All Things Go has announced its 2026 Washington D.C. area festival lineup, which will take place from Sept. 25-27 at Merriweather Post Pavilion, featuring over 40 artists across two stages.
The festival’s dedication to highlighting female and LGBTQ+ artists has earned it the nickname of “Lesbopalooza,” affectionately dubbed by both attendees and performers.
The Washington, D.C. area has been home to All Things Go since 2014, with hundreds of beloved alternative and indie-pop icons, both big and small, taking the stage over the years. In 2024, All Things Go began expanding to other cities, bringing the festival to New York City and, in 2025, to Toronto. The 2026 lineups for all three cities have arrived — and they’re stacked.
Use this article as all things “All Things Go” to make sure you know every wonderful artist gracing the stages this fall.
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All Things Go will hold a smaller leg of the festival in Toronto the weekend of June 6-7, with headliners Kesha and Lorde. Saturday, June 6, will feature The Beaches along with singer-songwriters Rachel Chinouriri and Holly Humberstone and pop darlings Sofia Camara and Bella Kay. On Sunday, June 7, audiences will be treated to performances from indie rock bands Wet Leg and Momma, Del Water Gap, pop singer Jade Lemac and dream pop artist Flower Face.
The Toronto leg of All Things go will be our first taste of the 2026 festival, bringing high anticipation for the next two cities this fall.
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All Things Go will kick off in Columbia, MD, on Friday, Sept. 25, with a versatile lineup headlined by emotional powerhouses Mitski and Ethel Cain. There will still be plenty of dancing with electropop artists Slayyyter, Magdalena Bay and punk-infused trap by Rico Nasty. Friday’s lineup also incorporates stand-up comedy, with comedian Robby Hoffman taking the stage.
FRIDAY: COLUMBIA, MD
MITSKI is a Japanese-American singer-songwriter critically acclaimed for her eclectic blend of art pop, rock and lush orchestral instrumentation, accumulating in several viral hits over the years, including “My Love Mine All Mine” and “Washing Machine Heart.” Her skilled pen underlines themes of identity, belonging and desire. In addition to her well-crafted, introspective lyricism, Mitski incorporates performance art and slow, ritualistic choreography into her performances. This headlining slot comes on the heels of her early 2026 release, Nothing Is About To Happen to Me, which was praised for its cohesion and storytelling.
ETHEL CAIN is heavily inspired by her Southern Baptist upbringing, which she weaves into her music through rich storytelling. Her two full-length albums, Preacher’s Daughter, and its prequel, Willhouby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You, tell the southern gothic story of the life, love and gruesome death of a fictional woman tied to generational and religious trauma through haunting vocals that float above dream pop and Americana folk instrumentation. Cain combines her pop sensibilities with dark ambient and drone influences to create a uniquely dark and moody sound. Her live performances bring a sort of spiritual catharsis that we’re so excited to see on the All Things Go stage.
RAINBOW KITTEN SURPRISE was formed in 2013 when music students Ela Melo (vocals) and Bozzy Keller (guitar) started writing songs together in their dorm room in North Carolina. Ethan Goodpaster (guitar) and Jess Haney (drums) later completed the genesis of the beloved alternative folk-rock quartet known for their addictive melodies, soulful lyrics and magnetic harmonies. Their quirky name originates from a friend in a post-surgery morphine-induced haze, a theme that follows their music as it deals with perseverance through addiction and mental health issues. In recent years, Rainbow Kitten Surprise has relied more heavily on electronic and pop influences in their most recent album, bones, creating a sound that is uniquely theirs.
MAGDALENA BAY is the synth-pop duo of your dreams, consisting of Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin. With dreamy digital harps, glitchy synths and drum grooves. Magdalena Bay opens portals to glittery new dimensions and futuristic simulations. Blending their love of ‘70s prog rock with their knack for crafting pop music, Magdalena Bay’s music transcends time and space, transporting the All Things Go audience into a sci-fi dance club.
SLAYYYTER is the type of artist who demands attention. Inspired by Y2K club scene hedonism and celebrity pop culture campiness, Slayyyter’s music and performances are a glamorous, larger-than-life homage to the pop divas of the 2000s. Although Slayyyter has been a cult classic hyperpop princess since 2018, her latest album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA has landed her new eyes with a grungier, rugged take on electropop.
ROBBY HOFFMAN is a break from the routine, bringing stand-up comedy to the All Things Go stage. Born in Brooklyn, Hoffman is a queer, Jewish comedian known for her role as Randi on the comedy-drama series Hacks and has won an Emmy for her work on the PBS show Odd Squad. Her provocative and observational comedy style has landed her a place on Vulture’s Top “Comedians to Watch” and Conan O’Brien’s “Comics to Watch” list.
BALU BRIGADA is an alternative-pop duo of New Zealand brothers Henry and Pierre Beasley. After opening for Twenty One Pilots in 2024, the brothers released their debut album Portal. Their music is reminiscent of stepping into summer sunshine and features groovy basslines, disco-infused synths and laidback vocals.
NINAJIRACHI is a pioneer of a maximalist, technological soundscape she refers to as “girl EDM.” After her debut album, I Love My Computer, received critical acclaim, the Australian DJ made her Coachella debut last month. Ninajirachi uses CDJs during her sets, accompanied by visuals to immerse the audience in her glitchy, digital world.
RICO NASTY is a household name in the trap scene, who gained recognition in 2018 with her mixtape Nasty. Her blend of punk-forward electric guitars, feminine rage and cutthroat flow has earned her the title of the “rap world’s biggest rockstar” and an opening slot for pop-punk Hayley Williams on her 2026 tour. Her latest release, LETHAL, captures a more grown-up and authentic angle of Rico Nasty, while staying true to her “sugar trap” attitude.
SYML is the solo project of indie folk singer-songwriter Brian Fennell from the band Barcelona. Hailing from Seattle, Washington, SYML perfectly captures the feeling of a rainy day in the Pacific Northwest with atmospheric indie tracks like “Where’s My Love.”
WES PARKER is an indie singer-songwriter from Richmond, Virginia. With 90’s rock influences such as Radiohead and Muse, his gritty guitar-driven tracks are enhanced by vulnerable lyricism and falsetto vocals. You may also recognize him from his viral TikTok skits as his crust punk character “Skunk”!
Saturday, Sept. 26, is a dance party, headlined by pop-punk royalty Hayley Williams (dubbed as “The Hayley Williams Show”), iconic indie band MUNA and pop princess Zara Larsson. A diverse cast of dance, synth and dream pop artists will also take the stage, including well-known acts such as Suki Waterhouse and Del Water Gap, as well as up-and-coming artists like Hemlocke Springs.
SATURDAY: COLUMBIA, MD
“THE HAYLEY WILLIAMS SHOW” is the title of pop-punk royalty Hayley Williams’ 2026 tour, which will hit the All Things Go stage in Columbia, Maryland. Williams is best known as the powerhouse vocalist and frontwoman of the band Paramore, but since her solo debut in 2020, she has successfully established herself as an artist in her own right and a talented multi-instrumentalist, leaning fully into her experimental pop side. On her 2025 album Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, Williams explores heartbreak and grief through bouncy melodies, balancing her high-energy punk background with maturity and introspection.
MUNA is a queer synth-pop trio comprising Katie Gavin, Naomi McPherson and Josette Maskin, who rose to prominence in the indie scene with their shimmery pop tracks, including “Silk Chiffon,” and opened for Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour. MUNA’s music blends funky synthpop riffs and pulsating drums with R&B sensuality for a truly euphoric sound. Dancing on the Wall, their fourth studio album released earlier this month, has MUNA dancing through their struggles, and we encourage you to dance along with them at All Things Go, in both DC and NYC!
ZARA LARSSON may be currently known for her massive hit “Stateside” with PinkPantheress, but she’s no stranger to the world of pop, creating radio hits throughout the 2010s. In 2025, her album Midnight Sun cemented her stardom with an irresistible, vibrant beachside sound and aesthetic reminiscent of 2000s maximalism and Lisa Frank’s art. With a cast of female dancers and an all-girl remix album, Larsson is an artist truly hungry for pop success and we can’t wait to see her summery, divinely feminine, rhinestone-studded world on the All Things Go stage — in both DC and NYC.
SUKI WATERHOUSE has precisely made her way from the runway to the All Things Go stage. After starting out as a high fashion model, Waterhouse became an indie-pop cool girl, successfully pivoting into music with her dreamy hit singles “Johanna” and “Good Looking.” Her sophomore album, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin, follows the dreamy pop formula of these tracks as her honeyed, sultry vocal soars over swooning guitars. Her third album, Loveland, releases this July and leans into vintage, classic rock inspirations as seen in singles “Back in Love” and “Tiny Raisin.”
DEL WATER GAP is the solo project of Samuel Holden Jaffe, who draws inspiration from “romantic encounters and dimly lit rooms.” Growing up listening to Bob Dylan, Joffe taught himself to write music and studied music at New York University with the goal of becoming a sound engineer. With three albums under his belt and his 2020 breakthrough track “Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat,” Del Water Gap is known for exploring all the sides of romantic vulnerability from sultry desire to self-destruction.
SHE & HIM is the unlikely pairing of M. Ward on guitar and actress Zooey Deschanel on vocals and piano. The duo carries the spirit of vintage 60’s pop music and childlike wonder, creating a one-of-a-kind, earnest, folky sound that became synonymous with 2010s twee style. She & Him’s performances today are few and far between and they have not played a concert since their last tour wrapped up in September, 2022. Four years later, the All Things Go audience will be treated to their return to the stage.
THE BEACHES is a girl band composed of sisters Jordan (vocals, bass) and Kylie Miller (guitar) and friends Leandra Earl (guitar, keyboard) and Eliza Enman-McDaniel (drums), which lends the band a natural chemistry that manifests in every performance. The Beaches dance on the line between catchy indie pop tracks and garage rock edge. Their tongue-in-cheek style and rock’n’roll attitude have gained them recognition from icons like Elton John and The Rolling Stones. The Beaches are the only artist playing at All Things Go in all three cities this year!
THE BETHS is a four-piece indie-rock and power-pop band from New Zealand. Inspired by Gilmore Girls’ character Lorelai Gilmore naming her daughter after herself, singer Elizabeth Stokes decided to name the band after herself as well. Much like the cult-classic show that inspired their name, The Beths are a comforting and uplifting cocoon of sound, with Stokes’ gentle vocals and Kiwi drawl accentuating each track like a songbird. Their most recent album, Straight Line Was A Lie, released in the latter half of 2025, explores themes of existentialism underneath whirling guitars, up-tempo drumbeats and addictive harmonies.
REBECCA BLACK is an artist who knows how to capitalize on internet notoriety. At just 13, Black became the most googled person of 2011 on account of her polarizing song “Friday,” which sparked numerous parodies and was panned as “the worst song ever made.” Black made her comeback to music in 2023 with her debut studio album Let Her Burn, liberating her from her status as an ironic internet meme and evolving into the queer hyperpop princess we know now. She will also be playing at All Things Go NYC Friday, Sept. 25.
NAÏKA is a French-Haitian singer-songwriter who blends global, multilingual influences with Western pop, R&B and soul. Moving across various regions of the world throughout her childhood — France, South Africa, Kenya, the Caribbean and the U.S. — Naïka and her music embody attitudes of multiculturalism and crafted a complex, one-of-a-kind musical identity that knows no borders.
HEMLOCKE SPRINGS, aka Isimeme Udu, was pursuing a Master of Science from Dartmouth when she picked up music production on Logic and GarageBand as a hobby to cope with stress. Her love of ‘80s synth-pop ignited the fire that became Hemlocke Springs, achieving viral popularity with her song “girlfriend,” which fans deemed the “awkward Black girl anthem.” On her debut album, the apple tree under the sea, Udu weaves fantastical stories into her self-produced bedroom pop tracks that fizz with whimsy. Catch her at All Things Go NYC Sunday, Sept. 27, as well.
HAUTE & FREDDY is a synth pop duo consisting of songwriters Lance Shipp and Michelle Buzz who have built a colorful, carnival-esque world of 80’s-inspired synth-pop. Shipp and Buzz nailed the addictive pop-hit formula, co-writing songs for Britney Spears, Calvin Harris, Katy Perry, Kylie Minogue and more, but created Haute & Freddy to reignite their creativity and break formulaic routines. Underneath their circus tent, you’ll find a sound that is exuberant and dizzying, accompanied by vintage clowns, acrobatics and stilt-walkers.
GRACE IVES is a bedroom pop singer-songwriter who combines laidback, airy vocals with atmospheric beats and deeply confessional songwriting. She frequently features pump organs that add a dreamy flourish to her songs. She’s playing All Things Go in both DC and NYC before hitting the road with both pop icons Olivia Rodrigo and Gracie Abrams.
ZOLITA is a bold alt-pop singer-songwriter who celebrates her sapphic identity through her music. With a degree in film, Zolita brings her catchy pop songs to life through intricate music videos that are read like short films.
LOVE SPELLS is the dream pop project of Sir Taegen C’aion Harris. He combines dark, droning guitar riffs and ethereal vocals for a dreamy, melancholic sound reminiscent of bands like Cigarettes After Sex. Love Spells is sticky with sultry sex appeal and wistful romanticism.
SUSANNAH JOFFE is an ethereal indie rock singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas. Her Texan country-blues background blends seamlessly with hazy dream pop influences like Mazzy Star, creating a repertoire of songs that would perfectly suit a small town coming-of-age film.
GLOM is a groovy indie rock band based in Brooklyn, New York. Combining the anthemic choruses of ’90s alt-rock with ‘80s post-punk and shoegaze influences, Glom’s music is simultaneously nostalgic and fresh.
KEVIN ATWATER is a singer-songwriter from Grove, Illinois. His acoustic, stripped-back instrumentals lend intimacy with the listener to his confessional folk songwriting that highlights his experiences of growing up queer.
Sunday, Sept. 27, is a powerful, emotional send off to the weekend, spotlighting dynamic singer-songwriters and folk pop storytellers. Expect to dance, sing and cry to headliners Brandi Carlile and Lola Young and to discover your new favorite indie artist like Tiny Habits or Natalie Jinju.
SUNDAY: COLUMBIA, MD
“Icon” is an understated way to describe BRANDI CARLISLE, who is headlining in both NYC Saturday and DC Sunday. As a highly esteemed singer-songwriter in the folk Americana space, Carlisle has won 11 Grammys and has won the title of Time’s Woman of the Year for her activism in LGBTQ rights, women in music and humanitarian aid. Carlisle’s music explores queer identity, family and empathy. Her voice adds a dynamic layer to her songwriting charm, with a warm tone that cracks and breaks with emotion.
LOLA YOUNG is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter catapulted to the spotlight with her song “Messy.” Young stands out with her raspy, smoky vocals and her eclectic, danceable blend of alt pop, soul and R&B. Young is unabashedly herself, detailing her struggles with addiction, mental health, toxic relationships and self-acceptance through her raw, vulnerable songwriting. We’re thrilled to see Young return to All Things Go, headlining in both NYC Friday and DC Sunday, proving her resilience after her on-stage collapse at the festival last year.
SIENNA SPIRO is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter who is wise beyond her years. Accompanied by a vintage ‘60’s aesthetic, Spiro creates mature, emotionally cathartic ballads with her soulful, powerhouse vocals. Her debut album, The Visitor, releases July 3, giving festival audiences plenty of time to learn the words to sing (and cry) along. Spiro will also perform at All Things Go NYC Saturday, Sept. 26.
FATHER JOHN MISTY is the stage name of Joshua Michael Tillman, who previously played drums in the band Fleet Foxes before beginning his solo endeavor in 2012. Honesty is at the core of Father John Misty’s vision, often detailing sardonic and satirical commentary regarding the human experience through crooning vocals over lush, larger-than-life folk-rock instrumentation. He carries this bravado and grandeur into his performances and we’re psyched to see what he has in store for the All Things Go crowd.
TINASHE has gone multi-platinum for her “Nasty” and infectious R&B tracks, with over a decade of albums under her belt. She’s a multi-hyphenate artist who also writes, dances, produces and creative directs, ensuring her signature is written all over each part of the creative process.
FLIPTURN is an indie-rock powerhouse from Jacksonville, Florida. Flipturn began inside garages and sweaty house shows while the members were still in high school and the band still carries that DIY rock star energy into their tracks. A warm, nostalgic feel pervades through each song, with swooning vocals, beachside riffs and drums that crash upon sonic shores. Their sophomore album, Burnout Days, and its subsequent reimagined version show the band’s versatility as they continue to evolve and experiment.
WOLF ALICE is an English rock band with dream pop and shoegaze influences. Their euphoric tracks feature frontwoman Ellie Rosswell’s ethereal vocals soaring above hypnotic guitar riffs and atmospheric synths, coated in layers of reverb. Their latest album, The Clearing, takes their sound to the next level, channeling the magnetism of ‘70’s rock’n’roll greats like Fleetwood Mac with string arrangements, bouncy piano chords and powerhouse vocals.
CMAT, aka Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, is an Irish country-pop starlet, notable for her viral hit “Take A Sexy Picture Of Me.” Her country-inspired storytelling employs clever, humorous tongue-in-cheek lyricism to make cultural observations and political statements while building a colorful musical landscape. She’s bringing her vibrant world to All Things Go in both DC and NYC.
JENSEN MCRAE’s hyper-detailed songwriting lends the type of intimacy you can usually only get from flipping through someone’s journal. McRae’s husky, low alto voice narrates stories of heartbreak, letting go and personal growth. She will also be taking the stage at All Things Go NYC Saturday, Sept. 26.
Even if you think you haven’t heard RYAN BEATTY, you have — from his collaborations with self-proclaimed boy band BROCKHAMPTON to his writing credits on Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER, Beatty has left his fingerprints all over the music industry. His solo music allows his skilled lyricism and prose to shine, accentuated with simple guitar riffs and piano keys.
STELLA LEFTY’s signature pop-country twang adheres to the trend of country-inspired pop tunes having their cultural moment. Similar to Kacey Musgraves and Ella Langley, Lefty’s raw vocals, polished production and authentic songwriting will get your foot tapping and your hips swaying.
ROCHELLE JORDAN effortlessly marries classic ‘90’s R&B and deep house for a sound that is razor-sharp and cold as ice. Fans of classic R&B powerhouses such as Aaliyah and electronic visionaries like FKA Twigs alike will be dancing along to Jordan’s performance.
TINY HABITS is a folk-pop trio from Boston that connected in college, where they recorded covers in their dorm. Their angelic and pensive voices dripping over gentle instrumentals have garnered praise from Elton John and the label of “Prodigies of Harmonies” from the New Yorker.
TROUSDALE is a femme-powered folk-pop trio made up of Quinn D’Andrea, Georgia Greene and Lauren Jones. Together, they’re kind of like if the Power Puff Girls sang earth-shattering three-part harmonies that hit you straight in the heart.
VIOLET GROHL is the next-in-line heir to grunge rock royalty, as the eldest daughter of Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Nirvana fame. At just 20 years old, Grohl’s debut album, Be Sweet to Me, was released May 29, igniting her own path as a woman in rock music with 90s-esque distorted guitar riffs and ghostly, breathy vocals.
NATALIE JINJU’s music knows no bounds — combining pop sensibilities with bossa nova flare. As a skilled multi-instrumentalist and singer, Jinj’s warm, saccharine voice glides over gentle piano chords for a sound that’s bound to connect with fans of artists like Laufey. She’s also featured on All Things Go NYC’s Saturday lineup.
GOOGLY EYES is the solo project of Bethany Ann Warner, a seasoned songwriter and producer who has co-written for pop stars like Sabrina Carpenter. googly eyes channels her vulnerability and creativity through unpredictable and glitchy beats paired with her hypnotic, atmospheric vocals.
JAKE MINCH is a 22-year-old singer-songwriter whose debut album, George, is an intimate and tender peek into his thoughts — from young love to feelings of suicidal ideation. Minch’s twangy voice sings delicately over a plucky acoustic guitar, conjuring visions of warm sunlight spilling over a quiet room. Fans of Noah Kahan, The National and Elliot Smith will resonate with Minch’s lo-fi, vulnerable tracks.
The New York leg of the festival will take place simultaneously with the D.C. area’s, swapping many of the same artists across the three days. Headliners Zara Larsson, Lola Young, Brandi Carlisle and MUNA will also top the bill in New York. However, a handful of unique artists will be exclusive to the New York festival.
FOREST HILLS STADIUM
CARA DELEVINGNE made us all stop plucking our eyebrows in the 2010s and now she’s making us all dance. After dedicating three years to perfecting her sound, the model-turned-actress made her musical debut just days ago with her singles “I Forgot” and “Out of My Head.” These songs are just a peek into Delevingne’s musical world — and we’re ready to see the full vision at All Things Go.
With her signature electric blue bass in hand, BLU DETIGER has a prodigious knack for all things groovy. Her bass is the beating pulse of her music, anchoring her tracks in funk, disco and electroclash influences.
CHLOE QISHA is a “21st Century Cool Girl.” With two brilliant EPs under her belt, Qisha has proven herself to be a juggernaut in alt pop, with songwriting that blends humor with vulnerability. Fans of Olivia Rodrigo will enjoy her pop-rock influences, authentic songwriting and breathless vocals.
While MEG STALTER got her start as a comedian and actress in Too Much and Hacks (if we had a nickel every time an actress from the show Hacks performed at All Things Go 2026, we’d have two nickels), she’s entering her pop-star era with her upcoming album Crave (hey, that’s us!) Stalter incorporates her humor into her electric pop star persona, channeling chaotic Y2K pop culture through her single “Prettiest Girl in America.”
CHERRY BOMB debuted in January of this year and with three singles released (including a delicious synth-pop cover of Alanis Morissette’s You Oughta Know), she’s already making a splash — or an explosion. Cherry Bomb is the solo project for Mandy Lee, whose powerhouse vocals stood out in the indie band MisterWives throughout the 2010s. Cherry Bomb takes Lee’s vocals to the next level, saturated with disco-inspired production.
CARLY RAE JEPSEN is closing out the weekend with a special sunset performance. While she’s mostly recognized for the enormous hit song “Call Me Maybe,” there’s more to her than meets the eye. Jepsen’s bubblegum pink ’80s-inspired synths and earnest, relatable lyrics have garnered her a dedicated fan base that hails her as an underrated cult classic in pop music.
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