Hinterland Music Festival to Unveil Permanent Outdoor Stage in 2026

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Hinterland Music Festival has announced the completion of a new permanent outdoor stage at its festival grounds in St. Charles, Iowa ahead of the event’s 11th annual edition, taking place July 30 through August 2, 2026.

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The festival grounds have expanded by 130 acres in 2026 and now span nearly 400 acres across camping and parking areas, with 27 acres dedicated to the main festival concourse. Organizers said the new permanent stage marks a major infrastructure investment as the festival continues to grow.

Festival founder Sam Summers said: “From the beginning, our goal has been to build something lasting here — not just for one weekend, but for the long term. This permanent outdoor stage allows us to keep growing Hinterland in a thoughtful way, improve the experience for fans and artists, and continue establishing this part of Iowa as a special place for live music in the heart of the Midwest.”

The stage was designed by Goché inclusions in collaboration with the festival’s ownership and operations team. The structure spans approximately 8,000 square feet, stands 65 feet tall, and features a steel frame with insulated metal panel construction designed for long-term outdoor use.

Located about 30 minutes south of Des Moines, the site has become one of the Midwest’s largest outdoor music venues.

More information and tickets are available at Hinterland Music Festival .

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/des-moines/article/Hinterland-Music-Festival-to-Debut-Permanent-Outdoor-Stage-for-2026-Edition-20260520)._