The hillside above Jacksonville will once again echo with guitars, orchestras, laughter and late-summer applause as the Britt Music & Arts Festival expands its 2026 summer concert calendar. Organizers announced Friday a second slate of Britt Live performances, adding six more concerts to a season that already stretches across genres and generations.
The newly confirmed shows bring country radio staples, alternative rock standouts, jam-band favorites and Americana trailblazers to the Britt Pavilion stage. Country artist Jake Owen is scheduled to appear alongside indie folk performer Shakey Graves. Alternative rock bands Young the Giant, Cold War Kids and KennyHoopla will share a single bill, while The String Cheese Incident returns with its improvisational, dance-driven sound. Blues-rock outfit The Marcus King Band and singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco, joined by special guest Valerie June, round out the latest announcement.
The additions deepen a lineup that already features internationally recognized artists and beloved returning acts. Concertgoers can look ahead to performances by Bonnie Raitt on June 3, KALEO on July 6, The Marcus King Band on July 8, The California Honeydrops on July 17, Young the Giant with Cold War Kids and KennyHoopla on July 23, Jake Owen on July 24, The String Cheese Incident on July 25, Shakey Graves on July 30, Ani DiFranco with special guest Valerie June on August 5, Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys on August 14, Alison Krauss and Union Station on August 25, Pink Martini on September 3, and comedian Jim Gaffigan on September 30. Organizers confirmed that September 3 is the correct date for Pink Martini’s appearance.
Several concerts are already on sale, including KALEO, Bonnie Raitt, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Pink Martini, Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys, The California Honeydrops and Jim Gaffigan. In addition to popular music and comedy, the Britt Festival Orchestra will present its own 2026 season, including a two-night run of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert, with the orchestra performing the score live as the film plays on screen.
All tickets are available through britt.org, by phone at 541-773-6077, or in person at the box office located at 216 West Main Street in Medford. Organizers are reminding patrons to purchase directly from official sources to ensure validity and the best available price.
Before tickets reach the general public, Britt members will have access to a tiered presale beginning February 13. Order Form Presale members at the $750 level and above may purchase tickets February 13 through 22. Donor-level members at $300 will have online presale access February 23 and 24, followed by Patron-level members at $150 on February 25 and 26. General public sales open February 27 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time.
Founded in 1963, Britt operates as a mission-driven, community-based arts organization serving audiences across Oregon. Its programming spans popular music, comedy, orchestral concerts and educational events, drawing approximately 100,000 visitors each year to the Britt Pavilion and its surrounding park and gardens. The Britt Festival Orchestra, established by founder John Trudeau, remains the longest-running component of the organization. The orchestra’s three-week summer season includes multiple full-orchestra performances as well as chamber, family and educational programming throughout the year. Norman Huynh will make his debut as music director in 2026.
Another lineup announcement is scheduled for March 13, with the possibility of additional individual shows revealed before and after that date. For many Oregon residents, the growing 2026 calendar signals not just another concert season, but a continuation of a decades-long tradition that blends world-class performance with the open-air beauty of a Southern Oregon summer.