CMA Fest, one of country music’s most beloved summer events, is set to return to downtown Nashville from June 4 through June 7, 2026. Presented by the Country Music Association, the four-day festival once again transforms the city’s streets and the iconic Nissan Stadium into a vibrant celebration of country music culture, drawing fans from across the United States and beyond.
Headliners for this year’s festival reflect both established stars and rising talent in the genre. Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, and Blake Shelton are among the marquee acts scheduled to perform nightly at Nissan Stadium, alongside top performers such as Bailey Zimmerman, Cody Johnson, Carly Pearce, and Ella Langley. A diverse lineup also includes Riley Green, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Gretchen Wilson, HARDY, Jordan Davis, Russell Dickerson, Shaboozey, Tucker Wetmore, Zach Top, The Band Perry, The Red Clay Strays, and Stephen Wilson Jr.
Artists have taken to social media to express their enthusiasm about being part of CMA Fest. Jason Aldean highlighted his excitement about performing and supporting the CMA Foundation’s music education efforts, while others like Langley shared their eagerness for the event with fans.
From its humble beginnings in 1972 with just a few thousand attendees, CMA Fest has grown into a major fixture on the country music calendar. Today, it draws massive crowds daily for concerts, meet-and-greets, and fan activities across multiple stages.
For fans who cannot make the trip to Music City, select performances and festival highlights are expected to be featured in a special broadcast on ABC and streamed on Hulu, bringing the energy of CMA Fest to living rooms nationwide.
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