Miranda Lambert, Charley Crockett & Jon Pardi to be the main performers at the 2026 Music City Rodeo

The Music City Rodeo, Nashvilles celebrated Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association event, is returning for its second year, featuring headlining performances by Miranda Lambert, Charley Crockett, and Jon Pardi. Grammy-winning Lambert will perform on May 28, followed by Grammy-nominated Crockett on May 29, and CMA and ACM award winner Pardi on May 30.

This three-day rodeo will be hosted at Nashvilles Bridgestone Arena and will include competitions such as bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, and more. The events comeback was announced by co-founder Tim McGraw on December 4 during the opening night of his Las Vegas residency, Tim McGraw: Live in Vegas.

The inaugural 2025 Music City Rodeo featured performances by McGraw, Reba McEntire, and Jelly Roll, along with over 30 world champion athletes who competed for more than $292,000 in prize money. The 2026 edition is officially part of the Cinch Playoff Series Rodeo, highlighting elite cowboys and cowgirls, including renowned bullfighters Cody Webster and Dusty Tuckness, who collectively hold 15 Bullfighter of the Year titles.

The rodeo will continue its partnership with Nashvilles Monroe Carell Jr Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt, donating a portion of proceeds to support pediatric healthcare, research, and training.

Pre-sale tickets for the 2026 Music City Rodeo will be available starting December 5, with general public sales opening on December 12 at 10 a.m. CT.

Author: Gavin Porter