Yacht Rock Detroit Announces 2026 Lineup

Featuring 3 Dog Night, Pablo Cruise, Ambrosia & More

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Yacht Rock Detroit, an annual two-day waterfront yacht rock music festival, has announced its 2026 lineup. The nine-act lineup will span two nights, July 17-18, at Detroit's historic Roostertail venue. General Admission and VIP tickets are now available.

Why it matters

Yacht rock, a genre of soft rock music popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s, has experienced a resurgence in recent years. The Yacht Rock Detroit festival provides fans an opportunity to experience classic yacht rock hits performed live in an outdoor, waterfront setting.

The details

The 2026 Yacht Rock Detroit lineup features several iconic yacht rock acts, including 3 Dog Night, Pablo Cruise, and Ambrosia. The festival will take place over two nights at the Roostertail, a historic Detroit venue located on the city's riverfront.

  • Yacht Rock Detroit will take place July 17-18, 2026.
  • General Admission and VIP tickets are now available.

The players

Yacht Rock Detroit

An annual two-day waterfront yacht rock music festival.

Roostertail

A historic venue in Detroit located on the city's riverfront, where Yacht Rock Detroit will take place.

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The takeaway

Yacht Rock Detroit's 2026 lineup promises to deliver a nostalgic and lively celebration of the iconic yacht rock genre, providing fans an opportunity to experience classic hits in an idyllic waterfront setting.