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. The festival lineup includes:
Sunday May 17, 2026
Hibbing Dylan Day
Front Lawn Birthday Party
Bob Dylan’s 85th Birthday Celebration
Live music by 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
Pre-registration for Tour Request – Eventbrite
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 | $5 Cover at Door
Monday, May 18, 2026
Dylan Fest Acoustic Jam Session
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)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Desire – 50th Anniversary Tribute
Greg Tiburzi, Erin Aldridge, and Sonja Bjordal
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
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
Cowboy Angel Blue
Lake Superior Railroad Museum
506 West Superior Street, Duluth
7:00-10:00 PM |Tickets $12 advance; $15 door
Tickets: Eventbrite
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
Tickets: Eventbrite
Saturday, May 23, 2026
John Bushey Memorial Lecture
Lecture by author and news reporter Aaron Brown
Zeitgeist Teatro Zuccone
222 East 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
Tickets: Eventbrite
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 by Greg Tiburzi
Bob Dylan’s childhood home
519 North 3rd Avenue East, Duluth
11:00-1:00 PM | Free
Bob Dylan’s Big 85th Birthday Bash
Paul Metsa and Sonny Earl
A night of music, video, and conversation
Alhambra Theatre
321 North Central Avenue, Duluth
7:00-9:00 PM | TBD
Ticket information: The West Theatre
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