Keith Urban, a celebrated four-time Grammy Award winner, will headline the 2026 Country Summer Music Festival from June 12 to June 14. Organizers made the announcement on Friday, confirming that the event will take place at the Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa.
This year, the festival will feature more than 20 acts, with additional performers expected to be announced in the coming months. The decision to hold the festival earlier in June aims to attract a larger audience and provide milder weather conditions compared to previous years.
In a move to encourage early ticket sales, organizers have extended the early-bird pricing for three-day passes. Fans can purchase passes at a starting price of $185 until February 20, 2026. After that date, general admission tickets will begin at $200. VIP upgrades and parking passes will also be available through the festival’s official website, countrysummer.com.
Urban’s impressive accolades include 15 Academy of Country Music Awards and 13 Country Music Association Awards. Originally from New Zealand, he moved to Australia as a child and launched his music career with his self-titled debut album in 1991. He later relocated to the United States, where he gained international fame.
His most recent studio album, “High,” features popular singles such as “Heart Like a Hometown,” “Straight Line,” and “Messed Up as Me,” a collaboration with Lainey Wilson. Urban is renowned for earlier hits like “Blue Ain’t Your Color” and “One Too Many,” a duet with Pink. His philanthropic efforts include the “All for the Hall” benefit concerts, which have raised over $4.3 million for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.
Drew Jacoby, an executive producer of the festival, expressed excitement about Urban’s performance, stating, “We anticipate a great show this year and couldn’t be more excited to welcome Keith Urban to our Chevrolet Silverado Stage.”
The Country Summer Music Festival, established in 2014, has become a significant event, drawing thousands of fans from Northern California and beyond. This year’s festival will include enhanced VIP offerings and the return of the Kaiser Permanente Viewing Deck, which provides elevated stage views and private amenities for attendees.
Other offerings include the Platinum Pit, which features a hospitality area with refreshments and dedicated service. Additionally, tent camping and RV parking options will be available on-site. Exclusive access to the Country Club will offer a private bar, indoor restrooms, and catered dinners for guests.
Sponsors of the festival include prominent brands such as The Bay Area Chevy Dealers, Redwood Credit Union, and Jack Daniel’s, among others. As the festival approaches, anticipation builds for what promises to be an unforgettable celebration of country music.
