Strings Music Festival has announced the lineup for its 39th season, with a wide mix of classical music, roots, rock, jazz, comedy and community events this summer in Steamboat Springs.

The schedule includes 34 concerts, more than 20 free community programs and a roster featuring 18 Grammy Award winners, with shows held at the Strings Music Pavilion.

The lineup is notable for its mix of marquee names and genre-spanning programming, from Herbie Hancock, Graham Nash, Little Feat and Steve Earle to Tig Notaro, Cat Power, Marty Stuart and TajMo. 

Strings is also adding new formats this year, including standing-only shows and general-admission concerts with dance space for select shows.

“This season reflects the spirit of Strings,” said Strings Music Festival Executive Director Elissa Greene in a recent news release. “In a town known for authenticity and excellence, we present exceptional artists in a setting that feels personal and accessible.”

“From the Pavilion to parks and community spaces across the Yampa Valley, we aim to create meaningful opportunities to connect artists and audiences,” she added.

Free events, family-friendly activities and outdoor programming are also part of the push to connect artists with the Yampa Valley community in more informal settings.

Season 39 lineup:

• June 26: Larry Fleet, 7 p.m.
• June 27: America at 250: Centuries of Sound, 7 p.m.
• June 28: The Wallflowers: 30th Anniversary Tour for Bringing Down the Horse, 7 p.m.
• June 29: The Robert Cray Band: All Amped Up Tour 2026, 7 p.m.
• July 1: Bluegrass and Beyond: The Modern American String Quartet, 7 p.m.
• July 3: American Roots featuring Mark and Maggie O’Connor, 7 p.m.
• July 5: Brent Rowan: 25 Years of Songs & Stories, 7 p.m.
• July 7: Graham Nash: Live on Tour 2026, 7 p.m.
• July 10: Asleep at the Wheel, 7 p.m.
• July 11: Steamboat Bill, Jr. with live music by the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra, 7 p.m.
• July 15: Aeolus Quartet: Masterworks and New Voices, 7 p.m.
• July 17: Tig Notaro: Out of Nowhere!, 7 p.m.
• July 18: Darlin’ Companion: A Tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter, 7 p.m.
• July 22: Counterpoint, 7 p.m.
• July 24: Steve Earle: 51 Years of Songs & Stories, 7 p.m.
• July 25: Café 1930s: Jazz, Tango, and Cabaret, 7 p.m.
• July 28: An Evening with Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, 7 p.m.
• July 29: Parisian Colors: Chamber Music for Piano, Strings and Flute, 7 p.m.
• July 31: Fitz and the Tantrums, 7 p.m.
• Aug. 1: Brass Through the Ages: From Bach to Britten, 7 p.m.
• Aug. 4: Cat Power: The Greatest Tour, 7 p.m.
• Aug. 5: Cinematic Strings: An Ode to the Silver Screen, 7 p.m.
• Aug. 6: Daniel Rodriguez String Band, 7 p.m.
• Aug. 7: The Jayhawks, 7 p.m.
• Aug. 8: Baroque Brilliance: An Orchestral Finale, 7 p.m.
• Aug. 9: Herbie Hancock, 7 p.m.
• Aug. 12: Cliburn Silver Medal Winner: Vitaly Starikov Solo Piano Recital, 7 p.m.
• Aug. 14: Nick Shoulders: Apocalypse, Never! Tour, 7 p.m.
• Aug. 15: Django Festival All-Stars featuring Samson Schmitt, Pierre Blachard and Ludovic Beier, 7 p.m.
• Aug. 16: Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin: Together On Stage, 7 p.m.
• Aug. 18: Little Feat: The Last Farewell Tour, 7 p.m.
• Aug. 22: Double Knot, 7 p.m.
• Aug. 29: Heads All Empty, 7 p.m.
• Sept. 18: TajMo: Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ Room on the Porch Tour, 7 p.m.

The ticketing structure also includes a mix of options, with some classical concerts starting at $12 for locals, August concerts priced at $40 or less, and select pay-what-you-can or free programs. 

Season 39 also offers free events including an Open Rehearsal for Families & Friends on June 30 at 11 a.m. at the Pavilion; and Coffee Talk with Jamey Lamar on July 28 at 11 a.m. at Dusky Grouse Coffee on Parisian Colors. 

Twilight Yoga returns Wednesdays, July 1-Aug. 12 from 7-8 p.m. at Strings Festival Park, pairing all-levels classes with live classical music and an alcohol-free sunset reception ($15 suggested donation).

Contemporary concert tickets went on sale to the general public May 1. 

To view ticket prices, purchase tickets and find more information, including individual program previews, visit StringsMusicFestival.com.