Country Artists Currently on Tour in 2026: Who's Playing and Where
Country music owns the summer touring season, and 2026 is no exception. Dozens of country acts are crisscrossing North America right now, from stadium headliners to breakout artists playing their first amphitheater runs. We pulled this list straight from our live tour database, so every artist below has confirmed upcoming 2026 dates. Tap any name to see their full schedule and grab tickets.
Headliners on the Road Now
These are the established stars carrying the biggest 2026 routes, with shows running across the US and Canada all summer and into the fall.
- Tim McGraw is running one of the year's heaviest country routes, with dozens of dates on the calendar.
- Jason Aldean is back on the amphitheater circuit with a stacked summer run.
- Chris Stapleton continues his All-American Road Show with stops at amphitheaters and arenas nationwide.
- Luke Bryan and Thomas Rhett are both deep into multi-month tours.
- Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, and Riley Green round out the headliner tier with strong cross-country routes.
- Parker McCollum and Bailey Zimmerman are headlining their biggest tours yet.
Breakout and Rising Acts
This is where 2026 gets interesting. A wave of newer artists is selling out clubs and theaters, and many are moving up to bigger rooms as the year goes on. Catch them now before the venues get larger.
- Chase Matthew is one of the busiest names on this entire list, with a packed run of dates.
- Max McNown and Tucker Wetmore are two of the fastest-rising acts in country right now.
- Zach Top has become a neotraditional favorite and is touring hard behind it.
- Shaboozey, Nate Smith, and Sam Barber are all carrying serious momentum into their 2026 shows.
- Carter Faith and Emily Ann Roberts are two rising women in country worth seeing in a smaller room while you still can.
Americana, Outlaw, and Red Dirt
If your taste runs toward the rootsier side of country, these acts are on the road throughout 2026.
- Turnpike Troubadours and Flatland Cavalry are leading the Red Dirt resurgence with heavy touring schedules.
- Sierra Ferrell keeps expanding her audience with a relentless run of dates.
- Jamey Johnson, Steve Earle, and Lukas Nelson bring the outlaw and Americana tradition to stages across the country.
How to Find Country Tour Dates Near You
The fastest way to see who's playing close to home is to browse by what you need:
- Check the full country tour dates calendar for every artist and date we track.
- Looking for something this weekend? Browse concerts this weekend and filter for what's near you.
- Searching a specific city? Head to our concerts by city pages to see every country show in your area.
We update tour schedules daily from Ticketmaster and SeatGeek, so this list shifts as new dates are announced and shows sell out. Bookmark the country genre page and check back: the summer and fall 2026 country calendar is one of the busiest in years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country artists are touring in 2026? Major headliners on tour in 2026 include Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Chris Stapleton, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, and Riley Green, alongside breakout acts like Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Chase Matthew, and Max McNown. See the full country tour calendar for every confirmed date.
Who are the best new country artists to see live right now? Rising acts drawing strong crowds in 2026 include Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Max McNown, Chase Matthew, Carter Faith, and Emily Ann Roberts. Many are still playing theaters and clubs, so it's a good year to catch them before they move up to arenas.
How do I find country concerts near me? Browse the country tour dates page or search your city on TourWax to see every upcoming country show in your area, with ticket links for each date.