The 2026 iHeartCountry Festival returns to Austin’s stunning Moody Center on May 2nd, featuring a massive lineup hosted by Bobby Bones. Headliners include superstars Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, and Texas’ own Parker McCollum, alongside Riley Green, Carly Pearce, and breakout star Shaboozey.
A Stellar 2026 Lineup
Returning favorites bringing the heat include Lauren Alaina, Dylan Scott, Russell Dickerson, and Gretchen Wilson. Adding to the excitement, newcomers like Chase Matthew and special guest Austin-native George Birge are set to join the main stage, bringing fresh energy to the Moody Center.
For those who want to start the party early, the Daytime Village at the iHeartCountry Festival is a must-see. This free, family-friendly event takes place right outside the Moody Center at the Dell Technologies Plaza starting at 12:30 PM. It’s the perfect spot to catch rising stars like Chase Matthew, George Birge, and Lauren Alaina in an energetic, open-air setting before the main stage action begins.
The Venue
The state-of-the-art Moody Center provides the perfect intimate yet high-energy atmosphere in the heart of Austin for this star-studded event.
Don’t Miss Out
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 7 PM.
Daytime Village: A free show featuring Lauren Alaina, Chase Matthew, and more kicks off at 12:30 PM at Dell Technologies Plaza.
Tickets: Available now at Ticketmaster.com.
If you can’t make it to Austin, no worries! The event will broadcast on iHeartCountry stations nationwide and the iHeartRadio app on Saturday, May 2 at 7:00pm CT.
Check out all our coverage from past years on Austin 101.
