Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson & Post Malone will headline
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 headlining performances from country music stars Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and Post Malone.
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, Cameron Whitcomb, and 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 am PT.
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.
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 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 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 can stream live performances from artists on Twitch, Prime Video, and the Amazon Music app each day.
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.
