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SINGLE-DAY TICKETS FOR COUNTRY THUNDER FLORIDA 2026 ON SALE NOW

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March 2, 2026

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HEADLINERS ZACH TOP, GAVIN ADCOCK & KANE BROWN — PLUS RANDY HOUSER, MAX MCNOWN, SHABOOZEY, DASHA & MORE

SINK YOUR TOES IN THE SAND MAY 8–10, 2026 AT TRADEWINDS RESORT IN ST. PETE BEACH, FL.

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

February 27, 2026

Country Thunder — the largest Country music festival brand in North America — is now offering single-day tickets at special pricing for the return of Country Thunder Florida 2026, set for May 8–10 on the shores of St. Pete Beach at the iconic TradeWinds Island Grand Resort. For a limited time only, grab two single-day tickets for just $250 all-in (a $50 discount). With strong demand for this one-of-a-kind beachfront weekend, these tickets won’t last long, so this is the perfect time to secure a pair while they last. Fans can purchase here now.

Headlining the 2026 St. Pete Beach takeover are Kane Brown, Gavin Adcock, and Zach Top – three of the genre’s most dynamic live performers – joined by Randy Houser, Shaboozey, Dasha, Gretchen Wilson, Max McNown, Braxton Keith, Cole Goodwin, Elizabeth Nichols, Solon Holt, Jay Webb, and more. The carefully curated lineup reflects Country Thunder’s signature blend of established hitmakers and rising voices shaping the genre’s next chapter.

What sets Country Thunder Florida apart is not only its lineup, but its location. For 2026, Country Thunder Florida is bringing its lineup directly to the beach. A rare fusion of coastal escape and large-scale live entertainment, picture arena-level performances with your toes in the sand, turquoise Gulf water just steps from the main stage, palm trees framing the skyline, and sunsets that wash the entire festival in golden light.

Beyond the music, fans are promised all-day action: cowboy hat and apparel vendors, a wide range of food offerings, plus an additional stage spotlighting rising artists from the “Sunshine State” and Songwriter Showcase featuring the writers behind the Main Stage’s biggest smashes. Curated sponsor activations will add another layer of excitement throughout the grounds. With surprise artist meet & greets known to pop up unannounced, fans will want to stay on their toes.

Tickets and premium packages are available now with flexible payment options, making it easier than ever to secure your experience. Purchase those here.

The festival’s 2025 edition drew widespread acclaim, with Country Now praising it for “bringing the heat for an unforgettable weekend,” underscoring the electric atmosphere and fan-forward energy that has become synonymous with the brand.

Country Thunder is bound for the biggest, brightest, and best year yet as lineups have been announced for Country Thunder Wisconsin, Country Thunder Florida, Country Thunder Saskatchewan, and Country Thunder Alberta. With an impeccable track record of sellouts in multiple countries and across borders, it has truly taken flight as an incomparable and influential global live music brand for Country music.

Country Thunder CEO and President Troy Vollhoffer has concurrently emerged as one of the genre’s foremost voices. Beyond the success of his popular podcast “On The Bus with Troy Vollhoffer” and other ventures, Billboard named him among its coveted Touring Power Players 2025.

ABOUT COUNTRY THUNDER MUSIC FESTIVALS:
Country Thunder Music Festivals thrives as the world’s preeminent Country music festival brand. Led by President and C.E.O. Troy Vollhoffer since 2005, it continues to set the tone for Country music and culture. This global powerhouse encompasses annual multi-day events in six major markets across two countries, earning “Festival of the Year” at the ACM Awards three times and entertaining millions of fans to date. Its stages have welcomed GRAMMY® Award-winning generational superstars, genre-busting trailblazers, and rising talent alike. Beyond boasting a reputation for once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, it has perennially provided a launchpad for breaking acts. Between those powerhouse performances, each location features an immersive concourse consisting of numerous cuisine and beverage options, local vendors, and various attractions. Dubbed “a pillar of country festival culture” by Holler., American Songwriter has hailed it as “a country music lover’s dream,” while The Tennessean summed it up best, “For three decades, the Country Thunder brand has succeeded in offering fans top-tier performances.” The brand’s festivals include Saskatchewan, Arizona, Wisconsin, Alberta, and Florida. As always, Country Thunder Music Festivals embodies the past, present, and future of Country music and so much more.

ABOUT COUNTRY THUNDER FLORIDA:
Country Thunder Florida brings all the action of your favorite Country music experience to the beach. Following its 2019 introduction, it has emerged as a fan favorite and the perfect kickoff to summer in the Sunshine State. Finding a home at St. Pete Beach in 2026, it occupies the most expansive space of any Country Thunder festival on glistening white sand and adjacent to crystal clear waters of The Gulf. Thus far, it has spotlighted the likes of Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Toby Keith, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Cody Johnson, HARDY, and more. Hailed by Country Now as “an epic weekend,” it’s an unrivaled and unparalleled destination for sun, fun, and Country music and culture.

ABOUT TROY VOLLHOFFER:
Between running the world’s preeminent Country music festival brand, hosting a popular podcast, and giving back at every turn as a philanthropist, Country Thunder President and C.E.O. Troy Vollhoffer has quietly distinguished himself as a music industry renaissance man. Raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, he went from working in his father’s local theater to spending more than a decade playing minor and junior professional hockey before using a Pittsburgh Penguins signing bonus to launch Premier Global Production, which supported major tours for Rod Stewart, Def Leppard, Metallica and more. In 2005, he took ownership of the longest-running music festival event in North America, leading it as the Craven Country Jamboree for twelve years before bringing it into the Country Thunder family in 2017. During that time, he expanded the brand by acquiring Country Thunder Arizona and Wisconsin in 2009 and launching Country Thunder Alberta in 2016 and CountryThunder Florida in 2019, which will move to the beach for the first time in 2026—occupying the largest footprint of any Country Thunder festival and overlooking the crystal clear waters of The Gulf. His leadership has earned multiple ACM “Festival of the Year” honors, prestigious awards from the ACM and CCMA, and recognition on Billboard’s “Touring Power Players” list. A dedicated philanthropist and host of “On the Bus with Troy Vollhoffer,” he continues to shape the future of live music with the same passion that launched his career.

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As Miami Beach Pride 2026 returns to Ocean Drive this April, Palace Bar Miami Beach is once again set to be one of the biggest centers of the celebration. Known for its drag shows, open-air dining, and longtime place in South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community, Palace will host a full schedule of Pride Week events while standing directly across from one of the most meaningful new symbols of the weekend: the restored rainbow crosswalk in Miami Beach.

On Friday, April 10, the City of Miami Beach will unveil the rebuilt LGBTQIA+ rainbow crosswalk in Lummus Park, just steps from the Palace on Ocean Drive. The installation was recreated using 3,606 salvaged pavers from the original 2009 crosswalk, giving the city a renewed and permanent symbol of LGBTQ+ visibility, unity, and pride. Its location across from the Palace makes the venue a natural backdrop for one of the most talked-about moments of Miami Beach Pride 2026.

That visibility is nothing new for Palace. Owned by Tom Donall, a co-founder of Miami Beach Pride, Palace has spent nearly four decades building its reputation as one of the most iconic LGBTQ+ venues in Miami Beach. For locals and visitors alike, it has become a go-to destination for drag entertainment, brunch, nightlife, and community on Ocean Drive.

This year’s Palace Bar Miami Beach Pride lineup runs from April 8 through April 12 and includes some of the week’s biggest events. The schedule features the Miami Beach Pride Pageant on April 8, the Haus of Gucci Ball on April 10, and a full weekend of brunches, rooftop events, performances, and DJ sets from Oscar Velasquez and Jrny. Pride weekend will close on Sunday, April 12, with a major final celebration featuring DJ Dani Brasil and appearances by RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Jimbo and Trinity the Tuck.