The beloved desert gathering makes its long-awaited comeback to Tucson with a genre-spanning lineup, expanded production, and a renewed creative vision.
After a brief hiatus, Gem & Jam Festival is set to make its official return to the Sonoran Desert at Pima County Fairgrounds from February 6–8, 2026. Now in its 17th year, the fan-favorite fest reunites music, art, performance, and gem culture with a bold new chapter powered by a partnership with Relentless Beats. The collaboration signals the biggest and most ambitious edition yet, opening Gem & Jam to a wider audience while staying true to the community-driven spirit that has defined it since day one.
The newly announced 80+ artist lineup reflects that balance perfectly, weaving together bass, house, funk, downtempo, and experimental sounds across three days. From rare b2b sets and first-ever regional performances to rising names and festival staples, the 2026 bill captures the eclectic, anything-goes ethos that has always set Gem & Jam apart.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 06: CloZee; Desert Dwellers; Flamingosis; Koastle; Lumasi; Moontricks; Stevie Nova; Tauk; The Widdler (new); Tripp St.; WonkyWilla; Yak Attack; Zone Drums (dj set / new); Aireloosh; Baggins (new); Bodykast; Bush League; Element 83 (new); Legion of Mario; LivvieP (new); Mental; Naust; Not Yurs (new); Overcasti (new); SIV, and Zuze.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 07: G Jones b2b EPROM; TroyBoi; 5am Trio; Cool Customer; Devault; High Step Society; J.Worra; Lapa of Emancipator; Luke Petruzzi (new); Mr. Bill; Nala; Saxsquatch; TV Broken 3rd Eye Open; Coati (new); Half Dead; JMAU5 (new); KVOLX (new); Lunarfluxx; Mahsiv (new); Mastuh (new); Scotia (new); Soaplab (new); Special K (new); Steve Bones (new); The Bennu; Tropic Vibration, and Walters the Don.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 08: Tycho; 5AM (new); Artifakts (new); Boombassador (Boombox x The Polish Ambassador)- first show outside of Colorado; Boombox (DJ set); Ivy Lab (DJ set)- A Farewell Tour stop; Jason Leech; LIMINOID (Yheti x Lespecial)- first show West of the Mississippi; Motifv; Satin Jackets; Star Monster; Sunsquabi; The Polish Ambassador’s Dead Polish; Yheti b2b Toadface; Allie Radd (new); Ben Dro; Isaiah Walker (new); Knostrukt (new); Lugh Haurie (new); Oslo Löco (new); Sava (new); Sean Watson (new); Slick Floyd (new); Speckz; The Haze, and Valkorion (new).
Gem & Jam once again leans into its immersive roots with large-scale art installations, live painting, workshops, gem and mineral exhibits, and late-night experiences. The Opal Stage returns with curated production from IDGAFNK, spotlighting Arizona creatives and underground culture, while special after-hours moments and community-driven programming round out the weekend.
Find more info, tickets, camping, RV, and add-on options at gemandjamfestival.com.