
By Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register
The 2026 Hinterland Music Festival lineup is here, and it features nearly 30 artists spanning multiple genres.
The multiple-day festival, which has typically taken place late July and early August in St. Charles, Iowa, since 2015, features live music, arts and crafts, and camping.
Hinterland has brought some of the music industry’s most popular artists to central Iowa, including Tyler, The Creator, Chappell Roan and Lana Del Rey.
With the festival expanding from three to four days in 2026, it opens the door for additional artists to join the lineup.
What is the Hinterland lineup for headliners?
This year, the lineup includes pop group KATSEYE, singer Lorde, folk rock band Mumford & Sons and R&B singer songwriter Kali Uchis as the headliners.
What is the Thursday lineup for Hinterland 2026?

The festival kicks off on July 30 with KATSEYE as the headliner. The full lineup includes:
- KATSEYE
- beabadoobee
- Ashnikko
- AUDREY NUNA
- Jane Remover
- Frost Children
- Porch Light
What is the Friday lineup for Hinterland 2026?

Lorde headlines the festival on Friday, July 31. The complete lineup includes:
- Lorde
- MUNA
- Snow Strippers
- Paris Paloma
- SOFIA ISELLA Saint Avangeline
What is the Saturday lineup for Hinterland 2026?

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The Saturday, Aug. 1 headliner is Mumford & Sons. The lineup includes:
- Mumford & Sons
- Jessie Murph
- The Format
- Santigold
- CMAT
- Waylon Wyatt
- Amble
- Julia Wolf
What is the Sunday lineup for Hinterland 2026?

R&B singer, songwriter Kali Uchis will be the final headliner for Sunday, Aug. 2. The full lineup includes:
- Kali Uchis
- Young Miko
- Geese
- Wet Leg
- Suki Waterhouse
- Audrey Hobert
- Samia
- Haute & Freddy
When is Hinterland 2026?

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Now starting on a Thursday instead of Friday, the 2026 Hinterland Music Festival will begin July 30 and conclude Sunday, Aug. 2.
How much are Hinterland tickets?
A four-day ticket to the festival starts at $365 for general admission access and goes as high as $1,520 for a VIP+ ticket, which includes a full-service bar, premium seating, an air-conditioned bathroom and more.
Prices will increase as the festival gets closer.
Tickets for the 2026 festival can be purchased at hinterlandiowa.com/tickets.
Is there a Hinterland presale?
A presale will be available starting at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20. Fans can sign up to get a code at hinterlandiowa.com. Tickets for the general public go on sale at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21.
Where is Hinterland?

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The 10-year-old music festival takes place in St. Charles, roughly 30 minutes south of Des Moines. It is the largest music festival in Iowa.
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