Country Music Festivals 2026 Full List
- All Country News
- Jan 26
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Updated: 7 days ago
United States & North America
Country Thunder Arizona — Florence, AZ
April 9–12, 2026
A long-running part of the Country Thunder tour held at Canyon Moon Ranch with major country acts and camping options. This year's lineup includes Lainey Wilson and more.
Tortuga Music Festival — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
April 10–12, 2026
A three-day beachfront country festival curated with sustainability in mind. Features big names like Post Malone, Riley Green, and Kenny Chesney alongside a broad lineup of country and related genres.
Two Step Inn — Georgetown, Texas
April 18–19, 2026
A huge outdoor honky-tonk festival with multi-stage performances from big country names like Chris Stapleton and Brooks & Dunn, plus local food and vendors.
Stagecoach Festival — Indio, California
April 24–26, 2026
One of the biggest country music festivals in the world, held at the Empire Polo Club. Blends mainstream country, Americana, and even crossover artists, with headliners like Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and Post Malone.
Lone Star Smokeout — Arlington, Texas
April 24–26, 2026
A three-day country music and barbecue festival held outside AT&T Stadium, brought to Texas by the team behind Windy City Smokeout. Headliners include Riley Green, Koe Wetzel, and Shaboozey with many additional acts and world-class BBQ pitmasters on site
Country Thunder Florida — St. Pete Beach, FL
May 8-10, 2026
A large coastal Country Thunder festival with a star-studded lineup announced for 2026 featuring acts like Kane Brown, Zach Top, and more
Gulf Coast Jam — Panama City Beach, FL
May 28–31, 2026
A four-day beachside country music festival on the Emerald Coast featuring major country stars like Post Malone, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban, and Riley Green, plus a long list of supporting acts. The event mixes sun, sand, and live music for one of the most scenic country festival experiences.
CMA Fest — Nashville, TN
June 4-7, 2026
A premier annual country music event in downtown Nashville hosted by the Country Music Association. Attendees can see hundreds of artists across multiple stages and venues, plus fan activities, games, and autograph sessions.
Carolina Country Music Fest — Myrtle Beach, SC
June 4–7, 2026
One of the East Coast’s largest four-day country festivals held oceanfront on the Myrtle Beach boardwalk. The 2026 lineup includes headliners like Blake Shelton, Post Malone, Luke Bryan, and Riley Green, as well as 40+ artists performing across multiple stages.
Barefoot Country Music Fest — Wildwood, NJ
June 18–21, 2026
One of the Northeast’s largest outdoor country music festivals returns to the beaches of Wildwood for four days of oceanfront performances and boardwalk energy. The 2026 lineup is led by Post Malone, Eric Church, Kelsea Ballerini, and Miranda Lambert, with more than 40 artists performing across multiple stages.
Hoofbeat Country Fest — Cadott, Wisconsin
June 25–27, 2026
Formerly known as Country Fest, this longstanding country music and camping festival is one of the largest of its kind in the U.S., held in a permanent amphitheater with multiple stages and extensive camping options. This year's headliners include Kane Brown, Jason Aldean and Bailey Zimmerman
Windy City Smokeout — Chicago, Illinois
July 8–12, 2026
A five-day country music and BBQ extravaganza held outside the United Center. It’s one of the biggest outdoor country festivals in the Midwest, pairing a huge roster of country stars with top pitmasters for BBQ, craft beer tents, and fan experiences. Lineup highlights include Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, Hootie & the Blowfish, Blake Shelton, Warren Zeiders, and many more
Country Thunder Wisconsin — Twin Lakes, WI
July 16–19, 2026
One of the biggest gatherings in the Country Thunder family, featuring multiple stages and a lineup including established stars and rising names. This year's headliners include Riley Green, Keith Urban and more.
VOA Country Music Fest — West Chester, OH
August 6–9, 2026
A four-day country festival held at Voice of America MetroPark featuring major headliners like Rascal Flatts and Blake Shelton alongside many other country acts, plus VIP experiences and camping options.
International
Australia – Country Music Festivals 2026
CMC Rocks QLD 2026
Dates: March 20–22, 2026
Location: Willowbank Raceway, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Australia’s biggest contemporary country music festival, CMC Rocks QLD brings top international and local country stars to the stage, with acts like Jordan Davis, Old Dominion, Riley Green, Carly Pearce, Tucker Wetmore and more across three days of music, camping, and community vibes.
Country 2 Country (C2C)
Dates: March 13–15
Location: Multiple UK & Ireland cities (London, Glasgow, Belfast)
Country 2 Country is one of Europe’s largest traveling country music festivals, showcasing big Nashville names alongside rising stars across multiple venues in the UK and Ireland.
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