Stagecoach 2026 will feature Lainey Wilson, Post Malone, and Cody Johnson as first-time headliners alongside a mix of country stars, rock icons, and crossover acts when the festival returns to Indio next April.
The Stagecoach Festival is back in a big way for 2026, unveiling a star-studded lineup that blends hardcore country with rock, pop, and hip-hop influences. Lainey Wilson, Post Malone, and Cody Johnson will headline the annual event for the very first time when it returns to Indio, California, from April 24–26 at the Empire Polo Club.
The diverse lineup reflects the festival’s tradition of honoring country music’s roots while branching out into other genres. Goldenvoice’s Stacy Vee, who oversees Stagecoach, said each headliner represents a different part of the country spectrum: “Cody is straight-up rodeo, working-man country. Lainey is as big as you can be, with so many hits. And Post Malone is the new class, but he has a really authentic, classic sound and appreciation for it.”
Wilson, fresh off a string of CMA wins and continued mainstream success, has become one of the genre’s brightest stars. Johnson, now a household name, makes the leap from earlier Palomino Stage performances to the Mane Stage. Malone, who first dipped into the country world at Stagecoach two years ago, returns with even deeper ties to the genre after releasing his country album and performing at the CMA Awards.
Joining the headliners is a packed roster of country favorites, including Ella Langley, Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, Little Big Town, Brett Young, Chase Rice, and Gavin Adcock. Legends Brooks & Dunn, Wynonna Judd, and Lyle Lovett add veteran star power, while artists like S.G. Goodman and Larkin Poe bring Americana flair. Rising rock-leaning groups such as Red Clay Strays and Treaty Oak Revival highlight the blurred lines between genres.
The festival’s non-country contingent is equally impressive. Journey, Counting Crows, Third Eye Blind, Bush, the Wallflowers, and Hootie & the Blowfish will provide nostalgic alt-rock energy. Meanwhile, hip-hop acts Ludacris, Pitbull, and BigXthaPlug bring crossover appeal. Pop-soul singer Teddy Swims is also on the bill and will uniquely perform at both Coachella and Stagecoach in 2026.
Vee says leaning into rock this year was intentional: “We saw such success with Goo Goo Dolls last year… so after just seeing how well the Stagecoach audience responded to that, I leaned in a little bit more with the ’90s alt of it all.”
Festival passes go on sale October 2 at 11 a.m. PT at stagecoachfestival.com. With last year’s event selling out by October, fans are encouraged to act quickly.
For those enjoying from home, Amazon Music will once again stream performances, continuing its partnership with the festival.
The 2026 lineup also features Noah Cyrus, Marcus King Band, Ludacris, Diplo, Amos Lee, Kameron Marlowe, Noah Rinker, Willow Avalon, Ty Myers, and dozens more. With a mix of established legends, rising stars, and unexpected genre-crossers, Stagecoach 2026 promises to be one of the most dynamic festivals yet.
