The 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo rides into town on Friday, January 16, and while the legendary event is not considered a music festival, it very well could be thanks to the more than 70 musical performances that take place throughout its three-week run.
Multiple venues across the rodeo grounds, from Will Rogers Auditorium to the Michelob Ultra Roadhouse pop-up bar and dance hall, will host a wide-ranging lineup of local and regional country musicians along with jazz singers, folk artists, and even a few rock-and-rollers.
This is your convenient guide to every live music act, including when and where they take place and how to get there. New this year are "busker" shows in the HOLT CAT Promenade, located between Cattle Barn 1 and 2 in an area bustling with patrons passing through from Will Rogers Memorial Center to Dickies Arena and vice versa.
Note that parking is not included with FWSSR admission and prices vary. Looking for discounts on Stock Show admission? Find all the ways to get those here.
Auditorium Entertainment Series
At nearly a century old with a proscenium stage and seating for 2,800, Will Rogers Auditorium feels like a step back in time. Located inside Will Rogers Memorial Center (3401 W. Lancaster Ave.), it’s where the FWSSR hosts its Auditorium Entertainment Series, which this year will host only two back-to-back shows by Canadian country music crooner Colter Wall. There are a few tickets remaining for each.
Note that ticket prices include access to the Stock Show grounds, but not entry into Dickies Arena for rodeos.
Colter Wall with special guest, Hayden Redwine: Friday, January 23 & Saturday, January 24, 7:30 pm. (Doors open at 6 pm). Remaining tickets start at $61 for single seats, before fees.
Canadian country music crooner Colter Wall will perform at Will Rogers Auditorium. Katie Zimmerman
Michelob Ultra Roadhouse
When the rodeo is over, the party is just beginning at this pop-up bar and music venue, located just outside Dickies Arena on the Simmons Bank Plaza. It’s here that the FWSSR hosts 21 live regional music acts that will keep patrons two-stepping into the night.
Most performances begin at 10 pm with doors opening at 6:30 pm (one hour before each rodeo), unless otherwise indicated. The Roadhouse remains open for at least an hour after each performance ends.
Admission is free with daily grounds admission, a souvenir pin, that day’s rodeo ticket, or Fort Worth Museum of Science & History or BRIT membership. All ages are welcome.
Friday, January 16: The Damn Quails. Originated in Norman, Oklahoma back in 2010 and have gone on to become a mainstay in the Americana and Red Dirt Music Scene.
Saturday, January 17: Ronnie & The Redwoods. West Texas-based Americana Rock Band with music rooted in blues, folk, and high plains country.
Sunday, January 18: Sol De La Kumbia. Local nine-piece Latin band known to keep the cumbia beats coming. (Doors open at 8 pm.)
Monday, January 19: The Bedzin Project featuring Micki Sweet. Powerhouse R&B band with a sound that fuses funk, soul, and groove-driven energy. (Doors open at 2:30 pm for a 4 pm show.)
Tuesday, January 20: Bri Bagwell. Touted as the Texas Female Artist of the Decade with 12 number one singles on Texas Country Radio and counting. (Doors open at 8 pm.)
Wednesday, January 21: American Soldier. Toby Keith tribute experience by Texas recording artist DeWayne Terry. (Doors open at 8 pm.)
Thursday, January 22: Colby Lee Swift. Traditional country sound with heartfelt lyrics.
Friday, January 23: Barefoot Nation Band. Dallas-based Kenny Chesney tribute band that has headlined sold-out shows across the US.
Saturday, January 24: Cory Cross. Texas native who got his start playing guitar in church before crafting songs inspired by Townes Van Zandt and John Prine.
Monday, January 26: Dusty Moats. Tenured Texas honky tonk singer who’s been taking stages for more than 30 years. (Doors open at 8 pm.)
Tuesday, January 27: Summer Dean. Texas singer-songwriter with a five-piece band who’s hot on the country concert scene. (Doors open at 8 pm.)
Wednesday, January 28: Sterling Elza. Texas Panhandle native and Red Dirt singer-songwriter who began guitar lessons at five years old. (Doors open at 8 pm.)
Thursday, January 29: Gage Gardiner. Started in Fort Worth playing bars and saloons in the Stockyards.
Friday, January 30: David Adam Byrnes. Arkansas native influenced by classic country legends like George Strait, Merle Haggard, and Keith Whitley.
Saturday, January 31: Poo Live Crew. Popular sing-along party band who delivers 80s and 90s hits and a guaranteed good time.
Poo Live Crew will bring their '80s and '90s hits to FWSSR on Saturday, January 31. Poo Live Crew/Facebook
Monday, February 2: Kirk House. Fort Worth singer-songwriter who blends Americana, folks, and roots-rock. (Doors open at 8 pm.)
Tuesday, February 3: Gunnar Latham. San Marcos native who grew up with country music, cattle, and a love for rodeo. (Doors open at 8 pm.)
Wednesday, February 4: Presley Haile. Texas-based singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and down-to-earth lyrics. (Doors open at 8 pm.)
Thursday, February 5: Teague Brothers. Iraq War veteran John Teague leads this country rock group notorious for high energy shows with lots of fiddle and guitar.
Friday, February 6: Desperado. Dallas-Fort Worth-based Eagles tribute band.
Saturday, February 7: Blue Water Highway. Austin-based Americana and folk rock band known for their soulful sound and energetic shows.
The Corkyard
Looking for a more intimate setting for pre- and post-rodeo live music? The Corkyard – also located on the Simmons Bank Plaza just across from the Michelob Ultra Roadhouse – is well-suited for just that with its smaller stage, cocktail table seating, and acoustic acts. There’s also a menu of wine and light bites available before and after rodeo performances.
For most performances, doors open at 5:30 pm (two hours before each rodeo) and musicians will perform two sets: 6:15-6:45 pm, and 9:45-10:30 pm, unless otherwise indicated.
Admission is free with daily grounds admission, a souvenir pin, that day’s rodeo ticket, or Fort Worth Museum of Science & History or BRIT membership. All ages are welcome.
Friday, January 16: Riley Gilbreath & Lone Star Blue. Classic country and bluegrass artist and Crowley native Riley Gilbreath has been playing instruments since he was 12.
Saturday, January 17: Ginny Mac Trio. Known for her unique vocals and Western swing influence, Ginny Mac fronts this Fort Worth-based favorite.
Sunday, January 18: Mollie Daniel. Music teacher who moonlights as a singer-songwriter.
Monday, January 19: Don Diego. Multi-talented musician known for easily transitioning tunes from Chris Stapleton to Cardi B. (Doors open at 1 pm. Show takes place at 4 pm.)
Tuesday, January 20: Max Vontaine. Tenured lounge entertainer who harkens Frank Sinatra.
Wednesday, January 21: Terry Rasor. Fort Worth native who was only 14 when he started playing mandolin in the award-winning bluegrass ensemble, The Sunset Harmony Boys.
Thursday, January 22: Rich O’ Toole. Longtime Red Dirt Country artist with a loyal regional following.
Friday, January 23: Jerry Don Branch. Singer-songwriter and music instructor who regularly tours all over Texas.
Saturday, January 24: Dalton Torres. U.S. Marines veteran who started composing and singing harmonies during deployment and then back home on Stockyards stages.
Sunday, January 25: Whites of Texas. Husband-and-wife duo and South Padre Island residents Robby and Danielle White have been singing Texas country music together since 1993 when they first met. (Doors open at 1 pm. Sets begin at 1:15 pm and 4 pm.)
Monday, January 26: Macy Dot. Austin native and current Nashville resident, Macy Dot was named BMI's 2023 Dolly Parton Songwriting Award recipient, the 2020 Young Artist of the Year by the Texas Country Music Association.
Tuesday, January 27: Zak Webb Duo. With soulful sounds and energetic stage presence, Zac Webb has shared the stage with a wide variety of artists from Kevin Fowler to ShinyRibs.
Wednesday, January 28: Joseph Neville. Fort Worth singer-songwriter with folk influences.
Thursday, January 29: Aaron Copeland & Ryan Payne. Copeland began playing honk tonks with his father and brothers as a teenager before landing a longtime spot in the Casey Donahew Band. Joined by county artist Ryan Payne who frequently tours Granbury and has gigs all over Texas.
Friday, January 30: Jason Manning. Tenured Texas country artist and Corsicana native who’s been on the music scene for three decades.
Saturday, January 31: Weston Jazz. Jazz ensemble comprised of members from the Southlake Carroll jazz program. (Show takes place at 2 pm after the matinee rodeo.)
Aurora Bleu. Female-led band with vintage retro sounds, big band and swing vibes. (Doors open at 5:30 pm for sets before and after evening rodeo.)
Aurora Bleu brings swing vibes to the stage. Photo courtesy of Aurora Bleu
Sunday, February 1: Courtney Prater. Lead singer of Courtney & The Sidetracks who play a variety of country, classic rock, and pop. (Doors open at 1 pm. Sets begin at 1:15 pm and 4 pm.)
Monday, February 2: Texnadian. Scott and Dalene Richelle combine to deliver an array of covers from classic to modern country, rock, and pop.
Tuesday, February 3: Scott Dean Duo. After spending 10 years as a contemporary rock-and-roller, Scott Dean has reemerged as a Texas country singer with honky tonk influence.
Wednesday, February 4: Sonny and Jolie Burgess. Popular local husband-and-wife singing and songwriting Texas country duo.
Thursday, February 5: Randy Brown & Steve Helms. Two longtime and respected Texas singer-songwriters who’ve been on the scene for decades.
Friday, February 6: Brad Thompson. Energetic local musician known for his upbeat party tunes.
Saturday, February 7: Will Banister. New Mexico native raised on country music who’s toured the country and Europe sharing his 90s country sound.
Reliant Club at Dickies Arena
Accessible only to suite, loge box, rodeo box, and club seat ticket holders, the Reliant Club provides a full bar with a bird’s eye view of the rodeo inside Dickies Arena. The following solo musicians will perform an acoustic next to the bar immediately following rodeos on select dates.
Friday, January 16: Colton Rice
Saturday, January 17: Madelyn Griffith
Tuesday, January 20: Austin Upchurch
Wednesday, January 21: Cory Cross
Thursday, January 22: Josh McDade
Friday, January 23: Hadley Anne
Saturday, January 24: Austin Upchurch
Monday, January 26: Colton Rice
Tuesday, January 27: Josh McDade
Wednesday, January 28: Lorena Leigh
Thursday, January 29: Copperhead Jones
Friday, January 30: Wesley Hanna
Saturday, January 31: Reed Burton
Monday, February 2: Gunnar Latham
Tuesday, February 3: Copperhead Jones
Wednesday, February 4: Wesley Hanna
Thursday, February 5: Madelyn Griffith
Friday, February 6: Cory Cross
Singer-guitarist Wesley Hanna will entertain at the Reliant Club at Dickies Arena. Photo by Canon Elizabeth Photography
Michelob Ultra Public House at Dickies Arena
Located on the Gallery Level of Dickies Arena (section 200s) on the north side, this bar and concessions area offers window views of the Stock Show grounds and acoustic sets by solo acts. Performances start one hour before rodeos on select dates. All ticket holders are welcome.
Friday, January 16: Colton Rice
Friday, January 23: Hadley Anne
Saturday, January 24: Austin Upchurch
Saturday, January 31: Reed Burton
Friday, February 6: Cory Cross
The Pioneer Outpost & Holt Cat Promenade
Additional performances will take place on Saturdays and Sundays within the Stock Show grounds at the Pioneer Outpost and the HOLT CAT Promenade. The Pioneer Outpost is located in a tent under the historic Pioneer Tower at the Will Rogers Memorial Center and will boast food, drinks, and fire pits. The HOLT CAT Promenade is located close to the intersection at Burnett-Tandy Drive and Tower Drive, between Cattle Barns 1 and 2.
Saturday, January 17:
Pioneer Outpost: Bo Wayne, 1-5 pm
Holt Cat Promenade: Kyle Redd, 1-5 pm
Sunday, January 18:
Pioneer Outpost: Adrian Garza, 12-2:30 pm and Squeezebox Bandits, -5 pm
Holt Cat Promenade: Brett Watts, 1-5 pm.
Saturday, January 24:
Pioneer Outpost: Joe Savage, 1-5 pm
Holt Cat Promenade: Wade Hatton, 1-5 pm
Sunday, January 25:
Pioneer Outpost: Mollie Daniel, 12-2:30 pm and Matthew McNeal, 3-5 pm
Holt Cat Promenade: Hannah Owens, 1-5 pm
Saturday, January 31:
Pioneer Outpost: Jesse Spradlin, 1-5 pm
Holt Cat Promenade: Mel Garsek, 1-5 pm
Sunday, February 1:
Pioneer Outpost: Lincoln Swanzy, 12-2:30 pm and Cory Michael, 3-5 pm
Holt Cat Promenade: Riley Evyn, 1-5 pm
Saturday, February 7:
Pioneer Outpost: Harper John, 1-5 pm
Holt Cat Promenade: Tara Grace, 1-5 pm
