Miranda Lambert, Charley Crockett, and Jon Pardi to Headline Nashville's Music City Rodeo

The three-day event returns to Bridgestone Arena May 28-30 with a lineup of top country stars.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Nashville's Music City Rodeo is back for its second year, featuring headlining performances from Miranda Lambert, Charley Crockett, and Jon Pardi. The three-day event at Bridgestone Arena from May 28-30 will showcase classic rodeo events like barrel racing and bull riding, with each night concluding with a full concert by one of the country music stars.

Why it matters

The Music City Rodeo is an important event that brings the long-standing tradition of country music and rodeo together in Nashville, the heart of the country music industry. After a successful inaugural year in 2025, the 2026 event is expected to draw large crowds and continue establishing Nashville as a destination for both country music fans and rodeo enthusiasts.

The details

The 2026 Music City Rodeo lineup features three of country music's biggest stars. Miranda Lambert, a nine-time ACM Female Vocalist of the Year, will headline the opening night on May 28. Two-time Grammy nominee Charley Crockett takes the stage on May 29, and CMA and ACM Award winner Jon Pardi closes out the event on May 30. The rodeo will once again showcase top cowboys and cowgirls, including bullfighting duo Cody Webster and Dusty Tuckness, who have a combined 15 bullfighter of the year titles.

  • The Music City Rodeo will take place May 28-30, 2026 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
  • The 2025 inaugural event saw over 30 world champion athletes participate and more than $292,000 in total prize winnings.

The players

Miranda Lambert

A nine-time ACM Female Vocalist of the Year and one of country music's biggest stars, Lambert will headline the opening night of the 2026 Music City Rodeo.

Charley Crockett

A two-time Grammy nominee, Crockett will take the stage on the second night of the 2026 Music City Rodeo.

Jon Pardi

A CMA and ACM Award winner, Pardi will wrap up the 2026 Music City Rodeo with a headlining performance on the final night.

Cody Webster and Dusty Tuckness

This bullfighting duo has a combined 15 bullfighter of the year titles and will be featured at the 2026 Music City Rodeo.

Tim McGraw

The country music star helped launch the inaugural Music City Rodeo in 2025 and promised the event would return annually.

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What they’re saying

“We're going to be here every single year, so I want y'all to keep coming out!”

— Tim McGraw (Rolling Stone)

“For eight decades, Nashville's music stars have been the soundtrack to America's iconic rodeos — country music and rodeo go hand in hand. So, it was time to bring the magic of the rodeo home to Nashville and I'm thrilled to be bringing it here.”

— Tim McGraw (Rolling Stone)

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Music City Rodeo are on sale now, with the event expected to sell out quickly based on the success of last year's inaugural event.

The takeaway

The return of the Music City Rodeo to Nashville solidifies the city's status as the epicenter of country music, bringing together two beloved American traditions for an unforgettable three-day event.