Country Thunder Wisconsin Drops a Stacked 2026 Lineup With Keith Urban, Riley Green & More
The event is returning to Twin Lakes in July for a weekend full of country music.
(Above) Gavin Adcock, Keith Urban, Riley Green; (Below) Red Clay Strays; Photos Provided-
Country Thunder is setting the bar high for the 2026 festival season. Known for being the largest Country music festival brand in North America, the series is already generating major buzz with its newly unveiled lineup for Country Thunder Wisconsin 2026.
The Midwest event will return to Shadow Hill Ranch in Twin Lakes on July 16–19 with a stacked bill of powerhouse headliners including Gavin Adcock, The Red Clay Strays, Riley Green, and Keith Urban. Spanning different eras, sounds, and styles, the lineup also features fan favorites like Gretchen Wilson, Ian Munsick, Nate Smith, and Shaboozey, adding even more excitement to an already loaded schedule.
Each night, Adcock, Green, Urban, and The Red Clay Strays will take the stage to close out the days with unforgettable sets. The daytime lineup is equally strong, with performances from George Birge, Mark Chesnutt, Dasha, Corey Kent, Cole Goodwin, Gabriella Rose, and plenty more.
Beyond the music, Country Thunder Wisconsin offers a beloved “summer camp” like experience with its unique tradition of welcoming attendees to spend their days soaking up nonstop Country music and their nights sleeping under the serene Midwestern sky. Options range from Tent Camping and Crown Camping to Glamping, plus the always-popular ability to rent private port-a-potties for the campsite. A weekend wristband is required to enter the campgrounds.
Fans can reserve their weekend at Country Thunder Wisconsin 2026 for only $20 down, with the remaining balance split into equal monthly payments. Fans can explore all pass options for the Midwest party, including Platinum Experience, Platinum Circle, Reserved Seating, Gold Circle, General Admission, as well as view camping packages and details here.
Country Thunder’s 2026 festival season will kick off with Country Thunder Arizona taking place April 9-12 at Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence, AZ. But this is just the start because the powerhouse festival brand has also recently rolled out next year’s lineups for Country Thunder Saskatchewan and Country Thunder Alberta, with heavy hitters like Lainey Wilson, Kane Brown, Tyler Hubbard and more on the bill.
With a long history of sellouts across multiple countries, Country Thunder continues to live up to its recognition as one of the most impactful and recognizable live music forces in the Country genre. These country music festival stops are shaping up to be can’t-miss destinations in 2026.
Madeleine O’Connell graduated from North Central College with a bachelors degree in Journalism and Broadcast Communications before deciding to pursue her studies further at DePaul University. There, she earned her masters degree in Digital Communication & Media Arts. O’Connell served as a freelance writer for over two years while also interning with the Academy of Country Music, SiriusXM and Circle Media and assisting with Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast. In addition to Country Now, she has been published in American Songwriter, Music Mayhem, and Holler.Country. Madeleine O’Connell is a member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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