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.

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