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COUNTRY THUNDER FLORIDA REVEALS FULL 2026 LINEUP, MARKING FIRST-EVER BEACHFRONT EDITION
Country Thunder is officially heading to the beach. CEO and president Troy Vollhoffer announced the full list of performers for Country Thunder Florida 2026 in an interview with Rolling Stone on Tuesday morning, setting the stage for an ambitious year for the long-running country music festival brand.
The 2026 event will feature a roster of rising artists who are reshaping the sound of modern country. Dasha — the breakout name known for her genre-blending hits — joins the lineup alongside Braxton Keith, a standout figure in the neo-traditional revival. Viral songwriter Elizabeth Nichols and country–folk fusion artist Max McNown are also confirmed. Cole Goodwin, Solon Holt, and Jay Webb round out the bill, creating a diverse and energetic artist lineup for the festival’s newest chapter.
The First-Ever Beachfront Country Thunder Festival
Country Thunder Florida 2026 is scheduled for May 8–10, marking the first time the Country Thunder franchise will host a festival directly on the beach. Set at St. Pete Beach — one of Florida’s most iconic coastal destinations — the event promises a completely different atmosphere from previous editions.
Weekend passes are now on sale.
In an official statement, Vollhoffer highlighted the significance of the new location:
“Bringing Country Thunder to St. Pete Beach marks an exciting new chapter for our festival. From the moment we stepped onto the white sands at TradeWinds, we knew this was the perfect place to elevate the fan experience… With the Gulf as our backdrop and country music’s biggest artists on our stage, 2026 will be one for the books.”
A Festival Season Poised to Make Waves
With stunning ocean views and a dynamic lineup of emerging talent, Country Thunder Florida 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated country music events of the year. By reinventing both the setting and the sonic palette, the festival aims to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans of country and its evolving subgenres.