The following Country Music Festivals are currently being held in May
NOTE: For the most current information, please visit the official websites for each Festival by clicking on Festival Name or Logo. Information on this page was accurate at time of publication but things can change very quickly in the world of Festivals.
Most festivals now use flex/tier pricing therefore, we will no longer list prices but only provide the links to make purchases.
- Rock the Country: Poplar Bluff in Poplar Bluff, Missouri
- Country Thunder: Florida in Tampa, Florida
- Lonestar Smokeout in Arlington, Texas
- iHeart Country Music Festival in Austin, Texas
- Rock the Country: Ocala in Ocala, Florida
- Drifters Music Festival in Reno, Nevada
- Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival in Meridian , Mississippi
- Troubadour Festival in College Station, Texas
- Boots in the Park: Albuquerque in Albuquerque, New Mexico
- DelFest in Cumberland, Maryland (See Bluegrass page for details)
- Atwood Music Festival in Monticello, Mississippi
- Patriotic Festival in Norfolk, Virginia
- The Cajun Country Jam in Denham Springs, Louisiana
- Lone Star Jam in Round Rock, Texas
- Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach, Florida
- Rock the Country: York in York, Pennsylvania
- Railbird Fest in Lexington, Kentucky
- Back Country Festival in Gardnerville, Nevada
NOTE: For the most current information, please visit the official websites for each Festival by clicking on Festival Name or Logo. Information on this page was accurate at time of publication but things can change very quickly in the world of Festivals.
Most festivals now use flex/tier pricing therefore, we will no longer list prices but only provide the links to make purchases.
Rock the Country: Popular Bluff
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
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May 2 - May 3, 2025 (Poplar Bluff, Missouri) Dates for 2026 TBD. Dates/Cities may change from year-to-year 10 Small Towns, 10 Massive Shows. Coming to a Small Town Near You. Country superstars and your new favorites, all on one stage. It’s the hottest country music event of the year—you won’t want to miss it! Artist will vary by location. Not all artists are scheduled for every city. ARTISTS: (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBA TICKETS: (Prices subject to change: Does not include taxes and fees) TBD
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Country Thunder Florida
Raymond James Stadium
4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607 |
May 2 - May 4, 2025 (Tampa, Florida) Dates for 2026 TBD Previously known as Runaway Country, Country Thunder Florida is part of the multi-state, multi-country "Country Thunder Music Festival". For 2026, Country Thunder Florida is relocating from Kissimmee, Fl to its new home at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Country Thunder's lineup will keep on dazzling spectators and exceeding expectations, so grab a cowboy hat, a RV or tent if you want to camp, and come and enjoy the world's premier country acts with the camaraderie of over 100,000 fans! ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBA TICKETS (Subject to change.Does not include taxes and fees)
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Lonestar Smokeout
AT&T Stadium
1 AT&T Way Arlington, Texas 76011 |
May 2 - May 4, 2025 (Arlington, Texas) Dates for 2026 TBD Lone Star Smokeout is a three-day, outdoor country music and BBQ festival, debuting at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, from May 2-4, 2025, featuring top country artists, award-winning BBQ, and immersive activities. Bringing the best in country music & BBQ to the heart of Texas. Elevate your Smokeout experience with exciting events and experiences happening throughout the weekend! ARTISTS (Subject to Change) TBA TICKETS (Subject to change: Does not include taxes and fees) TBD |
iHeart Country Festival
Moody Center
2001 Robert Dedman Drive. Austin, TX 78712 |
May 3 - May 3, 2025 (Austin, Texas) Dates for 2026 TBD Country music's biggest superstars will perform in a celebration of all things Country In addition, Bobby Bones, one of iHeartMedia's nationally-syndicated top on-air personalities, will return as the official host of the iHeartCountry Festival main stage. ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBA TICKETS (Subject to change: Does not include taxes and fees) TBD Due to the use of Flex pricing and resales/VIP offerings, visit ticketmaster for current pricing. |
Rock the Country: Ocala
Florida Horse Park
11008 S Hwy 475 Ocala, FL 34480 |
May 9 - May 10, 2025 (Ocala, Florida) Dates for 2026 TBD. Dates/Cities may change from year-to-year 10 Small Towns, 10 Massive Shows. Coming to a Small Town Near You. Country superstars and your new favorites, all on one stage. It’s the hottest country music event of the year—you won’t want to miss it! Artist will vary by location. Not all artists are scheduled for every city. ARTISTS: (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBA TICKETS (Prices subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) TBA
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Drifters Music Festival
J Resort's Festival Grounds
670 West 4th St Reno, Nevada 89503 (775) 348-2225 |
May 10 - May 11, 2025 (Reno, Nevada) Dates for 2026 TBA Where Country Meets The Biggest Little City 🌆 Join us at J Resort's Festival Grounds and enjoy everything this brand new venue has to offer! From the natural grass viewing areas, amazing stage & production, and City of Reno as the backdrop, this venue is unlike any in Nevada! ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBA TICKETS (Prices subject to change. Does not include Taxes and Fees) TBA |
Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival
1200 22nd Avenue
Meridian, Mississippi 39301 (601) 938-7427 |
May 12 - May 18, 2025 (Meridian, Mississippi) Dates for 2026 TBA The Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival began in 1953 with the Jimmie Rodgers' Day, which attracted more than 50,000 attendees, and has provided live music entertainment by premier musicians throughout the years. Due to the Father of Country Music's influence on all genres of American music and the rich legacy he left behind, the Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival has a unique opportunity to draw a wide regional – and even international – audience. ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBA TICKETS (Subject to change: Does not include taxes and fees) TBA |
Troubadour Festival
Aggie Park
Texas A&M University College Station TX 77840 |
May 17, 2025 (College Station, Texas) Dates for 2026 TBA We call Troubadour Festival a Texas BBQ & Music Experience for good reason: Troubadour Festival is the largest barbecue and country music festival in Texas. Between its two locations in Celina and Texas A&M University, Troubadour Festival brings in more than 75 combined barbecue joints from across the Lone Star State as well as premier names in Texas Country, Red Dirt, and Southern Rock music. Each festival location is unique in its own right: Celina boasts a wide-open space at Old Celina Park where we bring in more than 40 restaurants and an impressive stage setup. At Texas A&M, we feature 35 of the state’s best joints at the beautiful Aggie Park with lots of trees, the impressive Wood Stage, all in the hallowed shadows of Kyle Field. Barbecue sampling lasts for four hours with live country music happening on two stages for nearly 12 hours, making for a true Texas BBQ & Music Experience all in one day. We hope to see you at a show soon! ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBA TICKETS (Subject to change. Prices do not include taxes and fees) TBA |