This event is in the past.It took place on May 3, 2026 at The Freight.






Grammy-winner Laurie Lewis co-curates this intimate 10th annual festival where bluegrass legends and rising stars share the stage for two nights of picking, harmony singing, and good old-fashioned merriment. Stick around for daytime workshops and informal jams that turn spectators into participants.
Grammy-curated lineup
Intimate 500-seat venue
Bluegrass workshops & jams
Established & emerging artists
Tips
🎻"no bad seat in the house"
🎪"good old-fashioned merriment"
Berkeley Bluegrass Festival
Downtown Berkeley






Grammy-winner Laurie Lewis co-curates this intimate 10th annual festival where bluegrass legends and rising stars share the stage for two nights of picking, harmony singing, and good old-fashioned merriment. Stick around for daytime workshops and informal jams that turn spectators into participants.
Grammy-curated lineup
Intimate 500-seat venue
Bluegrass workshops & jams
Established & emerging artists
Tips
🎻"no bad seat in the house"
🎪"good old-fashioned merriment"
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