All Things Go Dc 2026 Predictions
BY LIZ BAUMMERThe following article was written prior to the All Things Go Dc 2026 announcement.
You already know what time it is… ITS ATG DC PREDICTION TIME! We published some of our earlier predictions at the end of last year (https://outjamz.com/oped/all-things-go-2026-lineup-predictions). And while some of those have stayed the same, quite a bit has also changed. After getting 5 out of the 7 headliners right last year, we have a good feeling about this year’s lineup. See below for a full breakdown of everyone we are hoping might be on the lineup…
Possible Headliners:
Hayley Williams -WOOOOOHOOOOOO! We correctly predicted this surprise announcement that All Things Go released on April 30th. Fans were delighted by this especially after significant discourse in the previous months about how badly fans wanted her on the lineup. ATG DC is already off to an incredible start.
Zara Larsson - This has been my number one prediction from the start. I very much think that Zara is going to be headlining this year’s festival in DC. Her show at The Anthem earlier this year was an incredible, sold-out success. I think she brings the perfect vibes that match the energy of ATG. She would be a massive asset to the lineup.
Raye - Okay so hear me out here: “Raye accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra” similarly to Laufey in 2024. I feel like this speaks for itself, and I will not be offering clarification at this time… However, I will cry if it happens, not going to lie.
Addison Rae - I’ve said this multiple times over the years, but I think it is only a matter of time before Addision Rae joins the ATG universe. I think her fanbase has the perfect overlap with the existing festival fanbase. She’s also got other festival experience. I think ATG is the perfect size and demographic for her to absolutely rock as a headliner!
Lorde - Lorde previously headlined ATG DC wayyyyyyyy back in 2022. The festival has grown significantly since then, as has her career, and I think it’s time she returns to the DC festival. She had two sold-out nights at The Anthem towards the end of last year. She is also headlining ATG Toronto this summer so maybe we’ll get Lorde for ATG Summer AND ATG Fall.
Katseye - I would love it if this became a reality. Their show in DC at The Anthem last year was sold-out and sooooooo much fun! Easily a highlight out of all the shows I worked last year. I love their energy and performance, and I think they would be a great addition to the ATG universe.
Demi Lovato - Demi Lovato is back touring, and now I NEED her at festivals. I mean I think it all lines up perfectly… she’s had a wildly successful tour at the beginning of 2026, and she has new music out. This is the perfect opportunity for her to command the ATG stage. Plus can I just be honest: I’ve loved Demi for years, and I am nostalgic for all the incredible art she has produced. I love how her current tour has included honoring her previous eras, and I would really really like to see her bring those to DC.
Less likely headliners (one can dream lol):
Tate McRae - I firmly believe that Tate McRae would be a phenomenal headliner at any festival, and I would love for that to include All Things Go DC. I really REALLY love how dynamic she is on stage. Her athleticism is unparalleled, and I know she’d bring a great show to ATG DC.
Florence and the Machine - I would also love for this to be a reality, and I think it is entirely possible. The only reason Florence and the Machine didn’t make the first category is that for this year, I just had stronger feelings towards the other predictions. Every single piece of footage I have seen from their current tour has been breathtaking, and I would love for them to bring that to ATG. Their current tour schedule ends at the end of August this year so theoretically they would be free at the end of September just saying… (that we know of course).
Kacey Musgraves - This has actually been one of my more recent predictions. I have been seeing so much footage of Kacey Musgraves lately, and her being on the lineup gives me the same vibes as Maren Morris in 2024 (which was an awesome set btw!). Kacey Musgraves has also been vocal politically in ways that align with ATG mission, and she is an outspoken ally of the LGBTQIA+ community which is important for any artist playing All Things Go.
Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana - For the 20th anniversary this year? Okay so admittedly this is my one INCREDIBLY DELUSIONAL take, but just let me have this moment please lol. How cool would it be if Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana celebrated the 20th anniversary of the show by headlining a festival that prioritizes queer and female artists?!?!?! I feel like Hannah would have been a hardcore ATG lover. Will this happen? Realistically no… Can I dream? ABSOLUTELY
On the lineup:
Olivia Dean - PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think Olivia Dean is perfect for ATG, and this is one of the predictions I also feel super strongly about. Last year, as I was sitting in the media tent, I said outloud “next year I bet we’re getting Olivia Dean”. Now I am just desperately hoping I’m right.
Rebecca Black - Rebecca Black brings the best vibes. I photographed her at the 9:30 Club in 2025, and it was a show to remember. Ever since, I have been thinking about her on the ATG lineup.
Gracie Abrams - I missed her show in 2024 because it was only a couple days after ATG DC, and I was wiped out from my first festival. However, since then my prediction has always been to have her on the DC lineup.
Audrey Hobert - Audrey Hobert is an icon. She’s had MANY sold-out shows in DC at various venues. I think it’s time we now see her at DC's best (okay maybe I’m biased lol) music festival.
PinkPantheress - PinkPantheress is gearing up for two sold-out shows at The Anthem within the week. DC loves her! She’s a great performer, and I would love to see her on the ATG DC lineup. Plus if both her and Zara are on the lineup, is it possible we could get a Stateside collab performance? I’m dreaming big this year!
Sombr - Sombr’s rise to fame has been meteoric. I expect we will see him on lots of festival lineups this year, and I think ATG DC will be one of them.
Suki Waterhouse - Suki Waterhouse performed at ATG in 2023 when ATG was just in DC and only had two days. It’s amazing how much has changed both for her and for the festival. I think it’s time we see her return to the festival for another great performance.
Wet Leg - Unfortunately I missed out on Wet Leg’s sold-out 9:30 Club show last year… I still have major FOMO about that lol. They’ve been rising in popularity, and every image I have ever seen of them is so dynamic. They are on the ATG Toronto lineup this year as well as the lineups for a variety of other festivals. I’m hoping they’re coming to ATG DC as well!
Mercer Henderson - I’ve photographed Mercer Henderson several times, and every time I enjoy it more than the last. She’s been the opener for many incredible artists and also had headline tours. I’m hoping we’ll see her on more festival lineups soon, and I have always thought ATG would be a great fit for her.
Sofia Isella - Sofia Isella is another artist that I discovered as an opener, but stayed to love as a headliner. (Don’t forget to go support openers people! You never know when you’ll see your new favorite artist). I’m obsessed with her aesthetic/production design/vibes and performance style, and I want her on the ATG lineup so badly.
ADÉLA - ADÉLA is currently opening for Demi Lovato on her tour, and she’s going to be BIG, massive even. She is incredible, and I think ATG needs to get her on the lineup before she absolutely blows up even more than she already has.
Naomi Scott - If you’re anything like me, there might be a reason you recognize this name… (for what it’s worth, She’s So Gone went triple platinum on my iPod Nano). I’ve known Naomi Scott was a powerhouse since Lemonade Mouth! Now she’s got new music out and she’s touring! Could ATG be the next place we see her?
There’s also a handful of other artists I could totally see also being on the lineup. I’ve listed them below because as happy as I would be to break every, single prediction down that would be a very long article lol:
Ashnikko
Dove Cameron
Magdalena Bay
Lauren Spencer Smith
Natasha Bedingfield
Cynthia Erivo
CMAT
Will Linley
Benson Boone
Joost Klein
Carol Ades
Claire Rosinkranz
Em Beihold
Yungblud
MUNA
That’s all for now! The official lineup for All Things Go DC is coming Monday, May 4th which will be here before we know it. Fans can sign up here https://allthingsgofestival.com/dmv/ for the presale that starts on Wednesday, May 6th. I CANT WAIT!