Great South Bay Music Festival

Name: Great South Bay Music Festival
Start: 2026-07-23
End: 2026-07-26
Location: Patchogue

The Great South Bay Music Festival is a four-day summer music event held at Shorefront Park in Patchogue, New York. The 2026 edition features a diverse lineup of rock, reggae, ska, and jam bands, including headliners such as The Used, Sublime, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, and My Morning Jacket.

Date: Jul 23-26, 2026
Location: Patchogue

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Event summary

Highlights

Headlining sets by The Used and Bayside on opening night
Friday reggae performances featuring Sublime with Jakob Nowell
Improvisational sets from Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers and Gov’t Mule
Final day headliners My Morning Jacket and Little Feat

The Great South Bay Music Festival returns to Long Island from July 23 to July 26, 2026, offering a wide range of musical genres across multiple stages at Shorefront Park. Founded by Jim Faith, the event is designed for dedicated live music fans and focuses on a non-political, community-oriented atmosphere. The schedule includes a heavy rock and emo focus on Thursday, a reggae and ska-themed Friday, improvisational southern rock on Saturday, and a conclusion featuring psychedelic and classic rock on Sunday.

Attendees can enjoy performances at the waterfront venue and are permitted to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Notable acts for 2026 include Sublime with Jakob Nowell, Gov’t Mule, and Little Feat appearing as part of a farewell tour. The festival grounds accommodate both cash and credit transactions, and logistics such as dedicated ride-sharing drop-off zones and street parking are available for visitors. While outside food and drink are prohibited, each guest is allowed one sealed bottle of water.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Shorefront Park; www.newsday.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Patchogue

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.