Kelly Clarkson, Rascal Flatts, and more: 2026 Rodeo Houston entertainer lineup revealed
Tim McGraw (Left), Kelly Clarkson (Center) and Chris Stapleton (Right) (Getty Images)
HOUSTON – The lineup of entertainers for the 2026 Houston Rodeo has been revealed.
The rodeo has been hosting entertainers since 1942, when Gene Autry became the first nationally recognized star performer. Stars such as Roy Rogers and Elvis Presley performed at later rodeos. In the modern era, the lineup has expanded to include various genres and performers, such as Beyoncé and Post Malone.
Rodeo officials say nine of the entertainers that will be performing at this year’s rodeo are new to the rodeo.
The 2026 lineup is as follows:
Monday - March 2 - Country - Riley Green
Tuesday - March 3 - Latin - J Balvin
Wednesday - March 4 - Country (Armed Forces Appreciation Day) - Rascal Flatts
Thursday - March 5 - Country - Russell Dickerson
Friday - March 6 - R&B (Black Heritage Day) - Lizzo
Saturday - March 7 - Country - Dwight Yoakam
Sunday - March 8 - Christian - Forrest Frank
Monday - March 9 - Country (First Responders Day) - Luke Bryan
Tuesday - March 10 - Country - Megan Moroney
Wednesday - March 11 - Rock (Community Day) - Creed
Thursday - March 12- Country (Volunteer Appreciation Day) - Chris Stapleton
Friday - March 13 - Country - Shaboozey
Saturday - March 14 - Pop - Kelly Clarkson
Sunday - March 15 - Regional Mexican (Go Tejano Day) - Pepe Aguilar
Monday - March 16 - Country - Cross Canadian Ragweed
Tuesday - March 17 - Country - The Red Clay Strays
Wednesday - March 18 - Country - Koe Wetzel
Thursday - March 19 - Country - Lainey Wilson
Friday - March 20 - Country - Parker McCollum
Saturday - March 21 - Country - Tim Mcgraw
Sunday - March 22 - Cody Johnson with special guests Jon Pardi & Randy Houser
Individual Rodeo Tickets
Wave 1 tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. for March 2 – March 11 performances.
Wave 2 tickets go on sale at 2 p.m. for March 12 – 21 performances.
The Online Waiting Rooms will open at 9:30 a.m. for Wave 1 and 1:30 p.m. for Wave 2.
Customers in the Waiting Room will be randomly selected to enter the store to purchase tickets at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
A spot in the Waiting Room does not guarantee tickets.
Ticket prices start at $30, plus a $5 convenience fee.
All tickets will be delivered electronically via AXS Mobile ID Delivery; please allow 48 hours for delivery.
To access your purchased tickets, download the RODEOHOUSTON app, powered by AXS and login with the email used to purchase tickets.
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About the Author Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.
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