Andrew Sherman
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Following a successful inaugural event last February, the Jambaloo festival is returning in 2026, offering eight days of free live music, a symposium and awards designed to bring the North Texas community together through music.
We were big fans of last year’s lineup, including a groundbreaking set from Slow Joy and a standout closing show led by The Texas Gentlemen.
A full schedule of times and locations for the 2026 shows won’t be released until mid-January, but Jambaloo announced its lineup of acts on Instagram on Thursday.
The eight-day festival kicks off Feb. 7 across DFW. According to the announcement, the 2026 lineup includes:
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“Tripping Daisy • Low Cut Connie • Catie Turner • Kenny Dope • Mark Farina • The Droptines • DJ Shortkut • Adrian Quesada • Quaker City Night Hawks • Justin Strauss • J. Isaiah Evans & The Boss Tweed • Paul Schalda • Dezi 5 • Matthew McNeal • Jackson Scribner • Meach Pango • Alex O’Atza • Remy Reilly • Lincoln Swayze • Ottoman Turks • Magna Carda • Rosegarden Funeral Party …and dozens more across live music, DJs, hip-hop, dance, and special events.”
Venues taking part include AM/FM Dallas, Club Dada, Deep Ellum Art Co., Firehouse Gastro Park, Josey Records, Ladylove Lounge, Low Doubt Bar, Manhattan Project, Ruins, The Cicada, The Free Man, The Granada, The Post, Three Links, and Tulips — plus pop-ups throughout Deep Ellum. There will also be a live-streamed, invitation-only symposium featuring music industry veterans, as well as after-hours events throughout the week. Jambaloo will also award $20,000 prizes for the best record of 2025 and the best venue.
The festival is presented by Mullen & Mullen Music Project and KXT, and supported by Josey Records, Luminous Sound, Prekindle, Do214, WFAA+, the Dallas Office of Arts & Culture, Hear Fort Worth and Amplified Minds, an organization dedicated to supporting mental wellness in the music community.
Show details and more announcements are coming Jan. 14.
