CMA Fest 2026 Lineup Revealed With Historic Headliner Slate
The Country Music Association has unveiled the full lineup for CMA Fest 2026, and it may be the most stacked roster in the festival's fifty-year history. Set for June 4 through 7 at Nashville's Nissan Stadium and surrounding venues, this year's headliners include Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, and a reunited Lady A making their first joint appearance since 2024. Over two hundred artists will perform across eleven stages throughout downtown Nashville during the four-day celebration.
Beyond the main stage headliners, the lineup features an impressive mix of established stars and emerging talent. Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman, and Megan Moroney will anchor the Riverfront Stage, while the Ascend Amphitheater will host songwriter rounds featuring some of Nashville's most acclaimed writers including Shane McAnally, Lori McKenna, and Hillary Lindsey. The festival's commitment to showcasing new artists continues with a dedicated emerging artist stage curated by Apple Music's country programming team.
New for 2026 is the Heritage Stage at the Ryman Auditorium, which will feature performances by classic country artists including Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, and George Strait in an intimate acoustic setting. Tickets for these special shows sold out within three minutes of presale opening, underscoring the enduring demand for traditional country music experiences. The Heritage Stage concept was developed in response to fan surveys requesting more access to legendary performers in smaller venues.
CMA Fest generates an estimated hundred and fifty million dollars in economic impact for Nashville each year, and 2026 is expected to set new records. Hotel bookings in the downtown corridor are already at ninety-seven percent capacity for the festival weekend. General admission four-day passes are priced at three hundred and seventy-five dollars, with premium packages available up to fifteen hundred dollars. Organizers are encouraging fans to purchase soon, as last year's event sold out six weeks before the gates opened.