Hayley Williams, Lola Young, Zara Larsson to Headline All Things Go Festival

The 2026 installment of the All Things Go Festival has officially announced its lineup for its twelfth edition in the Washington, D.C., area, bringing together an eclectic mix of headliners including Hayley Williams, Brandi Carlile, Zara Larsson, and returning festival favorites Mitski, Muna, Lola Young, and Ethel Cain. This three-day event, which has completely sold out for five consecutive years, will also highlight rising stars such as Sienna Spiro, Slayyyter, The Beaches, and comedian Robby Hoffman, alongside a wide array of other acts performing across two stages. Known for its meticulously curated and fan-first approach, the festival has established itself as a cultural touchstone for a new wave of music lovers. An intriguing new element has been added to this year's music-focused schedule, though organizers are keeping specific details under wraps for now.

The festival is set to run from Friday, September 25, through Sunday, September 27, 2026, returning to its iconic home at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. This outdoor amphitheater, which first opened its doors in 1967 and has hosted legendary acts like Bob Dylan and Radiohead—Radiohead's 2008 performance there was famously interrupted by a stage collapse, later documented in their "Scotch Mist" webcast—offers a historic setting for the event. A fan presale is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, at 10 a.m. ET, followed by a public on-sale on Thursday, May 7. Notably, Hayley Williams, whose groundbreaking work as Paramore's frontwoman and solo projects like "Petals for Armor" have cemented her as a pivotal figure in modern rock, and Brandi Carlile, a Grammy-winning artist whose 2018 album "By the Way, I Forgive You" earned six nominations, will make their landmark debuts at All Things Go. Industry experts note that Carlile's inclusion signals the festival's growing ambition to attract top-tier talent across genres. Lola Young, a rapidly ascending pop artist who gained momentum with her 2024 and 2025 festival appearances, returns as a fan favorite, while Mitski, whose emotionally charged 2022 set left a lasting impression on attendees, rejoins as a headliner. Muna's fourth appearance further solidifies their role as a cornerstone of the festival community.

The daily lineup breakdown reveals a packed schedule across all three days. On Friday, September 25, gates open at 3 p.m., with performances by Mitski, Ethel Cain, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Magdalena Bay, Slayyyter, Robby Hoffman, Balu Brigada, Ninajirachi, Rico Nasty, SYML, Wes Parker, and others. Saturday, September 26, gates open at 11 a.m., featuring Hayley Williams, Muna, Zara Larsson, Suki Waterhouse, Del Water Gap, She & Him, The Beaches, The Beths, Rebecca Black, Naika, Hemlocke Springs, Haute & Freddy, Grace Ives, Zolita, Love Spell, Susannah Joffe, Glom, and Kevin Atwater. Sunday, September 27, gates open at 11 a.m., with Brandi Carlile, Lola Young, Sienna Spiro, Father John Misty, Tinash, Flipturn, Wolf Alice, CMAT, Jensen McRae, Ryan Beatty, Stella Lefty, Rochelle Jordan, Tiny Habits, Trousdale, Violet Grohl, Natalie Jinju, Googly Eyes, and Jake Minch closing out the event.

Beyond the D.C.-area event, All Things Go is expanding its geographical footprint. The lineup for the 2026 New York edition at Forest Hills Stadium—a historic Queens venue that once hosted the U.S. Open tennis tournament and has been revitalized in recent years as a premier concert space—will be announced soon. Meanwhile, this year's Toronto edition, scheduled for June 6 and 7 at RBC Amphitheatre, will feature headliners Lorde, Kesha, The Beaches, and Wet Leg, among others. This expansion underscores the festival's growing influence as it bridges emerging and established artists across multiple markets. As music journalist Alex Petridis recently commented, "All Things Go has successfully carved out a niche by prioritizing fan experience and curatorial integrity, which is rare in the crowded festival landscape." This strategic growth reflects a broader trend of niche festivals scaling up without losing their core identity, a challenge many events struggle to navigate.