If you put a seashell up to your ear, you just might hear Country Calling.
The popular beach-based festival just announced their 2026 lineup and have once again delivered an excellent slate of boot-scoot, boogie woogie artists that will bring their talents to the sand and water this fall.
Just a few of the biggest names set to perform at Ocean City, MD’s Ocean City Inlet from Oct. 2-3 include burly Grammy winner Chris Stapleton, vocally-gifted hitmaker Lainey Wilson, laid-back headliner Dierks Bentley, throwback favorites Rascal Flatts and roots-y singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert.
They’ll be joined by Russell Dickerson, Brothers Osborne, Dustin Lynch, Charley Crockett and Kaitlin Butts among others.
In total, 26 artists are scheduled to grace the the three beach and boardwalk stages at this year’s two-day extravaganza.
But wait! There’s more!
On top of the big-name acts on the bill, exciting food vendors like Blaze’s Chicken, Island Noodles, Taco Papi, Pizza Nova and Hebro’s Gyros will also be on the premises.
That’s not to mention the bumper cars, roller coasters, ferris wheel at the nearby carnival as seen in this lively Instagram Reel from last year’s festivities.
“Between the legendary icons, the rowdy newcomers, and the ocean-soaked atmosphere, this year delivered everything fans could’ve hoped for,” Rockview Live wrote in a review of the 2025 edition of Country Calling. “The weekend felt whole—like a celebration of not just music, but belonging.”
“As the last notes faded into the night and the crowd lingered under the lights, one thing was clear: this isn’t just another stop on the tour circuit. Country Calling is becoming a tradition—one that’s here to stay, and we can’t wait to be back next year to share it all with you.”
Tickets officially go on sale to the general public on Thursday, April 23 at 11 am local time (after an hour-long pre-sale) through Ticketmaster but are available now on trusted secondary market sites like StubHub and Vivid Seats.
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Country Calling Festival 2026 tickets
A complete breakdown of all single and multi-day Country Calling Festival passes, dates and links to buy tickets can be found below.
Country Calling 2026 lineup
Eagle-eyed country fanatics may have caught that there are 26 (!) artists playing Country Calling Stages this October.
For a closer look at each and every one of them, you can find this year’s folksy yet tasteful festival poster below.
Huge country stars on tour in 2026
Can’t make it to Ocean City this fall?
Don’t you worry.
Many of the biggest names in country are traveling all over the country these next few months. Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• George Strait
• Morgan Wallen
• Willie Nelson
• Post Malone with Jelly Roll
• Megan Moroney
Plus, don’t forget Dolly Parton is putting on a six-concert residency in Las Vegas this September. Grab tickets to see her now before they’re gone.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.