Lakes Jam 2026

Description

Lakes Jam unites fans from all walks of life and brings them to the beautiful and scenic Brainerd Lakes Area. We're one of the best Minnesota music festivals for people who love to experience new music and old favorites. We're also the best music festival in the midwest for people who love to do things before the music starts each day.

Lineup

• Main Stage
  • Wednesday
    • Chris Hawkey 7PM
    • Rhymin' n Stealin' (tribute to The Beastie Boys) 9PM
  • Thursday
    • Girls Night Out (tribute to Superstar Women of Country) 3PM
    • Jake Nelson 4:30PM
    • Chris Cagle 6:15PM
    • Terri Clark 8PM
    • Neal McCoy 10PM
  • Friday
    • Wild in the Streets (tribute to Bon Jovi) 3PM
    • Emily Ann Roberts 4:30PM
    • Drew Baldridge 6:15PM
    • Dasha 8PM
    • Tucker Wetmore 10PM
  • Saturday
    • Sir Psycho (tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers) 3PM
    • Chandler Walters 4:30PM
    • Ashland Craft 6:15PM
    • Josh Ross 8PM
    • Bailey Zimmerman 10PM
• Second Stage
  • Wednesday 6:00PM - Midnight; Wayside
  • Thursday 4:00PM - 1:00AM; Leavin' Page Town w/ Christine Passig
  • Friday 4:00PM - 1:00AM; Aaron Simmons
  • Saturday 4:00PM - 1:00AM; If Nothing Else
• VIP Stage
  • Thursday 4:00 - 10:00PM; Jessica Loobey
  • Friday 4:00 - 10:00PM; Rachel Neal
  • Saturday 4:00 - 10:00PM; Tony Williams
• Partner Bar Stage
  • Thursday 5:45 - 10:00PM; AJ Spoff
  • Friday 5:45 - 10:00PM; Monique Smaz
  • Saturday 5:45 - 10:00PM; Rafe Carlson
• Wheelie Bar Stage
  • Thursday 1:00 - 3:00PM; Pourboyz
  • Friday 1:00 - 3:00PM; Matt Graunke and The Crow River Rebellion w/ Christine Passig
  • Saturday 1:00 - 3:00PM; Reese Glover
• Tito's Campground Stage
  • Thursday
    • 10:00AM - 1:00PM Sphie Diumenti
    • 1:00 - 3:00PM Seth Warwas
  • Friday
    • 10:00AM - 1:00PM Andrew Capistrant
    • 1:00 - 3:00PM Jason Allred
  • Saturday
    • 10:00AM - 1:00PM Esera Tuaolo
    • 1:00 - 3:00PM Andy Austin
• Jacob's Voice Stage
  • Thursday
    • 11:00AM - 12:30PM Joey Schimnich
    • 12:30 - 3:00PM Luke Friedrich
  • Friday
    • 11:00AM - 3:00PM Jake Ingamar
  • Saturday
    • 11:00AM - 3:00PM Luke Friedrich

Lakes Jam is more than a music festival. It is the most entertaining festival in the Midwest, featuring music, camping and outdoor events in the beautifully scenic Brainerd Lakes area on the grounds of Brainerd International Raceway. 

Our artist line-up brings the hottest new artists, the biggest chart toppers and up-and-comers representing the best of country and rock. Each year our Jammers experience something different, fresh and exciting!

More Than Music

• Campsite Decorating Contest
• ATV / UTV Golf Cart Parade
• Bean Bag Tourney & Costume Contest
• Mud Trucks
• Poker Tourney
• Watercross
• Drifting
• Music Bingo

Tickets & Camping

• Available online https://lakesjam.com/tickets