Celebrating 20 years, the Bitter Jester Music Festival will take place on June 5, 6, 12, 13, and 27, 2026. It is the nation’s oldest and largest professional multi-state music competition for emerging bands and solo artists, attracting entries from nearly half the country. The non-profit festival provides free, family-friendly concerts open to the public. With no genre restrictions for participating artists, the festival introduces audiences of all ages to fresh sounds, exciting performances, and new musical discoveries.

JUNE 5: Opening Night Preliminary Concert

JUNE 6: Night Two Preliminary Concert

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