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15th Annual Outer Banks Blue Grass Island Festival
Dates: Wednesday–Saturday, October 14–17, 2026, 11 am – 10 pm
Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park
Address: 1 Festival Park, Manteo, NC 27954
Admission: Paid tickets required for the main festival; ticket options and availability are listed online.
Spend an unforgettable fall weekend enjoying bluegrass on the Manteo waterfront. The Outer Banks Bluegrass Island Festival brings nationally acclaimed musicians to Roanoke Island for a celebration of traditional bluegrass, contemporary acoustic music and outstanding instrumental performances.
The 2026 lineup includes Sierra Hull, Appalachian Road Show, Rhonda Vincent, the Infamous Stringdusters, Michael Cleveland and Jason Carter, Punch Brothers, Della Mae, the Kruger Brothers, Trey Hensley Band and the Brothers Comatose. Presley Barker serves as artist-in-residence, and late-night Jam Stage performances extend the music beyond the main-stage concerts.
Free parking and shuttle service are included with general tickets and passes. Visit the official website for daily performance schedules, ticket options and arrival information.
Event website and lineup: https://www.bluegrassisland.com/2026festival