The 2026 NAMM Show Artist Lineup AnnouncedSome big news to kick off the week, as NAMM announces the artist lineup for its 2026 show, and there are some significant names on the list.

Global Media Day, on January 21, will see alt-rockers The Runarounds perform, as well as "critically acclaimed artist Margaret Glaspy and two-time GRAMMY winner and Best New Artist nominee Molly Tuttle."

Smashing Pumpkins frontman and founder Billy Corgan (pictured) will be honored on January 22 with the 2025 TEC Innovation Award at the 41st Annual NAMM TEC Awards.

Also on January 22, the 2026 Bass Magazine Awards takes place at The Observatory in Santa Ana, and that bill will feature performances by "Mike Dirnt of Green Day, Les Claypool of Primus, Marcus Miller (Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock), Laura Lee of Khraungbin, and Blu DeTiger. Presenters include Robert Trujillo of Metallica, Justin Chancellor of Tool, Mark Hoppus of Blink-182, Derrick Hodge, Victor Wooten, and more to be revealed. Additional performances will include Stu Hamm, Vincen Garcia, Scott Mulvahill, and Pops Magellan."

“I’m honored to be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Bass Magazine Awards, but more importantly to be surrounded by the titans of bass and some of my heroes. I will get to jam out with some of my closest friends and it is going to be one hell of night! You DO NOT want to miss this! Let’s go,” said Mike Dirnt of Green Day,

“I’m very honored to be given the Future of Bass Award at the 2026 Bass Magazine Awards," said Laura Lee of Khruangbin. "It’s such an honor to be embraced by the bass community and to be performing alongside some really amazing bass players. I hope to see you there!”  

It has been revealed that Primus will be performing a set too--expect more surprises as the days progress.

January 23 will see the Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage host Yamaha All-Star Concert on the Grand. Performers there include The War & Treaty, Alana Springsteen, Sheléa, and Ethan Bortnick.

On that same Friday, the She Rocks Awards will honor Carnie Wilson and Margaret Glaspy.

January 24 is the final day of the event. "Joining NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak will be Chad Smith, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and longtime advocate for music education, and Victor Wooten, the five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning bassist, educator and author, whose work has inspired generations of players and students," reads a statement. "The Grand Rally reaffirms NAMM’s and The NAMM Foundation’s commitment to expanding access to music education and supporting the next generation of creators."

“We have a deep commitment to making The NAMM Show a global platform for live artist performances and musical appearances," John Mlynczak, NAMM President and CEO, told MC. "The 2026 line-up of award-winning artists and bands is a direct reflection of that commitment.”

For more information about The 2026 NAMM Show, event schedules and registration, please visit www.namm.org.

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