Music City Rodeo Returns to Nashville with Star-Studded Lineup

Jon Pardi to kick things off with special Opry performance before main rodeo events at Bridgestone Arena

Mar. 26, 2026 at 11:00pm

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The second annual Music City Rodeo is set to return to Nashville at the end of May, featuring headlining performances from country stars Miranda Lambert, Charley Crockett, and Jon Pardi. Pardi will get the festivities started early with a special Music City Rodeo show at the iconic Grand Ole Opry on May 5, with additional talent like Hudson Westbrook, Ashley Cooke, and ERNEST also scheduled to perform. The main rodeo events will then take place at Bridgestone Arena, with Lambert headlining on May 28, Crockett on May 29, and Pardi closing things out on May 30.

Why it matters

The Music City Rodeo has quickly become a highly anticipated annual event, blending the excitement of professional rodeo competitions with top-tier country music performances. This year's star-studded lineup is sure to draw large crowds and cement Nashville's reputation as a premier destination for live entertainment.

The details

The Music City Rodeo will feature PRCA ProRodeo events alongside the headlining concerts. Pardi's special Opry performance on May 5 will serve as a prelude to the main rodeo festivities at Bridgestone Arena, where Lambert, Crockett, and Pardi will each take the stage on consecutive nights to close out the event.

  • The Music City Rodeo will return to Nashville at the end of May 2026.
  • Jon Pardi will perform a special Music City Rodeo show at the Grand Ole Opry on May 5, 2026.
  • Miranda Lambert will headline the rodeo at Bridgestone Arena on May 28, 2026.
  • Charley Crockett will perform at the rodeo on May 29, 2026.
  • Jon Pardi will wrap up the Music City Rodeo on May 30, 2026.

The players

Music City Rodeo

An annual event in Nashville that combines professional rodeo competitions with headlining country music performances.

Jon Pardi

A country music singer-songwriter who will headline one of the Music City Rodeo concerts at Bridgestone Arena on May 30, 2026.

Miranda Lambert

A country music superstar who will headline one of the Music City Rodeo concerts at Bridgestone Arena on May 28, 2026.

Charley Crockett

A rising country music artist who will perform at the Music City Rodeo at Bridgestone Arena on May 29, 2026.

Grand Ole Opry

The iconic country music stage in Nashville where Jon Pardi will perform a special Music City Rodeo show on May 5, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Tickets for both the Music City Rodeo and the Opry's special show are on sale now.

The takeaway

The Music City Rodeo has quickly become a must-see annual event in Nashville, blending the excitement of professional rodeo with top-tier country music performances. This year's star-studded lineup, anchored by Miranda Lambert, Charley Crockett, and Jon Pardi, is sure to draw large crowds and cement the city's reputation as a premier destination for live entertainment.