Hondo Rodeo Fest Expands to New Orleans, Returns to Phoenix in 2026

The annual rodeo and music festival will take place in two cities in 2026.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 7:15pm

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The Hondo Rodeo Fest, a popular annual event combining a million-dollar rodeo competition with a full concert series, will return to Phoenix, Arizona on November 13-15, 2026. The event is also expanding to New Orleans, Louisiana, taking place at the Caesars Superdome on April 10-12, 2026.

Why it matters

The Hondo Rodeo Fest has become one of the biggest rodeo and music festivals in the country, attracting over 100,000 attendees in 2025. The expansion to New Orleans will bring the event to a new market and provide more opportunities for fans across the country to experience the combination of world-class rodeo and top musical acts.

The details

The Hondo Rodeo Fest features a million-dollar purse for the rodeo competition, drawing the best rodeo athletes in the world. In addition to the rodeo, the event includes a full nightly concert series, with past headliners including Nickelback, Kid Rock, and Jason Aldean. The 2026 New Orleans event will feature Jason Aldean, Cody Johnson, and Creed, as well as performances by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Old Dominion, and Bailey Zimmerman.

  • The Hondo Rodeo Fest will return to Phoenix, Arizona on November 13-15, 2026.
  • The Hondo Rodeo Fest will expand to New Orleans, Louisiana on April 10-12, 2026.

The players

The Hondo Rodeo Fest

An annual rodeo and music festival that combines a million-dollar rodeo competition with a full concert series.

James Trawick

The CEO of The Hondo Rodeo Fest, who announced the event's expansion into New Orleans.

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What they’re saying

“2026 will be the biggest year yet for The Hondo Rodeo Fest.”

— James Trawick, CEO (thatericalper.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the New Orleans event and information about the Phoenix lineup will be available on the Hondo Rodeo Fest website.

The takeaway

The Hondo Rodeo Fest's expansion to New Orleans and continued success in Phoenix demonstrates the growing popularity of events that combine world-class rodeo competitions with major musical acts, providing an unparalleled entertainment experience for fans.