The 2026 Lineup: Where Legends Play the Woods and The Future is Born
After 26 years of elevating emerging artists like Geese, Billy Strings and Leon Bridges, the Portland-area festival returns with a lineup that balances discovery with icons including Steve Earle, Shakey Graves and Marcos Valle.
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2026 Pickathon Holiday Presale—With Daily Prizes

The Pickathon Holiday Presale is back with discounted tickets for 2026 and daily prize giveaways. Buy a weekend pass during the presale and you’ll be automatically entered to win special festival experiences all week long.

2026 Presale Tickets Ends Saturday!

Secure the earliest, lowest-priced passes — including weekend, single day, parking, and RV + car camping — before they’re gone. Quantities are limited and always move fast.

25th Anniversary Merchandise Presale - Ends September 21!

Missed out on Pickathon merch at the festival? No worries—we’ve got you covered. Shop the exclusive online presale, ending September 21!

A Thank You to Our Community & An Invitation to Build the Future

Pickathon’s 25th year was a true milestone, and now we’re looking ahead with Creative Neighborhoods. Share your experience in our 2025 survey and help shape the future.

A Festival Through Fading Frames: Pickathon’s 25th Anniversary on Expired Polaroid Film

Portland photographer Kelsey Jean used expired Polaroid and 35mm film to capture the fleeting details of Pickathon’s 25th anniversary. You might even find yourself in one of the frames — download yours!

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