Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Post Malone to Headline Barefoot Country Music Fest

The 4-day festival in Wildwood, New Jersey will feature over 40 country and pop artists.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, and Post Malone are set to headline the 2026 Barefoot Country Music Fest, a 4-day festival taking place June 18-21 on Wildwood Beach in Wildwood, New Jersey. The festival will feature over 40 artists in total, including Cole Swindell, Shaboozey, Tucker Wetmore, Chase Matthew, Dasha, Chase Rice, and Chris Lane.

Why it matters

The Barefoot Country Music Fest is one of the largest country music festivals on the East Coast, drawing tens of thousands of fans to the Jersey Shore each summer. The 2026 lineup features a mix of established country stars and rising pop-country acts, signaling the festival's continued appeal to a wide range of music fans.

The details

Tickets and passes for the 2026 Barefoot Country Music Fest are now available, but prices will increase on March 20. The 4-day festival will take place on Wildwood Beach in Wildwood, New Jersey from June 18-21.

  • Tickets and passes are now available.
  • Ticket prices will increase on March 20, 2026.

The players

Eric Church

A popular country music singer-songwriter known for hits like "Springsteen" and "Record Year".

Miranda Lambert

A Grammy-winning country music artist and one of the genre's biggest female stars.

Kelsea Ballerini

A rising country-pop crossover artist known for songs like "Peter Pan" and "Miss Me More".

Post Malone

A multi-platinum pop and hip-hop artist who has also found success in the country genre.

Barefoot Country Music Fest

An annual 4-day country music festival held on Wildwood Beach in Wildwood, New Jersey.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to have such an incredible lineup of artists performing at this year's Barefoot Country Music Fest. From country legends to the hottest rising stars, there's something for every music fan.”

— Jenna Williamson, Festival Organizer (wsaq.com)

What’s next

Fans can purchase tickets and passes for the 2026 Barefoot Country Music Fest on the festival's website before prices increase on March 20.

The takeaway

The Barefoot Country Music Fest continues to attract top country and pop talent, solidifying its status as one of the premier summer music festivals on the East Coast and a must-attend event for country music fans.