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The countdown is on... It’s nearly time for the 2026 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One to return to Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
But first, festival goers can catch can't-miss performances at the free Daytime Village show, which will take place at the Dell Technologies Plaza, located just outside the arena. Lauren Alaina, George Birge, Chase Matthew, RaeLynn and Josh Ross will get the party started when they take the stage at the Daytime Village. The free event kicks off at 12:30 p.m. and runs until 4:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, May 2. The Daytime Village will also feature interactive experiences by iHeartRadio's brand partners.
Alaina and Matthew are also part of the main stage lineup, along with special guest Birge. Other artists taking the stage include Luke Bryan, Carly Pearce, Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Shaboozey, Dylan Scott, Russell Dickerson and Gretchen Wilson. iHeartRadio's Bobby Bones is returning as the event’s host. The show will take place on May 2 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Tickets to the show are available on Ticketmaster.com. Fans across the country will be able to catch all the action as the 2026 iHeartCountry Festival will be broadcast live across iHeartCountry stations nationwide and the free iHeartRadio app on Saturday, May 2nd at 8pm ET/5pm PT (7pm CT).