New York’s best-kept musical secret is coming back once again.
East Aurora, NY’s Borderland Festival returns for the eighth time from Sept. 18-20 at Knox Farm State Park this year.
To ring in the occasion, the curators went all-out booking a lineup made up of rockers, bluesmen, grunge icons, roots-y groups, folk heroes and more.
Just a few of the most notable artists on the stacked bill include Rock Hall of Famer Jack White, hearty ensemble The Alabama Shakes, singular psych-folk outfit Lord Huron, alt-legends Pixies and rapidly-rising singer-songwriter Jesse Welles.
They’ll be joined by The Head And The Heart, Flipturn, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Chance Peña and Andy Fransco & The U.N.
In total, 32 unique acts will flak Borderland’s three stages over the long weekend.
If you’d like to be there, general admission passes are available as of today.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on three-day passes was $308 including fees on SeatGeek.
Single-day passes start at $197 including fees.
Make sure to use promo code NYPOST10 for $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout (Editor’s Note: this discount is only valid for users’ first purchase on SeatGeek).
On top of all the acts descending upon East Aurora, Borderland will also play host to artists, artisans, food purveyors, and craft brewers that “reflect the creativity, culture, and community spirit that define the Borderland experience.”
There’s also a tattoo bus, frequency massage and bodywork (free in VIP tents!), petting zoo, free axe throwing and a kid’s zone they’ve dubbed “Village Play Voyager.”
Mouth-watering vendors on hand include Basteenie Weenies, Al Forno Ferruzza Pizza, Frosty Softy, Fat Bob’s BBQ and Buffalo Bros Burgers among others.
“Borderland is everything a music festival should be – a lovingly curated, expertly run, earth- and environment-aware, fan-friendly love-fest created and crafted by people who love music, for people who love music,” Jeff Miers Music wrote in a loving review of the ’25 edition of the annual extravaganza.”
“It’s been three days since Borderland 2025 wrapped up. I still have my Weekend GA wristband on. And I still haven’t come crashing back down to earth.”
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For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the 2026 Borderland Festival below.
How much are the cheapest tickets for the 2026 Borderland Festival?
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on single and multi-day general admission passes for the Borderland Festival are listed here:
| Borderland Festival dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Sept. 18-20 Three-day passes | $308 (including fees) |
| Friday, Sept. 18 Single-day passes | $197 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Sept. 19 Single-day passes | $218 (including fees) |
| Sunday, Sept. 20 Single-day passes | $218 (including fees) |
Who’s on the 2026 Borderland Festival lineup?
We barely scratched the surface above.
As mentioned, 32 (!) gifted acts will be at Borderland this year. If you’d like to fully prepare ahead of time, you can find all of them on the fest’s simple, home-y poster here:
Huge music festivals in 2026
Summer ain’t over yet.
As proof, here are just a few of the sweet, sweet 2026 lineups we’re excited for these next few months.
| Can’t-miss 2026 music festivals |
|---|
| Lollapalooza July 30 through Aug. 2 at Grant Park in Chicago, IL John Summit, Charli XCX, Smashing Pumpkins, Olivia Dean, Geese |
| Outside Lands Festival Aug. 7-9 at the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA Charli XCX, The Strokes, Rüfüs Du Sol, The xx, Baby Keem |
| Just Like Heaven Festival Aug. 22 at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, The Rapture, Feist, Matt and Kim |
| Bourbon and Beyond Festival Sept. 24-27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY Mumford & Sons, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews Band, Kacey Musgraves |
| Austin City Limits Oct. 2-4 and 9-11 at Zilker Park in Austin, TX Charli XCX, Skrillex, Lorde, Turnstile, Geese |
Need even more live music in your life? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2026 to find the show that makes the most sense for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
