Dromfest 2026 Announces September Return to Catskill with Indie Rock Lineup

Indie label Dromedary Records announced the 2026 lineup for Dromest taking place Sept. 4-6 at The Avalon Lounge in Catskill, New York. The popular Hudson Valley festival continues its mission of bringing together artists, fans, and community through a uniquely independent music experience.

Now entering its fourth year, Dromfest has evolved from a label anniversary celebration into one of the country’s most distinctive independent music gatherings, bringing together known talent, emerging voices and music fans from across the country for a weekend of performances, collaboration and community.

Dromfest reflects Dromedary’s long-standing commitment to adventurous, independent music and the people who make it possible. The festival’s multi-venue format transforms Catskill into a walkable celebration of outsider art, with performances taking place throughout the village.

“Dromfest was never intended to be just another music festival,” stated Al Crisafulli, founder of Dromedary Records and curator of Dromfest in the announcement. “It’s about creating a space where artists, fans and friends can come together around a shared love of underground rock music. Every year, the sense of community grows stronger, and we’re excited to welcome everyone back to Catskill in 2026.”

Tickets are on sale now. Admission for nighttime events on Sept. 4 is $25, and standard Sept. 5-6 passes are $120. VIP passes are $145 and include access to the upstairs lounge, afterparty and priority admission to film screening, as well as a drink special, free promotional CD and $20 donation to the Food Bank of Greene County.

The Dromfest ’26 lineup includes:

Friday, Sept. 4 – Dumptruck, Consonant, Karen Schoemer and her “August” Band.

Saturday, Sept. 5 – Wussy, Antietam, Doug Gillard, Moviola, Via, Martha’s Vineyard Ferries, Barbara Manning, Stuyvesant, The Human Hearts, Tiny Blue Ghost, P.G. Six, with readings by Erica Fletcher, Scott Seward and Tim Sommer.

Sunday, Sept. 6 – Come, Scrawl, Nice Strong Arm, Hypnolovewheel, Sleepyhead, Beth Kaplan, French/Cell, Purple Ivy Shadows, R.B. Korbet, Creative Writing, Sweet Harm, plus a screening of the Mike Galinsky/Suki Hawley film Radiation .

Founded in 1993, Dromedary Records, which is based in Kingston, New York, has spent more than 30 years championing independent music. With a catalog spanning indie rock, experimental pop and underground classics, the label has remained committed to artistic freedom, community and the enduring power of independent art.

_Originally reported by [Pollstar](https://news.pollstar.com/2026/06/10/indie-rock-dromfest-26-returns-to-catskill-sept-4-6/)._