GRIDLIFE Summer Apex is set to return to Watkins Glen International from July 24–26, 2026, once again merging grassroots motorsports with large-scale music festival culture in upstate New York.
The three-day event will feature two nights of music headlined by BUNT., DJ Diesel, and T-Pain performing under his bass-focused alias Teddy Pain, all set against a backdrop of high-speed racing, full-course drifting, and a curated car show throughout the weekend.
The 2026 edition continues GRIDLIFE’s unique crossover between motorsports and live music, with the programming designed to bridge track culture and festival energy. One of the weekend’s biggest highlights will be a takeover from Teddy Pain’s newly launched bass label, Bassmint.
Built around heavy, high-energy bass music, the Bassmint stage will feature a Bass Set from Teddy Pain, alongside performances from DJ Diesel, San Holo performing a special Wholesome Riddim set, Kompany, Samplifire, Ivory, and Big Florida.
Balancing the heavier side of the lineup, the NOS Energy main stage will also host melodic and emotionally driven performances from BUNT., Łaszewo, and Jai Wolf as the festival transitions from daytime racing into nighttime performances overlooking the Finger Lakes region. Additional artists are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
What continues to separate GRIDLIFE Summer Apex from traditional music festivals is the direct integration between the artists and the motorsports culture itself. Before taking over the Bassmint stage, Teddy Pain will also be participating in drifting sessions on the legendary Watkins Glen International circuit alongside festival drivers.
“It’s amazing how far we’ve come. We’re taking over Watkins Glen with two massive nights of music, but we’re still doing it our way,” said Chris Stewart, Co-Founder of GRIDLIFE. “Having BUNT. and Jai Wolf on the lineup is going to bring a perfect vibe after a long day of racing. But handing the keys to Teddy Pain to bring his new Bassmint label out is going to be one for the books. He isn’t just taking over the stage, he’s literally getting out on track and drifting with us during the day. That’s what happens when you build something for this community, the artists are just as die-hard about the car culture as the fans.”
General Admission tickets, VIP passes, and the full event schedule for Summer Apex are available now at www.grid.life.
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