Sioux Falls, SD (12/08/2025) — Washington Pavilion Management Inc., producer of the Lallycooler Music Festival presented by MarketBeat, is unveiling a new home for the 2026 event. The festival will take place July 10–11 at Sioux Falls Stadium (aka, “The Birdcage”).
The venue change reflects the festival’s commitment to delivering a next-level experience for an event that is expected to grow and improve each year. Centrally located, Sioux Falls Stadium provides onsite parking, convenient rideshare options, numerous amenities and established facility support that will make for a one-of-a-kind experience with the atmosphere and energy festivalgoers love.
“Our festivalgoers showed us what Lallycooler can be in year one,” said Darrin Smith, President and CEO of Washington Pavilion Management Inc. “The Birdcage is the perfect place to keep that energy going and deliver a weekend people will never forget. We are so excited for Lallycooler ’26!”
Organizers also acknowledged and thanked Great Bear Ski Valley, host of the inaugural 2025 festival.
“Great Bear was an outstanding venue and partner for our first year,” Smith said. “Welcoming over 10,000 people to the inaugural Lallycooler was a proud moment and we’re grateful for Great Bear’s role in helping bring that vision to life.”
Tickets for the 2026 festival are on sale now with a range of General Admission and VIP weekend pass options, including upgrades for parking and Pit access.
The 2026 lineup will be announced in early 2026. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Lallycooler.com or follow Lallycooler Music Festival on social media.
About Washington Pavilion Management, Inc. (WPMI)
Washington Pavilion Management, Inc. is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the largest arts organization in the state. The management company oversees and programs two historic City of Sioux Falls facilities: the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and the Orpheum Theater Center. The company also provides professional management services, including administration; arts, science and educational programming; ticketing; event management; marketing; and more to other arts and nonprofit organizations. For information, please visit WashingtonPavilion.org.
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