Hopscotch Fest announces 2026 lineup

North Carolina's Hopscotch Music Festival has unveiled the lineup for its 2026 edition, returning to downtown Raleigh from September 10-12 with a bill that once again balances indie favorites, rising artists, and adventurous underground acts.

The festival's outdoor City Plaza stage will be headlined by Dexter and the Moonrocks on Thursday, joined by Momma, Liz Cooper, and the Leo Brooks Band. Friday hands the spotlight to Cory Wong, with Duckwrth, Thee Sinseers, and Butcher Brown rounding out the evening. King Princess closes out the weekend on Saturday, leading a lineup that also includes Soccer Mommy, Willis, and Annie Dirusso.

As always, Hopscotch's identity extends well beyond its main stage. The festival's late-night club shows remain its biggest draw for music fans looking to discover artists across genres, and this year's lineup features Algernon Cadwallader, Soul Glo, Kylesa, Thomas Dollbaum, The Messthetics with James Brandon Lewis, Chuck Strangers, Dagmar Zuniga, Horsegirl, ISTA, Los Mirlos, more eaze, Mdou Moctar (Solo), Pearl & The Oysters, MEMORIALS, Nara's Room, Eugene Chadbourne, Nana Grizol, Ultra Lights, and many more.

Festival passes are on sale now. Check out the complete 2026 lineup and festival poster below.