Dark Star Jubilee has unveiled its official daily lineups for its May 22-24, 2026 event at Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio. As is tradition, the host band, Dark Star Orchestra, is scheduled to take the stage three times, on each consecutive evening of the Buckeye State gathering. Filling in the gaps is an array of raw talent, positioned to partake in the time-honored camping and music tradition. 

According to the newly devised schedule, during Dark Star Jubilee’s opening day, Friday, May 22, sets will be performed by Peter Rowan and Sam Grisman Project, who will honor the Old & in the Way catalog. Also included are The Wailers, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, The Werks, and, of course, a special offering from Grateful Dead tribute band, Dark Star Orchestra.

Saturday, May 23, will present another live offering from Dark Star, in addition to arrivals like Melvin Seals & JGB with Mads Tolling (Bobby Weir’s Wolf Pack), Kitchen Dwellers, Donna the Buffalo, Jennifer Hartswick Band, Houseplant, and more.

 The final day of the festival, Sunday, May 24, will feature a final offering from the hosts, in action to sets by Little Feat (currently on the road for their Final Farewell Tour), Dogs in a Pile, Jeff Mattson & Friends, Magnolia Boulevard, and New Gypsy Cowboys. 

Two-day and single-day tickets go on sale Friday, April 17. Purchase here. 

Scroll down for a daily breakdown of the forthcoming festival lineup.