Raspberry Jam 2026

Raspberry Jam 2026

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Join the Raspberry Jam Festival 2026!

Expanding with our new "Decentralized Jam Network"

Hello,

Raspberry Jam festival is expanding in 2026 with a "Decentralized Jam Network"—official partner venues hosting their own Raspberry Jam branded day between Feb 20 - Mar 8.

What you get:

  • ›Professional video of 3+ acts from your event on our YouTube channel.
  • ›Official promotion on our festival schedule and materials.
  • ›Full creative freedom with your lineup and style.

What we need:

  • ›Pick a date during the festival season—or anytime starting now for special events outside the festival period (perfect for showcasing a new venue build or exceptional lineup).
  • ›Host an event with at least 4 acts.
  • ›Display our logo and mention Raspberry Jam.
  • ›Provide a 1025 x 512 texture of every single act of your event with a little descriptive text and the time (from - to).

It's a simple way to gain exposure, quality video content, and join a growing festival.

All details and sign-up:

Access Form

Best regards,
The Raspberry Jam Team

Live Event Schedule

The official schedule for all events, including the main event and the Decentralized Jam Network.

Events Portal ↗

Festival Playlists

Get in the mood with playlists from our past events.

Festival Concept

1. Executive Summary

Concept: Raspberry Jam 2026 evolves into a hybrid festival model. We will host a central, one-day main event, which will be surrounded by a "Decentralized Jam Network." This new model allows any interested venue to join the festival calendar on a first-come, first-serve basis, expanding the festival's reach.

2026 Theme: The broad theme is "Urban," supported by four optional sub-themes.

2. Learning from Our History
  • 2024: Established the core brand: a multi-day, community-focused festival on a single sim, emphasizing collaborative building (The Jam Stage) and a commitment to recording performances for YouTube.
  • 2025: Introduced a strong thematic element ("Light Stardust Dreams") and interactive content (the Berry Hunt), expanding the event to a nearly two-week-long celebration with a packed schedule of artists.
The 2026 Evolution: We've built a strong central brand. Now, we will scale by opening up. We keep the high-production-value "main event" as our anchor, while inviting the community to join the festival calendar. This model allows the festival to expand organically based on community interest.
3. The 2026 Festival Model: A Hybrid Approach

The festival will operate in two parts:

Part 1: The Main Event (One Day)

The festival's core event is a single, high-impact, 1-day festival hosted on the official Raspberry Jam sim.

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Theme: "Urban"
Format: A dense schedule of back-to-back performances on the main stage.

Part 2: Decentralized Jam Network (The Festival Season)

This is a network of satellite events surrounding the main event (e.g., Feb 20 - March 8, 2026).

The Concept:

Event venues can apply to join the official Raspberry Jam 2026 calendar on a "first come, first serve" basis. The festival will add new event locations on dates before and after the central Feb 26th event. The festival calendar expands to match the number of interested venues.

The Exchange:

Venue Obligation:
  • ›Venues organize their own acts and hosts for their chosen day.
  • ›Venues must agree to mention Raspberry Jam during their event.
  • ›Venues must display the official Raspberry Jam logo ("the raspberry seal made by chilli"), which will be provided.
  • ›Venues are free to play any music and decorate in any style they wish. Adopting the theme is optional, not required.
  • ›Venues communicate in english with the festival and Provide a 1025 x 512 texture of every single act of your event with a little descriptive text and the time.
Festival Obligation:
  • ›The main obligation is the production of a video featuring a minimum of 3 acts from the venue's event, which will be uploaded to the official Raspberry Jam YouTube channel.
  • ›Raspberry Jam provides the official logo and branding assets.
  • ›Raspberry Jam provides official promotion by listing the venue, date, and acts on the official festival schedule and promotional materials.
4. The 2026 Theme: "Urban"

The main theme "Urban" serves as a broad umbrella. Venues are encouraged, but not required, to draw inspiration from it or its four sub-themes.

Urban Mystery: Invites creators to explore the secrets, shadows, and stories hidden within the city. (Think: film noir, neon-lit alleys, unsolved cases, cryptic graffiti).
Urban Nightmares: A darker, more intense theme. Focuses on dystopian cityscapes, psychological horror, industrial decay, and the monstrous side of urban legends. (Think: Blade Runner meets Silent Hill).
Urban Dreams: A more hopeful and surreal theme. Focuses on utopian futures, solarpunk cities, whimsical street art coming to life, and the magical, dream-like quality of the city at night.
Urban Experiences: A broad, grounded theme. Focuses on the diverse, lived-in reality of the city. Could be split into sub-themes like "The Commute," "The Bodega," "The Park," or "The High-Rise".
5. Venue Sign-Up Process
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Venue Registration: A simple registration form you find below.
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Registration Details:
  • Venue name, location, and primary contact.
  • A provisional date for their one-day event.
  • Confirmation they agree to mention Raspberry Jam and display the logo.
3
Confirmation & Calendar: This is a "first come, first serve" model. The Raspberry Jam team will confirm the date with the venue (to avoid major schedule conflicts) and officially add them to the festival calendar.
4
Promotion: Once confirmed, the venue is added to the official Raspberry Jam 2026 schedule and included in all festival promotions.
6. Venue Registration Form

Interested in hosting a Decentralized Jam event? Fill out the form below to apply.

Must be on or after Feb 20, 2026. Dates are first-come, first-serve.

By checking this box, you agree to the Venue Obligations as listed in Section 3, Part 2.