The Barns at Wolf Trap has announced the initial lineup for its 2025-2026 season. The entertainers include indie folk rockers, jazz greats, and chamber ensembles.
The new season starts in October. Here’s some of that month’s lineup:
- Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul, and Mary on October 16
- Hiss Golden Messenger on October 17
- Pat McGee Band on October 18
- Chandrika Tandon on October 19
- The War and Treaty on October 23
- The Autumn Defense featuring John Stirratt and Pat Sansone of Wilco on October 24
- The Dirty Dozen Brass Band on October 25
- Newmyer Flyer Presents The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook on October 29 and 30
The November and December linup includes:
- Jim Brickman on November 5 and 6
- The Barr Brothers on November 7
- North Mississippi Allstars on November 8
- Natalie Merchant on November 20
- A tribute to Clifton Chenier by C.J. Chenier and Marcia Ball on November 22
- Mark O’Connor’s An Appalachian Christmas on Dec 4
- A holiday show with JOHNNYSWIM on December 6
2026 shows will include:
- The Del McCoury Band on January 16, 17, 18, 20, 21
- DC Anthem Singers Shine with Bob McDonald, Caleb Green, and D.C. Washington on February 1
- John Lloyd Young on February 4
- Nashville Emerging Artists Night on February 5 though 7
- Yonder Mountain String Band on February 19 and 20
- Christian McBride and Ursa Major on February 21
- The Second City on February 25 through 29
- International Guitar Night on March 11 and 12
- Los Straitjackets on March 13
- 37th Evening of Comedy on April 10 and 11
Tickets for Wolf Trap’s 2025–2026 season go on sale to the public on Friday, August 22. Wolf Trap members (donors of $80 and above) may purchase tickets in advance. Tickets can be purchased online at wolftrap.org.
See individual performance listings online at Wolf Trap’s website calendar.
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