Marcus King Joined Mumford & Sons in Madison
The Marcus King Band opened for the group before King made a guest appearance at the Kohl Center.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Folk
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Marcus King performed with Mumford & Sons during their concert at the Kohl Center in Madison. The Marcus King Band served as the opening act for the event.
Why it matters
The collaboration highlights the ongoing crossover between folk-rock acts on the road. King joined the band to play their track Here, a song originally recorded with Chris Stapleton for the album Prizefighter.
The performance featured the song Here, which appears on the album Prizefighter. The studio version of the track includes vocals from Chris Stapleton.
The players
Marcus King
He is a musician known for his work with the Marcus King Band and his recent release Prizefighter.
Mumford & Sons
They are a prominent folk-rock band known for international tours and major festival appearances.
Chris Stapleton
He is a celebrated country musician who provided guest vocals on the studio version of the track Here.
The details
Marcus King emerged on stage during the main Mumford & Sons set to perform the song Here. The Marcus King Band had previously opened the concert for the headlining act.
Timeline
The concert at the Kohl Center took place on September 23, 2026.
A performance at Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville is set for September 25, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
Collaborative touring strategies allow artists to build crossover audiences between folk and country demographics. This performance follows the pattern of guest appearances scheduled across the Bourbon & Beyond festival circuit.
Fans can catch both acts at upcoming festival dates to see if the guest performance is repeated. Tickets for future festival appearances remain available through standard retail channels.
The takeaway
Seeing live collaborations often provides fans with a unique take on studio-recorded songs. Check local festival schedules to catch potential cross-genre performances during upcoming tour stops.
What happens next
Mumford & Sons and the Marcus King Band are scheduled to perform at the Bourbon & Beyond festival in Louisville on September 25, 2026. Marcus King is also expected to issue a new single titled Blue on the same date.
Further reading
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