✓ Ended

Somewhere Fest 2026

Wichita's not-for-profit music and arts festival on St. Francis Street in downtown Wichita, Kansas, held September 25–26, 2026

📅 September 25–26, 2026📍 Wichita, Kansas, United States🏟 St. Francis Street🎵 Country · EDM · Multi-genre
This edition has ended. Somewhere Fest 2026 took place on September 25–26, 2026, along St. Francis Street in downtown Wichita, Kansas. The 2027 dates have not been announced yet; the official site has a mailing list for lineup notes, ticket drops and festival announcements.
This edition has ended
September 25–26, 2026
📅
Date
September 25–26, 2026
📍
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States
⛺
Camping
No
💰
Price
$
👥
Size
Boutique
🎵
Genre
Country

What is Somewhere Fest 2026?

Somewhere Fest, whose full name is Somewhere Music Fest & Conference, is a two-day music and arts festival in Wichita, Kansas. The 2026 edition, sold as Somewhere Festival 2026, ran on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, 2026, along St. Francis Street in downtown Wichita, from 4 pm to midnight each day. The festival calls itself not-for-profit, with "real-world pass pricing" and a genre-agnostic lineup that runs from country to EDM, played by local and touring acts across multiple stages.

The official ticket page named Bailey Zimmerman, DJ Diesel (aka Shaq), Ernest, Ian Munsick, Two Friends, Bob Moses (Club Set), Cooper Alan, Evan Honer, Country Night, Cure for Paranoia, Eli & Fur, Just Jayne, Kaleena Zanders, Logan Mize, Me N Ü and Night Tales (presents CLR), plus more. The lineup poster and the day-by-day set times were published as images on the official lineup page and the set times page.

Music is only part of it. The festival shows immersive work by local visual artists, sculptors and designers, and its social change program brought the free Be The People Community Block Party to St. Francis Street on both days, with Wichita organizations such as The Phoenix, CarePortal, Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas, Goodwill Industries of Kansas, WSU Tech and Mark Arts. The official site archives the 2024 lineup (Vince Staples, Killer Mike, Steve Aoki, Lane 8) and the 2025 lineup (BigXthaPlug, Deadmau5, Flying Lotus, Suki Waterhouse), along with the 2025 conference speakers.

Artists & Performers

  • Bailey Zimmerman
  • DJ Dieselaka Shaq
  • Ernest
  • Ian Munsick
  • Two Friends
  • Bob MosesClub Set
  • Cooper Alan
  • Evan Honer
  • Country Night
  • Cure for Paranoia
  • Eli & Fur
  • Just Jayne
  • Kaleena Zanders
  • Logan Mize
  • Me N Ü
  • Night TalesPresents CLR

Festival Essentials

📅
2026 DatesFriday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, 2026, 4 pm to midnight each day
📍
LocationSt. Francis Street, downtown Wichita, Kansas (the ticket page address was 650 E 2nd St N, Wichita, KS 67202)
👨‍👩‍👧
Age RuleAll ages, though some areas or activities could be restricted to certain age groups. Every kid needed a pass.
⛺
CampingNo. Somewhere is a downtown street festival, and the official site lists no camping.
🤝
Free Block PartyThe Be The People Community Block Party on St. Francis Street (between 1st and 2nd) was free and open to the public: Friday 4:30–8:30 pm, Saturday 3:00–8:30 pm.
👜
Bag RuleClear bags only (the festival could provide one); backpacks were not allowed.
♿
AccessibilityAttendees were asked to visit the Guest Services Booth on arrival for the Accessibility Program, which offered wristbands for you and up to one companion with access to the ADA viewing platforms. No special ticket was needed.
🗓️
Next EditionThe 2027 dates have not been announced yet. Sign up on the official site for updates.

Travel & Planning Guide

Somewhere Fest 2026 ran along St. Francis Street in downtown Wichita, Kansas; the official ticket page gave the address as 650 E 2nd St N, Wichita, KS 67202, and the free Community Block Party sat on St. Francis Street between 1st and 2nd. The festival map was published as an image on the official map page. Wichita's commercial airport is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT).

There is no camping, because Somewhere is a downtown street festival, so out-of-town attendees need a room in Wichita. For 2026 the official site did not publish hotel partners, parking or shuttle details in text, so check the official site for 2027 travel information once it is announced.

First-timer tip for next time: in 2026 every kid needed a pass, strollers were allowed only outside the music stages, and pets were not allowed apart from service animals. If you need accessibility support, head to the Guest Services Booth when you arrive; in 2026, guests needing accommodations with a Somewhere Deck or Somewhere Side Stage pass were asked to email the festival 30 days ahead.

What to Know Before You Go

👜
Bring a Clear Bag

In 2026 only clear bags were allowed in the festival grounds, and the festival could provide one. Backpacks, umbrellas, folding and lawn chairs, flags, glass, and chains or chain wallets were all on the prohibited list. Check the official FAQ again before 2027.

🧢
Pack the Accepted Basics

The 2026 accepted list covered a hat, sunglasses, sunblock, a valid ID, your phone, a disposable or non-pro camera, and needed prescription medicine or equipment. Empty refillable water bottles were the only cups or containers allowed.

🍔
Eat Inside the Festival

Outside food and drinks were not permitted inside the festival grounds. Food and drinks were sold on site, and general admission included access to the food and beverage gardens.

🧒
Kids Need a Pass

Somewhere is an all-ages festival, but in 2026 every kid needed a pass. Strollers were allowed outside the music stages only.

🤝
Don't Skip the Block Party

The Be The People Community Block Party was free and needed no festival pass. In 2026 it ran on St. Francis Street between 1st and 2nd, with hands-on stops from local groups such as WSU Tech, Goodwill and the Boys & Girls Clubs.

🔊
Protect Your Hearing

Two nights of live music from 4 pm to midnight is a lot of volume. Pack a pair of earplugs and take breaks away from the speakers.

Frequently Asked Questions

SHOPPING BAG 0

GET 2 JERSEYS FOR $129 ONLY🔥