Location
Moab, UT— This event may happen at various locations in the city.
About
The Moab Folk Festival is a multi-day celebration featuring live folk music performances, free workshops, and community events in Moab, Utah. The 2026 festival takes place November 6–8, with ticketed concerts and free programs at several venues in downtown Moab.
Ticketed evening concerts are held at Star Hall (159 E Center Street):
- Friday, Nov 6, 7–9:30pm: Melissa Chilinski & Pearly Blue (7pm), John Craigie (8pm)
- Saturday, Nov 7, 7–9:30pm: Steve Poltz (7pm), John Craigie (8pm)
Daytime performances are held at the Center Street Ballfields (198 E Center Street, entrance on the north side) and require separate tickets:
- Saturday, Nov 7, all day: Doors open at 10am; Jordan Smart at 11am; The Rebel Eves at 12:15pm; Bonnie Paine at 1:45pm; Rising Appalachia at 3pm
- Sunday, Nov 8, all day: Doors open at 10am; Sunday Morning Inspiration Set (various performers TBA) at 11am; Steve Poltz at 12:15pm; Sister Sadie at 1:45pm; Leftover Salmon at 3pm
Free ancillary events and workshops (no ticket needed) include music jams, story hours for children, artist interviews, and more at venues such as The Press, Helipad, Sun Court, Grand County Public Library, and Star Hall.
Friday, Nov 6:
- 6–8pm: Festival Picker’s Jam at The Press
- 7–8:30pm: Free Community Concert at Helipad (Still The Weather, The Rebel Eves)
Saturday, Nov 7:
- 9–11am: Coffee Slam & Bluegrass Jam at Sun Court
- 10:00–10:50am: Artist Interview with Steve Poltz at Star Hall
- 10:30–11:15am: Musical Story Hour with Melissa Chilinski at Grand County Public Library
- 6–8pm: Drum Workshop & Jam Session with Biko Casini of Rising Appalachia at Helipad
- 6–8pm: Festival Picker’s Jam at The Press
Sunday, Nov 8:
- 9–11am: Coffee Slam & Bluegrass Jam at Sun Court
- 9:30–10:30am: Songwriter in the Round with Cosy Sheridan, Jordan Smart, and Jillian Linklater (of The Rebel Eves) at Star Hall
Each day at the Ballfields features four main folk performances from 11am–4:30pm. Workshops and evening events take place at indoor and outdoor venues throughout Moab. Some venues and all workshops are free and open to all ages; ticketed concerts require separate admission for Ballfield and Star Hall events.