Key Takeaways
- Event Date: The 2026 iHeartCountry Festival will take place on May 2.
- Featured Artists: Performers include Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, and more.
- Ticket Sales: General tickets go on sale on January 23, with presale for Capital One cardholders starting January 20.
- Broadcast Details: The event will be aired on iHeartCountry stations and the iHeartRadio app.
The 2026 iHeartCountry Festival is set to heat up summer with country music for a 13th year.
This year’s fest, presented by Capital One, is set for Saturday, May 2, at Moody Center in Austin, Texas, and will feature performances from 12-time Billboard Country Airplay chart-topper Kane Brown, as well as Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper Shaboozey, Dylan Scott, Russell Dickerson, Gretchen Wilson, Chase Matthew and Lauren Alaina.
iHeartMedia on-air country personality Bobby Bones will return as host. The event will broadcast on iHeartCountry stations across the country as well as the iHeartRadio app on May 2 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.
“We can’t wait for fans to experience this year’s incredible lineup, all coming together for one unforgettable night at Moody Center in Austin,” Rod Phillips, executive vice president of programming for iHeartCountry, said in a statement. “It’s always amazing to see the energy and excitement in the crowd when so many great artists share the iHeartCountry stage.”
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. ET at Ticketmaster.com, while eligible Capital One cardholders get exclusive access to presale tickets starting Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. ET, through Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. ET. Capital One cardholders can also add a Capital One Access Pass to their purchase, for access to a private cardholder preshow party featuring a performance from McCollum in addition to complimentary food and beverage.
“Our cardholders have an undeniable passion for live music, particularly country music. We’re excited to bring them closer to the action at the iHeartCountry Festival,” Amit Desai, senior director of Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing at Capital One, added. “Between early ticket presales and special performances, we are proud to offer our cardholders exclusive access to the unforgettable musical moments they love.”
The iHeartCountry Festival is part of iHeartMedia’s roster of events including the iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour presented by Capital One, the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, the iHeartRadio ALTer EGO presented by Capital One and the iHeartPodcast Awards.
Partners of this year’s event include presenting partner Capital One, Bobcat, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and more.
