Lineup Announced for 2026 Hoochenanny Music and Whiskey Festival

Three-day event in Perinton, NY to feature 20 musical acts and over 30 whiskey distillers.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:35pm

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Organizers have announced the lineup for the 2026 Hoochenanny Festival, a three-day celebration of music and whiskey taking place August 14-16 at Center Park in Perinton, New York. The event will feature 20 musical acts, including headliners My Morning Jacket, Guster, Tommy Brunett's All-Star Cavalcade of Scoundrels, and Grace Bowers.

Why it matters

The Hoochenanny Festival has become a highly anticipated annual event, drawing music and whiskey enthusiasts from across the region. The festival's move to a new location in Perinton is expected to further boost its profile and cement its status as a must-attend summer destination.

The details

General admission will be free on Friday, while paid tickets will be required for Saturday and Sunday. The inaugural Hoochenanny was held in Geneseo in 2023, before moving to Irondequoit's Camp Eastman last year. Festival co-owner Sean McCarthy promises the 2026 event will deliver 'a real experience' with 'environments and vibes and feelings' beyond just the music and whiskey.

  • The 2026 Hoochenanny Festival will take place August 14-16.
  • The lineup was announced on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Sean McCarthy

Festival co-owner who announced the 2026 Hoochenanny lineup and details.

My Morning Jacket

American rock band announced as a headliner for the 2026 Hoochenanny Festival.

Guster

American indie rock band announced as a headliner for the 2026 Hoochenanny Festival.

Tommy Brunett's All-Star Cavalcade of Scoundrels

Musical act announced as a headliner for the 2026 Hoochenanny Festival.

Grace Bowers

Musical act announced as a headliner for the 2026 Hoochenanny Festival.

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What they’re saying

“Beyond the numbers here, we're building out environments and vibes and feelings. That's what we do at these festivals. You settle in. You settle into a new space, different points of intrigue — you can't do just do one thing at a festival. We're going to deliver a real experience.”

— Sean McCarthy, Festival co-owner

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Hoochenanny Festival will go on sale to the general public on May 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The Hoochenanny Festival has evolved into a must-attend summer event that celebrates the region's love of music and whiskey, providing a unique festival experience that goes beyond just the lineup of performers.