Two East Texas natives, Koe Wetzel and Cody Johnson, are set to perform at the 2026 Houston Rodeo, marking a homecoming that promises to captivate local fans.
HOUSTON, Texas — Two East Texas native artists were announced as performers for the 2026 Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show.
Pittsburg native and country music artist Koe Wetzel will make his RodeoHouston debut on Wednesday, March 18, while Cody Johnson, who graduated from Groveton High School in Trinity County, will have a concert-only event with special guests Jon Pardi and Randy Houser. Johnson’s show will be on March 22, the last day of the rodeo.
For a breakdown of all the performances, see below:
2026 Houston Rodeo entertainer lineup
- Monday, March 2: Country: Riley Green
- Tuesday, March 3: Latin: J Balvin
- Wednesday, March 4: Country (Armed Forces Appreciation Day): Rascal Flatts
- Thursday, March 5: Country – Russell Dickerson (debut)
- Friday, March 6: R&B (Black Heritage Day): Lizzo (debut)
- Saturday, March 7: Country: Dwight Yoakam
- Sunday, March 8: Christian: Forrest Frank (debut)
- Monday, March 9, Country (First Responders Day): Luke Bryan
- Tuesday, March 10: Country: Megan Moroney (debut)
- Wednesday, March 11: Rock (Community Day): Creed (debut)
- Thursday, March 12: Country (Volunteer Appreciation Day): Chris Stapleton
- Friday, March 13: Country: Shaboozey (debut)
- Saturday, March 14: Pop: Kelly Clarkson
- Sunday, March 15: Regional Mexican (Go Tejano Day): Pepe Aguilar (debut)
- Monday, March 16: Country: Cross Canadian Ragweed
- Tuesday, March 17: Country: The Red Clay Strays (debut)
- Wednesday, March 18: Country: Koe Wetzel (debut)
- Thursday, March 19: Country: Lainey Wilson
- Friday, March 20: Country: Parker McCollum
- Saturday, March 21: Country: Tim McGraw
- Sunday, March 22: Concert-only with Cody Johnson and special guests Jon Pardi and Randy Houser
Tickets will go on sale on Jan. 15. This will be done in two waves, the first at 10 a.m. and the second at 2 p.m.