There are actually three truths in life: death, taxes, and that country music and the beach go perfectly together.
Every year, the Carolina Country Music Festival proves this theory correct with an incredible lineup of some of the genre’s greatest stars right along the shoreline of Myrtle Beach. Reigning as one of the East Coast’s largest outdoor country music fests, this seaside celebration is set to return this upcoming summer from June 4 to June 7.
Entering its eleventh year, the festival announced its full official 2026 lineup this morning, and it’s a must-see. Headlining each night are four of country music’s biggest names, including Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, and Riley Green. Based on these leading men in country music alone, it’s bound to be a party. Expect high-energy performances, beers raised, and plenty of chart-topping hits.
Supporting the headliners is an impressive lineup of more than 40 artists performing across multiple stages throughout the weekend. Country staples like Justin Moore, Tracy Lawrence, Flatland Cavalry, Rodney Atkins, and Cole Swindell will take the stage. There will also be several rising newcomers currently dominating the scene, like Tucker Wetmore, Ashley Cooke, Emily Ann Roberts, Zach John King, Laci Kaye Booth, Myles Morgan, and many more.
The past four years have consecutively sold out, proving the event to be a fan favorite as it draws in tens of thousands of fans annually. Expanding beyond the music, this family-friendly event is conveniently located right off the iconic 1.2-mile-long Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. The main stage is backed with a view of the ocean as well as the staple Ferris wheel illuminating the skyline (don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled, too, for the CCMF drone show during the weekend). There’s truly no better atmosphere than having the sand underneath your boots, a cold drink in your hand, and your summer playlist playing live on stage in front of you.
While you’ll be sure to catch a tan underneath the Carolina sun throughout the weekend, you can also escape the heat while exploring curated pop-up shops, brand activation spots (with lots of free goodies), and air-conditioned dive bars. Consider this experience a “Mini-Nashville” as the festival brings the music city to its coastal Carolina shores with fan favorites like line dancing lessons to practice your moves in between shows, karaoke, and dueling pianos.
For those looking to enjoy the weekend in peak luxury, Super VIP offers fans private festival entrances, front-row viewing at the main stage, an elevated viewing platform with a full-service bar, an air-conditioned catering tent, curated food (with complimentary hord’oeurvres and evening buffets), as well as private restrooms and an open bar. Trust me when I say these elevated experiences are an absolute game-changer to the festival experience.
Amplifying this high-energy beach party, those in attendance can not only enjoy all of the classic staple boardwalk snacks before heading into the venue, but also be sure to head into the festival early to enjoy a variety of food, drinks, and activities inside the 18-acre grounds to keep you constantly satiated and entertained. Don’t forget to also pack accordingly for each theme night for Thursday through Sunday, including ‘Roots N’ Boots,’ ‘CCMF 500,’ ‘Red White & Boots’ and ‘Rhinestone Rodeo.’
Given that the full lineup has now been released and the event’s increasingly high demand, now’s the chance to give yourself something to look forward to in June and plan a weekend getaway. Tickets are currently on sale on the CCMF website, with Main Stage VIP already sold out; however, limited general admission and super VIP tickets are still available.
Until tonight, February 27, at midnight, you can snag the McDonald’s Thursday Night Kick-Off Concert (headlined by Riley Green) for free with the 3-day ticket. Be sure to also use code COUNTRYCHORD at checkout for 10% off your ticket purchase.