[Originally published 10/21/25; Updated 11/26/25]: Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival has revealed the final wave of artists on the lineup for its 16th annual edition, set for Memorial Day Weekend, May 21st–24th, 2026, at Pop’s Farm in Martinsville, VA [get tickets].
The initial lineup announcement, which arrived in late October, included jam heavyweights moe., psychedelic twang rockers Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, jamgrass upstarts Mountain Grass Unit, and Connecticut smooth jam quartet Eggy. Additional artists include John Brown’s Body, Yarn, Holy Roller, Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast, Tan & Sober Gentlemen, Isaac Hadden, Kindred Valley, Paul McDonald and The Mourning Doves, The Ain’t Sisters, Jacoozy, Moga Family Band, Big Fat Gap, Mountain Walrus, Jayce Turley, FeelFree, and Gabriel Van.
“We’re kicking things off with a lineup built straight from fan feedback,” said Johnny Buck, executive director of Rooster Walk Inc., when the initial lineup was announced. “Our supporters are the heart of this event — and when they tell us who they want, we listen. The best part? Their taste is spot on.”
[Update 11/26/25]: Now, the festival has revealed its complete 2026 lineup, which includes the addition of headliner St. Paul & The Broken Bones in addition to progressive bluegrass standouts Kitchen Dwellers, ShadowGrass, and Magoo; funk/jam favorites Dumpstaphunk and Dizgo, and acoustic beam of sunshine Keller Williams. Other new lineup additions for Rooster Walk 16 in 2026 include Grammy-nominated rock/soul powerhouse Maggie Rose, roots favorites Clay Street Unit, Charleston rockers Sol Driven Train, Tennessee soul act Florencia & The Feeling, Asheville R&B outfit Hustle Souls, Richmond rockers Wolph, and more.
The festival also added a list of artists-at-large who will sit in with various bands at the festival in addition to performing as the Rooster Walk House Band: Josh Shilling (keys/vocals), Jeff Sipe (drums), Caitlin Krisko (vocals), Isaac Hadden (guitar), Florencia Rusinol (vocals); Wallace Mullinax (guitar); and Jake Dempsey (bass). Keller Williams will also join the Rooster Walk House Band for one full set.
“With this fan-fueled band lineup locked in place, Rooster Walk will once again offer one of the best festival experiences and values in Virginia — and far beyond,” said Buck following the final wave of artist additions for the 2026 event. “The mix of incredible music, a gorgeous venue, and the unmatched sense of community and family in the RW fanbase truly sets this event apart. We can’t wait to welcome everyone home to Pop’s Farm this May.”
Nestled in the rolling foothills near Martinsville, the family-friendly festival will offer an array of activities and entertainment options, including a wide variety of craft beer and local food vendors, kids’ activities and family programming, arts and crafts installations, outdoor recreation including guided fly fishing trips, pedal boats, bike rides, yoga sessions, and a disc golf course, and onsite camping.
Tickets for Rooster Walk 16 are on sale now, including exclusive Full Strut and VIP packages. Camping passes will go on sale today (October 21st) at noon ET. Find more information and secure your tickets here. Revisit Live For Live Music‘s on-site coverage of Rooster Walk 16 here.
View the full artist lineup for Rooster Walk 16 on May 21st–24th, 2026 below.
Rooster Walk 2026 – Full Artist Lineup
Artists: St. Paul & the Broken Bones, moe., Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Kitchen Dwellers, Keller Williams, Mountain Grass Unit, Eggy, Maggie Rose, Dumpstaphunk, John Brown’s Body, ShadowGrass, Clay Street Unit, Yarn, Holy Roller, Dizgo, Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast, Tan & Sober Gentlemen, Isaac Hadden, Kindred Valley, Paul McDonald and The Mourning Doves, Sol Driven Train, Magoo, The Ain’t Sisters, Jacoozy, Florencia & The Feeling, Moga Family Band, Hustle Souls, Big Fat Gap, Mountain Walrus, Wolph, Jayce Turley, FeelFree, Music Road Co., Gabriel Van, Courtney Lynn & Quinn, Jules & The Agreeables, Loose Connection, DJ What!?, Hunter Rhodes Magic.
Artists-at-Large: Josh Shilling, Jeff Sipe, Caitlin Krisko, Isaac Hadden, Florencia Rusinol, Wallace Mullinax, Jake Dempsey
