The hills above Jacksonville will once again come alive with music, laughter, and community this summer as the Britt Music & Arts Festival continues building its 2026 Britt Live lineup. Festival organizers recently announced another round of performances that add nine additional evenings of entertainment to the already growing schedule, bringing together a diverse mix of musical styles and nationally recognized comedians for audiences across Southern Oregon.
The newest additions reinforce Britt’s long-standing tradition of offering something for nearly every musical taste, blending rock, country, bluegrass, comedy, and classic favorites into one of the region’s most anticipated summer cultural events. Festival organizers describe the announcement as another step in shaping a season designed to appeal to longtime fans as well as first-time visitors to the historic hillside venue.
“Britt has announced another group of performances for the 2026 summer season, adding nine more nights of music and comedy to the hill,” organizers said in the announcement, noting that the latest additions bring together “alt-rock icons, chart-topping country, classic rock covers, bluegrass standouts, and two of the biggest names in stand-up.”
Among the newly announced artists, alternative rock favorites Modest Mouse will make an appearance on the Britt stage, while the Texas-born Southern rock band Whiskey Myers will bring its gritty sound to Jacksonville later in the season. Bluegrass group Greensky Bluegrass will deliver its high-energy style, known for turning traditional instrumentation into a lively modern performance that often has audiences dancing throughout the evening.
Country and rock influences will also take center stage with performances from Elle King and Brantley Gilbert, each bringing their signature blend of genres to the outdoor amphitheater. Fans of classic rock will have the opportunity to experience a familiar catalog of hits when the legendary band Chicago returns to Jacksonville for another evening of timeless music.
Another unique addition to the lineup features Classic Albums Live performing the Eagles’ Greatest Hits album, recreating one of the most recognizable collections of songs in rock history with note-for-note precision.
Comedy will once again play a major role in this year’s programming. Two widely recognized stand-up performers are scheduled to headline their own evenings, including Jeff Dunham and Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias. Their appearances continue Britt’s recent expansion into live comedy programming alongside its traditional music offerings.
The festival also announced the return of its Britt Under The Stars fundraising gala, scheduled for September 10. The event marks the second annual gathering designed to celebrate the role Britt plays in the cultural life of Southern Oregon while supporting the organization’s long-term plans, including development of a new Britt headquarters within the historic U.S. Hotel building in Jacksonville.
Organizers describe the gala as an evening dedicated to music, community connection, and the continued growth of the festival’s mission.
The broader Britt Live 2026 lineup already includes a wide range of artists and performances scheduled throughout the summer months. As of this announcement, the concert calendar includes Bonnie Raitt on June 3; Elle King on July 5; 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; Jeff Dunham on July 26; Shakey Graves on July 30; Ani DiFranco with special guest Valerie June on August 5; Classic Albums Live performing Eagles Greatest Hits on August 7; Modest Mouse on August 8; Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys on August 14; Brantley Gilbert on August 20; Greensky Bluegrass on August 22; Whiskey Myers on August 23; Alison Krauss and Union Station on August 25; Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias on August 28; Pink Martini All-Stars on September 3; the Britt Under The Stars Gala on September 10; Chicago on September 23; and Jim Gaffigan on September 30.
Several additional artists, including KALEO, Pink Martini, Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys, The California Honeydrops, The Marcus King Band, and Shakey Graves, were announced earlier in the season and are already on sale to the public.
Britt Festival Orchestra performances are also available, including a special two-night presentation of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert, where the orchestra will perform the film’s score live while the movie plays on screen.
Tickets for most shows are currently available through the Britt website, by phone, or at the Medford box office. A structured presale process has also been announced for upcoming ticket releases. Order Form members at the $750 level and above will have access to presale opportunities between March 13 and March 22. Donor-level members will have online presale access on March 23 and 24, followed by Patron members on March 25 and 26. General public ticket sales will open on March 27 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
Festival organizers remind fans to purchase tickets directly through official Britt channels to ensure authenticity and avoid inflated resale prices.
With one more lineup announcement expected later in April and the possibility of additional shows being added before and after that update, the 2026 Britt Live season continues to take shape as one of the most expansive and diverse summer entertainment schedules the festival has offered in recent years.