The Momentary Concludes Landmark 2026 Music Season With Wiz Khalifa, Zedd, Wilco, Big Thief, Sierra Ferrell And More

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - The Momentary concluded its 2026 music season with a wide-ranging lineup that brought some of today's most celebrated artists to Northwest Arkansas, spanning hip-hop, indie rock, Americana, folk, and electronic music. Across its outdoor stage, the Momentary welcomed a variety of artists including Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz, Chance the Rapper, Wilco, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Lord Huron, Death Cab for Cutie, Rhiannon Giddens, Mavis Staples, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Sierra Ferrell, Big Thief, Zedd, Chris Lake, and more throughout the year.

The outdoor concert season kicked off with performances by multi-platinum hip-hop artists Wiz Khalifa and 2 Chainz, acclaimed indie-rock band Wilco, and bluegrass icons Alison Krauss & Union Station, setting the stage for a summer and fall filled with landmark performances across genres.

In July, platinum-selling indie-rock band Lord Huron took the stage, followed by a sold-out performance from GRAMMY Award-nominated rock favorites Death Cab for Cutie. The month culminated with Pulitzer Prize and GRAMMY Award-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens'American Tunes: Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing, featuring Mary Chapin Carpenter, Mavis Staples, and Hurray for the Riff Raff. The special program celebrated the profound influence and enduring legacy of women and Black artists in shaping American folk music.

The season continued in August with another sold-out performance from four-time GRAMMY Award-winning Americana trailblazer Sierra Ferrell, followed by widely acclaimed indie-folk band Big Thief, and electronic powerhouse Chris Lake. GRAMMY Award-winning producer Zedd capped off September with an electrifying sold-out set, and GRAMMY Award-winning hip-hop artist Chance the Rapper closed out the outdoor concert season in October with a performance celebrating the tenth anniversary of his landmark mixtape, Coloring Book.

The Momentary's intimate indoor venue, RØDE House, offers another dynamic slate of performances throughout the season. Indie-rock bands Momma and The Bethsperformed earlier in the year, followed by a co-headlining show from Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy. Closing out the season in the RØDE House are performances by Black Country, New Road (October 16), Cut Copy (DJ Set) and The Faint (November 6), and Los Lobos (December 6).

Since opening in 2020, the Momentary has welcomed artists including The Roots, Wu-Tang Clan, Kaskade, Megan Moroney, Pancho Barraza, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Japanese Breakfast, Alabama Shakes, deadmau5, GloRilla, Jon Batiste, and John Legend, among many others. Through concerts, festivals, and immersive programming, the Momentary continues to bring artists from across the musical landscape to Northwest Arkansas, creating opportunities for audiences to experience established favorites alongside new and diverse voices in an intimate, multidisciplinary setting.

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ABOUT THE MOMENTARY

Opened in February of 2020 in Downtown Bentonville, the Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time; and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is 'a living room' where community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful. The Momentary was founded by the Walton family, based on the vision of Tom, Olivia, and Steuart Walton. Its commitment to cultivating arts and cultural experiences provides more opportunities for education, engagement, and enjoyment in our region. The Momentary is an extension of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, founded by Alice Walton. The Momentary welcomes all with free general admission. Additional offerings include live music, visual and performing arts, an artist-in-residence program, culinary experiences such as Onyx Coffee Lab and the sky-high Tower Bar, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, an outdoor festival space, and a retail shop. For more information, visit theMomentary.org . The Momentary is located at 507 SE E Street, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712. The Momentary's Founding Funders are Walton Family Foundation, Walmart, RØDE Microphones, The Coca-Cola Company, Tyson Family Foundation, and Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation.