“Arundel Bands Together 2026” Music Festival Featuring Arundel Alumni and Country Music Artist, Jackson Dean coming home to support his community.

       The Arundel community is invited to an exciting day of music, food, and family fun at the Arundel Bands Together Music Festival 2026, taking place May 23, 2026 at Carroll Field Stadium.

This outdoor music festival celebrates the incredible musical talent of Arundel High School alumni and Anne Arundel County musicians while bringing the community together for a day of entertainment and fundraising. The event will feature a special headlining performance by rising country music star and Arundel alumnus Jackson Dean, who will take the stage at 8:00 PM on Carrol Field Stadium where his performance of the National Anthem went viral.

The festival begins at 12:00 PM and will include three stages of live music, showcasing a wide variety of performers including:

• Dr. Butts & the Sunset Band
• Nuclear Tomb
• Electric Circus
• Perfunctory
• Blue Funk
• Porch Setters Union
• Arundel Jazz Greats
• Brendan Lane and the Sugar Packets
• and more….

In addition to live performances, attendees can enjoy food trucks, games, and activities throughout the day, making it a family-friendly celebration for music lovers of all ages.

The event highlights the strength of the Arundel music community while raising support for student music programs. Organizers hope the festival will become an annual tradition that showcases alumni success and inspires the next generation of musicians.