Fort Desolation Fest
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About
Fort Desolation Fest is Utah’s premier outdoor music festival, taking place September 24–26, 2026, at Cougar Ridge Resort in Torrey, UT. Set against the iconic landscapes of the American West, the event offers three nights of live Americana music, with artists including:
- Drive-By Truckers
- Andrew Bird
- Grahame Lesh & Friends
- Rayland Baxter
- Futurebirds
- Tune-Yards
- Bella White
- Grace Cummings
- Coleman Jennings
- LowDown Brass Band
- Triggers & Slips
- Pixie & The Partygrass Boys
Attendees can choose from several lodging options on the festival grounds:
- General campground
- Camp Springbar (with tent bundles for those new to camping)
- Luxury villas and suites
- Value camping bundles
All camping sites accommodate up to 6 people.
Tickets include General Admission and VIP options for all three nights of music, access to food vendors, and bar areas (must be 21+ for bar areas). All passes come with free parking a short walk from the festival.
Additional experiences include the Fort Desolation Fondo—two days of gravel cycling through Capitol Reef National Park (package includes riding, festival passes, and camping), and access to the Oasis Pool & Spa for swimming, sauna, and showers. Adventure activities such as hiking, mountain biking, climbing, and fly-fishing are accessible nearby in Capitol Reef country.