New England Americana Festival announces 2026 lineup
New England Americana Festival, a single-day music festival featuring several New England-based acts, announced its 2026 lineup this morning. Presented by the New England Americana Association, the annual showcase of folk, roots, bluegrass, blues, country, and outlaw rock and roll returns to the scenic outdoor setting of Bellforge Arts Center in Medfield, MA, for a free, all-ages, and all-inclusive festival on Saturday, June 6 (with a rain date the following Sunday).
This year’s festival once again features 14 bands and artists across two stages over seven hours, with food trucks, a full bar, and upbeat community vibes. Sponsors include Harpoon, Hemlock Ink, and Mark Skin Radio. Last year’s inaugural edition at Bellforge earned a nomination for Music Festival of the Year at the 2025 Boston Music Awards.
This year’s eclectic and electric lineup stacks the deck once again, welcoming live performances from:
Autumn Hollow
berm
Beware the Dangers of a Ghost Scorpion
Comanchero
Consuelo’s Revenge
damian and the displayers
Dirt Road Souls
Elisa Smith
Jennifer Tefft & The Strange
Kier Byrnes & The Kettle Burners
Nate Perry & Ragged Company
Other Brother Darryl
Regals
Tigerman Woah
“New England Americana Fest is incredibly excited to be back at Bellforge Arts Center,” says Kier Byrnes, the festival organizer and frontman of the Kettle Burners, the reigning Boston Music Awards’ Americana Artist of the Year. “It’s a special place; there’s a real sense of community and support for the arts there that lines up perfectly with what the festival is about. Last year felt like we were building something meaningful, and coming back gives us a chance to deepen that connection and make the experience even better for everyone involved.”
“There’s something special about hearing songs and styles that connect back to earlier traditions, while still feeling alive and relevant today,” Byrnes concludes. “The New England Americana Fest is a space where that happens; where people can appreciate the craft, the musicianship, and the sense of history, while also seeing how it’s being carried forward by a new generation. It’s about honoring where the music comes from and making sure it keeps moving forward.”
Follow Bellforge Arts Center on Instagram @bellforgearts for the latest, as well as recaps and photos from each event, and visit bellforge.org for the latest news, updates, and information.
Featured image courtesy of Bellforge Arts Center
