Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts Headlining Country Calling 2026

Country Calling is returning this fall and will have a stacked lineup with Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert and Rascal Flatts headlining the festival in Ocean City, Maryland.

The event takes place Oct. 2 and 3 at Ocean City Inlet Beach and features more than dozen artists across three stages—two on the beach and one along the boardwalk.

Other acts on the bill include Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson, Travis Tritt, Charley Crockett, Mitchell Tenpenny, Wyatt Flores, and more.

The presale begins April 23 at 10 a.m. ET, giving fans an opportunity to purchase general admission passes at the guaranteed lowest price and single-day tickets, but only for one hour. The general onsale then begins at 11 a.m. ET.

To sign up for the presale countrycallingfestival.com/presale. For merch and information about the festival, visit countrycallingfestival.com.

Fans can purchase GA+ tickets to enhance their experience, and it offers access to a lounge with relaxed seating, air-conditioned restrooms, a private bar, complimentary canned water and on-site hospitality staff. Those who purchase VIP passes have access to close-up viewing areas at every stage as well as a dedicated seated viewing platform at Boot Stage, VIP lounge with a private bar, relaxed seating, air-conditioned restrooms, dedicated merch store, complimentary water and more.

The platinum pass includes all the amenities previously mentioned, as well as lounges with complimentary dining and full-service bars, complimentary lockers and mobile chargers, and dedicated check-out lanes at the merch store. Ultimate ticket holders have access to all premium areas, the Artist Bar, side stage viewing, FOH/Soundboard viewing, golf cart transportation and more.

The festival is also introducing Country Calling Bungalows this year, which gives up to 12 people all VIP amenities in addition to a private, elevated suite with views of the Boot Stage, all-day snacks, complimentary dinner, merchandise concierge, free WiFi

In addition to the music, the festival grounds include the Ocean City Boardwalk, which includes restaurants, bars, Jolly Roger at the Pier Amusement Park and variety shops.