Rock the Country will return in 2026 with an eight-city tour marking America’s 250th anniversary, according to an announcement from Peachtree Entertainment on Monday.
The multi-city festival will feature two-day events in communities across the United States, with rotating lineups that vary by market. Organizers describe the tour as a celebration of live music and small-town communities, combining established headliners with emerging artists.
Artists scheduled to appear across select Rock The Country 2026 dates include Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Jelly Roll, Creed, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Riley Green, Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Shinedown, Jon Pardi, Ella Langley, Brantley Gilbert, Treaty Oak Revival, Gavin Adcock, Ludacris and Nelly. Full, city-specific lineups are available at rockthecountry.com.
In addition to concerts, each tour stop will include daily throwback DJ sets, with select dates also featuring host appearances by comedian Chelcie Lynn.
Peachtree Entertainment said the 2026 tour will include expanded investments in fan amenities. Planned additions include increased shade and cooling areas, a new fan zone with a second stage presented by Raised Rowdy, and a dedicated food area featuring multiple local food trucks and shaded seating.
VIP ticket holders will have access to premium food offerings curated by chef David Bancroft, winner of Food Network’s Iron Chef Showdown. Bancroft’s menu, inspired by Southern flavors, will be available for purchase exclusively within VIP areas.
New for 2026, the tour will introduce Front Porch festival passes, an all-inclusive option that includes reserved seating, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, dinner, a dedicated entrance, weekend parking and additional amenities. Quantities will be limited.
Ticket options for Rock The Country 2026 include single-day and weekend general admission, GA+ passes, VIP and Front Porch passes, along with hotel packages and camping options. Presale tickets go on sale Friday, January 16, at 11 a.m. local time using the code RTCENTRAL, followed by a public on-sale at 2 p.m. local time.
Rock The Country 2026 Tour Dates:
May 1–2: Bellville, TX — Austin County Fairgrounds
May 29–30: Bloomingdale, GA — Ottawa Farms
June 27–28: Sioux Falls, SD — W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds
July 10–11: Ashland, KY — Boyd County Fairgrounds
July 25–26: Anderson, SC — Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center
August 8–9: Hastings, MI — Barry Expo Center
August 28–29: Ocala, FL — Florida Horse Park
September 11–12: Hamburg, NY — Erie County Fairgrounds
