The Biscuits & Banjos Festival brings folk, blues, R&B, jazz, and Americana music to Durham, North Carolina from April 25-27, 2026. Headlined by Grammy-winning artists Mavis Staples, Rhiannon Giddens, and Taj Mahal, the festival features an impressive lineup of 49 performers including the Blind Boys of Alabama, Rissi Palmer, and a special Carolina Chocolate Drops Reunion. Notable artists like Christian McBride, Leyla McCalla, Dom Flemons, and Amythyst Kiah round out the diverse programming that celebrates American roots music traditions. The three-day festival showcases both established legends and emerging voices across multiple genres within the folk and blues spectrum.
Featured Artists
View all 49 artists →Leyla McCalla
New Orleans, Louisiana
Mavis Staples
Chicago, Illinois
Joy Clark
New Orleans, Louisiana
Rhiannon Giddens
Greensboro, North Carolina
Amythyst Kiah
Chattanooga, North America
Infinity Song
New York, New York
Taj Mahal
New York, New York
Christian McBride
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gabrielle
London, England
Yasmin Williams
Woodbridge, Virginia
Jake Blount
Providence, Rhode Island
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