8 Best Country Music Festivals You Need To Know About

From dusty boots in Texas to scenic stages in the outback of Australia, country music festivals are where fans gather to have a boot-stompin’ good time and celebrate their love of twangy guitars and heartfelt lyrics of love and heartbreak. And plastic cowboy hats. 

Naturally, as the place where the genre has its origins, the USA is home to many of the biggest and most iconic events. But country music has a global fanbase, and the festival circuit reflects that. 

Whether you're a die-hard country fan or just want to experience the genre’s electric energy and emotion live, these festivals offer the best in twang, talent, and toe-tapping good times. 

Pack your boots, grab your Stetson, and jump in my truck. Country music is a-calling.

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8 best country music festivals

Here’s our roundup of the top 8 country music festivals that every C&W diehard should have on their radar as we look to the summer and beyond.

1. CMA Fest – Nashville, Tennessee, USA

_{When: June 5–8, 2025}

2025 Lineup: Luke Bryan, Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton, Megan Moroney, Keith Urban

Past Performers: Billy Rae Cyrus, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban

It’s basically the Super Bowl of country music. Held in the heart of Nashville, the Country Music Capital of the World, CMA Fest brings together the biggest names in the genre for four days of nonstop music and fan interactions. Downtown Nashville transforms into a buzzing hub of performances, signings, special guests, and of course, fantastic barbeque. It’s the big one, and not to be missed. 

2. Stagecoach Festival – Indio, California, USA

_{When: April 25–27, 2025}

2025 Lineup: Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Zach Bryan 

Past Performers: Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton

Think of it as Coachella’s cousin, that’s just a little bit country... Stagecoach features top-tier acts from mainstream country radio to more niche offerings of Americana and bluegrass, all set against the dramatic desert backdrop of Indio. Expect dancing, line-dancing, and some beautiful sunsets on the desert horizon, as your emotions swell while your favourite artists belt out tunes about love and loss. 

3. Tamworth Country Music Festival – Tamworth, Australia

_{When: Jan 16 – Jan 25, 2026}

2026 Lineup: TBA

Past Performers: Kasey Chambers, Troy Cassar-Daley, Ian Moss, James Blundell

One of the world’s largest and longest-running country music festivals, Tamworth is Australia’s answer to Nashville. The entire town becomes a celebration of country music with concerts, competitions, and street performances everywhere you look. There’s also a dedicated FanZone at the fest, where you can get up close and personal with your favourite stars. Definitely something we love about Country, is just how approachable the big names are. 

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4. Country 2 Country (C2C) – UK & Europe

_{When: Mar 13 – Mar 15, 2026}

2026 Lineup: TBA

Past Performers: Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley, Cody Johnson

The long running C2C brings American country stars across the pond, with events in London, Glasgow, and Dublin. It’s a chance for European fans to experience Nashville-level acts without crossing the Atlantic, and for U.S. artists to build global audiences. We can often forget just how big the country market is in Europe. Like when Garth Brooks announced shows in Dublin and sold 400,000 tickets (10% of the entire Irish population at the time).

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_{5. Calgary Stampede – Calgary, Alberta, Canada}

_{When: July 4–13, 2025}

2025 Lineup: Shania Twain, Chase Rice, Tenille Townes, Cole Swindell, Midland

Past Performers: Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Garth Brooks

More than just the rodeo coming to town, the Calgary Stampede also features a massive lineup of country music current stars and golden oldies. With cowboy culture on full display, music fans can enjoy big-name acts while also taking in rodeo events, parades, and pancake breakfasts. And it’s not their first rodeo either, as the Calgary Stampede has been running in some form since 1912! Now that’s what we call legendary status.  

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6. Country Thunder – USA & Canada (Multiple Locations)

_{When: Various dates throughout 2025}

2025 Lineup: Riley Green, Keith Urban, Hardy, Bailey Zimmerman

Past Performers: Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Toby Keith

With events in Arizona, Wisconsin, Florida, and Saskatchewan, Country Thunder is a touring powerhouse that brings consistent, high-energy performances and top-lineups to fans across North America. Every location offers a slightly different vibe, from the sweaty madness of Florida, to the incredible beer culture of Wisconsin, but all deliver a top-tier festival experience. 

7. Boots and Hearts – Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada

_{When: August 7–10, 2025}

2025 Lineup: Bailey Zimmerman, Hardy, Sam Hunt

Past Performers: Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert… Nickelback

Canada’s largest country music festival, Boots and Hearts does exactly what it says on the tin, and draws huge crowds from up and down the country with its blend of major established acts and up-and-coming artists. Set in a lush, natural amphitheater, it’s a scenic spot for four days of music, partying and adventurous camping that always culminates in a big emotional crescendo on the last night.   

8. Carolina Country Music Fest – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA

_{When: June 5–8, 2025}

2025 Lineup: Kid Rock, Jelly Roll, Chase Rice, Lainey Wilson, Rascal Flatts

Past Performers: Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn

Beach meets country at this four-day fest on the shores of the Atlantic in South Carolina. Fans enjoy performances from the biggest names in country while soaking up the sun, beautiful white sand, and Southern hospitality that Myrtle Beach is famous for. Sounds just peach-y to us 

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