Gavin Adcock, Lainey Wilson, Zach Top & More Set For Country Thunder 2026
The event will take place April 9–12 in Florence, Arizona.
Gavin Adcock, Lainey Wilson, Zach Top; Photos Provided
Country Thunder is gearing up for a massive milestone as it returns to Arizona in 2026 for its 30th installment, and the lineup is stacked. Headliners Lainey Wilson, Zach Top, Brooks & Dunn, and Gavin Adcock are set to lead the celebration, marking one of the festival’s biggest years yet.
The largest country music festival brand in North America unveiled the full Country Thunder Arizona 2026 lineup this morning, confirming the fan-favorite event will take place April 9–12 in Florence, Arizona.
Held once again at its longtime home of Canyon Moon Ranch, the four-day festival will also feature performances from Waylon Wyatt, Ian Munsick, Lonestar, Scotty McCreery, Jay Webb, Jackson Dean, George Birge, Dasha, Logan Layman, Billy Dean & Collin Raye, Lanie Gardner, Austin Snell, Lauren Watkins, Annie Bosko, The Wilder Blue, and many more.
“I’m excited to be back with my Country Thunder family next year. We’ve had the pleasure of playing Country Thunder AZ a few times, and it keeps getting better,” Jackson Dean tells Country Now. “Can’t wait to party with everyone in the desert real soon!”
New for 2026, fans can secure their Country Thunder Arizona tickets for just $20 down, with equal monthly payments leading up to the festival—making it easier than ever to lock in your spot. Tickets and premium packages are available now. Click HERE to learn more and to purchase tickets for 2026.
Festivalgoers can look forward to the return of rides, carnival games, and a wide variety of food and beverage options, along with signature touches inspired by Country Thunder CEO and President Troy Vollhoffer’s childhood fascination with the circus. The festival grounds will once again be filled with unique vendors offering everything from fresh ink to custom hat shaping. The Copperhead Stage will shine a light on emerging talent from the Grand Canyon State, while the Songwriter Showcase will highlight the storytellers behind country’s biggest hits. Plus, Electric Thunder’s nightly dance parties and line dancing competitions will keep the energy high long after the sun goes down.
And there’s even more excitement ahead. Country Thunder will soon unveil lineups for its 2026 festivals in Wisconsin, Florida, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. With a strong history of selling out events across multiple countries, the brand continues to soar as one of the most influential live music experiences in the country genre.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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