The iHeartCountry Festival is back and better than ever! Mark your calendars, as country music’s biggest superstars are making their way to this iconic music event taking place on Saturday, May 2, at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Shaboozey, Dylan Scott, Russell Dickerson, Gretchen Wilson, Chase Matthew, and Lauren Alaina will all be taking center stage at this wonderful event. iHeartMedia’s nationally syndicated top on-air country personality, Bobby Bones, is tapped to host the festival.
“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,” said Rod Phillips, Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartCountry. “It’s always amazing to see the energy and excitement in the crowd when so many great artists share the iHeartCountry stage.” (source: press release)
It goes without saying that country fans are yearning to get tickets to this can’t-miss event, so how can you get your hands on tickets to see this show live and in person?
According to the press release, “Eligible Capital One cardholders get exclusive access to presale tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, January 20 at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT (10 a.m. CT) through Thursday, January 22 at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT (10 a.m. CT) or while presale tickets last. Additionally, Capital One cardholders can add a Capital One Access Pass to their purchase to enjoy a private cardholder pre-show party featuring a special performance by Parker McCollum, complimentary light fare and beverage, and more. Pre-sale information and tickets can be found at iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 23 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT (12 p.m. CT) via Ticketmaster.com.”
For those who can’t make it to the event live, the iHeartCountry Festival will broadcast across iHeartCountry stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app on Saturday, May 2, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (7 p.m. CT).
Not only is the iHeartCountry Festival a wondrous celebration of all things country music, but it also supports a remarkable cause. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® is the benefiting charity partner of the 2026 iHeartCountry Festival. Fans can visit musicgives.org and become a Partner in Hope. Donations ensure that no family ever receives a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food.
Comment below and tell me—who are you most excited to see perform at the 2026 iHeartCountry Festival? To learn more about the music festival, visit here.