GEM & JAM READIES FOR ITS RETURN WITH MASSIVE 80+ ARTIST LINEUP

Tucson, Arizona – After a brief hiatus, fan favorite- Gem & Jam Festival returns to the Sonoran Desert setting of Pima County Fairgrounds, February 06 through February 08, 2026.  The three-day music, art, performance, and gem & mineral event bolstered its return with the announcement of its partnership with prolific independent promoter Relentless Beats, known for such marquee events as Goldrush Music Festival, Experts Only Festival, DUSK music festival, Better Together, Decadence Arizona, and much more. The partnership between these two highly regarded event producers will open the 17th annual event to a wider audience and elevate programming, resulting in the most significant Gem & Jam Festival to date.

Mining the depths of the musical landscape for a lineup that honors the festival ethos, while infusing a fresh collection of high-energy, A-list, and burgeoning talent, the 80+ artist lineup for 2026 crosses genres for something uniquely Gem & Jam.

Artists-By-Day:

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 06: CloZee; Desert Dwellers; Flamingosis; Koastle; Lumasi; Moontricks; Stevie Nova; Tauk; The Widdler (new); Tripp St.; WonkyWilla; Yak Attack; Zone Drums (dj set / new); Aireloosh; Baggins (new); Bodykast; Bush League; Element 83 (new); Legion of Mario; LivvieP (new); Mental; Naust; Not Yurs (new); Overcasti (new); SIV, and Zuze.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 07: G Jones b2b EPROM; TroyBoi; 5 am Trio; Cool Customer; Devault; High Step Society; J.Worra; Lapa of Emancipator; Luke Petruzzi (new); Mr. Bill; Nala; Saxsquatch; TV Broken 3rd Eye Open; Coati (new); Half Dead; JMAU5 (new); KVOLX (new); Lunarfluxx; Mahsiv (new); Mastuh (new); Scotia (new); Soaplab (new); Special K (new); Steve Bones (new); The Bennu; Tropic Vibration, and Walters the Don.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 08: Tycho; 5 AM (new); Artifakts (new); Boombassador (Boombox x The Polish Ambassador)- first show outside of Colorado; Boombox (DJ set); Ivy Lab (DJ set)- A Farewell Tour stop; Jason Leech; LIMINOID (Yheti x Lespecial)- first show West of the Mississippi; Motifv; Satin Jackets; Star Monster; Sunsquabi; The Polish Ambassador’s Dead Polish; Yheti b2b Toadface; Allie Radd (new); Ben Dro; Isaiah Walker (new); Knostrukt (new); Lugh Haurie (new); Oslo Löco (new); Sava (new); Sean Watson (new); Slick Floyd (new); Speckz; The Haze, and Valkorion (new).

The Opal Stage is back at Gem & Jam, with curated production by  IDGAFNK, featuring some of Arizona’s best producers, DJs, painters, crafters, builders, and art installations. It is where culture, community, and creation converge- and late night look for some Opal Afters on the Top Secret Bus…IYKYK. Gem & Jam will also be hosting a DJ competition at Gentle Ben’s in Tucson on January 23, where burgeoning talent will mix it up for a chance to win a slot at this year’s festival. A portion of the event’s proceeds will support Tucson Clean and Beautiful.

Located on 640 acres and just 20 miles south of downtown Tucson, the Pima County Fairgrounds is surrounded by nature and resides in a desert environment, creating an expansive setting perfect for Gem & Jam. The multi-stage music and arts festival will be expanding on its experience with special late-night sets, world-class visuals, unique stage designs, artist galleries, live paintings, experiential installations, daytime workshops, gem and mineral exhibits, and much more.

GEM & JAM 2024 AFTER-MOVIE

All ticket levels are on sale now, including single-day options. VIP passes are available, including everything that a GA ticket provides, plus: Early Entry pass to arrive at the festival campgrounds a day early, Car Camping pass with preferred campsite area, VIP Main Stage Viewing Area, access to VIP lounge with complimentary snacks and beverages, VIP bathrooms, and a goodie bag with Gem & Jam merch and gifts from sponsors. Ticketing options & payment plans are available.

Camping options are available, starting with free walk-in camping and a $25 parking fee. Additionally, Gem & Jam offers several elevated camping experiences- Car Camping, Group Camping Bundle for up to ten cars, Glamping, VIP Glamping, and Deluxe and Standard RV Passes.  With the Glamping option, you can roll in comfort with an insulated, pre-set up tent in proximity to festival grounds —located in a shaded grassy reserved camping area —and enjoy an inflatable mattress, bedding, furniture, space heater, and electricity. The VIP Glamping option includes everything listed with the Glamping Pass, plus VIP upgrades. Both options are good for up to two people.  Visit www.GemAndJamFestival.com for all tickets, camping, RV, and add-on options.

Gem & Jam is co-produced with Relentless Beats. Visit www.gemandjam.com for the most up-to-date information. Stay connected on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GemAndJam, X at x.com/GemAndJamFest, and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/GemAndJamFestival. Gem & Jam Festival is an all-ages event.