Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival

Downtown Jamestown will come alive August 28-29 as the Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival returns with a diverse lineup of regional and local talent performing across 9 different venues throughout the city! With 10 of our 14 events being free to the community, Whirlybird 2026 features everything from nationally touring acts to hometown favorites. Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival offers music fans an opportunity to experience Jamestown's vibrant arts and entertainment scene in an intimate, walkable downtown setting.

Headline Festival Highlights Include:

• Jimkata headlining Saturday night at Wicked Warren's following an opening performance by Circuit1.
• Sugar Nova, featuring Luke Miller of Lotus, appearing at the Winter Garden Plaza on Saturday with Buffalo favorites, Grub, opening up. 
• Chicken Fried Singer Songwriter Showcase at Haggy's 4 Below featuring Ryan Buzzetto and special guests. 
• The Jamestown Soul All Stars, featuring members of Smackdab, Porcelain Busdrivers, and the Steve Davis Band, bringing a special collaborative performance to the festival.
• Royal Tea Service performing a featured set at the Winter Garden Plaza on Friday evening.
• Late-night performances from regional favorites Tsavo Highway, Mister Green, The Away Team, and Stereo Death at Jamestown Wine Cellar.
• Acclaimed singer-songwriter Stephen Babcock headlining the Saturday showcase at Jamestown Skate Products.
• A weekend of free performances and community events at venues throughout downtown Jamestown.

Festival Schedule

Friday, August 28

Winter Garden Plaza
313 N. Main Street | All Ages | No Cover (Donations Encouraged)

• 5:00 p.m. — Gates Open
• 6:00-6:45 p.m. — Marcus Graham Band
• 7:00-9:00 p.m. — Royal Tea Service

Raven & Rune
318 Washington Street | Festival Pass or $15 at the Door

• Adam McKillip (Time TBA)
• Uncle Ben's Remedy (Time TBA)

Jamestown Wine Cellar
309 N. Main Street | 21+ | Festival Pass or $10 at the Door

• 9:00-10:30 p.m. — Mister Green
• 10:45 p.m.-12:15 a.m. — The Away Team
• 12:30-2:00 a.m. — Stereo Death

Haggy's 4 Below
104 E. Second Street | 21+ | No Cover

• 7:00-11:00 p.m. — Ryan Buzzetto with special guests Jade Giambrone and Jerod Eggleston

Labyrinth Press Co.
12 E. Fourth Street | All Ages | No Cover

• 4:00-6:00 p.m. — Jade Giambrone

2 Gingers Inn
1118 E. Second Street | 21+ | No Cover

• Bill Ward (Time TBA)

Lifted - JTNY
320 N. Main Street | 21+ | No Cover

• Open for service from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 29

Wicked Warren's - Jamestown
119 W. Third Street | All Ages | Festival Pass or $20 at the Door

• 9:00-9:30 p.m. — Circuit1
• 9:30-11:30 p.m. — Jimkata

Winter Garden Plaza
313 N. Main Street | All Ages | No Cover (Donations Encouraged)

• 2:00 p.m. — Gates Open
• Jamestown Soul All Stars featuring members of Smackdab, Porcelain Busdrivers, and Steve Davis Band (Time TBA)
• Grub (Time TBA)
• Sugar Nova featuring Luke Miller of Lotus (Time TBA)

Jamestown Wine Cellar
309 N. Main Street | 21+ | Festival Pass or $10 at the Door

• 9:00-10:00 p.m. — Fred Leopard
• 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. — Tsavo Highway

Jamestown Skate Products
207 Pine Street | All Ages | No Cover

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. — Cheney Maxine
• 2:00-3:00 p.m. — Tin Can Reverie
• 3:00-5:00 p.m. — Stephen Babcock

Haggy's 4 Below
104 E. Second Street | 21+ | No Cover

• 7:00-11:00 p.m. — Ryan Buzzetto with special guests Erik Thor and Gavin Paterniti

Labyrinth Press Co.
12 E. Fourth Street | All Ages | No Cover

• 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. — Oliver Burdo

Jamestown Farmers Market
Third Street & Pine | All Ages | No Cover

• 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. — Mike Brunacini

2 Gingers Inn
1118 E. Second Street | 21+ | No Cover

• Campfire Junkie (Time TBA)

Lifted - JTNY
320 N. Main Street | 21+ | No Cover

• Two-Year Anniversary Celebration, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

The Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival continues its mission of showcasing original music, supporting local businesses, and celebrating the creative spirit of Jamestown through a weekend of performances, art, and community engagement.

For additional festival information, passes, and updates, visit www.whirlybirdfest.com