Barefoot Country Music Fest is stacking the deck for 2026.
The Northeast’s largest outdoor country music festival has announced a major lineup expansion, adding Chris Lane, The Fray, Ashley Cooke, and Colt Ford to an already loaded weekend on the Wildwood, New Jersey beach.
Barefoot Country Music Fest returns June 18–21, 2026, transforming the shoreline between Morey’s Piers into a four-day country lifestyle destination that blends music, sun, and boardwalk energy.
Chris Lane arrives in the middle of a new creative chapter, riding the momentum of his Shade Tree album and a catalog that has quietly stacked billions of streams. His beach-ready sound fits BCMF’s party-meets-heartland vibe perfectly.
The Fray’s addition brings a crossover moment that longtime BCMF fans have come to expect. With iconic hits like “How to Save a Life” and “Over My Head,” the band adds a nostalgia-heavy singalong element that will hit hard under summer skies.
Ashley Cooke continues her rapid rise with another high-profile festival slot following a breakout year at country radio. Her emotionally direct songwriting and powerful live performances have quickly made her one of the genre’s most reliable new voices.
Colt Ford rounds out the additions with his genre-blending country-rap legacy and a return-to-stage story that resonates deeply with longtime fans. His inclusion underscores BCMF’s commitment to representing multiple corners of the country music spectrum.
These artists join a massive 2026 lineup that already includes Post Malone, Eric Church, Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, Cole Swindell, Tucker Wetmore, Shaboozey, Ty Myers, and more than 40 additional performers across five beachfront stages.
Tickets for Barefoot Country Music Fest 2026 are on sale now, with payment plans available starting as low as $39 down. Given the festival’s track record of sellouts and steady lineup growth, this is one of those weekends where waiting usually costs more.
