From January 25 to 28, 2018, the annual Gem & Jam Festival will once again return to Pima County Fairgrounds just a few miles south of Tucson, Arizona, for the second year in a row. Located on 640 acres of expansive desert free of noise ordinances and the constrictions of city life, Gem & Jam delivers a musical, spiritual, and existential experience like no other with its truly diverse lineup and awe-inspiring location. (Purchase tickets for Gem & Jam 2018 here).
Gem & Jam Festival Announces Phase 2 Lineup
Organizers announced the first wave of artists for Gem & Jam’s 2018 lineup back in August, which included two nights of STS9 and two nights of Lettuce in addition to sets by Greensky Bluegrass, Railroad Earth, Emancipator, [Br]eaking [Bi]scuits, Thriftworks, Masego, Random Rab, Michael Menert, John Kadlecik’s Fellowship of the Wing, Govinda, Jade Cicada, and Maddy O’Neal. The event’s second wave of artist announcements included Big Wild, Papadosio, SunSquabi, Head For The Hills, Earthcry (of Papadosio), Dynohunter, Templo, Lapa (of Emancipator), Smash & Grab, Little John, Minions of the Moon, Bird Foot, Tony Inorbit, The Party People, Soul Catalyst, and Dead Set.
2016 Festival Recap:
[via Euphonic Conceptions]
Along with multiple stages, Gem & Jam will also be offering increased capacity and camping options this year (including onsite RV camping with hookups, boutique camping, and car and walk-in camping), expanding its festival experience with world-class visuals, unique stage designs, artist galleries, live paintings, experiential installations, daytime workshops, gem and mineral vendors, and much more.
20 Photos That Convey The Magic Of Gem And Jam Festival 2016
We decided to create a Gem & Jam Festival Spotify playlist for you to bump while planning out your adventure to the Tucson area in just a few short months. Tickets for this year’s Gem & Jam Festival are currently on-sale and can be purchased at the event website. For event updates and additional information, join the Facebook Event page. Check out our playlist below!
Photo gallery of Gem & Jam 2016 courtesy of Patrick Hughes Photography]
