We are pleased to share the 2026 Duluth Dylan Fest will be held May 17-24, 2026. Please note times and locations are subject to change. Watch for updates for ticketed event links. The festival preliminary lineup includes:
Sunday May 17, 2026
Hibbing Dylan Day
Front Lawn Birthday Party
Bob Dylan’s 85th Birthday Celebration
live music with Gene Lafond & Amy Grillo
outside of Bob Dylan’s boyhood home
2425 7th Avenue East, Hibbing
10:30 AM-11:30 AM | Free
Hibbing High School Tour
Tour of the Historic Hibbing High School
7th Avenue East & East 22nd Street, Hibbing
Noon to 2 PM | Free
Tour info and link coming soon
Shelter From The Storm
Featuring Jane Oase, Peter Oase, Mike Bernier, Garth Anderson,
Jordan Ash, Kevin, Kitchak, and Todd James
Mr. D’s Bar & Grill
5622 Grand Avenue, Duluth
5:00-8:00 PM | TBD
Ticket info and link coming soon
Monday, May 18, 2026
Dylan Fest Acoustic Jam Session
with host Leslie Black
Bring your voice and/or instrument and music stand
Chord book with lyrics provided
Ursa Minor
2415 West Superior Street, Duluth
5:30-7:30 PM | Free
(Practice Jam Monday, May 11 at 5:30 PM at Ursa Minor)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
TBD
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Greg Tiburzi and Erin Aldridge Performs Desire – 50th Anniversary Tribute
First hour full Desire album followed by assorted
Dylan Tunes during second hour
Sir Benedict’s Tavern on the Lake
805 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN
4:30-6:30 PM | Free
Dylan Fest Open Electric Jam
with host Traxx Nelson-Kavajecz of Born Too Late
Bring your guitar, harmonica, bass, or whatever you play
Electric and acoustic instruments welcome.
Drum set and amps will be available.
Superior Tavern
1224 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI
6:00-8:00 PM | Free
(Practice Jam Wednesday, May 13 at 7 :00 PM at Superior Tavern)
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Dylan Fest Music at the Museum with Cowboy Angel Blue
Lake Superior Railroad Museum
506 West Superior Street, Duluth
7:00-10:00 PM |Tickets $12 advance; $15 door
Ticket info and link coming soon
Friday, May 22, 2026
Dylan Fest Singer-Songwriter Contest
Sacred Heart Music Center
201 West 4th Street, Duluth
7:00-10:00 PM | Tickets $10 advance; $15 door
Ticket info and link coming soon
Saturday, May 23, 2026
John Bushey Memorial Lecture
Lecture by author and news reporter Aaron Brown
Zeitgeist Teatro Zuccone
222 E Superior St, Duluth
1:30–3:00 PM | Free
The Music of Bob Dylan Concert
Featuring Dan Israel and Friends
Sacred Heart Music Center
201 West 4th Street, Duluth
7:00-10:00 PM
Ticket info and link coming soon
Highway 61 Revisited Radio Show
The North 103.3 FM, Streaming online
5:00-6:00 PM | Free
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Bob Dylan Front Porch Birthday Party
live music with Greg Tiburzi
Bob Dylan’s childhood home
519 N. 3rd Ave. East, Duluth
11:00-1:00 PM | Free
Bob Dylan’s Big 85th Birthday Bash
with Paul Metsa and Sonny Earl
A night of music, video, and conversation
Alhambra Theatre
321 N. Central Avenue, Duluth
7:00-9:00 PM | TBD
Ticket information and link to come
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