The 48th annual Dawson City Music Festival returns to stages across the historic townsite from July 17 to 19, 2026, bringing about 30 acts to one of the Yukon’s largest cultural gatherings. Weekend passes, single-day tickets, and camping options are available now for the three-day event, which runs under the midnight sun.
This year’s lineup includes Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter Dan Mangan, Polaris Prize-nominated hip-hop artist DijahSB, indie rockers Daniel Romano’s Outfit, Steven Lambke, and the return of festival alumni Jane Siberry. The full bill features artists like Carson McHone, Celeigh Cardinal, the Fretless, and local Hän Singers among roughly 30 performers.
The festival kicks off Friday afternoon with all-Yukon First Nations acts, in partnership with the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation and the Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre. This opening tradition reflects the event’s deep roots on Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in territory, where the Dawson City Music Festival has run since 1979.
A change this year comes to the late-night shows. The historic Westminster Hotel, known locally as “The Pit” and a long-time festival venue, was destroyed by fire in May 2026 after flooding in January 2026. Organizers say late-night performances will move to a mystery location to be announced closer to the festival weekend.
The festival draws more than 1,000 attendees to Dawson City, which has roughly 1,400 residents. Programming takes full advantage of the midnight sun, with shows running late into the evening under continuous daylight. For full details and tickets, visit the festival website.
