Gov’t Mule has officially announced Island Exodus 16, the 2026 edition of the band’s intimate, all-inclusive concert getaway, set to take place from January 15th–18th at Hideaway Blue Waters in Trelawny, Jamaica.
As in years past, Gov’t Mule will serve as the hosts of the weekend, performing three two-set shows, with Grammy-winning frontman, guitar legend, and producer Warren Haynes also set to play a special afternoon solo set. Special guest and jazz-fusion legend John Scofield will be sitting in with Mule throughout the event. Also joining the party this year are moe. and Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, who will each play two shows during the Island Exodus 16.
Taking place at a new resort, the 2026 edition of Island Exodus will offer attendees a wide array of amenities including soft, sandy, swimmable beaches; a variety of well-appointed room and suite options including swim-out pools and ocean views; an expanded selection of concierge-level rooms (Diamond Club); two centrally-located pools overlooking the b each; enhanced food and beverage service including 12 restaurants and 11 bars; 24/7 room service; and a fitness center and spa—all just a 25-minute drive from the airport. The resort’s large beach and pool area will serve as the event’s hub, connecting the luxurious accommodations to the beach where the concerts will take place. A secondary stage will be set up by the pool for afternoon sets. Each Island Exodus 16 package includes four nights of all inclusive luxurious accommodations as well as access to all of the Island Exodus concerts and activities.
Pre-sale for Island Exodus 15 attendees begins Thursday, July 17th at 12:00 p.m. ET. All other previous Island Exodus attendees will have access to pre-sales next on Friday, July 18th at 12:00 p.m. ET. Public on-sale will follow on Saturday, July 19th at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Find more information about the 2026 edition of Gov’t Mule concert vacation Island Exodus or book your package here.
While it’s always exciting to book a winter vacation to the tropics, there’s still plenty of work to be done in 2025 for Gov’t Mule—comprised of Warren Haynes, Matt Abts, Danny Louis, and Kevin Scott—as the band prepares to hit the road for its extensive Back in the Saddle Tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of the band’s self-titled debut LP. Find a list of upcoming dates below and grab your tickets here.
July 24 – Floyd County, VA @ FloydFest 25~Aurora ^
July 25 – Louisville, KY @ Iroquois Amphitheater ~
July 26 – Johnstown, PA @ Flood City Music Festival ^
August 27 – Milwaukee, WI @ Aurora Pavilion ~
August 28 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live! Outdoors ~
August 30 – Peoria, IL @ Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival ^
August 31 – Paw Paw, MI @ Warner Vineyards ~
September 1 – Buffalo, NY @ Outer Harber Live at Terminal B ~
September 3 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage +
September 5 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ SPAC +
September 6 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center +
September 7 – Sidney, ME @ Bowl In the Pines ~
September 9 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion +
September 10 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theater +
September 12 – West Springfield, MA @ The Big E Arena ^
October 10 – Bowling Green, KY @ Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center ~
October 11 – Macon, GA @ Atrium Health Amphitheatre +
October 12 – Charleston, SC @ The Refinery ~
October 14 – Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall ~
October 15 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center ~
October 17 – Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater ~
October 18 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre Outdoors ~
October 19 – Virgina Beach, VA @ Sandler Center for the Performing Arts ~
October 21 – Spartanburg, SC @ Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium ~
October 22 – Rome, GA @ The Forum River Center ~
October 24 – Maryville, TN @ The Shed ~
October 25 – Newport, KY @ MegaCorp Pavilion ~
October 28 – Reading, PA @ Santander Performing Arts Center ~
October 30 – New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall ~
October 31 – Washington, D.C. @ Warner Theatre ~
November 1 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met ~
January 15-19, 2026 – Montego Bay, Jamaica @ Island Exodus 16
~ indicates headlining shows
+ indicates co-headlining shows with Tedeschi Trucks Band
^ indicates festival appearances