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Saintseneca at the 2026 Nelsonville Music Festival on Thursday, June 18, 2026. [Sophia Hoffman I WOUB]

Nelsonville Music Festival 2026: Thursday Photo Gallery

By: Sophia Hoffman
Posted on: Friday, June 19, 2026

NELSONVILLE (WOUB) – The 2026 Nelsonville Music Festival continues at Snow Fork Event Center through Saturday night, with Thursday marking the first full day of music and festivities.

WOUB photographer Sophia Hoffman was on site throughout the day, capturing performances by Lou Hazel, Saintseneca, Wednesday, and The Magic Tuber Stringband, along with scenes of festivalgoers enjoying the experience.

Explore her photos from the day below.

Weed Ghost at the 2026 Nelsonville Music Festival on Thursday, June 18, 2026. [Sophia Hoffman I WOUB]

Wednesday at the 2026 Nelsonville Music Festival on Thursday, June 18, 2026. [Sophia Hoffman I WOUB]

Attendees of the 2026 Nelsonville Music Festival on Thursday, June 18, 2026. [Sophia Hoffman I WOUB]

The Magic Tuber Band at the 2026 Nelsonville Music Festival on Thursday, June 18, 2026. [Sophia Hoffman I WOUB] — The Magic Tuber Stringband at the 2026 Nelsonville Music Festival on Thursday, June 18, 2026. [Sophia Hoffman I WOUB]

Lou Hazel at the 2026 Nelsonville Music Festival on Thursday, June 18, 2026. [Sophia Hoffman I WOUB]

Lou Hazel performed with his band at the 2026 Nelsonville Music Festival on Thursday, June 18, 2026. [Sophia Hoffman I WOUB]

2026 Nelsonville Music Festival attendees wait for Lou Hazel’s set on Thursday, June 18, 2026. [Sophia Hoffman I WOUB]