Afropunk 2026: Maryland, NYC & Toronto Full Lineups

Key Takeaways

• All Things Go Music Festival 2026 spans three cities, with the Maryland and NYC editions running concurrently September 25–27, and Toronto held in June.
• The Maryland edition at Merriweather Post Pavilion presents the largest bill with more than 45 artists across three days, headlined by Mitski, Ethel Cain, Hayley Williams, MUNA, Brandi Carlile, and Lola Young.
• OnesToWatch highlights SYML (Friday), MUNA (Saturday), and Jake Minch (Sunday) at the Maryland festival, with direct ticket links for each set.
• The NYC edition at Forest Hills Stadium features a focused six-act-per-day format with headliners including Zara Larsson, Lola Young, Brandi Carlile, MUNA, and Carly Rae Jepsen.
• Readers can secure Maryland spots through OnesToWatch Live ticket links for SYML, MUNA, and Jake Minch at Merriweather Post Pavilion.

Featured Ticket Links For Maryland Edition

• SYML — Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 — Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD
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• MUNA — Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 — Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD
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• Jake Minch — Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 — Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD
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Check out OnesToWatch’s 2026 Top 30 Artists To Watch for more on emerging acts shaping this year’s festival circuit.

Maryland/DMV Lineup At Merriweather Post Pavilion (Sept. 25–27, 2026)

The Maryland flagship edition returns to Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia for its 12th DC-area run, with more than 45 artists across three days. The following breakdown moves day by day, starting with the three OnesToWatch-championed artists.

Friday, Sept. 25, 2026

Headliners: Mitski and Ethel Cain

1. SYML — The solo project of Seattle artist Brian Fennell, SYML has accumulated more than four billion streams across on-demand audio platforms, totaling approximately 4.63 billion according to ChartMasters. His 2019 self-titled debut album includes the breakout single “Where’s My Love,” a Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart entry. SYML appears as a featured OnesToWatch artist for Friday, Sept. 25 at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
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2. Mitski — Mitski made her festival headline debut at All Points East in London’s Victoria Park in August 2024, presenting the deliberate, choreographed staging that defines her live shows.
3. Ethel Cain — Ethel Cain brings a slow-burning, Southern-gothic set drawing on her debut album Preacher’s Daughter and her recent album Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You, with the latter providing most of the material.
4. Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Magdalena Bay, Slayyyter, Ninajirachi, Rico Nasty, Balu Brigada, Wes Parker — Additional acts rounding out Friday’s bill. Slayyyter and Ninajirachi bring maximalist hyperpop to the festival’s opening day.
5. Robby Hoffman — Comedian Robby Hoffman joins Friday’s entertainment lineup.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026

Headliners: The Hayley Williams Show, MUNA, and Zara Larsson

1. MUNA — MUNA’s 2026 appearance marks their fourth at All Things Go, a run that has earned them “festival family” status. The band appears as a featured OnesToWatch artist for Saturday, Sept. 26 at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
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2. The Hayley Williams Show — Hayley Williams headlines Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Merriweather Post Pavilion with The Hayley Williams Show, a solo retrospective spanning Petals for Armor, Flowers for Vases / Descansos, and Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party. The tour carries the same name and focuses on material from her three solo albums.
3. Zara Larsson, Suki Waterhouse, Del Water Gap, She & Him, The Beaches, The Beths, Rebecca Black, Naika, Hemlocke Springs, Haute & Freddy, Grace Ives, Zolita, Love Spells, Susannah Joffe, Glom, Kevin Atwater — Additional acts on Saturday’s bill alongside Hayley Williams and MUNA. Hemlocke Springs, born Isimeme “Naomi” Udu, received early praise from Grimes and Steve Lacy, and co-produced her debut album the apple tree under the sea with BURNS.

Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026

Headliners: Brandi Carlile and Lola Young

1. Jake Minch — Jake Minch appears as a featured OnesToWatch artist for Sunday, Sept. 27 at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
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2. Brandi Carlile — Brandi Carlile makes her first All Things Go appearance, closing the Sunday D.C. lineup at Merriweather Post Pavilion, with Lola Young also on the bill.
3. Lola Young — Lola Young performed at All Things Go in 2024 and 2025 and will headline All Things Go NYC on Sept. 25, 2026, returning after stepping away following her onstage collapse at the 2025 festival. Her debut album My Mind Wanders and Sometimes Leaves Completely arrived in May 2023, with “Don’t Hate Me” gaining traction on TikTok, while “Conceited” from her 2024 album This Wasn’t Meant for You Anyway peaked at No. 63 on the UK singles chart.
4. Sienna Spiro, Father John Misty, Tinashe, Flipturn, Wolf Alice, CMAT, Jensen McRae, Ryan Beatty, Stella Lefty, Rochelle Jordan, Tiny Habits, Trousdale, Violet Grohl, Natalie Jinju, Googly Eyes — Additional acts completing Sunday’s All Things Go Music Festival lineup at Merriweather Post Pavilion. CMAT’s album EURO-COUNTRY received a five-star review from DIY Magazine, with a favorable write-up from Rolling Stone (US).

Maryland’s All Things Go Festival offers 1-day General Admission Lawn passes starting at $149 and 3-day General Admission Lawn passes at $349, with VIP tickets starting at $329 plus fees per day and a one-day VIP Super Suite pass listed at $899 plus fees on the official All Things Go DMV page. Doors at Merriweather Post Pavilion open at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026, while gates open at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25. Attendees who need hearing-accessible or visually accessible seating should call 410-715-5550 or email info@merriweathermusic.com before purchasing tickets online. The festival is open to all ages and proceeds rain or shine.

Toronto Recap At RBC Amphitheatre (June 6–7, 2026)

All Things Go Toronto 2026 marked the festival’s second Toronto edition and its first under the RBC Amphitheatre name, following the 2025 debut when the venue was still called Budweiser Stage. Lorde, Kesha, and The Beaches headlined the June 6–7 event, with Kesha leading Saturday and Lorde closing Sunday.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 (Past)

1. Kesha — Headliner.
2. The Beaches — Toronto’s own The Beaches performed in a prominent slot before Kesha.
3. Rachel Chinouriri, Holly Humberstone, Sofia Camara, Bella Kay — Supporting acts on Saturday’s bill.

• Saturday set times: Bella Kay 2:20–2:50 p.m.; Sofia Camara 3:15–4:00 p.m.; Holly Humberstone 4:30–5:30 p.m.; Rachel Chinouriri 6:00–7:00 p.m.; The Beaches 7:30–8:45 p.m.; Kesha 9:30–11:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 7, 2026 (Past)

1. Lorde — Headliner and closing act.
2. Wet Leg — Wet Leg performed in the penultimate slot before Lorde.
3. Del Water Gap, Jade LeMac, Momma, Flowerface — Supporting acts on Sunday’s bill.

• Sunday set times: Flower Face 2:20–2:50 p.m.; Momma 3:30–4:15 p.m.; Jade LeMac 4:45–5:45 p.m.; Del Water Gap 6:15–7:15 p.m.; Wet Leg 7:45–8:45 p.m.; Lorde 9:30–11:00 p.m.

New York City Lineup At Forest Hills Stadium (Sept. 25–27, 2026)

All Things Go’s New York edition takes place at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens from September 25–27, 2026, with 18 acts across three days: Friday, September 25 features Zara Larsson, Lola Young, Rebecca Black, Cara Delevingne, Blu DeTiger, and Chloe Qisha; Saturday, September 26 presents Brandi Carlile, Sienna Spiro, CMAT, Jensen McRae, natalie jinju, and Meg Stalter; Sunday, September 27 closes with MUNA, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Beaches, Hemlocke Springs, Grace Ives, and Cherry Bomb. The 2026 edition marks the third New York outing for All Things Go, with the NYC lineup announced May 18, 2026, following the May 4 D.C. announcement.

Friday, Sept. 25, 2026

1. Zara Larsson — Swedish pop artist Zara Larsson plays her first headline festival set at All Things Go 2026 in New York, co-headlining Friday with Lola Young at Forest Hills Stadium.
2. Lola Young — Lola Young returns to the festival, stating, “All Things Go, we have unfinished business. I feel blessed and ready to take it to the next level.”
3. Rebecca Black, Cara Delevingne, Blu DeTiger, Chloe Qisha — Additional acts on Friday’s NYC bill.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026

1. Brandi Carlile — Headliner.
2. Sienna Spiro, CMAT, Jensen McRae, Meg Stalter, Natali Jinju — Supporting acts on Saturday’s All Things Go NYC 2026 bill at Forest Hills Stadium, with comedian Meg Stalter also appearing.

Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026

1. MUNA — MUNA headlines Sunday in New York and describes the show as a chance to lead one of their favorite festivals in a city central to the band’s story.
2. Carly Rae Jepsen — Carly Rae Jepsen performs on Sunday, September 27 at All Things Go NYC 2026, billed for a special sunset set ahead of MUNA.
3. The Beaches, Hemlocke Springs, Grace Ives, Cherry Bomb — Additional acts completing Sunday’s NYC lineup.

NYC single-day General Admission Bowl tickets start at $99, and three-day General Admission Bowl passes start at $225, with general public sales launched Thursday, May 21 at 10 a.m. ET through Ticketmaster.

Additional Festival Details Across Cities

• Slayyyter and Ninajirachi bring maximalist hyperpop to the Maryland festival’s opening day on Friday, Sept. 25.
• Food vendors at the NYC Forest Hills edition include Cantonese-American Potluck Club, Korean Rokstar Chicken, Greek Nick’s Bistro, Bradfords BBQ, and vegan-friendly sandwich shop Stacked.
• Toronto attendees were advised of service disruptions across both the TTC and GO Transit, including an hourly schedule on the GO Transit Lakeshore West line. RBC Amphitheatre offers accessible parking only, so organizers recommend taking the TTC or GO Transit to Exhibition Station.
• Comedian Meg Stalter, who plays Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary, and Cara Delevingne are also scheduled to appear at the NYC edition.

Programming Patterns And Festival Identity

All Things Go 2026 continues a programming identity that centers women, queer, and nonbinary artists on every bill. The festival has become known for female-driven, gender-balanced lineups, booking Grammy-winning artists such as Billie Eilish, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Lana Del Rey while consistently spotlighting women stars. The 2026 expansion to three cities, with Maryland and NYC running on the same weekend, signals a growing footprint for the brand. The D.C.-area edition at Merriweather Post Pavilion has sold out for five consecutive years from 2021 through 2025.

Hayley Williams and Brandi Carlile make their All Things Go debuts in 2026, while Mitski and MUNA return as festival veterans and Lola Young returns after collapsing onstage at the 2025 edition. MUNA’s presence across both the Maryland and NYC lineups underscores the band’s central role in the festival’s current era. All Things Go’s identity crystallized in 2018 when Maggie Rogers and Lizzy Plapinger (LPX) helped curate an all-female Saturday lineup for the All Things Go Fall Classic at Union Market in Washington, D.C., with an early-career Billie Eilish among the headliners.

Artists and fans have affectionately dubbed All Things Go “Gay-chella,” “All Things Gay,” and “Lesbopalooza,” reflecting its inclusive, welcoming environment. Festival founders have described a recent edition selling out in thirty minutes with 40,000 people left on the waitlist.

Choosing Between Maryland, NYC, And Toronto

Fans weighing different editions face a choice between concurrent Maryland and NYC weekends and the already completed Toronto dates. The Maryland edition offers the largest lineup, with 47 acts across three days, while NYC presents a more intimate six-act-per-day format at Forest Hills Stadium.

Maryland doors open at 11:00 a.m. each day. Maryland ticket prices range from $149 for a 1-day General Admission Lawn pass to $1,995 for a 3-day VIP Super Suite pass. NYC single-day tickets start at $99 and three-day passes begin at $225. The festival is open to all ages and proceeds rain or shine. Attendees who need accessible seating at Merriweather Post Pavilion should contact the venue at 410-715-5550 or info@merriweathermusic.com before purchasing tickets.

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