The Great South Bay Music Festival Celebrate 18th Anniversary

THE GREAT SOUTH BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Patchogue, NY – May 19, 2026 – The Great South Bay Music Festival, Long Islands Music Fest, is thrilled to announce that they are back and bigger than ever for the 2026 season. The four-day music and arts festival returns to the revamped and picturesque waterfront at Shorefront Park in Patchogue Village, from Thursday, July 23 – Sunday, 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. 

Tickets are available to purchase now at at www.greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com.

The iconic multi-genre festival is well known for presenting a diverse variety of musical acts over the course of four days, with an eclectic lineup of headline artists performing alongside cutting-edge rising stars. 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. The festival boasts multiple adult beverage tents featuring a variety of trending spirits RTD’s, and non-alcoholic beverages, an artisan and craft market and a sumptuous food court offering a diverse gourmet menu of delicious funky and healthy fare. They will also welcome a pop up from Happy Days Dispensary, New York State’s highest rated recreational cannabis dispensary. 

The festival will kick off on Thursday, July 23, with a throwback night of alternative-emo-pop-punk rock anthems on the bay with some of the best bands of the late 90’s through the 2000’s including The Used, who Alternative Press awarded the title of “Kings of the 2000s emo scene”, plus special guests, Long Islands own Bayside. Plus Cartel, Koyo, Deadlands and more. (Over 9 performers on 2 stages)

The festival will kick off on Thursday, July 23, with a throwback night of alternative-emo-pop-punk rock anthems on the bay with some of the best bands of the late 90’s through the 2000’s including The Used, who Alternative Press awarded the title of “Kings of the 2000s emo scene“, plus special guests, Long Islands own Bayside. Plus Cartel, Koyo, Deadlands and more. (Over 9 performers on 2 stages)

This year’s annual Friday – “Rock-Reggae Beach Party” is the most anticipated reggae-rock concert in the Northeast. We are excited to announce the long-awaited return of the legendary Sublime, one of the most successful and “powerfully moving” ska-punk acts of all time and featuring Jakob Nowell (son of original frontman, singer and guitarist Bradley Nowell) and the return of original bassist and drummer: Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh. Reggae Rock lovers will not want to miss Sublime in their Only NY Summer Appearance. The undefinable Common Kings will support with their blend of tropical islands, Hawaii, streets of LA and Miami reggae-rock, plus Californias The Ries Brothers will set the tone with their uplifting, reggae-punk ska grooves and Mystic Bowies Talking Dreads, reggaes nod to the music of the Talking Heads. This beach party is the perfect mix of rock, reggae, hip-hop and ska, bringing a taste of the islands to the East Coast Long Island shore. (12 performers on 3 stages).

Saturday is always Jam Day and continuing the legacy of this iconic music are headliners Govt. Mule featuring longtime Allman Brothers guitarist, singer and songwriter Warren Haynes, with virtuoso pianist, singer and songwriter Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers supporting. Also appearing is bluegrass singer, songwriter, mandolinist and guitarist Sierra Hull, plus “new-jam” sounds from LaMP, featuring three music masters including Scott Metzger of JRAD fame, Russ Lawton and Ray Paczkowski of the Trey Anastasio Band. Whether you’re into seamless jams, experimental boundary-pushing musical journeys, or just want to chill out to some seriously talented musicians, this lineup has something for everyone. (17 performers on 3 stages).

Sunday, the festival is excited to present My Morning Jacket who will headline the Main Stage and close out the 2026 Great South Bay Music Festival with a genre defying two, and a half hour set, navigating through rock, jam, country, psych-rock, … basically a musical world with no parameters! Little Feat will support in their Last Farewell Tour and Infamous Stringdusters phenom guitarist Andy Falco has put together an all-star band consisting of Rob Eaton of DSO, Alwyn Robinson of Leftover Salmon, Eric Finland of Erik Krasno’s band, and Pat Falco from the Cosmic Orchestra celebrating The Music of Bob Weir. (15 performers on 3 stages).

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.

Shorefront Park is located just a few miles south of LIE, exit 63S, …straight to the magnificent Great South Bay. By Train: LIRR to Patchogue Train Station, less than a mile from the fest.

Past performers at Great South Bay Music Fest:

B.B. King, Taking Back Sunday, The Doobie Brothers, Circa Survive, 311, Phil Lesh & Friends, The Tedeschi Trucks Band, Govt. Mule, Rebelution, Third Eye Blind, The Zombies, Slightly Stoopid, Say Anything, Front Bottoms, Joe Bonamassa, Umphrey’s McGee, Gym Class Heroes, Colbie Caillat, Hot Tuna, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, YES Feat Jon Anderson, Justin Hayward, Graham Nash, DSO, Sublime, New Found Glory, Disco Biscuits, Dirty Heads, John Bonham, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Dickey Betts Band, Blues Traveler, Damian & Stephen Marley, Grouplove, Manchester Orchestra, and many more…