Music
5:00 PM
to 10:30 PM
Friday Evening Session
SessionDoors open for the Friday evening session of NCBF 2026. Welcome to the festival!
5:30 PM
to 6:30 PM
The Grove: Bitter End
EntertainmentAcoustic folk and storytelling to open up The Grove stage on Friday evening.
6:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
Main Stage: The Hops
EntertainmentHigh-energy indie rock to kick off the festival on the Main Stage.
7:00 PM
to 7:30 PM
Main Stage: DJ Set
EntertainmentDJ set between live acts on the Main Stage.
7:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
The Grove: Cask Iron
EntertainmentStripped-back blues and slide guitar in the intimate setting of The Grove.
7:30 PM
to 10:15 PM
Main Stage: Pale Riders
EntertainmentAlt-country and Americana headliners closing out Friday on the Main Stage.
8:30 PM
to 10:00 PM
The Grove: Golden Thread
EntertainmentJazz trio closing out The Grove for Friday night. Smooth and mellow.
10:15 PM
to 10:30 PM
Last Orders
SessionLast orders at all bars. Please make your way to the bars now if you'd like a final drink.
10:30 PM
Bars Close
SessionAll bars are now closed. Thank you for joining us tonight - see you tomorrow!
12:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
Saturday Day Session
SessionDoors open for the Saturday afternoon session of NCBF 2026.
12:30 PM
to 1:30 PM
Main Stage: Dry Hopped
EntertainmentFunk and soul four-piece opening the Main Stage for Saturday afternoon.
12:30 PM
to 1:30 PM
The Grove: Session IPA
EntertainmentAcoustic singer-songwriter opening The Grove for Saturday afternoon.
1:30 PM
to 2:00 PM
Main Stage: DJ Set
EntertainmentDJ set between live acts on the Main Stage.
2:00 PM
to 3:00 PM
Main Stage: Head Retention
EntertainmentPost-punk energy closing the day session Main Stage.
2:00 PM
to 3:00 PM
The Grove: Kettle Sour
EntertainmentWorld music and percussion duo in The Grove.
2:00 PM
to 4:30 PM
Upgrade to Saturday Evening Session
GeneralSaturday day ticket holders can upgrade to the evening session! Visit the ticket desk in the plaza to purchase an evening upgrade. Limited availability - upgrade early to avoid disappointment.
3:30 PM
to 4:30 PM
The Grove: Full Mash
EntertainmentReggae-dub vibes closing The Grove for the day session.
4:45 PM
to 5:00 PM
Last Orders - Day Session
SessionLast orders at all bars for the day session.
5:00 PM
to 5:30 PM
Session Changeover
SessionBars are now closed for the session changeover. All day ticket holders, please make your way to the plaza while we clear the venue. Bars will reopen at 17:30 for the evening session. Thank you for your patience!
5:30 PM
to 10:30 PM
Saturday Evening Session
SessionDoors open and bars reopen for the Saturday evening session of NCBF 2026.
6:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
Main Stage: Tap Water
EntertainmentPsychedelic groove merchants opening the Main Stage for Saturday evening.
6:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
The Grove: Wort Collective
EntertainmentSpoken word and live looping to open The Grove for Saturday evening.
7:00 PM
to 7:30 PM
Main Stage: DJ Set
EntertainmentDJ set between live acts on the Main Stage.
7:30 PM
to 10:00 PM
Main Stage: Malt Shovel
EntertainmentSaturday night headliner. Indie anthems and crowd singalongs to close out NCBF 2026.
7:30 PM
to 8:30 PM
The Grove: Trub
EntertainmentGritty blues-rock duo tearing it up in The Grove.
9:00 PM
to 10:00 PM
The Grove: Sparge
EntertainmentJazz and soul closing out The Grove for the final night of NCBF 2026.
10:15 PM
to 10:30 PM
Last Orders - Evening Session
SessionLast orders at all bars. Final drinks for NCBF 2026!
10:30 PM
Bars Close - Festival Ends
SessionAll bars are now closed. Thank you for an incredible NCBF 2026! See you next year.