Buckeye Country Superfest Expands with Pre-Party Concerts

The annual country music festival adds two Friday night shows ahead of the main event at Ohio Stadium.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:21pm

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A striking, abstract illustration featuring bold, geometric shapes in deep red, navy, and mustard yellow, conveying the high-energy atmosphere of a country music festival.Buckeye Country Superfest expands its footprint with new pre-party concerts, creating an even bigger weekend celebration for country music fans in Columbus.Columbus Today

Buckeye Country Superfest, one of Columbus' biggest summer concerts, is returning to Ohio Stadium on June 13 with an expanded lineup that now includes two pre-party concerts on June 12. The main festival will feature headliners Tyler Childers, The Red Clay Strays, Lord Huron, and more, while the free Tailgate Fan Fest will take place across from the stadium on event day. The pre-party concerts will feature Sierra Ferrell at The Bluestone and Evan Honer at Newport Music Hall.

Why it matters

Buckeye Country Superfest has become a highly anticipated annual event that draws major country and Americana acts to Columbus, boosting the city's summer concert season. The addition of the pre-party concerts expands the festival weekend, giving fans more opportunities to enjoy live music and creating additional economic activity for local businesses.

The details

The main Buckeye Country Superfest event on June 13 at Ohio Stadium will be headlined by Tyler Childers and also feature performances by The Red Clay Strays, Lord Huron, Sierra Ferrell, Flatland Cavalry, and Kaitlin Butts. The free Tailgate Fan Fest, which does not require a stadium ticket, will take place across from the stadium starting at 10 a.m. on June 13. The festival weekend will kick off on June 12 with two pre-party concerts - Sierra Ferrell at The Bluestone (sold out) and Evan Honer at Newport Music Hall.

  • Buckeye Country Superfest will take place on June 13, 2026.
  • The Tailgate Fan Fest will begin at 10 a.m. on June 13, 2026.
  • The pre-party concerts will be held on June 12, 2026.

The players

Buckeye Country Superfest

An annual country music festival held at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, that has become one of the city's signature summer concert events.

Tyler Childers

A country music singer-songwriter who will headline the 2026 Buckeye Country Superfest.

Sierra Ferrell

A country and Americana artist who will perform at a pre-party concert for Buckeye Country Superfest on June 12, 2026.

Evan Honer

A country music performer who will play a pre-party concert for Buckeye Country Superfest on June 12, 2026 at Newport Music Hall.

Ohio Stadium

The venue that hosts the annual Buckeye Country Superfest in Columbus, Ohio.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Evan Honer pre-party concert at Newport Music Hall on June 12 are still available for purchase.

The takeaway

Buckeye Country Superfest continues to grow and evolve, adding more opportunities for fans to enjoy live country music in Columbus over the festival weekend. The expanded lineup, including the new pre-party concerts, solidifies the event's status as a must-attend summer destination for country music lovers.