This Summer’s Middle Waves Lineup Announced
Tickets are now on sale
Fort Wayne, Ind. (March 6, 2026) – Middle Waves Music Festival presents a dynamic lineup for the 2026 Festival. The festival will return to the Lincoln Pavillion at Headwaters Park on Saturday, June 6 with music, art, vendors and local food partners. Gates will open at 3 p.m., and music will begin at 4 p.m. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m.
Passion Pit will headline the festival this year. Beach Bunny and The Paradox rock the vibe mid-festival while local favorites Los Aptos and Man of the Flood get the energy going as the day begins.
As an all-ages festival, Middle Waves creates space for longtime fans and first-time concertgoers alike. Beyond the music, festivalgoers can expect playful creative touches throughout the park—from flower crowns and a glitter bar to interactive yard games that add to the day’s vibrant atmosphere. Local food partners will also join the festivities (details announced later).
VIP tickets will feature exclusive perks including express check-in, a private bar, exclusive restroom, complimentary snacks and water, a cooling station, private creative activations, a concierge table, and a tasting experience. Middle Waves merch will be available for purchase in the VIP area as well.
If you are interested in Middle Waves sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mary Jo Hardiman, chief operating officer, at [email protected] or 260.247.3700. Also, Middle Waves encourages donations to grow and support the festival.
TICKETS: $45 for adults, $10 for kids (12 and under), $100 for VIP (plus applicable fees). Tickets can be purchased at middlewaves.com, ticketmaster.com and at the STAR Bank box office at the Embassy at 125 W. Jefferson Blvd (M-F, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and two hours prior to performances).
General admission adult ticket pricing will increase the week of the event to $55.
About the Middle Waves Music Festival
Middle Waves is a one-day indie and pop rock music festival held in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was created as an opportunity to draw more visitors to the city and provide northeast Indiana with a chance to have the music festival experience in our own backyard.
To ensure the growth and longevity of the festival, the Embassy Theatre acquired Middle Waves from the Middle Waves, Inc. board in summer 2023 and has taken over leadership of programming, planning and execution. In recent years, the Embassy has charted a course to diversify and expand its programming. The festival is in strategic alignment with those goals. For festival details, visit middlewaves.com.
Middle Waves Music Festival Fort Wayne LLC is a wholly owned and controlled subsidiary of the Embassy Theatre, a 501(c)three charitable organization.