Lorde headlines Friday, Mumford & Sons perform Saturday, and Kali Uchis closes the Iowa festival Sunday after Young Miko.
Updated July 31, 2026
Hinterland Music Festival is underway in St. Charles, Iowa, with three days of performances remaining after KATSEYE headlined the festival’s opening night Thursday.
Lorde will headline Friday, followed by Mumford & Sons on Saturday. Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko will perform Sunday evening before Colombian American singer-songwriter Kali Uchis closes the four-day festival.
The 2026 festival features an expanded site, a permanent outdoor stage and performances across the main festival stage, Miniland Stage and Campfire Stage. The grounds have grown by 130 acres and now cover nearly 400 acres.
Festival gates open at noon each day, while parking lots open at 9 a.m. Here are the remaining set times, ticket details and arrival information for Hinterland 2026.
When and where is Hinterland 2026?
Hinterland continues through Sunday, Aug. 2, at the festival grounds in St. Charles, about 30 miles south of Des Moines.
This is the first year the festival has run for four days. Gates open at noon daily, although lines may begin forming at 10 a.m. Attendees who arrive earlier will be redirected to the campgrounds.
Who is headlining the remaining days?
- Friday, July 31: Lorde at 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 1: Mumford & Sons at 9:45 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 2: Kali Uchis at 9:30 p.m.
What time do Kali Uchis and Young Miko perform?
Young Miko will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Kali Uchis will take the stage at 9:30 p.m. to close Hinterland 2026.
Young Miko is known for combining Latin trap, reggaetón and R&B. Kali Uchis moves between R&B, pop and Latin influences and is the festival’s final headliner.
Remaining Hinterland 2026 set times
Friday, July 31
- 2 p.m. — Saint Avangeline
- 3 p.m. — Wisp
- 4 p.m. — SOFIA ISELLA
- 5 p.m. — Paris Paloma
- 6:15 p.m. — Snow Strippers
- 7:30 p.m. — MUNA
- 9:30 p.m. — Lorde
Miniland Stage
- 2:30 p.m. — Crooked Torus
- 4:30 p.m. — Sarah Tonin
- 5:45 p.m. — Leslie & The Ly’s
Campfire Stage
- 11:30 p.m. — Between Friends
- 12:30 a.m. — Ninajirachi
Saturday, Aug. 1
- 12:45 p.m. — Amble
- 1:45 p.m. — Waylon Wyatt
- 2:45 p.m. — Julia Wolf
- 3:45 p.m. — CMAT
- 5 p.m. — Santigold
- 6:30 p.m. — The Format
- 8 p.m. — Jessie Murph
- 9:45 p.m. — Mumford & Sons
Miniland Stage
- 2:15 p.m. — Derry & the Dirty Dishes
- 3:15 p.m. — Quintron & Miss Pussycat
Campfire Stage
- 11:30 p.m. — The Brook & The Bluff
- 12:30 a.m. — Buffalo Traffic Jam
Sunday, Aug. 2
- 12:15 p.m. — Haute & Freddy
- 1:15 p.m. — Samia
- 2:15 p.m. — Audrey Hobert
- 3:30 p.m. — Suki Waterhouse
- 4:45 p.m. — Wet Leg
- 6 p.m. — Geese
- 7:30 p.m. — Young Miko
- 9:30 p.m. — Kali Uchis
Miniland Stage
- 3 p.m. — Koo Koo
- 4:15 p.m. — Jeffery Lewis
Campfire Stage
- 11:30 p.m. — Die Spitz
- 12:30 a.m. — Gouge Away
Campfire Stage performances begin after the main headliner each night. The late-night shows are listed with the corresponding festival day even when the final performance begins after midnight. The campground stage is open to all festival ticket holders, including those who are not camping.
What is new at Hinterland in 2026?
The festival grounds have expanded by 130 acres and now cover nearly 400 acres. The site also includes a permanent outdoor stage built as part of Hinterland’s long-term expansion in St. Charles.
The additional acreage provides more room for performances, vendors, camping and movement around the grounds during the four-day event.
Are Hinterland tickets still available?
The festival’s ticket page currently lists four-day and two-day admission as sold out. Availability for single-day admission and upgrades can change as the festival continues.
Hinterland uses all-in pricing, meaning displayed prices include service fees. Parking, camping and the Des Moines shuttle are sold separately from festival admission.
Attendees should check current availability through the official Hinterland ticket page. The festival only guarantees tickets purchased through its official ticketing partner, AXS.
Parking, road closures and festival entry
Parking lots open at 9 a.m. and festival gates open at noon each remaining day. Traffic is expected to be heaviest between 1 and 6 p.m. and immediately after the final performances.
The Exit 52 off-ramps from Interstate 35 will remain closed through Sunday. Drivers should follow the route assigned to their parking pass rather than relying only on GPS directions.
- Exit 56: Box office, four-day general parking, premium parking, ADA parking, tent camping, RV camping and rideshare or passenger drop-off
- Exit 47: Single-day parking and car camping
Festival wristbands and parking pass window stickers are required before entering the parking lots. Attendees who need to collect or replace a wristband or parking sticker can visit the onsite box office at Gate C from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Vehicle re-entry is not allowed in the single-day parking lot. It is allowed during daylight hours in the four-day, premium and ADA parking lots.
Des Moines shuttle hours
The Des Moines shuttle operates from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. each festival day. The final shuttle leaves the festival grounds at 2 a.m.
Shuttle passes are digital and must be displayed through the AXS app each time a passenger boards. Festival admission does not include shuttle transportation.
What can attendees bring into Hinterland?
Empty refillable water bottles and empty hydration packs are allowed, and free water refill stations are available throughout the festival grounds and campgrounds.
Backpacks, purses and other bags may be brought inside if they are no larger than 18 by 13 by 8.5 inches. Bags do not have to be clear.
Blankets and chairs without legs are also allowed. Chairs with legs, coolers, umbrellas, outside food and outside drinks are prohibited inside the festival venue. Ponchos or other waterproof clothing are recommended instead of umbrellas.
Weather and safety updates
Hinterland takes place rain or shine. The festival works with local emergency management officials and the National Weather Service to monitor conditions.
Location-based text alerts will be sent to people in the area if severe weather or another emergency affects the festival. No advance registration is required. Safety instructions may also appear on festival screens or be shared through onsite announcements and official Hinterland channels.
Schedules, performers, ticket availability and festival policies may change. Attendees can review the latest information at hinterlandiowa.com/info.
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