Gem and Jam Festival Announces 2026 Lineup Following 2025 Hiatus

Gem and Jam Festival will bring CloZee, Tycho, GJones with Eprom, and more to Tucson in February, following a year off in 2025.

Gem and Jam Festival released a statement early this year, revealing that while “things didn’t fall into place” for 2025, they were already solidifying plans to return to Tucson, Arizona on February 3-6, 2026. While it’s historically rare for small US festivals to take breaks, plenty of international events operate biennially — and it might be genius. Hiatus years keep fans excited, are awesome for the environment, and help with not only fan budgets but those of promoters.

Off-years inevitably make better lineups as the event isn’t rushing to re-stack the bill each year, fighting with radius clauses, finances, and the like. This week, Gem and Jam Festival began revealing headliners one by one on social media until the full lineup was announced yesterday. CloZee, Tycho, G Jones b2b Eprom, and TroyBoi have the headlining slots this year, among a bill full of talent in both electronic and jam music.

Some other popular names taking the stages at Gem and Jam this year include Cool Customer, Boombassador, Desert Dwellers, Flamingosis, Sunsquabi, Jason Leech, Mr. Bill, and Ivy Lab, the lattermost of whom will play a drum and bass set. Well-known for its art and desert camping aesthetic, the festival not only has great music but also wonderful performers and perfect photo-ops around every corner.

Gem and Jam also announced a partnership with Relentless Beats for this year’s edition. Festival co-producer Josh Pollack stated they couldn’t be more thrilled to have them onboard because “it truly takes a village.”

Both GA and VIP three-day passes for Gem and Jam 2026 are now on sale via their website, with early arrival, car camping, and group camping add-on options available for purchase.

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