Entering its second decade, Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival returns with a star-studded cast of musicians, making its way across New York with multiple summer stops. The stops include Wantagh’s Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Bethel’s Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, and Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
Joining the tour are The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson Jr., Robert Randolph, and Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble. This caliber of talent signifies the festival’s continued legacy as a defining force in live Americana and roots music.
The festival embraces its moment, placing both artists and audiences firmly in the present. The infrequency of Nelson’s performances contributes to the celebratory nature of the festival as a whole, as each appearance becomes an event marked by rarity.
When Willie Nelson says, “Being on the road and playing for the fans is what I love to do. We don’t get to do as many shows as we used to, so every night out there means a little more. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone and making it a special time,” it reflects a deeper awareness of time’s passing, one that makes each performance feel more intentional, rooted in the moment rather than the future.
The tour also includes Willie’s annual Fourth of July Picnic, which will feature special guests Billy Strings and Rodney Crowell. See the market lineups below for the artists performing in each city.
Tickets for the 2026 Outlaw Music Festival are on sale now, with general admission available through the festival’s official website and Ticketmaster. Additionally, Citi cardholders had access to an early presale ahead of the public on-sale, with VIP packages also offered, including premium seating and exclusive merchandise.
2026 Outlaw Music Festival Tour Dates & Lineups
July 3 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Willie Nelson & Family, Wilco, Sheryl Crow, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Margo Price, Lily Meola
July 4 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Willie Nelson & Family, Billy Strings, Wilco, Sheryl Crow, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Margo Price, Rodney Crowell, Lily Meola
July 5 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Willie Nelson & Family, Wilco, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson Jr., Margo Price, Lily Meola
August 18 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sierra Hull, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
August 19 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Sierra Hull, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
August 21 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sierra Hull, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
August 22 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sierra Hull, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
August 23 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sierra Hull, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
August 25 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sierra Hull, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
August 28 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson Jr., Robert Randolph, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
August 29 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson Jr., Robert Randolph, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
August 30 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson Jr., Robert Randolph, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
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