Barefoot Country Music Fest Announces 2026 Lineup for Wildwood
The Barefoot Country Music Fest is officially returning to the beaches of the Wildwoods in 2026 with one of its biggest lineups yet, bringing four days of major country music acts to the Jersey Shore.
Festival organizers have announced that the event will take place June 18 through June 21, 2026, once again transforming the beach in Wildwood, New Jersey into one of the largest country music destinations on the East Coast.
The multi-day beachfront festival will feature a mix of chart-topping headliners, rising stars, and fan favorites performing across four days of music just steps away from the iconic Wildwood Boardwalk.
Thursday Night Headlined by Miranda Lambert
The festival will kick off on Thursday with a powerful opening night led by country superstar Miranda Lambert.
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Joining Lambert on Thursday’s lineup are artists including Cole Swindell, Chase Matthew, Colt Ford, and Filmore. The night will also feature performances by Heritage of America Band and DJ Slim McGraw, setting the tone for the four-day celebration of country music on the beach.
Friday Features Kelsea Ballerini
Friday’s lineup will be headlined by Kelsea Ballerini, one of country music’s biggest crossover stars.
Supporting acts for Friday include Shaboozey and Tracy Lawrence, along with performances by Ashley Cooke, Chris Lane, The Wilder Blue, Drew Green, Channing Wilson, and Camryn Quinlan.
Post Malone Headlines Saturday
One of the most anticipated performances of the weekend will come Saturday night when global superstar Post Malone takes the main stage. Malone’s recent expansion into country music has made him one of the most talked-about crossover performers in the genre.
Saturday’s lineup will also include Tucker Wetmore, The Fray, Dasha, Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band, Jake Worthington, Slater Nalley, Mary Kutter, and Craig Whittaker.
Eric Church Closes Out the Festival
Closing out the festival on Sunday will be country powerhouse Eric Church.
Sunday’s performances will also feature Ty Myers and Chase Rice, along with Braxton Keith, Graham Barham, Emily Ann Roberts, Laci Kaye Booth, Davisson Brothers Band, Myles Morgan, and the Wheeland Brothers.
A Major Event for the Wildwoods
Since its debut, the Barefoot Country Music Fest has grown into one of the largest beach country music festivals in the United States, attracting tens of thousands of fans each summer.
The event brings visitors from across the country to the Wildwoods, filling hotels, restaurants, and the boardwalk during what has become one of the busiest weekends of the summer season.
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