{"id":503437,"date":"2026-01-09T09:42:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/503437\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T09:42:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:42:16","slug":"rodeohouston-reveals-2026-concert-performers-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/503437\/","title":{"rendered":"RodeoHouston reveals 2026 concert performers lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"

After months of social media anticipation, educated guessing<\/a>, wishing, and internet sleuthing, the lineup for this year\u2019s RodeoHouston<\/a> concert series has been revealed. It\u2019s a year of homegrown talent making bucket list appearances, intriguing debuts, reliable stunners, and millennial nostalgia. <\/p>\n

While the lineup announcement is always huge news in Houston \u2014 taking over social media feeds for days of discourse \u2014 it was New York City that got the first real taste of rodeo vibes this week. <\/p>\n

On the afternoon of Wednesday, January 7, 2026 debut performer Russell Dickerson played live onstage in Manhattan\u2019s Times Square<\/a>. RodeoHouston invaded the Big Apple with denim-clad dancers and Howdy, the rodeo\u2019s own bow-legged mascot, mingling with New Yorkers heading home from work. It was an auspicious way for Houston\u2019s month-long legacy event to make a splash on an international stage. Seeing the rodeo logo in Times Square must have been a sight for expat Houstonians. Too bad Howdy didn\u2019t bring funnel cakes, fried Oreos, and carnival games to round out the experience. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe strive to bring Houston the very best in live entertainment, and the 2026 lineup raises that standard once again,\u201d Chris Boleman, president and CEO of the Houston Livestock<\/a> Show and Rodeo, said in a statement. \u201cFrom chart-topping newcomers to artists making their long-awaited return after nearly 20 years, this year\u2019s lineup is truly a reflection of both our Western roots and the vibrant footprint of the Houston community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kicking off on Monday, March 2, with Riley Green leading the charge, the lineup will feature a total of nine new artists making their RodeoHouston debuts, including Dickerson, Lizzo, Forrest Frank, Megan Moroney, Creed, Shaboozey, Pepe Aguilar, Red Clay Strays, and Koe Wetzel.<\/p>\n

(Sorry, Journey fans, it\u2019s time to stop believing that y\u2019all are getting a make-up show after last year\u2019s electrical fire<\/a> that scuttled the show within minutes.) <\/p>\n

Creed is this year\u2019s classic-rock tentpole act. Yes, Creed is classic-rock now, and has been lovingly accepted by Gen Z and Gen Alpha alike. Perhaps the band will follow in the footsteps of Canadian rockers Nickelback<\/a> who drew 75,036 for their rodeo debut in 2024. <\/p>\n

As previously announced<\/a>, Cody Johnson will close out RodeoHouston with a concert-only performance on Sunday, March 22 with openers Jon Pardi and Randy Houser. Old timers hoping for George Strait may be a little disappointed, but Johnson\u2019s appeal is undeniable and next-generation forward. <\/p>\n

Soulful behemoth Chris Stapleton returns to RodeoHouston for the first time since 2023<\/a> on Thursday, March 12. Debuting in 2017<\/a>, every Stapleton RodeoHouston show feels like church. The man and his band have a way of commanding a crowd at NRG Stadium like few others can. The only one that\u2019s come close to total satisfaction in recent memory has been Jellyroll. <\/p>\n

RodeoHouston was quick to tout that for third year in a row, the lineup will include two Latin artists with J Balvin and Pepe Aguilar scheduled. The latter is headlining the perennially massively-attended Go Tejano Day, which features the Go Tejano Mariachi Invitational Championship just before Aguilar\u2019s set. <\/p>\n

After several years of Houstonians complaining about a lack of female representation, four female acts, including 2024\u2019s standout Lainey Wilson<\/a>, made the lineup. Megan Moroney is this year\u2019s It Girl, with her army of emo cowgirls now switching from blue to pink. Houston flutist Lizzo will make her RodeoHouston debut on Friday, March 6 for Black Heritage Day, making up for her 2020 performance that was canceled due to the Covid pandemic. <\/p>\n

The unofficial mayor of the rodeo, Trill Burgers impresario Bun B, who had performed every year since 2022, seems to be taking the year off. No one will be surprised to see Bun, though, at least make a sneaky cameo appearance sometime in 2026. Count on an even bigger Trill Burgers presence<\/a>, too. <\/p>\n

Elsewhere, the lineup features three acts that have been away from RodeoHouston since the mid-aughts, including neo-twang daddy Dwight Yoakam (2004), pop idol Kelly Clarkson (2004), and Cross Canadian Ragweed (2006), currently riding a wave of red dirt nostalgia since reuniting in 2024 after nearly 15 years of dormancy. <\/p>\n

Hometown boy Parker McCollum has become a RodeoHouston staple, affirmed by his fourth ride out to the star stage on Friday, March 20. Faith-based pop star Forrest Frank performs on Sunday, March 8. The grandson of late meteorologist Neil Frank, the Fulshear-native is 2026\u2019s contemporary Christian act. <\/p>\n

Two elder statesmen of pop-country, Luke Bryan (returning for the 13th time) and Tim McGraw (a mere 11 shows), will both perform. We\u2019re still a little blue about the legendary water skier Alan Jackson not giving RodeoHouston one more night before he retires later this summer, but hey, Rascal Flatts is making their first stop since 2018. <\/p>\n

New-schoolers Shaboozey, CMA Vocal Group of the Year recipients Red Clay Strays, and celebrity bar owner Koe Wetzel<\/a> round out the lineup.<\/p>\n

Tickets will go on sale at rodeohouston.com\/tickets<\/a> on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in two waves \u2014 10 am for March 2-11 performances and 2 pm for March 12-21. Prices start at $30, plus a $5 convenience fee. <\/p>\n

RodeoHouston 2026 Performer Lineup<\/strong><\/p>\n