Must-Visit Country Music Festivals of 2025

Explore 2025’s Best Country Festivals

2025 is around the corner, and so are all the country music festivals that will be taking place in the upcoming year. Lineups and dates have been announced for most of them, and we can’t contain our excitement.

Like every other year, next year looks promising, with energizing and upbeat performances from our favorite country stars. Keep reading to find out about all the 2025 festivals set to take place.

Watershed Festival

The speculative dates for Watershed are said to be between 1 and 3 August, but nothing has been confirmed yet. Always held at Gorge Amphitheater, the three-day mega event showcases the industry’s best and fastest-rising talents in country music.

This festival offers spectacular views and is also home to incredible performances. Although a definite lineup has not been announced, we should expect only the top country artists if it is anything like the 2024 lineup.

CMA Fest

One of the most anticipated country events, the CMA Fest, is all set to bring its magic in 2025, too. The festival will span four days, from June 5 to June 8.

The festival is set to feature over 100 performances held in venues like Nissan Stadium and Riverfront Park. Details regarding the lineup are yet to be revealed.

Carolina Country Music Fest

The Carolina Country Music Fest is happening on June 5 and will end on June 8, being a 4-day event. The festival every year is held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and is said to be a “beach-front” celebration of country music.

The lineup for CCMF has been announced, and it includes Jelly Roll, Kid Rock, Lainey Wilson, Rascal Flatts, and Brantley Gilbert. Headliners and other performers are yet to be announced.

Mile 0 Fest

Mile 0 Fest is all set to make its return from January 21-25, 2025. The five-day festival is going to take place in Key West, Florida.

Headliners include The Red Clay Strays, Randy Rogers Band, Shane Smith & the Saints along with Steve Earle. More than 40 performers have been lined up for exciting performances.

Barefoot Country Music Fest

Barefoot Country Music Fest, more popularly known as BCMF, is set to take place on June 19-22, 2025. The festival every year is held in the scenic background of Wildwood, Jersey.

The latest updates regarding the lineup were recently shared and included Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Rascal Flatts, Jordan Davis, Megan Moroney, Chris Janson, Warren Zieders, Boyz II Men, Ella Langley, Colt Ford, and George Birge.

Attendees with be able to enjoy a mix of big names and rising stars.

Stagecoach Festival

Stagecoach Festival is going to take place on April 25 and will continue until April 27, 2025. The festival takes place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio California.

Linep for the three-day event includes none other than Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, and Zach Bryan as the headliners. We’ve also got Lana Del Ray, Swillozey, and Sturgill Simpson as supporting performances.

Tailgate N’ Tallboys

The dates for Tailgate N’ Tallboys are Jun 5 to July 26, 2025. The festival is going to be held across three places, Clinton, Midland, and Bloomington.

This year’s festival got a little delayed due to rainy weather but for next year, things are expected to go on without a hitch. Tailgate N’ Tallboys is a growing highlight in the Midwest music festival scene and tends to attract thousands of attendees each year.

Country Fest

Happening over June 11-14, 2025 in Cadott, Wisconsin, the Country Fest is all set to blow away the audience with its over-the-top performances and interactive activities. Country Fest is said to be the longest-running country music festival in the U.S.

The lineup for this four-day event includes Warren Zeiders, Bailey Zimmerman, Hardy, and Dierks Bentley. The festival has built its reputation as a country-driven event and is expected to live up to the same standards this year.

Grind City Music Festival

After a groundbreaking 2 day event this year, the festival is going to make its return in 2025 around April 4-5, but nothing has been officially confirmed. The festival takes place in downtown Memphis and takes the stage of the best country music talent.

For 2024, Sam Barber, Drayton Farley, and Muscadine Bloodline were included in the performers reflecting a blend of both classic and up-rising artists. The same can be expected for 2025.

Boots in the Park Fresno

Held in Woodward Park, Fresno, CA, the Boots in the Park Fresno is all set to take place on April 12, 2025. The one-day music celebration is all about fun and the best of country music.

For 2025, taking on the stage will be Jordan Davis as the main headliner. Other performers include Nate Smith, Parmalee, Presley Tennant, and DJ Sami G.

iHeartCountry Festival

May 3, 2025, is the speculative date for the iHeartCountry Festival, marking the event’s 12th year of holding performances. The 2024 festival was full of award-winning stars and it was hosted by the comedian Bobby Jones.

Just like the 2024 arena was filled, the same is expected for 2025. The lineup and ticket details are going to be announced in a month or so.

Sand In My Boots

The Sand in My Boots festival is all about sun, sand, surf, and country music. The 2025 Sand in My Boots will take place on May 16 and continue until May 18, 2025.

The three-day event is going to be held in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Morgan Wallen is going to be hosting the event and the headliners include Post Malone, Hardy, and Brooks & Dunn.

Bonnaroo Music Festival

The highly anticipated and sought-out event, the Bonnaroo Music Festival is going to be held on June 12 and will end by June 15, 2025. The location for this festival is going to be Manchester, Tennessee.

The 2025 festival is going to deliver an exceptional and eye-crossing roster of performers. The lineup for the festival is not yet announced but the performances are for sure going to be something different than the boring traditional approach usually taken.

Tortuga Music Festival

The Tortuga Music Festival is a three-day event with only the best of the best artists in their lineup. The event is going to be returning to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on April 4-6, 2025.

The festival offers a perfect blend of country music and tropical beach vibes. The lineup for the 2025 festival has Jelly Roll as the first-day headliner, Keith Urban, and Luke Combs as the second and third-day ones.

Check out Tortuga 2023 (A Musical Fiesta) and get a glimpse of what makes this festival one of its kind.

Voices of America Country Music Fest

The Voices of America Country Music Fest is all set to make a comeback in West Chester, Ohio once again. The event is going to be taking place from August 7 to 10, 2025.

Some of the biggest names in country music will be taking to the stage, with Hardy as the headliner for the first day, Bailey Zimmerman for the the second, and Darius Rucker for the third day.

For fans looking to catch even more country music events, don’t miss out on the Country Stars Set for Lakefront Music Fest 2025 .