<body><div>Some of the biggest names in music are scheduled<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3nUpGK_190hBX5Q00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3nUpGK_190hBX5Q00" width="1024" height="576" ><figcaption>©Michael J.Lutch</figcaption></figure>For 55 years, Wolf Trap has blended world-class performance with the natural beauty of Northern Virginia. This summer, the Filene Center once again becomes one of the region’s hottest tickets, as the 2026 season delivers a lineup packed with Grammy winners, Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Famers, genre-bending innovators and arena-level headliners.“At Wolf Trap, music and nature create shared experiences that feel especially powerful at this moment in our nation’s story,” said Arvind Manocha, president and CEO of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. “With programming that continues to welcome generations of audiences and artists alike, this is a place where people can gather and experience the joy of live performances amidst one of the country’s most distinctive outdoor venues.”Leading the charge is Sting, who opens the summer with a three-night stand May 21-23. The 17-time Grammy winner and former frontman of The Police remains one of the most enduring forces in modern music, and a multi-night residency at Wolf Trap signals a major start to the season. Fans can expect a career-spanning setlist that bridges rock classics and his sophisticated solo catalog.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2P7s1b_190hBX5Q00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2P7s1b_190hBX5Q00" width="1024" height="576" ><figcaption>Wolf Trap</figcaption></figure>Guitar aficionados are in for a treat throughout the summer. The SATCHVAI Band, pairing virtuosos Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, launches its first U.S. tour stop at Wolf Trap May 30. Blues-rock heavyweight Gary Clark Jr. teams with Christone “Kingfish” Ingram June 6, and Joe Bonamassa shares the bill with Gov’t Mule July 29, creating a string of must-see nights for six-string devotees.Alt-rock icon St. Vincent joins forces with the National Symphony Orchestra on June 25, offering fans a chance to hear her art-pop catalog elevated by orchestral power. It’s one of several bold collaborations with the NSO, led by music director Gianandrea Noseda, who conducts Beethoven’s towering Ninth Symphony on Aug. 14 and presents the new musical-visual work American Mosaic on Aug. 15 as part of the America250 celebration.Latin music royalty arrives July 12 with Pepe Aguilar, a titan of Mexican regional music whose multigenerational fan base guarantees a vibrant evening at the Filene Center.Country and Americana fans have plenty to circle on the calendar. Alison Krauss reunites with Union Station for two nights (July 16-17), while Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit bring their introspective, Southern-rooted rock July 30. The masked country outlaw Orville Peck rides into Vienna June 14, continuing his ascent as one of the genre’s most intriguing figures.Hip-hop takes center stage Aug. 1 with Chance the Rapper, the Chicago-born star who reshaped the independent music model and brought socially conscious lyricism to the mainstream. His appearance underscores Wolf Trap’s continued commitment to presenting artists who resonate with younger audiences while maintaining artistic credibility.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1OcjQa_190hBX5Q00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1OcjQa_190hBX5Q00" width="900" height="675" ><figcaption>Perou</figcaption></figure>Another marquee name is the ever-eclectic Jon Batiste (Aug. 21), the Oscar- and Grammy-winning bandleader whose genre-fluid style fuses jazz, soul, pop and classical influences. Batiste’s dynamic live performances are known for turning concerts into communal celebrations—a perfect fit for Wolf Trap’s open-air setting.Among the most anticipated returns is James Taylor, who brings his All-Star Band for three performances (Aug. 30, Sept. 1-2). Taylor’s warm baritone and timeless catalog have made him a perennial Wolf Trap favorite.Other heavy hitters include funk powerhouse Trombone Shorty with gospel legend Mavis Staples (July 18); indie favorites Young the Giant and Cold War Kids (June 12); and pop/new wave pioneers The Human League, Soft Cell and Alison Moyet (June 30). The Avett Brothers close out summer with a two-night run (Sept. 18-19).A highlight of the America250 programming is the June 9 all-star tribute, Songwriters Celebrate John Prine, honoring the late songwriting legend with performances by Emmylou Harris, Margo Price, Patty Griffin and others, backed by Prine’s longtime band. The patriotic-leaning series also includes The Beach Boys (June 7), Harry Connick Jr. (July 3), Tedeschi Trucks Band (Aug. 28-29) and Philadelphia Ballet’s Stars and Stripes Forever! (Sept. 10).Family-friendly programming includes orchestral screenings of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” (July 11) and “Hook,” (Sept. 5), plus a Tribute to ABBA concert (Aug. 8), ensuring that audiences of all ages can find a reason to pack a picnic and settle onto the lawn.Wolf Trap’s 2026 summer season stands as one of its most ambitious yet and offers something for everyone. For a complete schedule or more information, visit www.wolftrap.org. </div></body>

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For 55 years, Wolf Trap has blended world-class performance with the natural beauty of Northern Virginia. This summer, the Filene Center once again becomes one of the region’s hottest tickets, as the 2026 season delivers a lineup packed with Grammy winners, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, genre-bending innovators and arena-level headliners.

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