Moab Folk Festival
- Dates
- Expected November 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Moab Folk Festival multi-venue footprint: Star Hall and Center Street Ballfields
- Price
- $60 to $150
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 9, 2026
The last Moab Folk Festival was November 6 to 8, 2026, in Moab, UT. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Moab Folk Festival is a three-day folk, Americana and bluegrass festival held in downtown Moab, Utah, from 6 to 8 November 2026. Founded in 2003 by Melissa Schmaedick and now in its 24th edition, it is produced by the nonprofit Friends of the Moab Folk Festival. The 2026 lineup includes Rising Appalachia, Leftover Salmon, John Craigie, Bonnie Paine, Steve Poltz and Sister Sadie. Beyond the ticketed concerts, the weekend adds free workshops, a songwriter round, a picker's jam and a community concert.
How it works
Two venues are ticketed separately. Friday and Saturday evenings (7 to 9:30pm) are at the indoor Star Hall, which seats 290 and costs $60 a night; those shows are sold out. Saturday and Sunday daytime music (11am to 4:30pm) is outdoors at the Center Street Ballfields, with passes at $80 a day or $150 for both days, plus a $450 VIP option. Children 10 and under are free at the ballfield. Bring layers and a blanket or low chair; it runs rain or shine.
Who it suits
It suits roots, folk and bluegrass listeners, including families, who like small-town settings and a mix of intimate indoor shows and relaxed outdoor afternoons. Daytime attendance is typically around 1,500 people a day, with food vendors including gluten-free and vegan choices. Camping is not offered, pets, coolers and outside alcohol are not allowed, and parking downtown is very limited, so walking or biking is encouraged.
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Listen
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Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
How do I get to Moab Folk Festival?
Most visitors base themselves in town and reach the music on foot or by bike, because the two venues are a short walk apart on East Center Street in downtown Moab and parking nearby is very limited. A hotel shuttle, where your lodging runs one, is the other easy option, and bike storage waits at the main entrance to the ballfield. Leaving the car at your lodging for the whole weekend is the plan that saves the most hassle. The options below cover the other ways in.
Nearest airport CNY.
By car
The nearest major airport is CNY, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Festival shuttle
Canyonlands Field (CNY) is 18 miles / ~20 min north of downtown Moab with no public transit. Several Moab-based companies run appointment-only door-to-door shuttles between the airport and downtown, where both festival venues (Star Hall and the City Ballpark) sit. No official Moab Folk Festival airport shuttle was found, this is a general Moab-area commercial service, book ahead.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
A small number of local taxi companies serve Moab; national rideshare apps are not reliably available at CNY the way they are at a major airport, most guides steer travelers to a pre-booked shuttle or rental car instead.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
The festival's own FAQ does not give parking-lot specifics; the general-info guidance found is 'parking is very limited downtown' with the festival actively steering attendees to walk, bike, or use a hotel shuttle instead. 'We highly encourage biking to our festival. Bike storage is available at the main entrance' (official FAQ).
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the center of Moab. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where do most people stay?
There is no camping at the festival, so the weekend is built around a bed in town. Moab has plenty of hotels and nightly rentals, and the campgrounds around it suit anyone who would rather bring a tent. Several lodgings close to the venues offer attendee discounts in limited numbers, which makes booking early worth the effort. Staying within walking range of Center Street also means the car can stay parked from Friday to Sunday. The options below show where to look.
Where can I stay near Moab Folk Festival?
Budget stays 3
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 1
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 1
Airbnb & private camping
Moab has a deep short-term-rental market built around national-park tourism (average nightly rate cited around $326-363 across market-data trackers), with spring and fall being the highest-demand seasons that book out weeks ahead.
Search AirbnbMoab is one of Hipcamp's deepest markets nationally (950+ listings within the search radius, mostly BLM-land and private-land camping oriented around Arches/Canyonlands access rather than the downtown festival itself), a realistic alternative for attendees who'd rather camp than book a downtown hotel, though most listings are a drive from the festival venues, not a walk.
Search HipcampSearch all hotels near Star Hall & Moab City Ballpark
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What to bring
A three day November weekend split between an indoor hall in the evenings and an entirely outdoor ballfield by day.
Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
Price history and tiers
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Quick answers
When is Moab Folk Festival 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was November 6 to 8, 2026. The next one is expected in November.
How much are Moab Folk Festival tickets?
$60 to $150 per person were the 2026 edition's prices. 2027 tickets are not on sale yet; prices will be confirmed when they go on sale.
Where is Moab Folk Festival held?
Star Hall & Moab City Ballpark, Moab, UT.