Gem & Jam is Bringing the HEAT!
Gem & Jam Festival returns to the Arizona Desert February 6–8, 2026, taking over the Pima County Fairgrounds (11300 S. Houghton Rd., Tucson, AZ) for three days of crystals, art, and late-night sound. Rising from the Tucson desert like a living mirage, Gem & Jam blends captivating crystals, immersive art, and thundering sound into a world entirely its own! This show is not only family friendly, full of amenities and accommodations, but it’s also built like a glittering desert city that doesn’t sleep. With CloZee, Moontricks, Tycho, G Jones b2b EPROM, and TroyBoi headlining, plus an 80 more artists in a lineup that includes bass, jam, and everything in between. Expect gates to open around noon, with music rolling deep into the night, plus immersive installations, artist galleries, live painting, daytime workshops, and gem & mineral exhibits threaded through the weekend like hidden treasures. Being the 17th annual installation of the festival, this is surely one you won’t want to miss!
Bigger Gems and Louder Beats
After the heartbreak of last year’s hiatus, the excitement is even bigger now since we’ve waited two years to finally return to the desert fairgrounds. This is the most iconic festival where gem and mineral culture blends seamlessly into after-dark, LED-fueled, stage heat. The Opal Stage is also back and better than ever! Curated by IDGAFNK and featuring Arizona’s standout DJs, artists, and immersive installations, this has always been one of my all-time favorite stages to hang out at. Expect late-night magic, secret Opal Afters on the Top Secret Bus (IYKYK), and don’t forget, there is a DJ competition at Gentle Ben’s on January 23 where rising talent can earn a festival slot, with proceeds supporting Tucson Clean & Beautiful.
Daily Lineups are HERE! Time to plan the weekend!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 06: CloZee; Desert Dwellers; Flamingosis; Koastle; Lumasi; Moontricks; Stevie Nova; Tauk; The Widdler (new); Tripp St.; WonkyWilla; Yak Attack; Zone Drums (dj set / new); Aireloosh; Baggins (new); Bodykast; Bush League; Element 83 (new); Legion of Mario; LivvieP (new); Mental; Naust; Not Yurs (new); Overcasti (new); SIV, and Zuze.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 07: G Jones b2b EPROM; TroyBoi; 5am Trio; Cool Customer; Devault; High Step Society; J.Worra; Lapa of Emancipator; Luke Petruzzi (new); Mr. Bill; Nala; Saxsquatch; TV Broken 3rd Eye Open; Coati (new); Half Dead; JMAU5 (new); KVOLX (new); Lunarfluxx; Mahsiv (new); Mastuh (new); Scotia (new); Soaplab (new); Special K (new); Steve Bones (new); The Bennu; Tropic Vibration, and Walters the Don.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 08: Tycho; 5AM (new); Artifakts (new); Boombassador (Boombox x The Polish Ambassador)- first show outside of Colorado; Boombox (DJ set); Ivy Lab (DJ set)- A Farewell Tour stop; Jason Leech; LIMINOID (Yheti x Lespecial)- first show West of the Mississippi; Motifv; Satin Jackets; Star Monster; Sunsquabi; The Polish Ambassador’s Dead Polish; Yheti b2b Toadface; Allie Radd (new); Ben Dro; Isaiah Walker (new); Knostrukt (new); Lugh Haurie (new); Oslo Löco (new); Sava (new); Sean Watson (new); Slick Floyd (new); Speckz; The Haze, and Valkorion (new).
Grab your tickets now!
Gem & Jam isn’t just another lineup, its a breath taking desert wonderland, a place where you can spend the afternoon hunting for gems, crystals and hot threads in the vendor rows, then lose track of time under stage lights, surrounded by beautiful souls, as the night turns electric. Tickets for Gem & Jam are on sale now, with February 6–8, 2026 right around the corner, including single-day and VIP options. VIP passes include early campground entry, preferred car camping, exclusive viewing areas, a private lounge with snacks and drinks, upgraded bathrooms, and a merch goodie bag. A wide range of camping is available, from free walk-in camping and car camping to group sites, RV passes, and fully set-up glamping tents with beds, power, and shaded reserved space. Gem & Jam is an all-ages event, co-produced with Relentless Beats. Full ticketing, camping details, and updates can be found at GemAndJamFestival.com. This year’s return feels less like an event and more like a portal, one that opens at noon, lights the sky until the early hours, and leaves you walking back to camp like you just discovered something rare.