Bud Ball, an annual cannabis industry celebration by GTIโs RYTHM returns for the 2026 season! This week, RYTHM has announced the dates and locations of the 2026 Bud Ball series. These large capacity music events feature A-list DJs as well as an abundance of cannabis enthusiasts and professionals. The theme of this yearโs event series is โAnimal Face Islandโ in homage to the brandโs Animal Face cannabis strain. The excitement surrounding the upcoming RYTHM Bud Ball 2026 is palpable!
The 2026 Bud Ball event series will include the following cities:
June 10, New York City
July 15, Chicago
August 26, Philadelphia
Donโt miss out on the unforgettable experiences at the RYTHM Bud Ball 2026 events!
Join us and celebrate the vibrant culture of cannabis at the next rythm bud ball!
The RYTHM brand was created in 2014 by Ben Kovler, the Chairman and CEO of Green Thumb Industries with a mission to offer premium cannabis products while supporting the community. Since its beginning, RYTHM has put the spotlight on the musical and LGBTQ+ communities, raising awareness of talented artists and issues of social justice alike. Each year, RYTHM partners with a different charitable organization during pride month to give back to the community.
RYTHM products include premium cannabis flower, vape cartridges, concentrates, and cannabis-infused beverages and are officially available in dispensaries across Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. You can view the brandโs complete strain catalog which encompasses a wide range of strains including Do Si Dos, Lavender Gelato, Black Afghan, and Sour Diesel and each yearโs Bud ball event series is themed in homage to one of Rythmโs cannabis strains.
The Bud Ball events are free to attend and are open only to cannabis industry professionals on an invite-only basis. โBud Ball is a celebration of the budtenders and partners who keep the industry grooving,โ RYTHM proclaimed in a May 2026 statement.
