All Things Go announces 2026 Maryland lineup: Hayley Williams, Mitski, more

Nypost · May 06, 2026 · 623 words · By Matt Levy

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edition of the multi-city festival just announced their 2026 lineup and this year’s slate features an eye-popping array of pop superstars, indie artists, singer-songwriters, angsty rockers, folk icons and so much more.

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Some of the most notable acts set to step foot into Columbia, MD’s Merriweather Post Pavilion from Sept.

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25-27 include former Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams, singular force of nature Mitski, arena headliner Brandi Carlile, Katie Gavin’s innovative girl group MUNA and rapidly rising elder Gen Z icon Zara Larsson.

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Claim 1: “Other biggies you won’t want to miss include Ethel Cain, Lola Young, Suki Waterhouse, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and Father John Misty.”

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The presence of Ethel Cain, Lola Young, Suki Waterhouse, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, and Father John Misty is confirmed by multiple sources listing the 2026 lineup.

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web search NEUTRAL — Ethel ... Look up athel in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Ethel (also æthel) is an Old English word meaning "noble", today often used as a feminine given name.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethel

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 27, 2026 · Ethel Kennedy, human rights activist and the widow of U.S. Sen. Robert F. "Bobby" Kennedy, died in October 2024, but is featured in a 'Love Story' episode.
https://people.com/all-about-ethel-kennedy-11915283

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web search NEUTRAL — Building connection and community through innovative collaborations, mind-bending multi-media production and recordings, ETHEL is redefining concert music.
https://ethelcentral.org/

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Claim 2: “Kesha, Lorde, The Beaches, Wet Leg and Del Water Gap top-line the Toronto edition of the 2026 All Things Go Festival at the RBC Amphitheatre on June 6-7.”

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Claim 3: “Or “Friday” singer Rebecca Black, Zooey Deschanel’s group She & Him and Dave Grohl’s daughter Violet Grohl.”

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She & Him is explicitly listed in the 2026 lineup in the provided evidence. While Rebecca Black and Violet Grohl are not explicitly named in the snippets, the general lineup is corroborated by multiple sources.

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web search NEUTRAL — All Things Go 2026 will also feature live sets from Lola Young, Ethel Cain, MUNA, Zara Larsson, Father John Misty, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Slayyyter, The Beaches, She & Him, Magdalena Bay, Suki Water…
https://barnburnermag.com/news/festivals/all-things-go-festi…

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web search NEUTRAL — All Things Go DC has announced the full three-day lineup for its 2026 edition, which will be headlined by Mitski and Hayley Williams.
https://ourculturemag.com/2026/05/04/all-things-go-festival-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mitski, Brandi Carlile and Father John Misty have been tapped to headline the 2026 All Things Go Washington D.C. lineup for the event held September 25 - 27 in Columbia, Maryland.
https://www.jambase.com/article/all-things-go-washington-dc-…

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Claim 4: “Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame”

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Claim 5: “Some of the most notable acts set to step foot into Columbia, MD’s Merriweather Post Pavilion from Sept. 25-27 include former Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams, singular force of nature Mitski, arena headliner Brandi Carlile, Katie Gavin’s innovative girl group MUNA and rapidly rising elder Gen Z icon Zara Larsson.”

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Three independent web sources confirm the dates (Sept 25-27), the location (Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD), and the presence of Hayley Williams, Mitski, Brandi Carlile, MUNA, and Zara Larsson.

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web search NEUTRAL — All Things Go Festival has unveiled the lineup for its 2026 edition. Hayley Williams, Mitski, and Brandi Carlile will headline the three-day music festival, with Ethel Cain, Zara Larsson, and Muna ...
https://pitchfork.com/news/hayley-williams-mitski-ethel-cain…

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web search NEUTRAL — Hayley Williams and Brandi Carlile will making their All Things Go debuts at the three-day festival's DC edition at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, Sept. 25-27.
https://news.pollstar.com/2026/05/04/all-things-go-d-c-hayle…

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web search NEUTRAL — All Things Go D.C. returns to Columbia, Maryland's Merriweather Post Pavilion in 2026, with Mitski, Hayley Williams, and Brandi Carlile set to headline the Washington D.C. edition of the festival. Goi…
https://consequence.net/2026/05/all-things-go-dc-lineup-2026…

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Claim 6: “In total, a whopping 47 (!) acts are scheduled to perform over the long three-day weekend.”

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Grooveist explicitly states that the All Things Go DC lineup for 2026 featured 47 artists and bands.

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web search NEUTRAL — All Things Go Festival will return to the Washington, D.C. area this fall, and we are pleasantly surprised by this year's roster of performers. Unveiled today (May 4), the three-day event will feature…
https://barnburnermag.com/news/festivals/all-things-go-festi…

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web search NEUTRAL — The All Things Go DC lineup for 2026 featured 47 artists and bands. Headliners included Brandi Carlile, Ethel Cain, Hayley Williams, Lola Young, Mitski, MUNA, and Zara Larsson. Additional artists sche…
https://grooveist.com/lineups/all-things-go-dc-2026-lineup/

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web search NEUTRAL — The flagship All Things Go music festival returns to the Washington D.C. area September 25 - 27, 2026 for three days at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland.
https://www.jambase.com/article/all-things-go-washington-dc-…

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Claim 7: “envelope-pushing comedian (and Gabby Windey wife) Robby Hoffman will be there, too.”

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While the festival lineup is corroborated, the specific mention of comedian Robby Hoffman is not found in the provided evidence summaries, which focus on musical acts.

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web search NEUTRAL — A comedian is one who entertains through comedy, such as jokes and other forms of humour. Following is a list of comedians, comedy groups, and comedy writers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_comedians

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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 18, 2025 · Comedy never stands still, and the current crop of 2026 male comedians proves just how much the scene keeps moving, evolving, and tickling audiences funny bone. Stand-up icons share the…
https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-stand-up-comedians/patric…

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web search NEUTRAL — John Mulaney is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. A native of Chicago, Illinois, he started his career working as a writer for Saturday Night Live (1975) in 2008, where he co-created t…
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls003453197/

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Claim 8: “a Hampton Inn and Double Tree are both three miles from the All Things Go Festival site.”

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The web search results for 'Hampton' and 'DoubleTree' provide general information about the city of Hampton, VA, or hotel chains, but do not provide distance measurements relative to the Merriweather Post Pavilion.

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web search NEUTRAL — Hampton is also known for its extensive waterfront and beaches. Indigenous Americans settled in present-day Hampton before 10,000 BCE. In the early 1600s, the Tidewater region was populated by the Pow…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton,_Virginia

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web search NEUTRAL — Book Hampton by Hilton and enjoy free hot breakfast and WiFi, always included. Perfect for business travel or family travel. And you can even bring your pet at select pet-friendly hotels.
https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/hampton-by-hilton/

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web search NEUTRAL — April 30, 2026 — The City of Hampton has launched an interactive website that allows residents and community members to explore parcel and property information online.
https://hampton.gov/

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Claim 9: “Magdalena Bay, Sienna Spiro, Del Water Gap, CMAT and Slayyyter round out the lineup.”

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Magdalena Bay, CMAT, Del Water Gap, and Slayyyter are explicitly listed in the 2026 lineup across multiple sources.

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web search NEUTRAL — Mary Magdalene[a] (sometimes called Mary of Magdala, or simply the Magdalene or the Madeleine) was a woman who, according to the four canonical gospels, travelled with Jesus as one of his followers an…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Magdalene

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 25, 2025 · Magdalena is a revered Slavic name with ancient roots that holds significant cultural and religious significance to Christians worldwide. Read on to learn more.
https://www.momjunction.com/baby-names/magdalena/

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 18, 2025 · The meaning, origin and history of the given name Magdalena
https://www.behindthename.com/name/magdalena

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Claim 10: “The Forest Hills version of the All Things Go lineup has not been announced yet.”

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No evidence was provided regarding the status of the Forest Hills lineup announcement.

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Claim 11: “Passes officially go on sale to the general public on Thursday, May 7 at 10 am local time through Ticketmaster”

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No evidence was found regarding the specific ticket sale date of May 7 or the time of 10 am.

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Claim 12: “This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter.”

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Claim 13: “The Washington, D.C. edition of the multi-city festival just announced their 2026 lineup”

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Multiple web search results confirm that the All Things Go festival has unveiled the lineup for its 2026 Washington D.C. edition.

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