Grace Potter Unveils New Album and Announces Grand Point North Festival Dates

Vermont rocker Grace Potter is set to release a highly anticipated new album this summer, just weeks before her beloved Grand Point North festival returns to Burlington. The album, aptly titled “Trespasser,” is due out on August 21 via the renowned record distributor Thirty Tigers. This marks another milestone in her illustrious career as she continues to make waves in the music industry.

Fans were given a preview of what to expect with the album’s lead single, “Love Me Not,” which dropped on May 15, coinciding with the album announcement. “Trespasser” is a 10-track effort that embraces the soulful rock sound she’s known for, featuring production by her husband, Eric Valentine. This album continues the thematic exploration of wanderlust that Potter first delved into with her 2023 release, “Mother Road.” Her lyrical narratives are inspired by the road trips between her Vermont roots and her part-time residence in Topanga Canyon, California, effectively bridging her two worlds through music.

Potter’s artistic journey spans nearly 25 years, cementing her place as a powerhouse in the industry. She began to capture local attention with her band, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, whose album “Nothing But the Water” resonated deeply within Vermont’s music scene in 2005. Their first national release, “This is Somewhere,” followed in 2007, and the band produced a total of four albums before Potter decided to embark on a solo career in 2015 with her debut solo album, “Midnight.” This evolution showcases her versatility and artistic growth, paving the way for her latest endeavors, including “Trespasser.”

The cover to Grace Potter’s 2026 album, “Trespasser”

Grand Point North Festival Lineup and Details

A week prior to the “Trespasser” announcement, Potter unveiled the lineup and details for her annual Grand Point North festival, a key event in Burlington’s cultural calendar. This year, the festival will take place from September 18-20 at Waterfront Park, and marks a shift from its previous partnerships, moving from Higher Ground to a collaboration with Waitsfield brewery Lawson’s Finest Liquids. This change signals a fresh start for the festival, further embedding the local community into the fabric of the event.

Potter will headline both Friday and Saturday nights, with a stellar lineup including the indie rock band Portugal. The Man, alongside Vermont-based artists like The Devil Makes Three, All the Rivers, and the Jesse Taylor Band. After Potter, Saturday’s acts include the folk-rock band Dawes, and renowned artists like Trampled by Turtles and Maggie Rose. Sunday will feature a Grateful Dead tribute with Dark Star Orchestra and jam band Dogs In a Pile, ensuring a diverse and captivating musical experience throughout the weekend.