The lineup for Country Thunder Florida 2026 just dropped

Some of country music’s biggest and rising stars play the 2026 festival right on St. Pete Beach.

A Sunset on St. Pete Beach. The sky is orange and yellow, with a dark beach before it in the shadows.

Spring is on the horizon.

Photo by TBAYtoday

Country Thunder returns to TBAY next year with a sun-soaked twist. The massive country music festival takes place right on St. Pete Beach from May 8-10. Yes, right beside the giant inflatable blue beachfront slide at the TradeWinds Resort.

Who’s on the lineup?

  • Zach Top
  • Gavin Adcock
  • Kane Brown
  • Randy Houser
  • Max McNown
  • Shaboozey
  • Dasha
  • Gretchen Wilson
  • Braxton Keith
  • Cole Goodwin
  • Elizabeth Nichols
  • Solon Holt
  • Jay Webb

The saltwater cowboy party also features:

  • Cowboy hat and apparel vendors
  • An additional stage with performances from rising artists like
  • A Songwriter Showcase featuring the writers behind the Main Stage’s biggest smashes
  • Surprise artist meet and greets
  • Tons of eats

Tickets are on sale now, and there’s discounted room packages too if you want to skip the ubers and get a staycation out of it.

More from TBAYtoday
Here’s where to ring in 2026 in TBAY.
We rounded up six locally approved matcha picks so you can get your green fix.
We wrap up some of our favorite waterfront parks, local businesses, bakeries, and other faves across Tampa and St. Pete
A grassroots effort is helping Tampa Bay region properties become part of a nationwide habitat network.
We’re digging in the Cigar City Brewing IPA’s roots, inspiration, and popularity across the United States.
Hi TBAY residents. It’s that time of year again — Spotify Wrapped is out, and so is ours. Ready to see how our year stacked up?
Prepare for winter weather in Hillsborough and Pinellas with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
Take part in the magical tradition along Florida’s Gulf Coast from the Riverwalk to Madeira Beach.
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.
There’s ample Tampa Bay waterways, and we break down some of best ways to explore them.