musical acts spanning every genre across 15 free stages throughout the city this summer.

From rock to reggae, jazz to indie, pop to polka, there’s something for every music lover to discover, all in the country’s largest free music festival. To view an updated list of performers and stay up to date on food, festivities and more, visit https://www.artsquest.org/musikfest/lineup/.

Highlights include:

• Sixpence None the Richer is a two-time Grammy-nominated American alternative rock band known for hits like “Kiss Me,” “There She Goes,” “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and “Breathe Your Name.”

Earning multiple Dove Awards and honors from the Billboard Music Awards and Young Hollywood Awards, the band has released nine albums since it was formed in 1992.

“Kiss Me” has surpassed 1 billion Spotify streams, peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a top 10 hit in 16 countries.

• Ryan Cabrera is a platinum-selling singer/songwriter who rose to prominence in the early 2000s with hit singles like “On the Way Down,” “True” and “Shine On,” and his Billboard Top 10 album “Take It All Away.” Known for his melodic pop-rock sound, Cabrera has built a career centered on authenticity and musicianship, continuing to release new music and collaborate with other artists.

Beyond the charts, he has explored creative pursuits like painting, hosted charitable livestream performances through his “Love From Ryan’s Living Room” series and remained active on tour, evolving his sound while staying grounded in his core belief that it’s always been about the music.

• The Clarks, hailing from Pennsylvania, have spent more than three decades building a fiercely loyal following with their signature blend of warm, rock and alt-country textures and heartfelt songwriting. Formed at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the band has remained intact since 1986, with 11 studio albums and a catalog that balances introspective storytelling with anthemic, guitar-driven energy.

• John Hollier, a Louisiana-born singer-songwriter, has been chasing both his unique sound — a fusion of rock, soul and alt-country — and himself, culminating in his latest album “Rainmaker,” which captures the live-wire energy and identity he and his band, The Reverie, have developed onstage.

Rather than relying on session musicians, Hollier brought his touring band into the studio to authentically translate their chemistry and connection, creating a record that reflects the past two years of growth.

Raised on a crawfish farm in French-Cajun country, Hollier discovered music early through family, church and local influencers, eventually touring regionally before moving to Nashville, where he reconnected with the importance of his roots. With The Reverie — a name inspired by the Old French word for “to dream” — Hollier blends rock, soul and indie-folk into a sound driven by heritage, emotion and live performance, continuing to carve out his identity both on record and onstage.

• Palmyra is a Virgina-based American folk rock trio. Rooted in the Shenandoah Valley, their sound blends folk traditions with indie rock influences, built around rich three-part harmonies and acoustic instrumentation. Their songs explore themes of identity, grief, mental health and growing up, delivered with an intimate, honest approach that reflects their collaborative songwriting process and deep connection as bandmates.

• The Foxies are a Nashville-based power trio making bold, unapologetic alt-pop with a punk edge. Blending shimmering pop sensibilities with gritty guitars and a fearless attitude, the band has carved out a sound that’s as catchy as it is cathartic. Their music leans into themes of identity. Anxiety, relationships and self-discovery, delivered with sharp lyrics, big hooks and an undercurrent of rebellion.

With a reputation for high-energy live performances and a rapidly growing fanbase, The Foxies continue to channel chaos, confidence and vulnerability into songs that feel both deeply personal and ready to be shouted back from the crowd.

• The Warped Band — Ultimate Tribute to Warped Tour returns to Musikfest. This ‘fester favorite celebrates the full spectrum of genres that made Warped Tour iconic, spanning pop punk, emo, ska, hardcore, metalcore and skate punk.

Musikfest will take place July 31- Aug. 9, with a preview night on July 30. This year, main stage acts performing at the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza include Grupo Niche, Russell Dickerson, John Mulaney, Third Eye Blind, TRAIN, “Weird Al” Yankovic, T.I. with special guest DaBaby, Bailey Zimmerman, Parker McCollum, Yellowcard and Taking Back Sunday and AJR.

For more information, visit https://www.artsquest.org/musikfest/.