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LOS ANGELES, CA – September 25, 2025 – Saddle up, country lovers! Stagecoach is thrilled to unveil its much-anticipated 2026 lineup, get ready for a roaring weekend of music magic beneath the desert sky. Country music’s biggest festival will be back April 24-26, 2026 at Indio’s iconic Empire Polo Club. This year’s festival will feature headline performances from country music stars Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and Post Malone.
Lainey Wilson, pictured above, is among the headliners at the 2026 Stagecoach Festival.
Additionally, the festival is set to see performances by legendary artists, including Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, Brooks & Dunn, Ella Langley, Red Clay Strays, Warren Zeiders, Nate Smith, Sam Barber, Gavin Adcock, Wyatt Flores, Hudson Westbrook and Cameron Whitcomb and many many more. The festival also welcomes Journey, Pitbull, BigXthaPlug, and Counting Crows to join the lineup for performances at the revived Mustang Stage, a destination for exclusive sets and immersive fan experiences.
Passes go on sale starting Thursday, October 2nd at 11:00AM PT at stagecoachfestival.com.
The official 2026 Stagecoach Festival lineup was first announced this morning on SiriusXM’s The Highway (ch. 56) by country star Bailey Zimmerman and Goldenvoice’s EVP of Festival Talent Stacy Vee during an interview with host Macie Banks.
Headliner Cody Johnson shared his excitement saying, “I'll never forget the first time I got the call to play Stagecoach. We were on one of the smaller stages and I remember wondering if anyone would even know our songs. Now here we are invited back to headline the Mane Stage. What a ride. I hope y’all bring the energy… because it’s gonna get western.”
Plus, headliner, Lainey Wilson shared, “My first Stagecoach was in 2022 on the SiriusXM Stage at 2:30PM in the afternoon. Look how far we’ve come y’all! I’m honored to headline this year. This is a career highlight and I can’t wait to see everyone there.”
Previous Stagecoach performer Post Malone also said, "Had a hell of a time at Stagecoach in 2024 alongside so many incredible artists and friends. Can’t wait to be back next year!"
Returning for yet another memorable year of HonkyTonk, Diplo shared, "Back again! I'm stoked to be bringing Diplo's Honky Tonk to the fest for the sixth year in a row. Stagecoach season is my favorite season, I love bringing new and old friends together for a big old party in the desert."
Bailey Zimmerman added, “I played my first Stagecoach in 2023. Since then, it’s become a tradition, and I somehow was lucky enough to get to come back in ‘24 with Morgan Wallen and then in ‘25 with Luke Combs. Coming back in 2026 is unbelievable, and I’m so thankful to whoever made the decision to let me come back. I promise I won’t take my pants off this time… or maybe I will. See you soon, Stagecoach 2026!”
Adding to the anticipation, “It’s truly an honor to perform on one the world’s biggest stages with today’s biggest country artists,” said Armando Christian Perez (Pitbull). “Stagecoach continues to show music is the universal language that unites genres around the globe, Daleee!”
BigXthaPlug shared, “Crazy to me that I’m heading to the Mustang Stage at Stagecoach. Earlier this year I popped on Jelly Roll’s set with Shaboozey, now I’m going back. It’s one of those moments you don’t see coming, but you thank God for it."
Additionally, making his Stagecoach debut, Hudson Westbrook shared, “Can’t wait to see y’all in the desert! I’ve never been. I’m excited to be playing it this year, it’s something I’ve been dreaming about since I started playing music.”
Reimagined for 2026, the Mustang Stage fires up at dusk and serves as the new home for the electric, after-dark moments that have become a signature at Stagecoach. This bold attraction to the festival brings a surge of lively, high-energy to the grounds, setting the scene for iconic performances that stretch deep into the night. With a full-throttle spirit and wide-open space, the Mustang Stage creates the perfect setting for unforgettable sets from legends and boundary-pushers alike. Just steps away from the latest addition, the beloved Rose Garden Saloon returns for this year’s festival offering fans a cold drink and a classic honky-tonk atmosphere.
In addition, the winner of the new CBS music competition series THE ROAD with Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and Gretchen Wilson (premieres Oct. 19) will take the stage at this year’s festival on the iconic Mane Stage, and receive a $250,000 cash prize along with a recording contract from Country Road Records, a division of 101 Studios in partnership with Thirty Tigers.
Also new for 2026, Stagecoach is teaming up with Nashville’s own Whiskey Jam to bring an exciting new element to the Palomino Stage. Known for spotlighting rising stars and fan-favorite talent in the heart of Music City, Whiskey Jam will host special sets, curating after hours sets on Palomino with their signature mix of next-big-thing energy and country credibility. It’s a unique opportunity to bring one of Nashville’s most respected live music tastemakers out west, offering fans a memorable way to wrap up a special night at Stagecoach.
Stagecoach mainstays Diplo and Guy Fieri are set to return for festival goer favorites, Diplo’s HonkyTonk and Guy Fieri’s Stagecoach Smokehouse. Diplo’s HonkyTonk brings some of the biggest names in dance music to the grounds, while Guy Fieri’s Stagecoach Smokehouse showcases chefs, pit bosses, and BBQ vendors. Guy and friends will be showcasing their pits and rigs and offering taste tests to fans throughout the weekend with some special cooking demos along the way. Stay tuned for the full food and HonkyTonk lineups.
Amazon Music is also returning as the exclusive livestreaming destination for the fourth year. Fans will be able to stream live performances from artists on Twitch, Prime Video, and the Amazon Music app each day. Listen to the Official Stagecoach Playlist streaming now exclusively on Amazon Music here.
Additionally, Boot Barn, the nation’s leading western and workwear retailer, is proud to be a first-time sponsor of Stagecoach 2026. Boot Barn will be the festival’s Official Boot Retailer and the presenting sponsor of the all-new Mustang Stage. Boot Barn’s country music roots run deep, from sponsoring the tours of prominent country artists to elevating up-and-coming talent through nationwide campaigns. With its Stagecoach debut, Boot Barn furthers its support for country music during the ultimate celebration that brings fans and artists together.
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The STAGECOACH 2026 lineup is as follows:
Adrien Nunez
Amos Lee
Avery Anna
Bailey Zimmerman
Bayker Blankenship
Benjamin Tod
BigXthaPlug
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters
Brandon Wisham
Braxton Keith
Brett Young
Brooks & Dunn
Bush
Cameron Whitcomb
Charles Wesley Godwin
Chase Matthew
Chase Rice
Cody Johnson
Corey Kent
Counting Crows
Diplo
Eli Young Band
Elizabeth Nichols
Ella Langley
Gabriella Rose
Gavin Adcock
Guy Fieri
Hannah McFarland
Hootie & the Blowfish
Hudson Westbrook
Ink
Jake Worthington
Josh Ross
Journey
Julia Cole
Kameron Marlowe
Kevin Smiley
Lainey Wilson
Lane Pittman
Larkin Poe
Little Big Town
Ludacris
Lyle Lovett
Marcus King Band
Max McNown
Michael Marcagi
Nate Smith
Neon Union
Noah Cyrus
Noah Rinker
Ole 60
Pitbull
Post Malone
Redferrin
Red Clay Strays
Riley Green
Ryan Hurd
S.G. Goodman
Sam Barber
Something Out West
Tayler Holder
Teddy Swims
The Road
The Wallflowers
Third Eye Blind
Treaty Oak Revival
Tyler Braden
Ty Myers
Warren Zeiders
Willow Avalon
Wyatt Flores
Wynonna Judd
Zach John King
STAGECOACH is produced by Goldenvoice.
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Robert Kinsler
