How to Buy 2026 Outlaw Music Festival Tickets Right Now
2026 Outlaw Music Festival Tickets — Fast Facts
- General on-sale: Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time via Ticketmaster
- Active presale code: OUTLAW26 — expires Thursday, March 26 at 10:00 PM
- Citi cardmember presale: Active now through March 26 at 10:00 PM via Citi Entertainment
- Starting price: From $48–$50 on secondary market — $94+ at Irving TX, $117+ at Austin TX
- VIP packages: From $375 — includes first 20-row seating and official merchandise pack
- Headliner: Willie Nelson & Family — every date — plus The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Wilco
General on-sale for all 2026 Outlaw Music Festival dates begins Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time. Ticketmaster and OutlawMusicFestival.com both carry official primary inventory.
Presale access runs through Thursday, March 26, at 10:00 PM local time. Three separate presale windows are currently open.
Buy before March 26 at 10:00 PM if you want first access. After that, general sales open, and high-demand dates in Austin and Saratoga Springs move fast.
Active Presale Codes and Windows
Three presale channels are live right now. Each closes Thursday, March 26, at 10:00 PM local time.
Artist and General Presale: Use code OUTLAW26 at checkout on Ticketmaster. This presale opened Tuesday, March 24, at 10:00 AM. It closes Thursday, March 26, at 10:00 PM.
Citi Cardmember Presale Citi Entertainment handles this window. Enter the first six digits of your Citi card as the access code. No separate presale code required. Valid through Thursday, March 26 at 10:00 PM.
Live Nation All Access Presale Live Nation All Access members get presale entry without a code. Sign in to your account at LiveNation.com to access. Opened Wednesday, March 25 at 10:00 AM.
All three windows close simultaneously on March 26. General on-sale starts the following morning.
Ticket Prices by Venue: 2026 Tour
Prices vary significantly by city, venue capacity, and seating tier. Secondary market prices are listed where primary pricing has not been officially published.
| Germania Insurance Amphitheatre | City | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Center for the Arts | Bethel, NY | $50+ |
| Alpine Valley Music Theatre | East Troy, WI | $51+ |
| Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre | Maryland Heights, MO | $53+ |
| Jones Beach Theater | Wantagh, NY | $74+ |
| The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory | Irving, TX | $94+ |
| Germania Insurance Amphitheater | Austin, TX | $117+ |
The Austin date on July 4, Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic, carries the highest starting price on the tour. That premium reflects both the venue and the cultural weight of the event. The picnic is not a standard concert date.
Full Ticket Price Tiers
Every venue runs three main pricing tiers. Premium seating at high-demand dates pushes well above the floor.
| Tier | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Lawn / General Admission | $50 – $117 |
| Reserved Seating (mid-tier) | $100 – $300 |
| Premium / Front Section | $600 – $1,086 |
Front-section prices at the Austin Picnic and Saratoga Springs SPAC dates hit the top of that range fastest. Both venues sell out their premium inventory early in the presale window.
VIP Package: What’s Included and What It Costs
Official VIP packages cover all 2026 tour dates. Blackbird Presents and Ticketmaster both carry them. Perks are consistent across venues, with some venues adding location-specific extras.
Standard VIP Package: $375 to $2,414. Every standard VIP package includes one reserved seat within the first 20 rows and one official 2026 Outlaw Music Festival merchandise pack. Select venues add VIP club access, fast-lane entry, and premium parking to this tier.
Backstage Passes: $755 to $3,… Backstage access runs through MeetAndGreetTicket. Pricing scales by venue and date. Austin and Saratoga Springs dates sit at the top of that range.
Private suites: $2,000 to $15,000 Available at major amphitheater venues for groups. Optional catering adds approximately $75 to $125 per guest on top of the suite cost.
One practical note: VIP inventory sells faster than general admission at Outlaw Music Festival dates. The merchandise pack alone drives early demand from returning festival fans.
Additional Costs to Budget Before You Go
The ticket price is not the full number. Build these into your budget before purchasing.
Parking Advance parking passes on resale sites start around $10. Official premier parking through Ticketmaster runs $60 to $165 per vehicle, depending on the venue. Reserve parking at the same time as your tickets; it sells out independently at SPAC and Bethel Woods.
Venue Add-Ons Fast-lane entry, lawn chair rentals, and standalone VIP club access purchased without a concert ticket typically run $50 to $80 per item at most venues.
Ticketing Fees: Ticketmaster service fees vary by venue and tier. Budget 15 to 25 percent above the listed base price for final checkout totals.
Full 2026 Tour Schedule
The 2026 Outlaw Music Festival runs 12 dates across two legs: a Texas opening run in July and a national amphitheater run in August.
| Bethel Woods Centre for the Arts | Venue | City | Key Lineup |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 3 | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory | Irving, TX | Willie Nelson, Wilco, Sheryl Crow, Margo Price |
| July 4 | Germania Insurance Amphitheater | Austin, TX | Willie’s 4th of July Picnic — Billy Strings, Wilco |
| July 5 | The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | The Woodlands, TX | Willie Nelson, Wilco, Sheryl Crow |
| Aug 18 | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre | Maryland Heights, MO | Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers |
| Aug 21 | Alpine Valley Music Theatre | East Troy, WI | Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers |
| Aug 22 | Pine Knob Music Theatre | Clarkston, MI | Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Stephen Wilson Jr. |
| Aug 23 | Ruoff Music Center | Noblesville, IN | Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Stephen Wilson Jr. |
| Aug 25 | Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre | Tinley Park, IL | Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers |
| Aug 29 | Bethel Woods Center for the Arts | Bethel, NY | Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow |
| Aug 30 | Albany Med Health System at SPAC | Saratoga Springs, NY | Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow |
Lineups rotate by date. Willie Nelson & Family headline the Evsingleglee show. Wilco anchors the Texas run. The Avett Brothers anchor the Midwest and Great Lakes dates. Sheryl Crow covers the Missouri and Northeast dates.
Where to Buy Official vs. Resale
Primary (Official) Ticketmaster.com handles all official primary sales. OutlawMusicFestival.com redirects to Ticketmaster for purchase. These are the only sources guaranteed to carry face-value pricing.
Resale (Secondary) Vivid Seats and SeatGeek both list 2026 Outlaw Music Festival inventory. Resale prices on these platforms start from $48 to $50 for the lowest-demand dates and rise steeply for Austin and Saratoga Springs. Expect a significant premium above face value for July 4 picnic tickets on any resale platform.
One practical rule: buy primary on March 27 if you can. Resale prices for this tour increase sharply after the general on-sale closes on high-demand dates.
Ticket Buying Timeline at a Glance
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 24, 10:00 AM | Artist and general presale opens code OUTLAW26 |
| March 25, 10:00 AM | Live Nation All Access presale opens |
| March 26, 10:00 PM | All presale windows close |
| March 27, 10:00 AM | General on-sale opens via Ticketmaster |
Every window runs on local time at the show venue. A 10:00 AM local time opening means Central Time for the Texas dates and Eastern Time for the Northeast dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do 2026 Outlaw Music Festival tickets go on sale?
General on-sale begins Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time via Ticketmaster.
What is the 2026 Outlaw Music Festival presale code?
The active presale code is OUTLAW26. It works through Thursday, March 26, at 10:00 PM local time.
How much do 2026 Outlaw Music Festival tickets cost? Starting prices range from $50 at Bethel Woods to $117 at Germania Insurance Amphitheatre in Austin. Reserved seating runs $100 to $300. Premium front-section tickets reach $600 to $1,086.
What is included in the VIP package? Standard VIP packages include one reserved seat within the first 20 rows and one official merchandise pack. Some venues add club access, fast-lane entry, and premium parking.
How much are VIP packages for the 2026 Outlaw Music Festival? Standard VIP packages run $375 to $2,414. Backstage passes range from $755 to $3,540. Private suites start at $2,000.
How do I use the Citi cardmember presale? Enter the first six digits of your Citi card as the access code through Citi Entertainment. The window closes Thursday, March 26, at 10:00 PM.
What is the cheapest Outlaw Music Festival date in 2026?
Bethel, NY, and East Troy carry the lowest starting prices at $50 and $51, respectively, on secondary market listings.
Does Willie Nelson headline every date? Yes. Willie Nelson & Family headlines all 12 dates on the 2026 Outlaw Music Festival tour.
Are there resale tickets available? Vivid Seats and SeatGeek both carry resale inventory. Expect above-face-value pricing on the July 4 Austin picnic date and the Saratoga Springs SPAC date.
How much does parking cost at the 2026 Outlaw Music Festival?
Advance resale parking starts around $10. Official premier parking through Ticketmaster runs $60 to $165 per vehicle, depending on the venue.