Wilco, MJ Lenderman, Dinosaur Jr. played Sky Blue Sky 2026

3 days ago7 min read

The sun-drenched shores of Mexico once again provided the perfect backdrop for the annual Sky Blue Sky festival, a Wilco-curated getaway that feels less like a standard concert series and more like a carefully crafted mixtape brought to life. This year’s 2026 edition, headlined by the festival hosts alongside the raw, guitar-driven narratives of MJ Lenderman and the foundational alt-rock roar of Dinosaur Jr., was a masterclass in sonic curation that spanned generations and genres. The lineup read like a record collector’s dream, weaving together threads of Americana with the Jayhawks’ harmonies, the soulful folk-blues of Valerie June, and the indie-rock revivalism of Dr.Dog. It’s this eclectic, heartfelt programming—also featuring sets from Hurray for the Riff Raff’s poetic anthems and the buzzing energy of Snocaps—that defines Sky Blue Sky’s unique ethos.Unlike the sprawling, chaotic fields of most festivals, this destination event thrives on intimacy and a shared appreciation for songcraft, where the line between artist and fan blurs over a shared sunset. For attendees, it’s a pilgrimage; a chance to see legends like Dinosaur Jr., whose feedback-drenched solos still define a genre, share the same bill with ascendant voices like Lenderman, who carries the torch of lyrical, scrappy guitar rock into a new decade. The result is less a simple vacation and more a resonant, communal experience, proving that in the right setting, with the right songs, music can still feel like a personal discovery, even decades into a band’s journey.

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