Introduction
Kane Brown, Shaboozey & Riley Green Set to Light Up iHeartCountry Festival 2026 in Austin
Austin is getting ready for another springtime takeover — and country fans have a lot to circle on the calendar. The 2026 iHeartCountry Festival is officially locked in for May 2, 2026, and the first wave of performers already reads like a playlist built for maximum sing-along energy: Kane Brown, Shaboozey, and Riley Green are all set to hit the stage at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
It’s the kind of lineup that feels carefully chosen to capture where country music is right now — big hooks, big heart, and big crossover momentum. Kane Brown has become one of the genre’s most reliable arena-ready headliners, the artist you can count on for a show that’s polished but still personal. Riley Green brings that down-home storytelling bite, the kind of songs that sound like they were written on a back porch but somehow fill a stadium. And then there’s Shaboozey — a name that signals country’s expanding edges, where swagger, rhythm, and modern attitude meet traditional roots in a way that pulls new listeners into the tent.
A Lineup Built for One Unforgettable Night
They won’t be alone. Also joining the 2026 bill are Parker McCollum, Dylan Scott, Russell Dickerson, Gretchen Wilson, Chase Matthew, and Lauren Alaina — a mix that spans multiple generations and multiple “types” of country fan.
That range matters. Festivals like this don’t just sell tickets; they reflect the story country music is telling about itself. You’ve got established voices, radio favorites, and artists who thrive on the live circuit. You’ve got throw-your-hands-up anthems, tender ballads, and the kind of songs that make strangers feel like friends for three minutes at a time. One stage, one night, a whole lot of different histories colliding under the same lights.
The event will once again be hosted by Bobby Bones, the iHeartMedia personality known for keeping the pace lively and the mood relaxed — part emcee, part superfan, part ringmaster. In a show stacked with big moments, having a familiar host helps the night feel like a single celebration rather than a string of separate sets.
“The Energy and Excitement in the Crowd”
Rod Phillips, executive vice president of programming for iHeartCountry, teased exactly what fans can expect: a packed room, a high-wattage atmosphere, and the kind of crowd response that only happens when hitmakers share the same stage. That’s the magic of this festival — it isn’t only about who’s playing, but about the feeling when thousands of people realize they’re all here for the same reason.
Ticket Details: Dates to Know
If you’re planning to be there in person, the ticket window opens soon:
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General public on-sale: January 23 at 10 a.m. PT (via Ticketmaster)
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Capital One presale: begins January 20 at 8 a.m. PT
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Capital One Access Pass: available as an add-on, including a pre-show party with a performance by Parker McCollum
All presale and ticketing information will be available through iHeartRadio’s Capital One portal.
Watching From Home? You’re Covered
Not in Austin on May 2? iHeartCountry is making sure the party still reaches you. The full concert broadcast will air on iHeartCountry radio stations and the iHeartRadio app on May 2 at 5 p.m. PT — a reminder that the iHeartCountry Festival isn’t just a venue event, it’s a national moment.
The Festival Momentum Keeps Rolling
The 2026 edition follows iHeartCountry Festival 2025, also held at the Moody Center, which featured a stacked roster including Brooks & Dunn, Thomas Rhett, Rascal Flatts, Cole Swindell, Sam Hunt, Megan Moroney, Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, and special guest Dasha. If last year was any indication, 2026 won’t just be a concert — it’ll be a highlight reel.
Bottom line: if you love modern country’s mix of tradition, radio power, and fresh edge, May 2 in Austin is shaping up to be a can’t-miss night. And whether you’re in the building or listening from afar, iHeartCountry is aiming for the same outcome: one unforgettable evening where the songs hit harder because everyone’s singing them together.