On May 19, 2026- The Great South Bay Music Festival which is the largest fest in Long Island announced their 2026 season! The festival is four days and will be returning at Shorefront Park in Patchogue Village from July 23 to July 26.The headliners have been announced for 2026 including My Morning Jacket, Sublime, The Used, Govt. Mule, Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers, Little Feat, Common Kings, Sierra Hull, KOYO, Cartel, NY Ska Jazz, Deadlands and more. This year, the festival will feature an array of performances from alternative and emo rock of the early aughts, leaders in classic and contemporary reggae-rock, to the free-form journeys of the jam world, catering to several generations and tastes of true music lovers. To celebrate the momentous occasion of their 18th anniversary, the festival will feature 55 performers on three stages, in classic and contemporary rock, jam, pop punk, alternative rock, new wave, synth and electronic pop, ska, reggae and funk genres.
Tickets are available to purchase now
For the kids:
On Saturday & Sunday, Great South Bay will again present a full schedule of fun, educational children’s performers in the worlds of magic, music, puppetry, costume characters, and more.
Emerging Local Artists:
Supporting and presenting original emerging artists has always been part of our mission at GSB. For 2026 the festival is pleased to present over 27 talented original artists that we are excited to give stage time and lay on our music loving attendees. Stay tuned for the full lineup, coming soon!
Philanthropy:
Great South Bay is a proud part of our LI Community and is committed to doing all we can to support our less fortunate Long Island brothers and sisters. Great South Bay will continue to donate a percentage from every ticket sold, to the GSB-Stony Brook Cancer Center Fund. To date, the fest has raised well over a quarter of a million dollars for the cancer center. We will again donate booth spaces in our “Storyville Tent” to local organizations looking to raise awareness and funds for battered women, homeless, pet rescue and voting registration.
Ticketing:
Various ticketing levels and packages are available, including: GA, VIP, Ultra VIP, 2-Day, and 4-day options.
Please check the website for Lay Away options, package benefits and prices. Ticket price includes all concerts and entertainment. Food & beverages not included. Children under 10 are free.
Festival Times:
Thursday 7/24: Doors: 3:30pm, fest goes till 10pm
Friday 7/25: Doors at 4:00pm, fest goes to 11pm.
Saturday 7/26: Doors at 1:00pm, fest goes till 11pm.
Sunday 7/27: Doors at 2:00pm, fest goes till 10pm.