The Blue Ox Music Festival announced its Backwoods Stage lineup for 2026 today. The stage will feature performances throughout the festival’s run this summer in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Festival organizers revealed the roster of artists scheduled to perform at the Backwoods Stage, one of multiple venues at the Blue Ox Music Festival. The announcement comes several months before the event’s opening day.

The Backwoods Stage traditionally hosts emerging artists alongside established acts during the festival. This year’s lineup continues that format with performers spanning bluegrass, folk, and Americana genres.

The Blue Ox Music Festival takes place annually in Eau Claire, drawing thousands of attendees to northwestern Wisconsin. The Backwoods Stage operates as one of the festival’s primary performance spaces throughout the weekend.

Ticket sales for the 2026 festival remain open through the event’s official website. Multi-day passes and single-day tickets are currently available for purchase.

The festival will run from June 18-20 at the Whispering Pines campground in Eau Claire. Additional lineup announcements for the festival’s other stages are expected in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned to Breaking And Entering for even more festival news and lineup announcements.