Get ready, Arizona! The state’s biggest country throwdown returns for its as 2026 Country Thunder Arizona rides into Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence, April 9–12.
Headlining this four-day festival, the 30th installation of the event, include four of today’s top-selling superstars country music—Gavin Adcock, Lainey Wilson, Zach Top, and legends Brooks & Dunn.
In addition to those four marquee acts includes an even deeper lineup country’s finest. And of course, with Country Thunder, the event is more than just music. If you’ve never experienced a Country Thunder, be prepared for a western-style carnival. There’s rides, midway games, and a massive vendor village—think custom cowboy hats, boots, even tattoos.
And for more than three decades, CEO and President Troy Volhoffer’s lifelong love of the circus continues to shine through at Country Thunder, which becomes a musical-infused spectacle of sound, lights, and rodeo-ready revelry.
Arizona music fans can also soak up local, homegrown talent at the Copperhead Stage, while the Singer-Songwriter Showcase focuses on the writing behind the hits, offering a rare chance to meet the writers. If you’re into two-step? Dance competitions and late-night parties converge at the high-voltage Electric Thunder attraction.
Getting in to Country Thumder is easier in 2026. It offers flexible payment options: lock in your passes and packages for just $20 down with a layaway plan. From general admission to VIP tiers—and add-ons like camping and even port-a-potty rentals—there’s a setup for every kind of cowboy, cowgirl, and country fan. Ticket prices vary by tier and package; check the current GA, VIP, and camping rates at purchase, then reserve your pick with that $20 down payment and spread out the rest.
Know Before You Go: 2026 Country Thunder Arizona Rules
To ensure a safe, smooth experience, Country Thunder enforces a clear bag policy in the concert area.
Permitted:
- Clear plastic bags up to 14″ x 14″,
- Standard one-gallon freezer bags,
- Small Clutches or Purses.
Prohibited:
- Backpacks,
- Large Purses
- Coolers
This policy, adopted in 2018 and aligned with major stadium standards, helps keep entry swift and secure across the festival’s six North American events.
To learn more, reach out to the team at [email protected] or 1-866-388-0007.
Saddle up, Florence—the thunder’s rolling in fast and furious.
2026 Country Thunder Arizona Headliners & Artists:
- Gavin Adcock
- Lainey Wilson
- Zach Top
- Brooks & Dunn
- Waylon Wyatt
- Ian Munsick
- Lonestar
- Scotty McCreery
- Jay Webb
- Jackson Dean
- George Birge
- Dasha
- Logan Layman
- Billy Dean & Collin Raye
- Lanie Gardner
- Austin Snell
- Lauren Watkins
- Annie Bosko
- The Wilder Blue