Mt. Joy 2026: Celebrating 10 Years Of Mt. Joy
Mt. Joy will celebrate a decade as a band with a special one-night-only concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Friday, September 18, 2026. The Philadelphia-based indie-rock quintet—vocalist/guitarist Matt Quinn, guitarist Sam Cooper, keys/pianist Jackie Miclau, drummer Sotiris Eliopoulos, and bassist Michael Byrnes—formed in 2016 and have since released three studio albums (*Mt. Joy*, 2018; *Rearrange Us*, 2020; *Orange Blood*, 2022) and a 2025 EP *Hope We Have Fun*. Their live reputation has grown to include sold-out headlining dates at Madison Square Garden, The Greek Theatre, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre, with over one billion global streams and half a million tickets sold across their career. The night will mark the band’s tenth anniversary as a touring act, reflecting on their journey from scrappy beginnings to festival-headlining status.
When: Friday, September 18, 2026.
Showtimes: Gates open at 7:00 pm. The performance begins at 8:30 pm.
Tickets: Available for purchase online; no price range is listed in the event details. $1 from every ticket sold will be donated through the PLUS1 partnership to local charities addressing food scarcity, healthcare, human rights, and cancer research.
Lineup: Mt. Joy (Matt Quinn, Sam Cooper, Jackie Miclau, Sotiris Eliopoulos, Michael Byrnes). No opening act is specified in the raw text.
Background: The band’s fourth EP *Hope We Have Fun* was released on May 30, 2025, and its lead singles include “Highway Queen” (also released as a duet with Maren Morris), “God Loves Weirdos,” “More More More,” “She Wants to Go Dancing,” and “Coyote.” The album’s themes explore life on the road, relationships, and the highs and lows of touring. Mt. Joy has earned critical acclaim from outlets such as *The New York Times*, *Rolling Stone*, *Billboard*, *NPR*, and *PEOPLE*, and have performed on late-night television and major festivals worldwide.
Run time: Not explicitly stated, but a typical headlining set at this venue for an anniversary show likely runs 90–120 minutes.
Ages: No age restriction listed; check venue policy for Merriweather Post Pavilion (often all ages with possible bar areas).
Venue: Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Maryland.
Note: This concert is part of Mt. Joy’s 2026 tour celebrating their tenth anniversary. The band will also make their Australia and New Zealand debut at St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival in 2026.