DelFest has revealed its first wave of artists for the 18th edition of the family-run bluegrass festival. The Memorial Day Weekend gathering returns to the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, Maryland, May 21–24, 2026, with a roots-forward lineup anchored by Del McCoury and some long-awaited guests.
Ive known Alison [Krauss] for nearly 40 years and it seems like at least half that time Ive been trying to get her at DelFest. Cant tell you how excited I am to have her and the rest of this initial lineup join us.
— Del McCoury
Headliners and early-bill standouts include:
- Del McCoury Band
- Alison Krauss & Union Station
- Punch Brothers
- The Travelin’ McCourys
- The Infamous Stringdusters
- Sierra Hull
- Mountain Grass Unit
- Shadowgrass
- The Creekers
- The Band Loula
- Wood Box Heroes
- Colby T. Helms & The Virginia Creepers
Joe Craven will serve as emcee. Organizers say additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks — classic DelFest curation that blends legends, tight string bands, and up-and-coming players.
Festival at-a-glance
- Festival: DelFest
- Where: Cumberland, Maryland
- When: May 2124, 2026 (4 days)
- Passes go on sale: Wednesday, November 19 at 12 p.m. ET
- Emcee: Joe Craven
Short, focused drop — tickets go fast at DelFest. Keep an eye for the next announcements if youre locking in Memorial Day plans.