Dark Star Jubilee will return to Legend Valley Concert Venue and Campground in Thornville, Ohio, May 22-24, 2026. The 13th annual outdoor concert weekend is rooted in a three-night rollout of two set performances by festival hosts, Dark Star Orchestra. Now, the Grateful Dead cover band, known for recreating full performances with historical accuracy and attention to detail, has extended an invitation to a roster of bands that share a similar aptitude for delivering community-driven music.
For the first time in event history, Little Feat will make their Dark Star Jubilee debut, as well as fellow newcomers to the occasion, Peter Rowan with the Sam Grisman Project performing tunes from Old & in the Way. Seasoned festival vets, Melvin Seals & JGB, have signed on for their eighth Jubilee. Also included on the artist lineup for the 2026 gathering are The Wailers, Kitchen Dwellers, Dogs in a Pile, Magnolia Boulevard, Jennifer Hartswick Band, Donna the Buffalo, Rumpke Mountain Boys, and others. More artists will be announced soon.
“What makes the Jubilee so special,” says Tim Walther, founder of All Good Presents, “isn’t just the music – it’s the people. Every Memorial Day weekend, we see generations of fans come together at Legend Valley to share something real. There’s no separation between the stage and the crowd – it’s one big family, it’s a love fest.”
Notably, the 2026 event marks the launch of All Good Trifesta Season, which amalgamates Dark Star Jubilee, All Good Now, and 4848 Festival as a non-stop celebration of live music and all it has to offer. “Dark Star Jubilee is where it all begins – the heartbeat of the Trifesta,” said Walther. “It’s more than a festival. It’s a reunion – a space for the family to gather before we head to Merriweather and then to Snowshoe Mountain Resort.”
Early Bird three-day GA and VIP tickets, along with RV and car camping passes, go on sale Friday, November 7, at 10 a.m. ET via darkstarjubilee.com.
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