Hey all you lovely music lovers!

First, I’d like to thank you so much for subscribing to our newsletter, and for your excitement about the second year of Dex Fest! We have been working very hard and we’re incredibly excited to bring you an event that will be even more fun and engaging than last year’s fest. If this is your first time attending, you are in for a real treat! So grab your dancing shoes and let’s lock in for a weekend of community love, joy as an act of resistance, and some mind-blowing musical performances! You’re in the right place to get all of the updates and insider info.

If you haven’t heard, Dex Fest will be ‘rolling on’ June 25th-28th, 2026!

I’m writing today to let you know about the limited run of pre-sale tickets for the event, which are on sale now. Look for the link at the bottom of this letter and get your weekend passes today!

Your weekend pass will admit you to the shows on Friday 6/26 and Saturday 6/27 at the Cat's Cradle and the Cat's Cradle Back Room, as well as the free events around town all weekend!

Available now Presale Tickets: $60
On Monday, 3/23, we will announce the artists, and ticket sales will begin at the Regular Price: $75
For a small additional donation, you can be a sustainer of this growing, locally run festival. You will receive a Dex Fest Poster exclusive to our sustainers, as well as our undying gratitude for contributing to the longevity of Dex Fest!
Sustainer Tier Tickets: $100

Here’s a sneak peak early version of the weekend’s schedule:

  • Thursday, 6/25: Welcome mingle with a full bar and opening night live music performance at Lapin Bleu (free)

  • Friday, 6/26: Performances all evening at Cat’s Cradle and Cat’s Cradle Back Room.
    Afterparty with DJs at the Cave, 11pm-2am (free)

  • Saturday, 6/27: Afternoon special visiting author event at Flyleaf Books.
    Performances all evening at Cat’s Cradle and Cat’s Cradle Back Room.
    Afterparty with DJs at the Cave, 11pm-2am (free)

  • Sunday, 6/28: Free event at Local 506, with a community art project, refreshments, performances, and more!

That’s all for now, my friends. Stay tuned for more information and keep your eye out for the lineup announcement on Monday!

Wild, Wild Love Forever!

🖤 & 🤘
Em Gee
co-director, Dex Fest

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