Borderland Music and Arts Festival is one of the Northeast’s premier festivals held in East Aurora, NY, celebrating music, culture, and community. The festival, September 18-20, 2026, will feature a distinctive list of exciting headliners, including Jack White, Alabama Shakes, Lord Huron, The Head and The Heart, and more.
Borderland Festival is an annual event held at the beautiful Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora, NY. The festival was originally founded by Jennifer Brazill and is designed to spotlight and celebrate artists from an array of genres, including indie rock, folk, blues, soul, and bluegrass, across multiple stages. The festival not only celebrates its talented performers but also strives for sustainability and responsible festival practices.
This year, the festival will be led by headliners Jack White, Alabama Shakes, Lord Huron, The Head and The Heart, Jesse Welles, performances by Pixies, and more.
In addition to the talented headliners, the overall lineup features almost 30 different, distinctive, and exciting artists. The lineup includes Leftover Salmon, Chance Pena, Andy Frasco, Shovels and Rope, Steph Strings, Mon Rovia, Clay Street Unit, The Sideways, Uncle Ben’s Remedy, and many more. Each artist and performance brings a unique perspective and emotion to the festival.
The festival also features curated festival grounds offering regional vendors, craft, restaurants, and more, offering something for everyone. There is additionally on-site RV camping available on the festival grounds and at The Quarry and Kissing Bridge Resort. The festival will offer complimentary parking.
Tickets range from a Single-Day GA Pass to a 3-Day Platinum Pass. Tickets are available now and can be found here, along with more information on the festival.
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