Kentucky’s Railbird Festival 2026 Line-up & Ticket Info Announced

The Railbird Music Festival organizers have announced the epic lineup for 2026. Summer 2025 was basically a who's who of current major superstars. Jelly, Lainey, Riley, Bailey, Shaboozey....to name just a few. Next summer takes more of an Americana vibe and we are here for it!

Railbird Music Festival in the Heart of Horse & Bourbon Country

First held in 2019, this 2-day event in Lexington celebrates Kentucky's history of horse racing, bourbon, and having a good ole time! A Railbird is the nickname given to folks who hang onto the rail and enjoy the thrill of thoroughbreds racing down the track. This year, the music festival is going to be held in the infield of the Red Mile racing track

When is the 2026 Railbird Music Festival?

June 6th and 7th, Saturday and Sunday, will be a weekend of incredible live music on three stages and unique bourbon experiences in the Bourbon Hideout. You can even splurge for Platinum or Superfecta VIP Passes and enjoy delicious food and comfortable lounge hangs in the shade with premium stage seating.

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Who is playing at the Railbird Music Festival 2026?

Headliners Mt. Joy, CAAMP, The Lumineers, Zach Top, Ella Langley, and Kentucky's own Tyler Childers are gonna put on amazing shows. I'm also super excited about the names further on down the poster.

Stephen Wilson Jr is up for New Artist of the Year at the 2025 CMA Awards. If you haven't listened to him yet, do yourself a favor and get on that! Newcomers Carter Faith and Laci Kaye Booth are also really lovely. How about that 90s throwback with The Wallflowers? Love that!

Of course, I cannot forget hometown fellas, Sons of Habit! For me, they are one of those bands that you just have to see live. Well-written songs, top-notch vibes, and the occasional bonus bird sound, they do NOT disppoint. I knew they were good, I listen to them all the time, but seeing them in person is just no comparison. 10/10

How to Get Tickets to the 2025 Railbird Music Festival

TIckets go on sale this Wednesday October 22nd at 12 PM ET. For the first hour, you can snag the lowest price 2-Day General Admission Tickets. After that, prices increase  Sign up for text notifications now at https://railbirdfest.com/ so you'll be reminded!