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When<\/strong>: June 4 – 7, 2026 CMA Fest<\/a> is the country music event of the year. Taking over downtown Nashville for one long weekend in June, this annual celebration features the genre\u2019s biggest stars on six different main stages throughout the city\u2014plus, meet and greets, Q&A sessions, and shopping all week through the festival\u2019s official Fan Fair X.<\/p>\n When<\/strong>: October 2 \u2013 3, 2026 Known for showcasing over two dozen artists over the course of a weekend, Country Calling<\/a> is held at Ocean City Inlet Beach in Ocean City, Maryland. This coastal event pulls some of the hottest names on the charts, bringing the honky-tonk energy to the beach just as the weather starts to cool off.<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> July 16 \u2013 19, 2026 Country Thunder<\/a> currently holds the title for the largest country music festival brand in North America. The Wisconsin iteration of the event takes place in July and typically boasts a lineup that mixes Grammy-winning superstars with boundary-pushing acts and rising talent. The four-day fest also offers an immersive on-site experience with food, drinks, and local vendors.<\/p>\n When<\/strong>: July 23 – 25 This annual Montana fest brings fans together for three days of dancing, camping, and enjoying all the live music offered. At Headwaters Country Jam<\/a>, festival-goers can expect a mix of legacy acts, rising favorites, and current chart-toppers, all against the dramatic backdrop of the mountains.<\/p>\n When<\/strong>: August 6 – 9, 2026 Voices of America Country Music Fest<\/a> draws huge crowds each year to Voice of America MetroPark, located in Ohio\u2019s West Chester Township. With multiple stages and a stacked, multi-day lineup, VOA is known to deliver a high-energy mix of beloved stars and exciting newcomers. Ideal for those who prefer a festival experience that doesn\u2019t require camping, VOA offers ticket and hotel bundles for anyone traveling in.<\/p>\n When<\/strong>: September 4 \u2013 6, 2026 Country Splash Cabo<\/a> proves that country music\u2019s reach extends beyond the U.S. For three days, multiple beachfront stages host some of the genre\u2019s most exciting names, and visitors can choose between all-inclusive hotel stays, private villas, or pass options only, allowing attendees to create the experience best suited to their ideal Cabo escape.<\/p>\n When<\/strong>: May 28 \u2013 31, 2026 Gulf Coast Jam<\/a> transforms Panama City Beach into a four-day country escape, with stages set just steps from the sand and a consistently engaging lineup. Equal parts festival and vacation, Gulf Coast Jam has a reputation as a breezy, beachside atmosphere and crowds ready to enjoy a long weekend of country music\u2019s best.<\/p>\n The post Best Country Festivals to See In 2026<\/a> appeared first on Ticketmaster Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ticketmaster<\/strong> is the world\u2019s largest ticketing and event-management company, specializing in sales, distribution, and technology for concerts, sports, theater, and family events. While most people know it simply as the website where they buy tickets, it is actually a massive, vertically integrated corporation that forms half of Live Nation Entertainment, following a 2010 merger.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Find out more at Ticketmaster:<\/strong> Article and Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stagecoach 2026 has already rolled by, but don\u2019t worry\u2014this is just the start of the summer festival season. From beachside parties to destination getaways, citywide takeovers, and breezy outdoor gatherings, there\u2019s no shortage of ways to catch your favorite country artists live. Below, find our picks for the best country festivals to see in 2026. 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\nWhere<\/strong>: Nashville, TN
\nWho to See<\/strong>: Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Bailey Zimmerman, Ella Langley, Shaboozey, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Deana Carter, Gretchen Wilson, Jason Aldean, HARDY, Jordan Davis<\/p>\nCountry Calling<\/a><\/h2>\n
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\nWhere<\/strong>: Ocean City, MD
\nWho to See<\/strong>: Lainey Wilson, Rascal Flatts, Dierks Bentley, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert<\/p>\nCountry Thunder Wisconsin<\/a><\/h2>\n
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\nWhere:<\/strong> Twin Lakes, WI
\nWho to See: <\/strong>Gavin Adcock, The Red Clay Strays, Shaboozey<\/p>\nHeadwaters Country Jam<\/a><\/h2>\n
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\nWhere<\/strong>: Three Forks, MT
\nWho to See<\/strong>: Gavin Adcock, Wyatt Flores, Clint Black, Midland<\/p>\nVoices of America<\/a><\/h2>\n
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\nWhere<\/strong>: West Chester, OH
\nWho to See:<\/strong> Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton, Jordan Davis<\/p>\nCountry Splash Cabo<\/a><\/h2>\n
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\nWhere<\/strong>: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
\nWho to See<\/strong>: Riley Green, Jon Pardi, Tucker Wetmore, Dasha<\/p>\nGulf Coast Jam<\/a><\/h2>\n
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\nWhere<\/strong>: Panama City Beach, FL
\nWho to See<\/strong>: Post Malone, Riley Green, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban<\/p>\nCLICK HERE to ADVERTISE your Event<\/a> for free (you can include a direct link to the Registration Page.<\/h2><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"