The Motet, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, Silverada and Magoo headline this year’s Black Swamp Arts Festival music lineup.

The weekend-long event returns to BG for its 33rd anniversary September 11 through September 13.

Austin & the Syd Eperience open things up on the main stage with a punk rock sound at 5 p.m. Friday. The Debutants follow, showcasing an “Indiana Newgrass” sound, a blend of blue grass and indie folk. Headliners Magoo will follow them, showcasing a progressive bluegrass sound, before concluding Friday’s lineup with headliner Silverada at 10 p.m., highlighting their Texas country roots.

On Saturday Sankofa gets the ball rolling at 12 p.m., bringing Afro-Funk to the stage. Following them will be The Go Rounds, Leadfoot Granny (you can check them their Live & Loud performance here), Brother Wallace and Paul McDonald and the Mourning Doves. Saturday’s headliners will then take the stage starting at 8 p.m. with Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears performing the blues with swagger. The Motet finishes the festivities at 10 p.m., with their blend of funk, soul, jazz and jam band rock.

Sunday will conclude the three-day festivities, bringing Third Coast Swing to the stage at 12 p.m., followed by Chris Canas and Miller and the Other Sinners at 3 p.m., wrapping up the musical performances.

“The 2026 Main Stage lineup captures what Black Swamp Arts Festival does best—bringing together original music across genres and creating space for established artists and emerging talent alike, from local and regional favorites to nationally touring performers.” Cole Christensen, Black Swamp Arts Festival Performing Arts Chair.

The event will be held in downtown Bowling Green and Main St. will be closed to through traffic from 5 a.m. Friday until 5 p.m. Sunday.