Hinterland Music Festival has revealed the artist lineup for its 2026 edition. The 11th installment of the Des Moines, IA-area festival, which will expand to four days in length for the first time, is set to take place in the town of St. Charles from July 30th–August 2nd [get tickets].
Hinterland, which means “the land behind a river” or “the rural area near a city,” has become known for bringing both high-profile pop talent and artists on the verge of breaking out to the Iowa countryside. The 2026 lineup is highlighted by Best New Artist Grammy-nominated global girl group KATSEYE, New Zealand hitmaker Lorde, British folk-pop superstars Mumford & Sons, Latin-tinged R&B songstress Kali Uchis, genre-blending pop star Jessie Murph, decorated singer-songwriter Santigold, indie-pop trio MUNA, fast-rising New York City rockers Geese, rapper Ashnikko, English indie-rockers Wet Leg, singer Audrey Nuna of KPop Demon Hunters fame, and many more. View the full list below.
Hinterland will once again feature its “90 Degree Guarantee,” which allows ticket holders the option to request a refund of their festival admission ticket for any day predicted to reach 90° or higher. If on Monday, July 27th, at 10:00 a.m. CT the weather.gov forecast for July 30th, July 31st, August 1st, or August 2nd has an actual temperature of 90° or higher for the 50240 zip code, ticket purchasers will have the option to request a return of their festival admission ticket for that day. Return requests are only available for the day/days on which the forecast is 90° or higher. Four-Day ticket holders can request a return for a specific day(s) at a rate of one-quarter of the total 4-Day ticket price.
To qualify for a return, ticket holders must complete the 90° Guarantee Ticket Return Request Form at hinterlandiowa.com/tickets by 11:00 p.m. CT on Monday, July 27th. Returns will be processed within as little as ten days. Note: This policy only applies to festival admission tickets. It does not include camping, parking, or shuttle tickets. To qualify, tickets must have been purchased directly via AXS.com. Tickets purchased from a third-party are not eligible.
The policy is part of the event’s commitment to climate change action and awareness. Per a statement from event organizers, “The 10 hottest years on record have all occurred in the past decade. At Hinterland, we are committed to raising awareness about climate change and its impact on our daily lives. We will continue to strive for sustainable choices, both this year and in the years ahead. Together, we can make a difference.”
Fans can sign up now for a pre-sale code exclusively via the Hinterland Music Festival website here. Ticket pre-sales for Hinterland 2026 will begin on Thursday, November 20th at 11:00 a.m. CT. Public on-sale will follow on Friday, November 21st at 11:00 a.m. CT. Ticket options include 4-Day General Admission, General Admission+, VIP, and VIP+, along with a variety of camping choices (tent, car, RV). Parking and shuttle options are also available. Payment plans start at $25. Note: Camping will be sold on a per-tent or campsite basis, not per person. Find ticketing details here.
View the full Hinterland Music Festival 2025 lineup by day below.
HINTERLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026 DAILY ARTIST LINEUP
THURSDAY, JULY 30
KATSEYE
beabadoobee
Ashnikko
AUDREY NUNA
Jane Remover
Frost Children
Porch Light
FRIDAY, JULY 31
Lorde
MUNA
Snow Strippers
Paris Paloma
SOFIA ISELLA
Saint Avangeline
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
Mumford & Sons
Jessie Murph
The Format
Santigold
CMAT
Waylon Wyatt
Amble
Julia Wolf
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2
Kali Uchis
Young Miko
Geese
Wet Leg
Suki Waterhouse
Audrey Hobert
Samia
Haute & Freddy