Willie Nelson, Mark Rothbaum, Keith Wortman, Blackbird Presents and Live Nation have officially announced the return of the 2026 “Outlaw Music Festival Tour” as it enters its second decade on the road.
Following last year’s milestone 10th anniversary, which Rolling Stone hailed as “undoubtedly the most exciting and eclectic multi-artist festival of the 2025 summer amphitheater season by a wide margin,” the festival will be headlined once again by Nelson. With the legend making fewer appearances on the road, each night carries a special significance as the Hall of Famer performs alongside a powerhouse lineup.
The tour kicks off on July 3 in Irving, Texas, featuring Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Wilco, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Margo Pric, Sierra Hull, Robert Randolph, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble and Lily Meola. The tour also includes Nelson’s annual Fourth of July Picnic, which will feature special guests Billy Strings and Rodney Crowell.
“Being on the road and playing for the fans is what I love to do,” stated Nelson in the announcement. “We don’t get to do as many shows as we used to, so every night out there means a little more. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone and making it a special time.”
Tickets go on sale to the general public on March 27 at 10:00 AM local time. VIP packages are also available. Citi is the official card of the 2026 “Outlaw Music Festival Tour” providing Citi card members early access to presale tickets today through 10:00 PM local time on March 26 via the Citi Entertainment program.
The first Outlaw Music Festival debuted in 2016 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The sold-out show was so popular that Blackbird, Rothbaum and Nelson have made it one of North America’s most popular annual touring franchises. Musicians including Chris Stapleton, Neil Young, Luke Combs, Van Morrison, ZZ Top, Eric Church, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers and many more have been a part of the Outlaw Tour at Live Nation amphitheaters nationwide.
2026 “Outlaw Music Festival Tour” Lineups and Dates:
July 3 – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving, TX
Willie Nelson & Family, Wilco, Sheryl Crow, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Margo Price, Lily Meola
July 4 – Germania Insurance Amphitheater, Austin, TX
Willie Nelson & Family, Billy Strings, Wilco, Sheryl Crow, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Margo Price, Rodney Crowell, Lily Meola
July 5 – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion sponsored by Huntsman, The Woodlands, TX
Willie Nelson & Family, Wilco, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson Jr., Margo Price, Lily Meola
Aug. 18 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, Maryland Heights, MO
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sierra Hull, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
Aug. 19 – Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, MN
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Sierra Hull, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
Aug. 21 – Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sierra Hull, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
Aug. 22 – Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sierra Hull, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
Aug. 23 – Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville, IN
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sierra Hull, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
Aug. 25 – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, IL
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sierra Hull, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
Aug. 28 – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson Jr., Robert Randolph, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
Aug. 29 – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, NY
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson Jr., Robert Randolph, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
Aug. 30 – Albany Med Health System at SPAC, Saratoga Springs, NY
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson Jr., Robert Randolph, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
