The calendar has barely flipped to a new year, yet festival fever is already building — especially after BottleRock Napa Valley 2026 Sets Backstreet Boys, Sombr, and Lorde as Its Headlining Acts. The beloved California music festival has revealed a blockbuster lineup that blends nostalgic icons, modern pop royalty, and some of today’s most exciting breakout stars.
BottleRock shared its full 2026 roster on Tuesday (Jan. 13), confirming that Sombr, the Backstreet Boys, and Lorde will lead the three-day celebration. They will be joined at the top of the bill by Foo Fighters, Teddy Swims, and LCD Soundsystem, making this one of the most diverse and high-profile lineups the festival has ever assembled.
Beyond the headliners, the festival is stacking its stages with hitmakers from every corner of music. Fans can look forward to performances by Lil Wayne, Zedd, Ludacris, Papa Roach, Mt. Joy, Slightly Stoopid, Rilo Kiley, AJR, and Busta Rhymes, ensuring that hip-hop, rock, pop, and electronic sounds all get their moment in the Napa Valley spotlight.
A Three-Day Celebration of Music and Summer Vibes
BottleRock Napa Valley 2026 will take place from May 22 through May 24, giving music lovers what the festival calls their “first taste of summer.” Across the long weekend, attendees will be treated to a packed schedule of performances from artists like BigXThaPlug, Chaka Khan, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Kool & the Gang, Del Water Gap, Tom Morello, and Natasha Bedingfield before the nightly headliners take over the main stage.
Tickets for the annual festival will go on sale at 10 a.m. PT on Wednesday (Jan. 14), and based on the strength of this lineup, demand is expected to be intense.
BottleRock’s Legacy of Big Names
BottleRock has built a reputation for delivering eclectic and crowd-pleasing lineups year after year. In 2025, the festival was headlined by Green Day, Justin Timberlake, and Noah Kahan. The year before that, Pearl Jam, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Nicks, and Maná topped the bill, further cementing the event’s status as one of California’s must-attend music weekends.
With BottleRock Napa Valley 2026 Sets Backstreet Boys, Sombr, and Lorde as Its Headlining Acts, the festival is once again raising the bar, promising fans a powerful mix of throwback favorites and modern chart-toppers in a stunning vineyard setting.
A Big Month for California Festivals
BottleRock won’t be the only major music event lighting up California next spring. In the weeks leading up to it, Coachella and Stagecoach will also take place, adding even more excitement to the festival calendar. Coachella will feature headlining sets from Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G, while Stagecoach has tapped Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, and Post Malone to lead its country-focused showcase.
See the full BottleRock 2026 lineup below.
