2026 Tour Announced — 12 Cities · July–August
Outlaw Music Festival 2026: Dates, Lineup & Tickets
Willie Nelson & Family return for a special 12-city run — through . With The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Wilco, Billy Strings, Margo Price & more.
- On-sale: Mar 27
- TX · MO · MN · WI · MI · IN · IL · NY
- 11th Anniversary · Limited Run
The 2026 Outlaw Music Festival is a 12-date touring festival headlined by Willie Nelson and Family. July leg: Irving TX (Jul 3), Austin TX July 4th Picnic with Billy Strings (Jul 4), The Woodlands TX (Jul 5). August leg: Maryland Heights MO (Aug 18), Shakopee MN (Aug 19), East Troy WI (Aug 21), Clarkston MI (Aug 22), Noblesville IN (Aug 23), Tinley Park IL (Aug 25), Wantagh NY (Aug 28), Bethel NY (Aug 29), Saratoga Springs NY (Aug 30). Rotating lineup: The Avett Brothers (9 dates), Stephen Wilson Jr. (11 dates), Lukas Nelson (8 dates), Sheryl Crow (6 dates), Wilco (3 Texas dates), Margo Price, Sierra Hull, Rodney Crowell, Robert Randolph, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, Lily Meola. Bob Dylan is not on the 2026 lineup. Tickets on sale March 27, 2026 via Ticketmaster. Citi presale March 25. VIP packages available.
Outlaw Music Festival at a Glance
A traveling summer amphitheater festival curated by Willie Nelson & Family — blending Americana, outlaw country, folk and roots rock across a shared multi-artist bill every night.
12 dates from July 3 – August 30, 2026. Three Texas shows in July (including the 4th of July Picnic in Austin), then nine stops across the Midwest & Northeast in August.
The Avett Brothers (9 dates) · Sheryl Crow (6) · Wilco (3 TX dates) · Stephen Wilson Jr. (11) · Lukas Nelson · Billy Strings (July 4 only) · Margo Price · Sierra Hull & more.
Public on-sale: March 27, 2026, 10 a.m. local via Ticketmaster and the official festival site. Citi Card presale active since March 25. VIP packages available.
Most dates run 4–6 hours, rain or shine. Check your venue’s gate times, bag policy & parking the morning of the show. Willie Nelson & Family typically close the night.
Scaled back from 35 stops in 2025 to a special limited 12-city run for the festival’s 11th anniversary. Bob Dylan is not on the 2026 bill — he’s touring independently.
Willie Nelson Tour 2026 Lineup
Willie Nelson has curated the Outlaw Music Festival since its launch in 2016, shaping each lineup personally alongside longtime collaborators.
Outlaw Festival 2026 Dates and Tickets
Below is the complete list of Outlaw Music Festival 2026 tour dates in one view.
Each listing shows the venue, city, scheduled start time, and artist lineup as announced for that date.
- The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving, TX2:05 PM | Willie Nelson, Wilco, Sheryl Crow
- Germania Insurance Amphitheater, Austin, TX3:30 PM | Willie Nelson, Billy Strings, Wilco
- The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, TX2:00 PM | Willie Nelson, Wilco, Sheryl Crow
- Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre St Louis, Maryland Heights, MO3:20 PM | Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson
- Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, MN3:20 PM | Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson
- Alpine Valley Music Theatre, Elkhorn, WI3:30 PM | Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson
- Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI3:20 PM | Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson
- Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville, IN3:20 PM | Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson
- Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, IL3:20 PM | Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson
- Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY3:20 PM | Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow
- Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, NY3:20 PM | Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow
- Albany Med Health System at SPAC, Saratoga Springs, NY3:20 PM | Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow
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Willie Nelson Expected 2026 Tour
Catch the legendary Willie Nelson & Family and Bob Dylan, who will perform at every show, along with superstars such as Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, The Avett Brothers, Wilco, Lake Street Dive, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, and many more. Each stop on the tour promises a unique blend of outlaw spirit and genre-defying music, making it a must-see event for fans of authentic Americana
Willie Nelson & Bob Dylan on the Outlaw Festival
Willie Nelson is the heartbeat of the Music Festival – a bandleader, songwriter and host whose touring life now stretches across seven decades. At 92, he still curates the lineup, anchors the closing set and treats every stop like a family reunion.
From “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” to “On the Road Again,” Willie’s sets blend deep cuts with road-tested anthems, backed by the Family Band and framed by his weathered guitar, Trigger. The festival takes its outlaw name and its easy-going spirit directly from him.
For a full career timeline, recent setlists and album history, see our complete Willie Nelson guide .
Bob Dylan brings a different kind of electricity to the Outlaw nights – a shape-shifting bandleader whose live shows move from reimagined classics to recent “Rough and Rowdy Ways” material without ever slowing down.
On this run, Dylan appears at every date beside Willie, turning the tour into a rare meeting of two American songbook architects. One night you might hear “Like a Rolling Stone” or “Not Dark Yet” in a new arrangement; the next, he leans into blues, piano and deep cuts only long-time fans recognise.
Dive deeper into Dylan’s current band, setlists and 2025–2026 tour schedule in our full Bob Dylan Outlaw profile .
Festival VIP Packages
Outlaw Music Festival VIP packages are intended for fans who want a more comfortable, close-up experience during a long, multi-artist show. These packages focus on seating location and entry convenience rather than exclusive artist access.
While inclusions vary by venue, most Outlaw Festival VIP options typically include:
- Reserved seating in premium sections, often within the first several rows
- Early venue entry before general gates open
- Limited-edition tour or venue-specific merchandise items
VIP packages do not usually include meet-and-greet access or backstage passes. The experience is designed to improve sightlines, reduce entry stress, and add comfort during extended festival sets.
Ticket advice: Always begin with official primary sellers linked through each venue. If a show is sold out, verified resale marketplaces may offer protected alternatives, though pricing and package details can differ by city.
2025 recap and what’s coming next
A quick look at how Willie Nelson’s traveling caravan wrapped its 10th anniversary year, how weather briefly disrupted the run, and how fans can track the first whispers of the 2026 dates.
Willie Nelson & Bob Dylan lead a coast-to-coast summer
The 2025 edition stretched from Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles to Jones Beach on Long Island, Hersheypark Stadium in Pennsylvania and Alpine Valley Music Theatre in Wisconsin.
Every night paired Willie Nelson & Family with Bob Dylan, surrounded by rotating guests such as Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings, Turnpike Troubadours, Wilco, Lucinda Williams, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Waxahatchee and The Avett Brothers.
Storm-hit Oklahoma show, triumphant Indiana return
Late June storms at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri soaked instruments and key production gear, forcing the July 1, 2025 stop at Lucky Star Amphitheater in El Reno to be cancelled.
By September 18, 2025, the caravan returned at full strength to Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana with Willie, Dylan, Sheryl Crow, Waxahatchee and Madeline Edwards.
How to follow the next wave of dates
New legs are usually announced toward the end of winter, with Willie Nelson & Family and Bob Dylan anchoring the bill and a fresh mix of Americana and roots artists rounding out the lineup.
For confirmed schedule changes and weather advisories, always check this homepage and your venue’s official listing on the morning of the show.
Need the full city-by-city breakdown? Scroll back up to the 2025 schedule for every date, venue, lineup and ticket link.
Outlaw Festival – FAQs
Clear, up-to-date answers about the Outlaw Music Festival, its lineup, and tour status.
Is Willie Nelson still performing?
Yes. Willie Nelson continues to perform with Willie Nelson & Family on a selective schedule. His appearances are announced on a tour-by-tour basis through official channels.
Is Willie Nelson healthy enough to tour?
Willie Nelson’s health is a private matter. As of the most recent festival seasons, there have been no official announcements indicating an inability to perform. Any updates regarding appearances are communicated directly through tour organizers.
Avoid relying on rumors or unsourced claims circulating on social media.
Who usually headlines the Outlaw Festival?
The festival is traditionally anchored by Willie Nelson & Family. In many recent editions, Bob Dylan has co-headlined select dates, with rotating Americana and roots artists supporting each stop.
Who is performing at Outlaw Music Festival 2026?
The 2026 lineup has not been announced. Based on prior rollout timing, updates often appear later in the winter once routing and venue contracts are finalized. This is not yet confirmed.
Is the Festival cancelled?
No. The festival operates as a multi-city tour. While individual dates may occasionally be cancelled due to weather or logistics, the festival itself has not been discontinued.
Why were some Outlaw Music Festival dates cancelled in 2025?
In 2025, a small number of shows were cancelled due to severe weather and storm-related production damage at specific venues. These decisions were made locally for safety and operational reasons.
Will there be an Outlaw Music Tour in 2026?
2026 tour dates are not announced. Historically, new legs are revealed later in the winter after venues and artist availability are confirmed.
Fans should rely on official announcements rather than leaked posters or unverified listings.
How long does a typical Outlaw Music Festival show last?
Most Outlaw Tour stops run between four and six hours, depending on the number of artists on the bill. Willie Nelson & Family typically close the evening.
Where can I buy tickets safely?
Fans should always begin with official primary ticket sellers for each venue. If a date is sold out, verified resale marketplaces may offer protected alternatives, with pricing and availability varying by city.