Moab Music Festival

The Moab Music Festival announced its 34th season, a three-week celebration of music set amid the red-rock canyons and rivers of southeastern Utah from September 2 - September 18, 2026. Led by Artistic Director Tessa Lark, the Festival’s 2026 season centers on the theme “This Land,” exploring the diverse musical roots that have shaped American music over the past 250 years. Artist Highlights: - Composer-in-Residence, Andrew Yee: The GRAMMY-winning cellist and composer (founding member of Attacca Quartet) joins the season with a world premiere commissioned work and their interdisciplinary project, Halfie. - Cécile McLorin Salvant: Three-time GRAMMY-winning jazz vocalist performing at Red Cliffs Lodge - Huntertones: High-energy, Brooklyn-based jazz/funk ensemble at Sorrel River Ranch - Sam Reider & The Human Hands: Latin GRAMMY-nominated collective blending global folk and jazz - Special Guest: Native American flute virtuoso R. Carlos Nakai Signature Experiences Include: - Grotto Concerts: The Festival's hallmark event. Guests travel by jet boat down the Colorado River to a pristine, acoustically brilliant natural stone grotto for a once-in-a-lifetime chamber music performance. - Music Hikes: Patrons are guided on moderate hikes to secret wilderness locations where musicians perform amidst the red rocks. This year features collaborations with From the Top, hosted by pianist Peter Dugan. - Cataract Canyon Musical Raft Trip: An immersive multi-day wilderness journey featuring music by Natalie Haas and Chuchi Cuadrado, with gourmet meals curated by acclaimed chef-author J. Kenji López-Alt. Community & Accessibility: - Community Concert: A free performance at Old City Park sponsored by Rocky Mountain Power, featuring R. Carlos Nakai and Sam Reider & The Human Hands. - Education: The Festival continues its year-round commitment to Grand County schools through artist residencies and assemblies. Schedule: To see the full schedule, lineup and artist information for the 2026 M