Hulaween 2026: A Look Ahead to Year 13 at Spirit of Suwannee September 30, 2026 23:08

The 13th annual Hulaween is taking place on October 22nd 2026-October 25th 2026 at Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. This year’s Hulaween will be a hit once again with its insanely stacked lineup and out of this world art installations. Patrons of this festival better tie up their shoes cause the dance floor is going to be non-stop boogie. The diverse genre blend is a huge pull for the festival, with acts ranging from jam bands, edm, indie rock, hip-hop, dubstep, house, bluegrass, and funk. Some of the artists performing this year are The String Cheese Incident,, Pretty Lights, Excision, My Morning Jacket, Daily Bread, Opiuo, Green Velvet, STS9, Levity, and Of The Trees just to name a few.

There will be so much amazing talent at this years Hulaween. Patrons will have to close wisely when making their personal festival schedule. We are going to highlight a handful  of the top live bands we're most excited to see perform at the 13th edition of  Hulaween.

The String Cheese Incident will be performing a total of 5 sets, one of which will be with renowned Guitarist Warren Haynes for “The Warren Haynes Incident" on Saturday October 24th 8:15 pm on The Meadows Stage. String Cheese Incident is composed of Bill Nershi( guitar), Kyle Hollingsworth (piano, organ, keyboard), Keith Moseley (bass guitar), Jason Hann (percussion), Michael Kang (mandolin electric guitar, and violin) and Michael Travis (drums, percussion) and will be on The Meadows Stage Friday October 23rd @ 5:15pm and 7:30pm, Saturday October 24th @ 5:45 pm, and Sunday October 25th @ 3pm.

STS9 is a instrumental 5 piece comprised of Hunter Brown (guitar/keys), David Phipps (keyboards), Zach Velmer (drums), Jeffree Lerner (percussion), and Alana Rocklin (bass). The energy during STS9 sets is top notch. They havedialed their unique sound to perfection. The Human Dream Tour has been a hit this year for the band. STS9 is set to launch on The Hallows Stage late night on Friday October 23rd @ 12:30 am.

Pretty Lights is coming off a spectacular performance at their festival Yahn Dawn @ Meadow Creek in Buena Vista, Colorado in middle of September and will be coming into Hulaween primed and ready. This 6 member live band consists of Derek Vincent Smith (production, instrumentation, vocals), Michael Menert (production, instrumentation, vocals), Borahm Lee (production, keyboards, synthesizers), Alvin Ford Jr. (drums), and David Najarian (production,turntables). The Soundship Space Bus with the fantastic Pretty Lights will be hitting The Meadow Stage Saturday October 24th @ 11pm (est).

My Morning Jacket is returning to Hulaween this year after they finish up a 7-night residency @ The Fillmore In San Francisco in early October. My Morning Jacket is composed of 6 members: Jim James (lead vocals, guitar), Tom Blankenship (bass guitar), Patrick Hallahan (drums, percussion), Bo Koster (keyboards, percussion, vocals), Carl Broemel (guitar, pedal steel, saxophone, vocals). My Morning Jacket is playing on The Meadow Stage Friday October 23rd @ 10pm(est).

Geese is another headliner that is making their Hulaween debut this year. Originating in New York City Cameron Winter (lead vocals, guitar, keyboard), Dominic DiGesu( bassist), Emily Green (guitar), Max Bassin (drums) have madea profound impact on the music scene from their beginning in 2016. This experimental indie-rock band will be a nice treat for those in attendance. Geese plays on The Meadow Stage Sunday October 25th @ 6:30 pm (est).

Eggy features four members in Alex Bailey (drums, vocals), Jake Brownstein (guitar, vocals), Mike Goodman (bass, vocals) and Dani Battat (keys, vocals). Originating in New Haven, Connecticut Eggy stormed onto the jam band scene in 2016 with their high energy live performances. A blend of psychedelic rock, funk, and blues this set is worth the look. Eggy’s set is on the Hallows Stage on Friday October 23rd @ 6:30 pm(est).

Big Gramatik consists of the two members from Big Gigantic: Jeremy Salken (drums),Dominic Lalli (saxophone, DJ, producer) and Denis Jašarević (known by his stage name Gramatik). This collaboration is going to take festival goers on a wild ride during their B2B performance on The Amphitheatre stage on Sunday October 25th 6:30 pm(est).

Lettuce is a funky funky soul band. Dominating their genre for years Lettuce always puts on a funk-tastic show. Currently on their “Lettuce Cook Tour” nationwide the band consisting of 6 members: Adam Deitch (Drums, Percussion), Adam “Shmeaans” Smirnoff (Guitar), Erick “Maverick” Coomes (Bass Guitar), Ryan “Zoid” Zoidis (Alto, Baritone, & Tenor Saxophone, Korg X-911), Eric “Benny” Bloom (Trumpet, Horns), Nigel Hall (Vocals, Hammond B-3, Rhodes, Clavinet, Keyboards) is set to take stage at Hulaween Friday October 23rd on The Hallows Stage @ 9pm(est).

Eoto and friends is making a Hulaween comeback this year after a couple years' hiatus. Eoto is the side project of String Cheese members Michael Travisand Jason Hahn. Eoto’s sound is so unique and filled with jaw dropping beats. The improvisation during this set will be next level. Excited to see who Michael and Jason invite up to jam with them. Eoto and Friends play on the Spirit Lake Stage on Friday October 23rd @ 11:30pm.

Mountain Grass Unit is making their Hulaween debut. These young men have skyrocketed the music scene recently, even making a debut at the Grand Ole Opry on August 26th during their latest nationwide tour. Consisting of 4 members: Drury Anderson, Luke Black, Sam Wilson, and Josiah Nelson, MGU formed in Birmingham, AL while Anderson, Black, and Wilson attended high school together. Nelson joined the fold during Anderson & Black's time as students at Berklee College of Music. MGU plays on the Spirit Lake Stage late night on Saturday 10/24/26 @ 2:15 am(est).

Greyboy Allstars include Karl Denson on Saxophone, Robert Walter on Keys, Mike Andrews (under the pseudonym Elgin Park) on guitar, Chris Stillwell on bass and Aaron Redfield on drums. Greyboy Allstars exude a jazzy funk vibe and are going to put smiles on those faces who make it by to hear their unique sound fill the air. Greyboy Allstars are closing out the festival this year on The Spirit Lake stage Sunday October 25th @ 9:30pm (est).

Hulaween brings such a beautiful vibes to the woods of Suwannee Music Park every year. The diverse lineup and next level art installations amongst spirit lake makes Hulaween one of the best festivals out there. Passes are still available via Hulaween’s official website. Happy Hula!

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