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The Town and the City
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The Town and the City

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The Town and the City 2026, United States
60 artists

Key facts

Dates
30 April – 2 May 2026
Where
The Town and the City 2026, United States
Tickets
edition over
Headliners
Cristina Vane, Abby Moskowitz, Ava Sophia

Data updated on 18 February 2026 — source: official site, Songkick

🎤Lineup

Headliners
Cristina Vane – Americana
Cristina Vane
Americana
Abby Moskowitz
Ava Sophia
Beagle Dog
Charming Arson
Charming Arson
Copilot – Hip-Hop
Copilot
Hip-Hop
D-Tension & The Secrets
David Lowery – Rock
David Lowery
Rock
Dead Vapor
Dead Vapor
Dom the Composer
Dom the Composer
Durp.
Everly Estelle
Future Teens – Pop Rock
Future Teens
Pop Rock
GA-20 – Blues
GA-20
Blues
Grace Givertz – Queercore
Grace Givertz
Queercore
JVK
JVK
Jacques Lambert
James Hamilton
Jazz Criminals
Jen Howell
Jen Kearney
Jen Kearney
Jennifer Tefft & The Strange
Jennifer Tefft & The Strange
John Doe – Soundtrack
John Doe
Soundtrack
Jon Langford & Friends
Josh McKelvie – Rock
Josh McKelvie
Rock
Joshua Theodore
Joshua Theodore
Kris Delmhorst – Rock
Kris Delmhorst
Rock
Kristin O’Brien
Krixus
Country
Losing Side
Make It So
Make It So
Makeshift Kings
Marcy the Baptist – Indie Rock
Marcy the Baptist
Indie Rock
Megan from Work
Megan from Work
Mike’s Carwash
Mike’s Carwash
Nigel Wearne
Nigel Wearne
Other Brother Darryl – Americana
Other Brother Darryl
Americana
Phantom Ocean
Phantom Ocean
Plus Comedians
Poorhouse Records Allstars
Ron’s Car
Ron’s Car
Ruby Red – Alternative
Ruby Red
Alternative
Sinnet
Pop
Stay at Home Dads
Stay at Home Dads
Steve Wynn – Alternative Country
Steve Wynn
Alternative Country
Tanya Donelly & Chris Brokaw
Tell
The Darlin’
The Deliriants
The Evolutionists
The Felice Brothers – Americana
The Felice Brothers
Americana
The Ghouls – Soundtrack
The Ghouls
Soundtrack
The Wolff Sisters – Rock
The Wolff Sisters
Rock
Toluca Lake – Melodic Hardcore
Toluca Lake
Melodic Hardcore
Tony V
Tony V
Tysk Tysk Task
Tysk Tysk Task
Vundabar – Indie Rock
Vundabar
Indie Rock
Weatherman – Hip-Hop
Weatherman
Hip-Hop
Western Education – Rock
Western Education
Rock
Your Friends
Your Friends

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✈️How to get to The Town and the City

Planning your trip to The Town and the City? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.

  • Nearest airport: Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED), about 19 km from the venue.
  • Major international airport nearby: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 40 km away (more routes).
  • Allow about 27 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for Bedford or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
  • By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
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🛏️Where to stay near The Town and the City 2026 (The Town and the City)

Accommodation near the The Town and the City site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.

Also consider staying around Bedford, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.

Estimated travel time to the site

Distance🚗 Car / taxi🚴 Bike🚶 On foot
~1 km~3 min~4 min~12 min
~3 km~7 min~12 min~36 min
~5 km~11 min~20 min~1 h
~10 km~22 min~40 min~2 h

Public transport: depends on the network around Bedford.

Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.

🌤️The Town and the City 2026 weather

Weather in The Town and the City 2026 in April 2026?

Typical weather

Overcast
Typical high19°
Typical low7°

Chance of rain: about 44% of days

2025Rain24° / 10°2 rainy days
2024Overcast18° / 6°no rainy days
2023Rain15° / 5°2 rainy days

Based on the last 3 years over the same period.

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🗺️Things to do near The Town and the City

Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around The Town and the City. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.

Nearby, Bedford and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.

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📋Practical info

Dates
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City
The Town and the City 2026
Artists
60 artists
Programming
Eclectic
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Lineup focus score

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8%

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Musical footprint

As a % of the 22 identified artists in the lineup (known genre), by genre — not to be confused with the focus score, computed on the whole lineup.

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