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Country Thunder Arizona 2026 returns to Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence from April 9 to 12, bringing four days of live country music from some of the genre’s biggest stars.
As Arizona’s largest country music festival, Country Thunder draws roughly 30,000 fans each day for a high-energy mix of concerts, camping and all-day parties in the desert.
The 2026 lineup is headlined by Gavin Adcock, Lainey Wilson, Zach Top and Brooks & Dunn, with a full slate of supporting acts across multiple days.
Here’s your complete guide to Country Thunder Arizona 2026, including tickets, parking, camping, schedule details and everything you need to know before you arrive.
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When is Country Thunder Arizona 2026?
Country Thunder Arizona 2026 is from Thursday, April 9, to Sunday, April 12.
Where is Country Thunder Arizona 2026?
Country Thunder Arizona is at Canyon Moon Ranch, 20585 E. Water Way in Florence.
What time is Country Thunder Arizona?
The official Country Thunder Arizona 2026 hours are as follows:
- Campgrounds: Open for early arrivals 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10
- Front gate and will call: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily from Wednesday to Sunday
- Concert bowl: Opens at 1 p.m., daily
- Concert bowl information booth: 1 to 10 p.m., daily
- Parking: 9 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., daily
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Country Thunder 2026 lineup
The Country Thunder Arizona 2026 lineup features Brooks & Dunn, Lainey Wilson, Zach Top and Gavin Adcock at the top of the bill, along with Scott McCreery, Lonestar, Ian Munsick, Jackson Dean, Billy Dean, Collin Raye, George Birge, Dasha, Austin Snell, Lanie Gardner, The Wilder Blue, Lauren Watkins, Annie Bosko, Waylon Wyatt, Jay Webb and Logan Layman.
Country Thunder Arizona 2026 tickets
Tickets are available at countrythunder.com/az-tickets or at the onsite box office.
Single-day general admission tickets are $175 per day and only get you into the festival. Weekend general admission passes are $300 and also include access to the campgrounds.
Platinum Experience tickets are $300 per day or $600 for the weekend. Perks include a souvenir badge and access to the campgrounds, reserved parking, an exclusive skybox, the Oasis lounge, upgraded restrooms and a separate festival entrance.
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Country Thunder 2026 lineup: Thursday, April 9
- 5 p.m., Logan Layman
- 6:30 p.m., Jay Webb
- 8 p.m., Waylon Wyatt
- 10 p.m., Gavin Adcock
Country Thunder 2026 lineup: Friday, April 10
- 3:30 p.m., Lauren Watkins
- 5 p.m., Billy Dean and Collin Raye
- 6:30 p.m., Jackson Dean
- 8 p.m., Ian Munsick
- 10 p.m., Lainey Wilson
Country Thunder 2026 lineup: Saturday, April 11
- 3:30 p.m., The Wilder Blue
- 5 p.m., Lanie Gardner
- 6:30 p.m., George Birge
- 8 p.m., Lonestar
- 10 p.m., Zach Top
Country Thunder 2026 lineup: Sunday, April 12
- 2:30 p.m., Annie Bosko
- 4 p.m., Austin Snell
- 5:30 p.m., Dasha
- 7 p.m., Scott McCreery
- 9 p.m., Brooks & Dunn
Can kids attend?
Yes. Country Thunder Arizona is an all-ages event. Kids 10 and under are free with a paid adult. Attendees have to be 21 or older to buy and consume alcohol, though.
Is camping still available?
No. Campground spaces at Country Thunder Arizona have been sold out for months.
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Country Thunder Arizona parking
According to Country Thunder’s website, parking passes are required for all vehicles. Single-day parking passes are $25 per vehicle per day. Weekend passes covering all four days of the festival are $60 per vehicle. (Your vehicle must be removed by 2:30 a.m. each night.) Overnight parking is also available for an additional $80 pass.
What to eat and drink
A food court will be set up on the south side of the concert bowl. Bars will have beer, cocktails, soda and water for sale.
Can I bring in water?
One unopened bottle of water per person can be brought into Country Thunder Arizona. A free refill station is located near the east entrance.
What else can I bring?
Hats, sunblock, sunglasses, beach towels, non-professional or disposable cameras and lighters are all permitted. Blankets, soft lawn chairs and strollers are also allowed but will be searched upon entry. Prescription medication is okay (as long as the name on the bottle matches your government-issued photo ID), as are over-the-counter meds (provided they’re new and factory-sealed).
What can’t I bring?
Weapons like firearms or anything with a blade is forbidden. Laser pointers, fireworks, noisemakers, illegal substances, selfie sticks, drones, backpacks or large bags, glass containers, monopods or tripods, umbrellas, laptops, radios, outside food and drink, chairs with canopies and non-service animals are also not allowed.
