Get ready to mark your calendars and dust off your boots, because Buckeye Country Superfest has just announced its 2026 lineup… and it’s an absolute banger of a roster. This’ll be a day long country celebration full of younger-generation stars and a headliner who’s as soulful as he is ferocious.
Who’s Headlining?
The one, the only, THE Tyler Childers takes center stage on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at none other than Ohio Stadium in Columbus. He’s fresh off his genre-bending album Snipe Hunter. This latest release has it all, from emotional storytelling to that signature “growl-to-croon” vocal shift that grabs you by the heart. There’s a reason he’s been nominated for 7 Grammy Awards and won the Emerging Artist of the Year award at the 2018 Americana Music Honors & Awards.
He’s just got it.
And if you haven’t heard his newest release, you’ve definitely heard his hits like “Feathered Indians,” “All Your’n,” and “Lady May.”
The Supporting Cast is Next-Level
Backing him up? A series of can’t-miss acts who are practically redefining country music today:
- The Red Clay Strays – Southern-rock-tinged brilliance, hot off their 2022 single “Wondering Why” going viral on TikTok and their song “Caddo County” appearing in the 2024 blockbuster, Twisters.
- Lord Huron – Ethereal indie-rock storytelling, dreamlike and deep. They bring a much-appreciated change of pace that the fans at Buckeye Country Superfest are sure to love.
- Sierra Ferrell – A roots powerhouse with imaginative flair and multi-instrumental magic. She blends everything from bluegrass to jazz into one unique sound that’s purely herself.
- Flatland Cavalry – Texas-based country-meets-Americana groove. This show won’t be the last time we hear of Flatland Country, that’s for sure.
- Kaitlin Butts – Stand-out country performer with a dazzling presence. She has cut her teeth in the Tennessee and Texas music scenes, and will be embarking for a tour in Australia and New Zealand early in 2026.
An Iconic Setting
This is the ninth edition of the festival, and it returns to the ever-iconic Ohio Stadium (aka “The Shoe”) with one electrifying day of music that promises to be one for the books.
Something about The Shoe just makes everything a bit more special.
Snag Tickets (Before You’re Too Late!)
- Presale registration is open now, and gets you in the queue starting Tuesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. ET. But it closes fast: the cut-off is Thursday, September 11 at 10 p.m. ET (or until tickets run out).
- General public sales begin Friday, September 12 at 10 a.m. ET.
- There are also VIP packages (with exclusive perks like VIP floor lounge, expedited entry, custom merch, Friday pre-party, and hotel bundles), which are perfect if you’re all about that luxe festival life.
Tailgate Fan Fest = Party Zone
It wouldn’t be right without some pre-show shenanigans, like the Tailgate Fan Fest just outside Ohio Stadium. Picture good eats, cold drinks, merch, and that unbeatable festival energy before the music even starts.
Why This Lineup is So. Damn. Good.
Buckeye Country Superfest isn’t just any festival, it’s a curated lineup full of daring, emotional, and genre-bending artists. It’s soulful. It’s youthful. It’s bold. Buckeye Country Superfest is leaning into the next wave of country, and Tyler Childers is the perfect headliner to be the night’s soundtrack — and perhaps your next favorite summer memory.
So rally your squad, secure those tickets (early!), and gear up for the hottest one-day country fest of the summer. Trust me, this one’s gonna sell out.
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