GoldenSky Music Festival Postponed Again

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Organizers of the GoldenSky Music Festival in Sacramento have announced that the event will not be held in 2026, marking the second consecutive year the popular country music festival has been postponed. In a social media post, the organizers cited the need to 'ensure that GoldenSky returns at the right time and at the level our fans, artists and partners expect' as the reason for the additional one-year hiatus, with plans to bring the festival back in 2027.

Why it matters

The GoldenSky Festival is a major annual event that draws thousands of visitors to Sacramento, providing an economic boost to the region through tourism and music industry activity. Its postponement for a second year in a row is a setback for the local entertainment and hospitality sectors still recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The details

The GoldenSky Festival, which was last held in 2024 at Discovery Park, is a country music festival that has historically been a popular draw for Sacramento. In February 2025, organizers had announced that the festival would not take place that year, citing the need for a 'short break' before returning in 2026. However, in the latest announcement, organizers have now pushed the festival's return to 2027, saying they need the additional time to ensure the event comes back 'at the right time and at the level our fans, artists and partners expect'.

• The GoldenSky Festival was last held in 2024.
• In February 2025, organizers announced the festival would not take place that year.
• On February 11, 2026, organizers announced the festival will not be held in 2026 either.

What’s next

Organizers have stated they plan to bring the GoldenSky Festival back in 2027.