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Myrtle Beach Today
By the People, for the People
Carolina Country Music Festival Returns to Myrtle Beach
Headliners include Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and Riley Green
Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:10pm
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The dazzling lights and textures of the Carolina Country Music Festival promise an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages.Myrtle Beach TodayThe Carolina Country Music Festival is set to take over downtown Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, from June 4–7, 2026, bringing four days of live country music just steps from the ocean. Now in its second decade, the event has become a staple on the summer festival circuit, with organizers promising another unforgettable weekend featuring over 40 performers across multiple stages.
Why it matters
The Carolina Country Music Festival has become a highly anticipated annual event that draws country music fans from across the region to Myrtle Beach, providing a major economic boost to the local tourism industry. The diverse lineup of established stars and rising talents reflects the festival's ability to cater to a wide range of musical tastes within the country genre.
The details
This year's headliners include Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and Riley Green, blending chart-topping newcomers with longtime country mainstays. In addition to nonstop music, attendees can explore air-conditioned pop-up dive bars with live sets throughout the day, browse curated shopping areas, and join in interactive fan experiences like karaoke, dueling pianos and line dancing lessons.
- The Carolina Country Music Festival is set to take place from June 4–7, 2026.
- The festivities will kick off on Thursday, June 4, with an opening night concert led by Riley Green, Justin Moore and Lauren Alaina.
The players
Bob Durkin
The CEO of the Carolina Country Music Festival.
Post Malone
A chart-topping country music artist and one of the headliners for the 2026 festival.
Blake Shelton
A longtime country music mainstay and one of the headliners for the 2026 festival.
Luke Bryan
A country music superstar and one of the headliners for the 2026 festival.
Riley Green
A rising country music artist and one of the headliners for the 2026 festival.
What they’re saying
“We've got two of the hottest artists in country right now — Post Malone and Riley Green — alongside two of the genre's biggest mainstays, Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton. From global superstars to artists on the rise, we're bringing together an incredible mix of talent for four unforgettable days on the beach.”
— Bob Durkin, Festival CEO
What’s next
Tickets for the 2026 Carolina Country Music Festival are on sale now at CarolinaCountryMusicFest.com.
The takeaway
The Carolina Country Music Festival has become a must-attend event for country music fans in the Southeast, offering a diverse lineup of established stars and rising talents against the backdrop of Myrtle Beach's beautiful coastline. The festival's ability to adapt and evolve with the changing tastes of the genre has helped it maintain its status as a premier summer destination for live music.
