FESTIVALS

Dauphin’s Countryfest

Dauphin, MB, Canada

Dauphin’s Countryfest is held at the Selo Ukraina festival site south of Dauphin, Manitoba. Its official website has not yet announced the 2027 festival dates or lineup.

Lone Star Smokeout

Arlington, TX

Lone Star Smokeout will return outside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The official festival website says to stay tuned for its 2027 dates and lineup.

Rock The Country

Rock The Country is a multi-city Country and Rock festival series across the United States. The official site currently lists its 2026 tour; 2027 cities, dates, and artwork have not yet been announced.

Country Jam

Eau Claire, WI

Country Jam USA returns to the Eau Claire Event District in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The official site is accepting signups for 2027 announcements; dates and lineup are still coming soon.

Country Concert

Fort Loramie, OH

Country Concert is held at Hickory Hill Lakes in Fort Loramie, Ohio. Confirmed 2027 dates and lineup have not yet been published on the official website.

Under The Big Sky

Whitefish, MT

Under the Big Sky returns to Big Mountain Ranch in Whitefish, Montana. The official festival website says “See You Next Year,” but has not yet published 2027 dates or a 2027 lineup.

Freedom Country Fest

Freedom, WI

Freedom Country Fest is held at the St. Nicholas Parish Grounds in Freedom, Wisconsin. The official website has not yet announced its 2027 date, lineup, or festival flyer.

Rock The South

October 1, 2026 – October 4, 2026

Decatur, AL

Rock The South takes place October 1–4, 2026 at The Fields at Decatur in Decatur, Alabama, with a second stage and new Midway Fair.

Country Calling

October 2, 2026 – October 3, 2026

Ocean City, MD

Country Calling brings more than 25 country artists to Ocean City Inlet Beach October 2–3, 2026, with three stages, boardwalk attractions and limited tickets remaining.

St. Pete Country Fest

November 20, 2026 – November 22, 2026

St. Petersburg, FL

St. Pete Country Fest runs November 20–22, 2026 at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, with more than 40 artists across five stages.

Stagecoach

April 23, 2027 – April 25, 2027

Indio, CA

Stagecoach returns April 23–25, 2027 at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The 2027 lineup is still to come.

GULF COAST JAM

June 3, 2027 – June 6, 2027

Panama City Beach, FL

Gulf Coast Jam returns June 3–6, 2027 at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach, Florida, with four days of country music.

CMA Fest

June 10, 2027 – June 13, 2027

Nashville, TN

CMA Fest returns June 10–13, 2027 across Nashville, with nightly stadium shows moving to the new Nissan Stadium and four-night passes on sale now.

Carolina Country Music Fest

June 10, 2027 – June 13, 2027

Myrtle Beach, SC

Carolina Country Music Fest returns June 10–13, 2027 in Myrtle Beach, with four days of major country artists, multiple stages and tickets on sale now.

Barefoot Country Music Fest

June 17, 2027 – June 20, 2027

Wildwood, NJ

Barefoot Country Music Fest returns June 17–20, 2027 on the beach in Wildwood, New Jersey, with four days of country music and 2027 tickets available now.

Hoofbeat Festival

June 24, 2027 – June 26, 2027

Cadott, WI

Hoofbeat Festival celebrates 40 years in Cadott, Wisconsin, June 24–26, 2027. VIP and Reserved Lawn options are already on sale while the lineup is still to come.

Country Stampede

June 25, 2027 – June 27, 2027

Wichita, KS

Country Stampede returns June 25–27, 2027 in Wichita, Kansas, beginning a new chapter for the long-running Midwest country music festival.

Windy City Smokeout

July 8, 2027 – July 11, 2027

Chicago, IL

Chicago's country music and BBQ festival returns July 8–11, 2027 outside the United Center, pairing major touring artists with pitmasters from across the country.

Country Thunder

July 15, 2027 – July 18, 2027

Twin Lakes, WI

Country Thunder Wisconsin returns July 15–18, 2027 in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. Tickets are available through the official Country Thunder website; lineup details are still to come.

VOA Country Music Fest

August 5, 2027 – August 7, 2027

West Chester, OH

VOA Country Music Fest returns August 5–7, 2027 at Voice of America MetroPark in West Chester, Ohio; camping is offered at the Butler County Fairgrounds.

Rock Fest

Cadott, WI

Rock Fest returns to the Chippewa Valley Festival Grounds in Cadott, Wisconsin. Its official website is preparing for 2027 and taking lineup alerts, but the full 2027 dates and lineup are not yet posted in the published festival information.

LOUDER THAN LIFE

September 17, 2026 – September 20, 2026

Louisville, KY

LOUDER THAN LIFE returns September 17–20, 2026 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, with more than 200 bands across seven stages.

BOURBON & BEYOND

September 24, 2026 – September 27, 2026

Louisville, KY

Bourbon & Beyond returns September 24–27, 2026 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, combining live music with bourbon and culinary programming.

AFTERSHOCK

October 1, 2026 – October 4, 2026

Sacramento, CA

Aftershock returns October 1–4, 2026 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, with four days of Rock, Punk and Metal across four stages.

Welcome To Rockville

May 6, 2027 – May 9, 2027

Daytona Beach, FL

Welcome To Rockville returns May 6–9, 2027 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, with Early Bird passes on sale now.

Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival

May 13, 2027 – May 16, 2027

Columbus, OH

Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival returns May 13–16, 2027 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, with four days of Rock and Early Bird passes on sale now.

INKCARCERATION

July 16, 2027 – July 18, 2027

Mansfield, OH

INKCARCERATION returns July 16–18, 2027 at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio, combining Rock, Metal, tattoo culture, and Early Bird passes.

Rocklahoma

September 3, 2027 – September 5, 2027

Pryor, OK

Rocklahoma returns September 3–5, 2027 at Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma. The 2027 lineup is still to come.